STORY
Studio 82 is an architecture and urban planning practice based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, founded in 2009.
The team focuses on sustainable urban regeneration and the transformation of public spaces, creating meaningful, inclusive, and resilient environments that respond to contemporary social and ecological challenges.
Working across scales — from intimate public spaces to complex urban strategies — the studio integrates cultural identity, environmental systems, and community needs into thoughtful, context-sensitive solutions. Each project is approached with curiosity, care, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Studio 82’s work has been recognized through numerous national and international competition awards.
TEAM
Octav Silviu Olănescu
Anamaria Olănescu
Andrada Maier-Drăgan
Petrică Maier-Drăgan
Oana Antonia Filip
AWARDS
2025
Third Prize – “Urban Regeneration of the Central Area of Tulcea Municipality” – International Design Competition, Tulcea
2024
Second Mention – “Rulmentul Brașov” – International Design Competition, Brașov
Award – Timișoara Architecture Biennale, “Public Space – Urban Design” category, for the “Revitalization of Feroviarilor Park” – co-authors
Mention – Timișoara Architecture Biennale, “Built Space – Interventions on Existing Structures” category, for the “Revitalization of the Firemen’s Tower” – co-authors
2023
First Prize – “Mamaia Seaside” – International Design Competition, Constanța – co-authors
Second Prize – “Lucian Blaga High School” – International Design Competition, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
Fourth Place – “Urban Regeneration of Cibin Square” – International Design Competition, Sibiu – co-authors
Award (ex aequo) – National Architecture Biennale, “Heritage Recovery and Identity Interpretation” category, for the “Revitalization of the Firemen’s Tower”, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
Award – Transylvania Architecture Biennale, “Cultural Heritage Architecture” category, for the “Revitalization of the Firemen’s Tower”, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
Nomination – European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award, for the “Revitalization of the Firemen’s Tower”, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
2022
Second Prize – “Innovation Center and Underground Parking” – National Design Competition, Târgu-Mureș – co-authors
Second Prize – “DN3C Park” – International Design Competition, Constanța – co-authors
Third Prize – “Piața Sfatului – Central Square Brașov” – International Design Competition, Brașov – co-authors
2021
Nomination – National Architecture Biennale, “Public and Community Space” category, “Urban Redevelopment of Regele Ferdinand Street” – co-authors
Nomination – Transylvania Architecture Biennale, “Public Space Architecture” category, “Urban Redevelopment of Emile Zola and Sextil Pușcariu Streets” – co-authors
2020
Second Prize – “Integrated Transplant Center” – International Design Competition, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
2019
First Prize – “Sopor Masterplan” – International Design Competition, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
Second Prize – “Urban Ensemble Development Cetățuia” – International Design Competition, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
2018
First Prize – “Revitalization and Activation of Feroviarilor Park” – International Design Competition, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
2017
First Prize – “Revitalization of the Firemen’s Tower” – International Design Competition, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
2010
First Prize – “Transylvania Cultural Center” – Competition for Selecting the Design Theme, Cluj-Napoca – co-authors
Finalist – “Temporary Pavilion in Public Space” – Competition, Sibiu
2008
Second Prize – “The Spatial Planning of the Tamula Lakeside Area” – International Design Competition, Võru, Estonia – co-author