BASILE Studio

06/18/2026

We're honored to see Paul and Jules home featured by Dwell. What began as a challenging renovation became an opportunity to preserve a remarkable piece of architecture while creating a home designed for everyday living. Read more below.

“Most people would have leveled it,” Paul says about the home he and his partner, Jules, bought in La Jolla. The home, designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright protégé, had asymmetric lines, impeccable woodwork, and echoes of the famous architect’s Arizona home. There was just one problem: “It wasn’t livable,” Paul remembers. The home needed all new infrastructure—electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling. Thankfully, with their experience as designers, the couple immediately saw the potential and dove right in. See the full renovation: https://www.dwell.com/article/frederick-liebhardt-basile-studio-and-jules-wilson-design-studio-frank-lloyd-wright-protege-898ce5b6

06/15/2026

Designed, fabricated and engineered in-house, this concealed underground wine vault was built to solve two challenges at once: create better conditions for wine storage while preserving usable space above.

The system stores up to 48 bottles below grade, where temperatures remain more stable, then lifts into view when needed. True form meets function.

Any guesses which project we designed this for? 👀

05/21/2026

Spaces that are bold. Timeless. Built to last.

Explore more at basilestudio.com.

05/15/2026

At 19, our founder, Paul Basile, moved to San Diego with a curiosity for making things by hand and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship shaped by his blue-collar Detroit upbringing.

What began with metalwork and furniture design slowly evolved into something bigger. Once those pieces found a home inside spaces, a new perspective emerged… one rooted in how environments make people feel, connect, and gather. To this day, Paul approaches architecture from the inside out, drawn to the relationship between interiors, structure, and the natural world surrounding them.

Today, with design and fabrication operating under one roof, that same spirit of curiosity continues to drive every project, blending craftsmanship, mechanical innovation, and storytelling into spaces built to last.

04/30/2026

A closer look at the back bar at Born & Raised.

Designed and fabricated in-house, this piece is anchored by solid brass, formed from substantial blocks and held together almost entirely by tension, with a single screw completing the structure.

It’s a reminder that when the opportunity is there, the details are worth it. They’re what people feel, even if they can’t immediately name it.

04/23/2026

Castle Ferreira… a 15,000 sq ft Gothic Revival residence in Mission Hills. 🏰

Our role focused on the interiors, building out depth through walnut millwork, stone, brass, and leather across a series of layered, moody spaces.

Hidden passageways, concealed bars, and a ballroom that converts into a nightclub define the experience of the home. Medieval influence meets contemporary fabrication, with every surface and detail resolved through material clarity and craft.

04/18/2026

Happy birthday to our Founder & Principal, Paul Basile! 🎉

Today, we celebrate your unwavering passion for design, constant creativity, and relentless drive that continues to shape not only the work we do, but the way we think about it.

Working alongside a true visionary is something we don’t take for granted. Your perspective is a constant source of inspiration, and we’re deeply grateful to be part of the world you’re building!

03/04/2026

A little mid-week rendering to reality magic. 👏

From early concepts to built form, Morning Glory came to life through layers of intention, detail, and collaboration. Watching a vision move from screen to space never gets old.

This is why we do what we do!

rendering to reality, hospitality design, interior architecture, concept development, project reveal

02/24/2026

Meet Edgar Falcon, our mechatronics designer and the brains behind bringing Roseacre’s underground wine cellars to life. 👏

Disguised as manhole covers, each cellar rises vertically from the ground through a motorized screw jack system operating on a single axis.

Precision-engineered to hold 28 bottles, the mechanism is as considered as the experience itself.

Can’t wait to share the final result within the space!