nōur is a spatial design studio working across architecture, interiors and conceptual studies - from private homes and hospitality spaces to installations and design research. We call our approach poetic experimentation.

Zarina Belousova M.Arch

A graduate of Die Angewandte in Vienna, Zarina has worked internationally with studios and institutions such as Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, Studio Olafur Eliasson, and IAAC Barcelona. Her design sensibility is rooted in resilience, nature, and transformation. With over 12 years of experience across architecture and spatial research, she brings conceptual clarity and material intuition to the studio’s work. For her, architecture is not static - it is a medium for care, change and experimentation.

Aknur Zhussip MSc

Aknur studied architecture at the Vienna University of Technology and has led projects across a range of scales and disciplines - from urban planning to interior and furniture design. Her approach blends structure with intention, aiming to create spaces that are emotionally grounded and thoughtfully resolved. She balances poetry and practicality, guiding each project from vision to execution with clarity and care. She draws inspiration from her cultural roots, research into sensory design and creative collaborative practices.