EERI (Everyday Essentials Research Institute) is a Shanghai-based design studio founded by Rui Hou and Lilian Li-Jin Zhu. It offers architectural, interior, and installation design services, focusing on finding a balance between the tranquil and the exuberant, and the rational and emotional aspects of design. The studio works on a wide range of projects, including urban and rural renovations, boutique hotels, public and commercial spaces, and cultural buildings.