crafting stories
one building at a time

our story

SAGA STUDIOS is a collective of architects and interior designers working across hospitality and private residences. Each project begins with a story — shaped by place, purpose and the people who will inhabit it.

We design with a focus on human well‑being, creating spaces where light, materiality and proportion work together to support how life unfolds. When design, function and experience align, spaces become environments that help us live and feel better.

our passion

Our passion lies in shaping spaces where vision, function and atmosphere work in harmony. We approach architecture and interiors as a unified system, considering structure, acoustics, lighting, proportions and materiality from the earliest stages of design.

Each project evolves through a clear and collaborative process. Concepts, drawings, timelines and cost control are shared transparently, ensuring that clients remain informed and involved from the first idea to the final installation. We work closely with skilled artisans and trusted partners, bringing craftsmanship and precision to every detail.

Whether designing hotels, holiday homes, restaurants or private residences, our focus remains the same: creating environments that enrich everyday life. Clients become co‑authors in the process, contributing to spaces that are not only designed, but genuinely lived and shared.

Joanna Lehnis

Interior Designer

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BIOGRAPHY

Founder of SAGA STUDIOS, Joanna Lehnis is an interior designer with British and German roots and an international upbringing shaped by living across several countries. She has called Bolzano home since 2013, establishing her practice in 2021.

After graduating in Industrial Design from the Free University of Bolzano, Joanna gained experience in Munich, London, Rome and Bolzano, enriching her work with diverse cultural influences and design perspectives. As an Interior Design Team Leader at NOA network of architecture, she led globally and European award‑winning projects, including Torgglerhof Apfelhotel and the Falkensteiner Hotel Family Resort Lido.

Her work is defined by a meticulous attention to detail and a balanced approach to form and function. Joanna designs environments that support well‑being and daily life, creating spaces with clarity, character and a strong sense of atmosphere.