Studio Lehn’s Approach to Timeless Design

Where tradition meets innovation — Studio Lehn crafts design at the delicate intersection of handwork and vision

Studio Lehn was founded in October 2024 by Juro Lehmann in Berlin. Positioned at the intersection of furniture design, interior architecture, and conceptual planning, the studio focuses on developing precise, material-appropriate, and context- sensitive solutions – designs with substance and conviction.

Lehmann’s design approach is deeply rooted in craftsmanship. Formative hands- on experience – initially alongside his studies at Burg Giebichenstein – laid the foundation for his professional path and continues to shape his creative attitude.
The impulse to establish the studio emerged as Lehmann’s first independent designs took shape around the time of his graduation. An invitation to exhibit at the Stockholm Furniture Fair provided a strong platform and acted as both catalyst and commitment to develop something lasting.

The combination of product design and planning services proved to be an effective concept: particularly in the early stages, when securing planning commissions can be challenging, tangible products serve as an accessible language and visible calling card. This synthesis still defines the studio today – as a bridge between design and planning.

Early experiences in his grandfather’s workshop and during the renovation of a traditional four-sided farmhouse by his father sharpened his understanding of construction, material properties, and craftsmanship. As a result, Lehmann’s designs often begin physically in the workshop before being further developed digitally. This direct, hands-on, experimental method enables flexible and context-responsive implementation.

At the core lies the principle of “minimally invasive design” – understood not merely as formal reduction, but as a precise inquiry into the necessity of design interventions. This results in solutions with clear structural logic, restrained aesthetics, and efficient use of materials.

Material and form are always conceived as a unified whole. Their interplay significantly influences the effect of a space or object. The workshop functions as a creative laboratory: ideas are tested, adapted, and evaluated for feasibility—a central process, particularly in custom interior projects where quality and efficiency are key.

Sustainability is not an add-on but an integral part of the design process. Studio Lehn combines ecological responsibility with artisanal precision: materials are primarily sourced from regional, non-industrial production – such as solid wood from small-scale forestry. Transparency in origin and processing takes precedence over formal certifications. The aim is resource-conscious practice and the strengthening of local economies – a contemporary continuation of the Arts and Crafts Movement’s ideals.

In an increasingly saturated market, Studio Lehn avoids stylistic gimmicks in favor of a content-driven, craft-based approach. Looking ahead, the studio’s focus lies in expanding its interior architecture portfolio – particularly through the adaptive reuse of existing buildings, contributing to sustainable spatial development. In parallel, product design continues to evolve, refining the studio’s profile in the object sector.

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Studio Lehn stands for interdisciplinary, material-conscious, and context-responsive design. The integration of concept, workshop, and ethos forms the foundation of a practice that sees design as a thoughtful contribution to both built and lived environments – quiet, yet relevant.

“The workshop is my creative space – a place of contemplation through making, which I consciously preserve as part of my professional routine.” Juro Lehmann, Studio Lehn