Cari Filer Studio

07/01/2026

The word is out! CF Studio is proud to be the Best of Chapel Hill 2026! Many thanks to our clients, collaborates, & fans!

Discover readers' favorite restaurants, bars, shops, gathering places and more in our 15th annual Best of Chapel Hill issue.

03/08/2026

This AND let’s say hi to our founder, owner, & architect, Cari Paulus Filer.

Growing up in rural southern Arkansas, where she
spent her childhood wrestling razorbacks, Cari
developed a deep connection to the land. She
went on to study architecture at the University
of Arkansas at Fayetteville and in Rome, Italy,
graduating cm laude with a Bachelor of
Architecture in 2007. That same year, she moved
to Chapel Hill, where she worked with several
local architecture firms before earning her license
and founding Cari Filer Studio. Now calling North
Carolina home, the region’s rich vernacular and
natural beauty continue to profoundly influence
her work.

01/21/2026