Sdh studio is a Miami-based architecture and design firm led by Stephanie Halfen. Founded in 2009, sdh is a young, innovative practice that focuses on creating spaces that inspire. With an ongoing search for the essence of architecture and design, a strong emphasis is placed on light, form and function.
Sdh strives to develop designs that encapsulate the heart and individuality of each client. The client’s vision of the project is a key component of the holistic approach to the design and development process.
Sensitive to the peculiarities of each site, sdh is constantly searching for new creative ways to integrate the interior with the exterior in order to create an intimate relationship between the user and his surroundings. Simple lines and expressive materials shape the palette for both the home’s exteriors and interiors. Understanding the fundamental nature of each material allows us to create inherent designs that establish a dialogue between the architectural form and its environment.
Stephanie Halfen
Stephanie Halfen was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela and relocated to Miami in 2009. She received her Architecture degree from Universidad Simon Bolivar where she graduated summa cum laude and her Interior Design Degree from Parsons School of Design in New York where she also graduated with highest honors.
Stephanie started her professional career in college when she was commissioned her first residential project located in El Avila National Park. Turning it into her graduating thesis project “From Context to Detail – A House in El Avila National Park” Stephanie was able to explore in depth the dialogue between landscape and architectural form, between details and purpose, and developed innovative ways to live in a tropical environment. Upon graduation, Stephanie took charge of the construction management and architectural supervision of the project until its completion in 2006.
Stephanie established her career as Architect and Interior Designer in Caracas where she worked on numerous architecture and interior design projects. She also became an Associate Professor in the Architecture and Design Department at Universidad Simon Bolivar. After relocating to Miami, Stephanie founded sdh studio and is now working on a number of exciting residential projects and developments.