STUDIO 82 is an architecture and urban planning practice based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, established in 2009. The studio specializes in sustainable urban regeneration and the transformation of public spaces, with a focus on creating meaningful, inclusive, and resilient environments.
Its work bridges academic research and professional practice, engaging in both teaching and applied design. This dual focus is reflected in the studio’s consistent participation in national and international design competitions, exhibitions, and the publication of specialized studies and articles. Over the years, its projects have been recognized with numerous awards at both national and international levels.
Operating across a range of scales — from intimate public spaces to large-scale urban strategies — STUDIO 82 integrates cultural identity, ecological systems, and community needs into cohesive, context-sensitive solutions. Each project is an exploration of the relationship between place, sustainability, innovation, and social engagement, approached with curiosity, care, and a strong commitment to continuous learning.
TEAM:
Octav Silviu Olănescu
Anamaria Olănescu
Andrada Maier-Drăgan
Petrică Maier-Drăgan
Oana-Antonia Filip