OYO is a collaborative architecture studio based in Ghent and Barcelona, founded in 2011 by Nigel Jooren, Eddy Soete, Veroniek Vanhaecke, Lies Willaert and Ferran Massip. It has a multidisciplinary team of designers, architects, urban planners and specialists. OYO believes in the value of operating with an open framework for ideas. They are thinkers and makers, balancing both beauty and pragmatism in what they create - driven by the belief that thoughtful design can inspire positive change for people and the planet. Sustainability by design is at the core of OYO's buildings, where sustainability is not just a goal but a fundamental principle embedded in the fabric of each project. OYO's projects are driven by a thorough understanding of the client's needs, seamlessly fusing innovation, sustainability and human-centred design to create spaces that inspire and last.
