Facet Studio

Profile
In 2008, Olivia Shih, a Taiwanese/ Australian architect, and Yoshihito Kashiwagi, a Japanese architect, combined different experiences and cultural backgrounds to form Facet Studio. Reflective of our multi-cultural partnership and international outlook, Facet Studio has offices in both Australia and Japan that handles projects in both regions.

Facet Studio’s architectural journey starts from looking for the most suitable answer for given conditions such as budget, construction methodology, site regulatory restrictions, and natural environments.

Once we have figured out the design potential, we patiently polish that rough gemstone, injecting our passion and energy, until it shines with multifaceted radiance. This gem, which acquires an eternal radiance, will be able to sustain its long-term value for our clients by skilfully distributing their budgets.

Finally, by scattering these bright gems one after another in the urban scape, we aim to produce meaningful architecture that touches and excites people, and as a result enhances richness in the lifestyle of people.

Biography
Yoshihito Kashiwagi
Education
1997 - 1999
Graduate School of Keio University, Tokyo Japan
Master of Media and Governance
Major in Architecture and Urban Design

1993 - 1997
Keio University, Tokyo Japan
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Commerce
Major in Marketing/Business Administration

Professional Experience
2008 - Establish Facet Studio, Sydney Australia
2007 - Establish Habitat, Osaka Japan
2000 - 2007 Engelen Moore, Sydney Australia
1999 - 2000 Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Genoa Italy
1997 - 1999 Coelacanth & Associates, Tokyo Japan

Academic
2010 - University of New South Wales, Tutor
2002 - Sydney University, Design tutor
2004 Hyogo National University, Lecture
2000 Kobe National University, Lecture
1999/2000 Osaka City University, Lecture
1999 Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Lecture

Olivia Shih
Education
1995 - 2000
University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia Bechelor of Architecture (Hons)

1999
Architectural Association, London United Kingdom

Professional Experience
2008- Establish Facet Studio, Sydney Australia
2007-2008 Bates Smart, Sydney Australia
2003-2006 Nettleton Tribe, Sydney Australia
2001-2003 Francis Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT), Sydney Australia
1998 - 1999 Huang & Associates, Taipei Taiwan
1997 - 1998 Lin & Associates, Taipei Taiwan
1996 - 1997 Liu & Associates, Taipei Taiwan

Academic
2009- University of New South Wales, Tutor
2009 University of New South Wales, Lecture
2007 University of Sydney, Design Jury

Publications
Facet Studio
15.12.2010 Yellowtrace
Mar-May 2011 Artichoke #34

Tea Room
11.12.2009 Austrailian Design Review
09.02.2011 Design Boom
10.02.2011 World Architecture News

Phamish
06.08.2010 Austrailian Design Review
Sep-Oct 2010 (inside)_Sept issue
2010 Total Venue

Habitat Antique
08.09.2010 Austrailian Design Review
25.11.2010 Dezeen
21.12.2010 WGSN/Asia's Top Ten Interior Shops
20.02.2011 ArchiDaily

Studio SPEC
09.02.2011 World Architecture News
17.02.2010 ArchiDaily
18.02.2011 Austrailian Design Review
May 2011 Space(Malaysia) #2

WaterMoon
Sep-Oct 2010 Architecture Australian Vol.99
08.10.2010 Australian Design Review
09.02.2011 World Architecture News

S House
30.11.2010 Australian Design Review
20.02.2011 Designboom

Awards
2010: Intergrain Timber Vision Awards_Commercial Category Winner
2010: Interior Design Excellence Awards 2010_Hospitality Category Shortlisted/Water Moon
2010: Interior Design Excellence Awards 2010_Hospitality Category Shortlisted/Phamish
2010: Interior Design Excellence Awards 2010_Emerging Designer Shortlisted
2010: Restaurant & Bar DesignAwards 2011_Lighting Category Shortlisted/Water Moon