The studio is established from architect Vladislav Kostadinov in the beginning of 2011 and since then based in Plovdiv. We are directed mainly to designing of conceptual projects and architecture ideas, as well as participating in international competitions. Our portfolio includes design of residential buildings’ interiors, design and elaboration of furniture, lightening and other household objects; experimenting with forms and materials in architecture, fine and applied arts, restorations and researches in architectural history and theory. We also maintaining an internet site and blog, attached to it. The main idea of the studio is to be an open platform to express views on the modern architecture, interior and product design. Since 2016 there is also office in Milan, Italy.

Is architecture art? And if so, what? Yes … architecture is an art. Whether it is frozen music? Or sculpture with function … and maybe a picture in space?
Architecture for us is cinema. The architect is the director of your film. The interior design is our set design. Our philosophy is expressed in three words and an exclamation point after them – La dolce vita! We are writers of your dreams. As maestro Federico – design for us is life.
Design in everything and everywhere. Dreams, dreams, reality. Design of the choice of location for your dream house – directing the view from the window in the morning. Design of the building – architecture with soul and feelings. Interior design – all to the last nail is our duty and pleasure. Designed for you – let us choose your equipment and if you allow … Let cook dinner for you and choose an appropriate wine.
studio 8 ½ – design for life …

In 2013 our project |CON|Temporary Library was selected as a Winner in the First Architizer A+ Awards, organized in New York by one of the most popular and professional international websites – architizer.com. One year before, studio 8 1/2 was shortlisted in the European Prize for Urban Public Space Competition in Barcelona, Spain. Our project are published in the pages of big number well-known architectural magazines and books, as well as on some of the best internet architectural sites. In 2014 the prestigious magazine for European Contemporary Architecture A10, selected studio 8 1/2 as one of the top 5 up-coming architectural practices in the country.