Where ideas
take shape.
Spatial & Interior Design Studio · New York & Vienna
A creative practice rooted in curiosity, clarity, and thoughtful design across disciplines.
Spatial & Interior Design Studio · New York & Vienna
A creative practice rooted in curiosity, clarity, and thoughtful design across disciplines.
Prefacio. From the Latin preface — the beginning before the beginning. The context that makes everything that follows mean something.
Studio Prefacio is a creative practice built on the belief that good work begins with good questions. We move across disciplines — architecture, photography, spatial design, print — not because we can't choose, but because curiosity doesn't.
What unites the work is intention. A way of thinking before making. Process before product. Meaning before aesthetics — though the two are rarely separate.
Rebecca M. Pepl
Founder & Principal Designer
Rebecca M. Pepl is an Austrian-Brazilian architectural designer, artist, and creative based in New York City. Holding a Master of Design in Adaptive Reuse from the Rhode Island School of Design, she has spent the past five years working as a project architect and designer on townhouse and apartment renovations and hospitality projects across New York, Europe, and Brazil. Her work is shaped by a cross-cultural eye and a commitment to spaces that feel considered, material-aware, and quietly alive.
Not just execution — collaboration that begins at the idea.
Experience a fully bespoke, end-to-end design journey with Studio Prefacio. Our most comprehensive offering — we partner closely with you to create a home that reflects your vision and the way you truly live. We collaborate with architects and contractors to ensure a seamless process from start to finish: initial concepts, material and finish selections, construction documentation, procurement, installation, and final styling. Every detail is considered so you don't have to.
The same bespoke Studio Prefacio design vision — prepared for independent implementation. Tailored for clients outside our service area or those who prefer to oversee execution themselves, this offering delivers a complete, custom design package: concept boards, space plans, curated selections, technical drawings, and a detailed design dossier. Everything you need to bring the vision to life, on your own terms.
Focused, expert guidance for a specific design challenge. A dedicated session where we work through your project together — offering layout ideas, material recommendations, furniture direction, and practical next steps. Whether you're at the beginning of a project, stuck in the middle, or simply need a thoughtful second opinion, this is where clarity begins.