CLARISA LLANEZA

Experienced Multi-Hyphenated : Visual Storyteller, Architectural and Lighting Designer and Curator.

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Clarisa Llaneza Studio is an internationally recognized design firm renowned for its expertise in high-end residential design. Emphasizing visual storytelling, the studio draws inspiration from esteemed figures such as Le Corbusier for his devotion, Tadao Andō for a reverence for natural materials, John Pawson for his play on light, Peter Zumthor for timeless modesty, and Axel Vervoordt for austere design principles.

Clarisa, with a background in Architectural Lighting, demonstrates a keen sensitivity to the interplay of light and surfaces, showcasing a discerning eye for structural nuances. Enriched by collaborative experiences with artists and designers from diverse backgrounds, her designs are characterized by deliberate intentionality, contributing to the overall narrative of architectural coherence and favoring an “art de vivre".

Each project undergoes meticulous development, informed by extensive research into texture, composition, color, ambiance, context, and historical significance. Guided by an enduring curiosity about human-environment interaction, Clarisa Llaneza Studio exhibits a nuanced understanding of spatial dynamics, an appreciation for organic forms, and a profound respect for materiality, prioritizing meticulous attention to detail to achieve refined harmony, distinguishing her work in both the local and international design spheres.

Clarisa currently lives in Cabbagetown with her husband Stephen and their sons Henry and Sebastián.