Gabriela Eisenhart, Founder and Creative Director of Atlanta-based Silo Studio Design, is known for crafting homes that tell a story. Her award-winning firm creates spaces that feel organic and layered, always with an element of the unexpected. Her office, nestled in a vibrant community of creative studios, is a striking extension of her design philosophy—both in aesthetics and in the fast-paced journey that brought it to life. “We renovated and moved in within just four weeks,” she says. “We know how to hustle.”

We sat down with Gabriela to learn more about her design process, the story behind her studio, and how she brought her vision to life in record time.

Tell us about your office. Where is it located? What do you love most about the area?
We’re based in Atlanta, Georgia, between Midtown and Buckhead, and tucked away on a quiet street. Our location is central to the city, and to many of our projects. You’ll find us at the front of Indie Studios, a collective of design-focused businesses and creative studios. I love the location and calmness of the area—you would never know we’re smack in the middle of the traffic mecca of the South. 

What condition was it in when you first moved in, what was your scope of work to make the space we see today?
I’ll admit, I was a little hesitant when I found the space, as it felt more industrial than my usual aesthetic. But the high ceilings and natural light completely sold me. The space was essentially an open box, with cement floors, brick walls, and red iron windows.

I knew right away that I needed to soften its harshness while still celebrating its architectural details. We kept the cement floors and layered them with richly textured sisal rugs. The red iron windows were painted a soft carbon tone, and we mixed traditional paint with Roman clay to bring subtle texture to the walls.

Soft fabric light fixtures were introduced to keep the space feeling layered and warm, which we followed with furnishings and our built-in library area.

Tell us about the design of the space—from open box to creative hub. 
I’ve found that my team works best in a communal environment, so it was important to carve out intentional sections without building a bunch of walls that would break up the flow. The entry opens into a small sitting area that feels like a living room, followed by an oversized conference table that doubles as our communal workspace for the designers and our operations manager.

My desk sits toward the back under our logo wall, and to the right is our library area where we do most of our presentations and hands-on design work. Behind the double-story curtain is our storage and prep zone for installs. It’s a little less calm back there — we call it organized chaos. Beyond that is the loading dock, which comes in handy when we’re receiving items.

What is a “typical day” like in the office?
Mornings start with music on and candles lit — this is how I like to set the tone for the day. Business can be hectic, so I try to keep things calm before the pace picks up. Then it’s off to the races! Vendor and client presentations, design meetings, install prep, and new client calls are some of the usuals, though no two days ever look the same. We manage a lot of construction projects and are often on-the-go, so it always feels good to come back to my happy place: the office.

At the end of the day, when I shut off the lights and lock the door, I always take a moment to feel grateful for what we’ve built over the years. I like that quiet pause before heading home to the next chapter of the day — trading fabric samples for running my two teens, Silas and Oscar, all over Atlanta. They’re the “Silo” in Silo Studio Design.

What do you love most about the work you do?
Creating spaces that enrich people’s day-to-day lives. I love the transformative power of design and how it can truly impact one’s wellness.