Alina Larisa Tugulan is the visionary founder, owner, and head of design at TIUGA STUDIO, a leading architecture and interior design studio based in Bucharest, Romania. With nearly six years of entrepreneurial experience, Alina combines technical expertise with a creative flair to deliver innovative and functional design solutions across residential, commercial, and urban projects. Her passion for interior design is evident in every project at Tiuga, where she is responsible for creating and developing the concepts that drive the studio’s vision.

Alina’s academic credentials are rooted in an exemplary education at the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urban Planning, one of the most prestigious institutions in Romania. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Architecture, a comprehensive six-year program that provided her with deep technical and theoretical knowledge in architectural design. Additionally, she expanded her expertise in urban planning by earning a Master’s Degree in Urban Management for Competitive Cities, equipping her with a nuanced understanding of urban dynamics, governance, and strategies essential for competitive urban development.

Alina’s academic foundation is further complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Design and Planning, enabling her to approach projects with a holistic perspective that considers both the built environment and its integration with natural landscapes. This interdisciplinary expertise allows her to address complex design challenges at multiple scales, from architectural projects to broader urban and landscape planning initiatives.

Alina’s design philosophy embodies a profound conviction in the intrinsic relationship between interior design and architecture. She articulates, “Interior design is inherently intertwined with architecture, and one cannot truly exist without the other. My extensive studies across various disciplines of architecture—from landscaping to urban planning—originate from a deep-seated desire to comprehend this field holistically, as a dynamic, living entity constantly evolving. To craft exceptional interior design, one must first grasp the architectural essence and historical context of the building, just as the creation of quality architecture requires an acute awareness of the urban framework in which it resides. Furthermore, it is imperative that the natural and built environments converge seamlessly, fostering a symbiotic relationship where they coexist in perfect balance. Mastery in architecture, in my view, resides in the capacity to engage all five senses: from the nuanced dance of light and shadow, to the tactile selection of materials, and the resonance of spatial acoustics. Each element should evoke a profound intellectual and emotional response. Architecture, ultimately, is an expression of the individual within the built space—an extension of the self, where one is perpetually inspired to CREATE.”

Through her work at TIUGA STUDIO, Alina Larisa Tugulan continues to advance the field of architecture by fostering innovative design methodologies informed by her extensive academic training, professional experience, and dedication to projects that push the boundaries of design and creativity.