Our practice explores design through small, well-crafted buildings, interiors, and objects. Design, for us, is a creative means for meeting practical challenges as well as an open invitation for dreaming up places that refresh the narrative on how we engage with the world and with one another.
In a world driven by output, we value the deliberateness of intentional transformations. We share an appreciation for artfully considered spaces that inspire singular experiences. Through design, we seek to give form to the indelible interactions in our lives and in doing so, give seemingly ordinary rituals extraordinary permanence.
As perennial problem-solvers, we delight in the open-endedness of design and our process is continually inspired by who we design for. Rather than delivering ready-made solutions, we enjoy discovering appropriate, attuned architectural responses for each context, through rigorous exploration and in thoughtful dialogue with you.
Who We Are
Studio Becker Xu is a Chicago-based full-service architecture & interior design practice that designs tailored residential, commercial, and community spaces. Founders Sharon Xu and Robert Becker met while designing in parallel at architecture studios at Princeton University. After graduating with their Master of Architecture degrees, they applied their skills separately at renowned architecture studios on the East & West Coasts before returning to their shared roots in the Midwest to form their own studio and begin designing together.
As partners in design and life, we value collaboration in all that we do. Our collaboration brings together complementary skillsets: Sharon’s aesthetic acuity and empathetic problem-solving with Robert’s adept understanding of craft and assembly. With every project, we embrace the chance to collaborate on the design of a space that is uniquely yours, influenced by who we are and shaped by who you are.
How We Collaborate
We approach every project...
...with curiosity and an open mind //
In the research & discovery phase, we learn what makes your project special by closely observing what the space needs and listening to what you value.
...with resourcefulness and ingenuity //
In the visioning & formation phase, we bring together your ambitions into a cohesive & distinctive design, working with you to refine the space’s feel & function.
...with care and precision //
In the drawing & delivery phase, we translate your design from concept to reality, coordinating a team of consultants & contractors to craft your highly-refined space.
Get In Touch
Sharon Xu:
︎ sharon@studiobeckerxu.com
Robert Becker:
︎ robert@studiobeckerxu.com
General:
︎ 314-795-9263
︎ info@studiobeckerxu.com
︎ @studio.beckerxu
︎Based in Lakeview, Chicago, IL