A studio for thoughtful spaces, objects, and brand worlds
Founded in 2003 by Thomas Lykke and Anne-Marie Buemann, OEO Studio is an internationally renowned design practice that works across architecture and interiors, and product and brand design, with a reputation for thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and outstanding craftsmanship.
Compelling Minimalism
Our way of life and approach
A way of reducing without diminishing the essence, refining without losing closeness, creating work that feels contemporary while remaining connected to memory, to use, to place, and to people.
For us, design begins with the character of a place, the memory carried by a material, and the quiet negotiations between use, atmosphere, and culture.
This is our philosophy, best described as Compelling Minimalism.
What we do
We work with design-driven brands and organizations across multiple industries: Hospitality, Lifestyle, Product, Residential, Retail, Technology.
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Strategy & Brand
We offer guidance to brands in achieving strategic differentiation through design. We develop visionary design strategies, revitalize established design-driven brands, and bring new ones to life. We intuitively envision opportunities that may seem surprising at first, but which are deeply engrained in the DNA of our clients and fine-tuned to their full market promise.
Brand Development & Strategy | Creative Direction | Opportunity Discovery Design Strategy & Systems | Material Research
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Interior Architecture & Design
We design environments that respond to context, culture, and use. Our work balances proportion, materiality, and atmosphere to create considered, lasting spaces for human interaction.
Architectural Concept | Interior Architecture | Interior Design | Material Specification | Furniture Integration | Design Development
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Concept & Product
We create holistic concepts and bold products rooted in clarity and purpose. We design to last for generations, driven by outstanding quality, craftsmanship, and universal appeal, with a particular sensitivity to materiality and texture. Each outcome is shaped to express a consistent narrative across objects, communication, and experience.
Concept Development | Creative Direction | Product Design | Experience Design
How we work
For our clients, the journey from concept to delivered solution typically unfolds as a seamless experience. Our creative process is dynamic and energising, our development process runs like clockwork, and our deliverables take brands and people in new, prosperous directions.
We are a tight-knit team known for going the extra mile - our strong international network and partnerships enable us to deliver on time, on target, on budget, at scale, and anywhere in the world. We take pride in being exceptionally hands-on and present throughout every phase of a project, driven by a passionate approach and a strong sense of responsibility.
Ultimately, we believe in a collaborative process with our clients, working together to arrive at stronger, more meaningful solutions. Engaging with OEO Studio initiates a strategic and visionary journey - one that integrates both rational and creative thinking to achieve outcomes that are aspirational yet grounded in reality. Through a fully considered approach, we aim to impart insight, beauty, and intentionality.
Copenhagen
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Thomas Lykke
Head of Design
Thomas Lykke founded OEO Studio in 2003 and continues to define its creative vision and design language. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of materiality, proportion, and cultural context, shaping outcomes that are both refined and enduring. He brings extensive experience in creative strategy and concept development, working at the intersection of culture and craft traditions.
With a background in fashion in San Francisco and editorial experience at Wallpaper* magazine in London, Thomas - an experienced idea generator, designer, and creative director - leads the studio’s international in-house team, guiding each project with clarity and cohesion from concept to completion. He has also been a member of the Danish Design Council since 2015.
tl@oeo.dk
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Anne-Marie Buemann
Managing Partner
Anne-Marie Buemann has been an instrumental part of OEO Studio’s journey since its inception in 2003. Working in close partnership with Thomas Lykke, she leads projects to ensure clear alignment between the studio’s vision and clients’ ambitions, seamlessly connecting business, culture, and design.
Anne-Marie holds a degree in international marketing management and has worked throughout her career in the creative industries in Copenhagen and Paris. With more than 25 years of professional experience in branding, design, and concept development, she leads the daily operations at OEO Studio.
amb@oeo.dk
Tokyo
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Ana Arriola-Kanada
Advisor / Director Japan
Ana Arriola-Kanada leads client partnerships and project orchestration across OEO Studio G.K., ensuring that each engagement is strategically grounded and delivered with precision.
Her work spans culture, systems, and emerging technology. Shaped across Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Sony, Samsung, and IDEO, she aligns organizations, technologies, and creative disciplines toward cohesive, long-horizon outcomes.
aak@oeo.dk
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Yugo Sanada
Client Service Director Japan
Yugo Sanada leads client engagement and delivery across Japan, ensuring that projects are executed with clarity, relevance, and care.
With a background in sales, design engagement, and cross-cultural communication, he brings a strong understanding of how design operates within real market contexts, maintaining alignment between creative intent and practical outcome.
yps@oeo.dk