The Studio Manifesto

About Us

Architecture is the body — shaped by the landscape, the neighborhood, and the local culture. Interiors are the soul — shaped by the personality, tastes, and everyday life of the people who live there.

At Studio Cabral, this vision defines our work. The body and the soul, together, transform construction into architecture and a simple house into a true home. We believe that design is not only about form and function, but about creating places with depth, memory, and meaning.

Our manifesto rests on three enduring pillars that guide every project we bring to life.


Honoring Local Building Traditions

Every place carries the wisdom of its own constructive traditions — the way stone is stacked, wood is shaped, or courtyards are arranged. These techniques reflect centuries of adaptation, climate response, and craftsmanship. We see architecture as an art of building, rooted in these practices.

By embracing local methods and materials, we ensure authenticity, solidity, and cultural continuity. To us, tradition is not a limitation but a foundation — one that grounds contemporary architecture in meaning and durability.

Embracing Cultural Identity

Beyond construction lies the cultural identity of each region. Architecture must listen to its context: the rhythms of daily life, the way families gather, the climate that shapes habits, and the stories embedded in the land. Ignoring these elements creates emptiness; incorporating them gives life.

That is why our designs resonate with the spirit of place. A veranda that opens to the breeze, a façade that echoes the neighborhood’s character, a kitchen shaped by family traditions — these are not stylistic choices, but cultural affirmations. We believe homes should not erase culture, but express and celebrate it.

Transforming Houses into Homes

Finally, architecture must reflect the people it serves. A house becomes a home when it embodies the personality of its inhabitants — their memories, values, and aspirations. This is where interiors become the soul of the house, expressing intimacy and individuality.

We design interiors not as decoration, but as an extension of identity. Every choice — from layout to material, from furniture to light — reflects the way a family lives. By merging constructive tradition and cultural identity with the uniqueness of each resident, we create spaces that are functional yet emotional, enduring yet personal.


Our Vision

At Studio Cabral, our manifesto is simple but profound: to create architecture that unites body and soul. The body — shaped by tradition, landscape, and culture. The soul — shaped by the family who will call it home.

Only when these two dimensions come together does a house stop being mere construction and become what it was always meant to be: a true home with meaning, beauty, and life.

Meet The Designer

About US

  • Lead Designer and Founder

    Hugo Cabral is an Interior Designer with a degree in Architecture from Brazil. From the beginning of his career, he has been dedicated to residential design, creating spaces that are timeless, personal, and deeply connected to the people who live in them.

    His design philosophy brings together local building traditions, cultural identity, and the unique lifestyle of each family. In Brazil, he collaborated on projects ranging from multifamily buildings to custom interiors with respected construction companies and design studios. Today, through Studio Cabral, he applies this expertise in the U.S., helping families and builders turn houses into meaningful homes where architecture and interior design work as one.