To build a home is to take a journey of self-discovery. It stirs questions you didn’t know you carried. Choices reveal what you cherish, what you can release. In shaping space you learn the shape of yourself.
Through a thoughtful and transformative process, we invite you to look inward, shed assumptions, and cultivate a deeper connection to the place and people that you share your life with, but most importantly, to yourself.
Founded in 2022, in a Raleigh, North Carolina the studio is led by Susana Goss. The practice focuses on creating environments that are rich in meaning and connection and that celebrate craftsmanship, culture, and the enduring value of design rooted in history.
S U S A N A G O S S
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER & FOUNDER
Susana is an acclaimed designer whose work and life are informed by her diverse cultural background. Born in Portugal, she brings a storied perspective to her work, which has been shaped by her upbringing both in Europe and the United States.
Susana holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree and began her career in Boston, where she specialized in designing and managing urban infrastructure, luxury residential, and housing projects. It was during this time that she developed her talent as a collaborator, working closely with clients to understand their unique vision and translate it into intentional design solutions.
In addition to her architectural practice, Susana served as an Adjunct Professor of Architecture, teaching students the importance of process-led design and cultivating a passion for education. This experience laid the foundation for her approach to every project, where she guides clients through a process of shedding preconceptions to reveal the heart of their home.
With over 25 years of experience, Susana’s signature approach is rooted in heritage and the stories of her client’s past, present and future. She combines a deep understanding of architecture, materials, and design with a keen ability to connect with her clients. Her unique combination of talents and expertise has earned her a reputation as an inspiring designer.
“My passion for design started early in my life, inspired by the sensory memories of the places of my childhood — the attic bedroom window with the sill that nearly touched the floor, the plain brown siding and creaky front steps of our house on the busy city street, the light that bathed my bedroom of our midcentury modern ranch, the yellow home in Portugal with the bread oven tucked under the eaves of the downstairs kitchen.
A home is not just a physical structure and a container of our things, but a living entity that plays an active role in shaping our individual and shared experiences.
The power of storytelling and history are the catalysts to creating a home that is truly profound, one that serves as a co-creator of your life story, filled with memories and experiences that last a lifetime.”
THE STUDIO & COLLECTION
Nestled within historic Pilot Mill, where Raleigh’s industrial past whispers through brick and beam, the Studio & Collection invites you into the world of design. Here, beauty is discovered in objects thoughtfully gathered over time, each with a story, each with a soul. Step inside to wander, to be inspired, and to connect with a community where creativity lives and breathes.
THE STUDIO & COLLECTION
INTERIOR DESIGN | 2025