ABOUT

Patricia Miyamoto was born in Munich, Germany and has been drawn to the arts since childhood. Training in classical ballet formed her early understanding of rhythm, balance, and the emotional presence of space-qualities that continue to shape her design sensibility. She learned early on how subtle gestures, movement, and atmosphere can influence how people feel, a sensitivity that naturally extended into her architectural work.

She later studied at Parsons School of Design in New York, where she developed a quiet, attentive approach to architecture, one that considers not only form and material, but the lived experiences of the people who will occupy a space. Whether designing a home, a hotel, a retail environment, or a piece of furniture, Patricia begins by listening closely to her clients: their routines, their preferences, the mood they want to create, and the sense of comfort they seek.

Patricia worked with David Chipperfield Architects and Claudio Silvestrin Architects before founding Studio Miyamoto in 2000. These experiences refined her appreciation for clarity, restraint, and thoughtful precision, qualities that help clients feel supported throughout the design process and confident in the spaces she creates for them.

Her practice today spans private residences, hospitality projects, retail concepts, and bespoke objects across Europe, Asia, and the United States. She values collaboration and approaches each project as a shared journey, helping clients articulate what they need and transforming those needs into environments that feel intuitive, warm, and carefully made.

Patricia has collaborated with Philippe Starck, Zannier Hotels, and other global partners. Her artistic direction for Renaissance de Bendor, a private island development in France, reflects her ability to connect landscape, heritage, and contemporary life in ways that resonate with guests, residents, and brandsalike.

Working at the intersection of architecture and art, Patricia aims to create spaces that delight the people who use them, offering clarity, ease, and a quiet sense of care in their daily lives.