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GAO Architects offer a holistic and thorough approach to meeting our clients’ needs – from conceptually designing the interior, right through to visualizing the project, we carefully follow through on our detailed plans, making sure to select the right materials and finest of furnishings. Our aim is to guide the client through the entire process, while establishing trust and ensuring we are on the same page every step of the way. In realizing each project, we connect with leading project leaders who bring various realms of expertise as well as with top contractors.
THE FIRM
Founded by Petra Zakrajšek after her return from a one-year stay in Tokyo in 1999, GAO Architects specializes in interior design. Our work spans over private, commercial and public interiors and is characterized by a detailed and tailored approach to our clients' requests and requirements.
The firm’s name is a reverential nod to Petra’s long-time friend Liu Gao, an architect with whom she worked at Structural Design Group (SDG) in Tokyo. “Gao” stands for house, home, growth – in the two decades since the firm was founded, GAO Architects has continued to grow into a harmonious team that works in close contact with its clients. Whatever the project, our main goal and greatest reward lies in client satisfaction. Our wish to satisfy the client is a source of unending inspiration and openness to different ways of life, thinking and creating.
AWARDS
European Property Awards, London
Award Winner 2024-2025
Residential Interior Apartment, Slovenia
Project: HOUSE SUNFLOWER
★★★★★ Five Star Winner 2022-2023
Best Residential Interior Private Residence, Slovenia
EUROPEAN PROPERTY AWARDS, LONDON
Award Winner 2022-2023
Residential Interior Apartment, Slovenia
Project: VALENTINE
★★★★★ Five Star Winner 2022-2023
Best Residential Interior Apartment, Slovenia
EUROPEAN PROPERTY AWARDS, LONDON
Award Winner 2020-2021
Residential Interior Private Residence, Slovenia
Project: Pine tree villa
★★★★★ Five Star Winner 2020-2021
Best Residential Interior Private Residence, Slovenia
European Property Awards, London
Award Winner 2018-2019
Interior Design Private Residence, Slovenia
★★★★★ Five Star Winner 2018-2019
Best Interior Design, Private Residence, Slovenia
ARCHELLO - THE BEST OF 2021
Archello’s Best Projects of 2021
Project: Splendour in the city
BIG SEE AWARDS
Big See Interior Design Award Winner 2024
Project: S Hair Salon
Category: Rental
BIG SEE AWARDS
Big See Interior Design Award Winner 2022
Project: Apartment in Izlake
Category: Residential
BIG SEE AWARDS
Big See Interior Design Award Winner 2020
Projects: Lokal London22, Han azijska restravracija
Category: Hospitality
Slovenian Design Awards 2021
Interior of the year - Private interior
Project: Spatial reflections
LUXURY LIFESTYLE AWARDS, NEW YORK
Winner 2024
Best Luxury Residential Interior Design Studio in Slovenia
LUXURY LIFESTYLE AWARDS, NEW YORK
Winner 2022
Best Luxury Residential Interior Design, Slovenia
Projekt: Valentine
LUXURY LIFESTYLE AWARDS, NEW YORK
Winner 2021
Best Luxury Residential Interior Design, Slovenia
Project: Pine Tree Villa