Disrupting Patterns Talk with Aiya Lisova

The session will be moderated by Marina Baracs, Domus Academy faculty member and consultant.

International design experience and contemporary vision
Based in London, Aiya Lisova leads AIYA Bureau, an international studio specialised in refined private residences across Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. Her work spans urban apartments, countryside villas, and large residential projects shaped by timeless aesthetics, spatial clarity, and contemporary living.

Alongside her design practice, Aiya advises private investors and family offices on residential property acquisitions and development strategies, focusing on how architecture and design can enhance the long-term value of real estate assets.

An award-winning creative practice
AIYA Bureau has received international recognition through awards including the DNA Paris Design Awards, SBID Awards, iF Design Awards, BLT Design Awards, Archello Awards, and A’ Design Awards.

The studio’s projects have also been featured in leading publications such as Elle Decor, House & Garden, Tatler Homes, and the Andrew Martin Interior Design Review Book.

From education to professional practice
During the talk, Aiya Lisova will share insights into the evolution of a design career beyond education. The session will explore topics such as building a portfolio, defining a personal design language, and navigating the realities of professional practice.

Drawing from her international experience, she will discuss how creative vision can become a sustainable practice while reflecting on the challenges and opportunities involved in building a global design studio.

FAQ – Frequent questions

1. What is AIYA Bureau?
AIYA Bureau is an international interior architecture and design studio founded by Aiya Lisova. Based in London, the studio develops high-end residential projects across Europe, the UK, and the Middle East, combining timeless aesthetics, contemporary living, and long-term investment value.

2. How  to build a professional portfolio?
Building a strong portfolio requires clarity, storytelling, and the ability to communicate a personal design vision. Domus Academy shares practical advice and portfolio development tips in this article: How to Build a Professional Portfolio

3. What Interior Design programmes does Domus Academy offer?
Domus Academy offers a range of programmes in Interior Design, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses focused on interior spaces, spatial design, living environments, and contemporary design culture.