ABOUT US

dkstudio was founded in 2007 by partners in life and practice, Dmytriy Pereklita and Karen Mak, with a conviction that design is not merely aesthetic — it is cultural celebration.

After more than a decade in Hong Kong shaping flagship environments for several of the world’s leading luxury fashion houses and delivering landmark projects across Asia and the Middle East, they returned to Canada with a global mandate: to build a studio operating at the intersection of architecture, brand, and human experience.

Together, they established dkstudio not as a boutique atelier, but as a globally minded design practice with the intellectual rigor and operational depth to shape environments at scale.

From the outset, the studio has been grounded in the belief that meaningful spaces require both strategic clarity and poetic precision. Each commission is approached as a convergence of architecture, narrative, and cultural context — creating environments that resonate far beyond their physical footprint.

Our work for leading global brands and discerning private clients reflects a singular standard: timeless design executed with uncompromising detail. Across retail, workplace, hospitality, residential, and interior architecture, we articulate identity, elevate experience, and create spaces that endure — from boutique interventions to large-scale developments.

dkstudio’s strength lies in its global perspective and deep industry partnerships, spanning consultants, millworkers, fabricators, and specialized trades. With lived experience across all continents, Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East, our team brings cultural fluency and strategic agility to every project. We understand that the future of design is borderless — our work moves seamlessly across regions and time zones, balancing international vision with local nuance.

Headquartered in Toronto, with a presence in Vancouver, New York, and Hong Kong, dkstudio operates as a connected global studio — bridging ideas, disciplines, and geographies to deliver work that is both visionary and exacting.

We are not defined by a singular aesthetic, but by ambition, clarity of thought, and the discipline to execute at the highest level.

We design for brands.
We design for cities.
We design for what comes next.

WHAT WE DO

DESIGN

concept design

design development

interior + fixture design

test fits

interactive technology

visual merchandising

branding + signage

design prototyping

customer experience

3D visualization

EXECUTION

project management

roll out management

budgeting

procurement

test fits

construction documentation

permitting

custom furniture + casework

quantity surveying

photography

WE DESIGN SPACES. WE BUILD BRANDS. WE SHAPE EXPERIENCES

As a multidisciplinary design and architecture firm with a dedicated branding department, we see the bigger picture. The built environment and brand identity are not separate conversations — they are one cohesive story.

Developing New Brands
From naming and positioning to visual identity and spatial expression, we define brands from the ground up. Every detail is intentional. Every touchpoint aligned. We turn vision into a living, breathing presence.

Elevating Existing Brands
Markets shift. Audiences evolve. We help established brands sharpen their voice, modernize their identity, and expand their impact — without losing what makes them authentic.

Defining & Redefining
We clarify purpose.
We articulate strategy.

We design identities that resonate — visually, physically, and emotionally.

Our integrated approach connects architecture, interiors, brand strategy, graphics, and digital experience into one seamless ecosystem. The result? Brands that don’t just exist — they perform.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

dkstudio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to build a team that includes a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. At our firm, we celebrate diversity, support it, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace of mutual respect and equal access to opportunities for success and growth.

THE EARTH

At dkstudio, we love the planet. In all aspects of our designs and projects, we account for the sustainability, innovation and responsibility required to keep the Earth clean, healthy, resilient and safe.

Learn about our environmental initiative One Piece A Day