Name

Tumu Studio

Legal name

Tumu Studio

Website

https://tumustudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Full architectural services from concept to construction administration, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction oversight.
2. Interior Design Services: Interior design services including space planning, finish selection, custom furniture and millwork design, and FF&E selection and procurement.
3. Custom Furniture and Millwork: Stand-alone custom furniture and built-in millwork design services, working with artisans and craftsmen to deliver high-end custom products.
4. Furniture and Art Procurement: Procurement of furniture, fixtures, art curation and procurement for completed interior design projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Tumu Studio is an architecture and interior design practice providing full-range architectural services (concept through construction administration) and interior design services for high-end residential and boutique commercial projects. Offerings are supplemented by custom furniture and millwork design, urban design capabilities, and furniture and art procurement. The studio specializes in modern, sustainable design with warm modern aesthetics and custom millwork integration.

Product overview

Tumu Studio is an architecture and interior design practice offering a unified suite of services centered on architecture and interior design. The core offerings include full-range architectural services (from concept through construction administration) and interior design services, supplemented by custom furniture and millwork design, urban design capabilities, and furniture and art procurement. The studio specializes in modern residential and boutique commercial projects, with a focus on sustainable, net-zero energy design. Projects are primarily located in Boulder, Colorado and Chicago, Illinois, with additional work in international locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full-range architectural services from concept through construction administration, including concept development, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration for residential and boutique commercial projects.
• Interior Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• LUXE RED Award 2023 - Best Interior Architecture in Colorado for Foothills Residence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Navillus WoodworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationChicago premier millworker and fabricator partnered on the Bloomingdale project for countertop detailing and walnut wood fabrication. Also engineered, fabricated, and installed tiered seating for Pretty Cool Ice Cream locations.
• U+ Design PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Tumu Studio on the Beiyuan District urban design project in Nanjing, China to develop a mixed-use development serving as a focal point for the local community.
• WSDG (Walt Stovert, Lerner, Wang & Brigham)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcoustic engineering firm collaborated on the Freewheel Residence listening room design, ensuring world-class acoustic performance while maintaining standout aesthetic design.
• Pretty Cool Ice CreamcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorked with Dana Cree and Michael Ciapciak to design their flagship ice cream shop in Chicago, creating tiered seating, LED color-changing signage, and sophisticated yet fun atmosphere. Also designed their second Belden location.
• Middle Brow Beer CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerServed as design architect for Middle Brow's Bungalow brewpub project, transforming a former camera store into a sequence of spaces including café, bar, and kitchen areas.
• Buildwell ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborated with one of Boulder's premier builders on the 1750 Sunset luxury home project, executing the architect-led design to custom-home standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olson Kundig: Boutique Seattle architecture practice renowned for custom residential and small-scale commercial projects with strong craft and material focus. Closely matches Tumu in scale, founder-led profile, high-end client base, and craft-driven design ethos.
• Marmol Radziner: Los Angeles design-build firm integrating architecture, interiors, and custom fabrication for high-end residential and hospitality clients. Directly comparable to Tumu's combined architecture, interior, and millwork offering and affluent clientele.
• Aidlin Darling Design: Boutique Bay Area residential and small-scale commercial architecture studio with rigorous craft, material experimentation, and award recognition. Comparable to Tumu in scope, regional design reputation, and project scale.
• Rottet Studio: Award-winning interior design and architecture firm serving luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial clients. Overlaps with Tumu in interior design services, hospitality projects, and high-end client base.
• Lake|Flato Architects: San Antonio-based architecture firm recognized for sustainable, regionally rooted residential and small institutional projects. Comparable to Tumu in high-performance design focus, project scale, and award-winning mid-size practice positioning.
• Commune Design: Los Angeles interior design and product studio serving residential, hospitality, and commercial clients with a strong editorial and craft sensibility. Comparable to Tumu's interior design plus custom FF&E offering and publication-driven positioning.
• Apparatus: New York-based design practice spanning interiors, furniture, and lighting for residential and hospitality clients. Comparable in integrated design/fabrication approach, high-end project mix, and editorial brand presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tumustudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tumustudio/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/tumustudio
• Pinterestpinterest.com/tumustudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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