DS Studio Inc

The spectacular @henrinoeljewelry flagship in Naples Florida is featured in @designmilk !! We are honored to have worked with a visionary client @vivianwarwick_ to create this masterpiece. Designed by @dsstudio.ca Photography by @riley_s_photo and @venjhaminreyes

This is who's behind the DS STUDIO INC. team... baby edition 👶✨ Before the architecture drawings, interior design concepts, construction meetings, and creative ideas, we were just kids with big imaginations! #OttawaArchitect #TorontoInteriorDesign #ArchitectureStudio #InteriorDesignCanada #LuxuryRetailDesign

Play takes center stage in our May 2026 issue. From imaginative classrooms and whimsical cafés to community spaces designed entirely through a child’s lens, these projects prove that great design can spark curiosity at any age. Our cover features The Willow Play Cafe in Toronto, where DS Studio and Denizens transformed a former dive bar into a richly layered gathering space for kids and adults alike. Walnut paneling, vintage seating, and softly glowing lighting ground the café, while hidden beyond a keyhole-shaped portal, a playful world of climbing structures, tactile puzzles, peg-light walls, and interactive architecture invites endless exploration. Visit the link in our bio to learn more—and to see other projects in our May issue. --- Photography by Scott Norsworthy --- /projects/5-kid-focused-designs-to-ignite-the-imagination/

Our Henri Noël @henrinoeljewelry Flagship project has been featured in D5 Magazine @d5designmag ! Were grateful to see this project recognized - an exploration of craft, materiality, and spatial storytelling designed to spark wonder. Thank you to our wonderful client @vivianwarwick_ Read more about the feature—link in bio. Architect & Interiors by @dsstudio.ca Lighting by @standardshop.ca @and_light Millwork by @canarawoodworking General Contractor Harbin Building Group Flooring by @sunshine_premieretile Photography by @riley_s_photo . . . . . #luxuryretaildesign #jewelrystoredesign #designNaples #floridadesign #customdesign

For @weewildones.ca , an underused portion of a mall was re-imagined as a daycare through the careful transformation of the existing space. The project creates an environment that feels connected, open, and fully alive within the surrounding neighborhood by slicing large openings into the mall's exterior walls and roof to create ample access to views and sunlight. Across North American cities, malls and commercial plazas are quietly evolving into community infrastructure. As traditional retail continues to shift, these spaces are being re-occupied by the programs neighborhoods increasingly need, from libraries and clinics to classrooms and childcare. This project is part of that transformation. Not simply a daycare, but a small act of urban repair. Architecture: @dsstudio.ca Interior Design : @hollanddesign #mall #childcare #community #transformation #civic

The recognition keeps building. Willow Play Café has been named a finalist in the 22nd @hospitalitydesign Awards in the Hybrid Hospitality category. We’re incredibly honored to see this project continue to resonate. More than a place to play, Willow was designed as a space for families to gather, connect, and build community and this acknowledgment makes it all the more meaningful. Design by: @dsstudio.ca & @denizensofdesign   Built by: @carbonbuild Photography by: @norsworthyscott . . . #interiordesign #torontodesign #custombuild #canadiandesign #cafedesign

We’re beyond grateful to see the @thewillowplaycafe project recognized through multiple magazine features. More than anything, this recognition is a testament to the power of creating spaces that bring families together, support community, and make room for connection, play, and belonging. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to life. Design by @dsstudio.ca & @denizensofdesign Built by @carbonbuild Photography by @norsworthyscott #interiordesign #torontodesign #custombuild #canadiandesign #cafedesign

A little throwback behind the scenes of the Henri Noel build - watching all the custom millwork, curves, and details come together before it made it to the showroom. Architect & Interiors by @dsstudio.ca Marble by @marbella_canada Millwork by @canarawoodworking General Contractor Harbin Building Group (See link in bio for press release.) Photography by @riley_s_photo . . . . #luxuryretaildesign #jewelrystoredesign #designCanada #customMillwork #customdesign

Cabinetry throughout the @henrinoeljewelry store is entirely custom – designed to resemble antique curiosities that open to reveal jewelry in perfectly lit vignettes. Display drawers trigger subtle lighting upon opening. Every custom cabinet and display integrates concealed, high performance lighting to control sparkle, color, and shadow, ensuring each jewelry piece reads crisply from multiple angles. (See link in bio for press release.) Architect & Interiors by @dsstudio.ca Millwork by @canarawoodworking Marble by @marbella_canada General Contractor Harbin Building Group Photography by @riley_s_photo . . . . #luxuryretaildesign #jewelrystoredesign #designNaples #floridadesign #customdesign

The @henrinoeljewelry retail floor unfolds as a series of intimate rooms rather than a single open plan. This spatial choreography encourages discovery and slows the pace of movement, mirroring the deliberate nature of fine jewelry craftsmanship. A central jewelry display case anchors the primary space, acting as both a functional showcase and an architectural focal point. The tall ceiling heights enhance the sense of verticality while allowing sculptural lighting elements to punctuate the interior with warmth and drama. (See link in bio for press release.) Architect & Interiors by @dsstudio.ca Lighting by @standardshop.ca @and_light Millwork by @canarawoodworking General Contractor Harbin Building Group Flooring by @sunshine_premieretile Photography by @riley_s_photo . . . . #luxuryretaildesign #jewelrystoredesign #designNaples #floridadesign #customdesign

In Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood, a former dive bar has been transformed into The Willow Play Café by Denizens of Design in collaboration with DS Studio. Rather than attaching a play area to a café, the project reverses the logic. It begins with the warm, familiar atmosphere of a neighbourhood café then gradually unfolds into a layered space where play is deeply embedded within the architecture itself. A conceptual willow tree inspires the design: undulating ceilings, organic apertures, and suspended greenery create an atmosphere that gently shifts between domestic calm and quiet surrealism. Millwork thickens into inhabitable surfaces, walls become interactive interfaces, and decorative elements reveal themselves as latent play structures. A keyhole-shaped portal leads to a two-level play landscape with rubber flooring, sculptural foam steps, and integrated climbing elements. Seating is arranged so parents can linger, observe, and participate without hierarchy, while circulation flows naturally. This hybrid “third space” intertwines adult rituals with childhood impulses, allowing memory and imagination to coexist in one cohesive environment. 🔗 Full story: /s/9r7 Project name: The Willow Play Café Location: Toronto, Canada Design: Denizens of Design / @denizensofdesign , DS Studio / @dsstudio.ca Photography: Scott Norsworthy / @norsworthyscott #Architecture #InteriorDesign #TorontoArchitecture #PlayfulArchitecture #FamilySpace

Throughout the @henrinoeljewelry boutique, lighting is treated as a primary design material. Sculptural wall sconces and chandeliers from @and_light are layered into the space, creating moments of glow, shadow, and depth that shift throughout the day. Every fixture is both functional and expressive, quietly shaping the atmosphere while highlighting the richness of walnut millwork. (See link in bio for press release.) Architect & Interiors by @dsstudio.ca Lighting by @and_light @standardshop.ca Millwork by @canarawoodworking General Contractor Harbin Building Group Flooring by @sunshine_premieretile Photography by @riley_s_photo . . . . #luxuryretaildesign #jewelrystoredesign #designNaples #floridadesign #customdesign