Jesmina Zeliang
Jesmina Zeliang has operated in the crafts sector since 1993. She has been instrumental in pioneering the contemporary language of Naga Textiles. Her handloom brand, Heirloom Naga, has sought worldwide attention for ‘loin-loom weaving’, a process unique to Indigenous communities in India’s Northeast. She has persistently worked towards women’s empowerment by bringing them doorstep employment. […]
Kevin Hui
Kevin Hui, architectural educator and content creator, is one-half of the renowned ‘Archimarathon’ duo. Over the past two decades, Kevin’s career has focused on communicating the importance of good architectural design. Kevin shares his vast knowledge and deep passion for design, from teaching at Australian universities and establishing an independent student mentorship program to curating […]
Puran Kumar
Puran Kumar believes in creating spaces that evoke a strong sense of place and identity. With a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of the processes involved, and a commitment to sustainability, Kumar has created spaces that are functional, practical, and full of character. His studio reflects his dedication to incorporating creativity and character […]
Sebastian Herkner
Sebastian Herkner is a prominent German designer who founded his eponymous design studio, focusing on product and collectible design, in 2006. After studying product design at the HfG Offenbach University of Art and Design, Herkner worked for Stella McCartney in London, UK, developing his understanding of materials, colours, and textures. He went on to design […]
Abha Narain Lambah
Abha Narain Lambah, a Conservation Architect, has had a pan-India impact over the past twenty-six years with projects that include the award-winning conservation of 15th-century temples in Ladakh and Hampi, iconic palaces, forts and caravansarais throughout India. Her architectural practice, Abha Narain Lambah Associates, has been consultants to both central and state governments on the […]
Brian Yang
Brian Yang is a Singaporean-American architect at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in Copenhagen, Denmark. After completing his M.Arch at Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Yang worked on and led some of the firm’s most iconic projects, including Copenhill, a waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen that doubles as a ski slope; the Twist, a contemporary art […]
Tarun Tahiliani
Tarun Tahiliani, a Wharton School of Business graduate, recognised the burgeoning potential of India’s couture industry upon his return. Tahiliani pioneered India’s fashion landscape by establishing Ensemble in 1987, the country’s first multi-designer boutique, before launching his eponymous label. Established in 1995, the luxury design label Tarun Tahiliani embodies India Modern’s essence while honouring its […]
Marcial Jesús
Marcial Jesús founded 100architects, an architectural and urban practice established in Shanghai, China. With his degree from the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning (FAU) from Universidad de Chile in Santiago, Jesús gained global experience working at renowned architecture offices across Europe and Australia, such as Benoy, Hassell, Studio Fuksas, and OMA. Since the establishment […]
Salma Samar Damluji
Salma Samar Damluji is a British-Iraqi architect and founder of Earth Architecture Lab, an architecture and research practice based in London, UK. With architectural degrees from the University of Baghdad, the Architectural Association, and the Royal College of Art in the UK, Salma is a prolific author and educator committed to advocating for environmental consciousness […]
Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara di Pinto
Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara di Pinto are the creative directors and co-founders of Studiopepe, an interdisciplinary design studio based in Milan, Italy. From art direction to collectible design to luxury interiors, the studio has completed numerous curatorial and design projects for private residential spaces, boutique hotels, and select retail interiors. With a degree in […]
Nozer Wadia
Nozer Wadia is the principal architect of Nozer Wadia Associates, Mumbai. Having worked across Alibag, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Calcutta, and London, Nozer is renowned for designing residences for high-profile clientele. His design philosophy is to highlight his clients’ stories, lifestyles, and requirements to create unique spaces. The firm prioritises natural sites and climatic conditions to […]
Kulapat Yantrasast
Kulapat Yantrasast, founder and creative director of WHY Architecture, headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, draws on the power of art to reimagine cultural institutions. Originally from Bangkok, Yantrasast received his master’s and post-doctoral degrees in Architecture at the University of Tokyo. By working with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando for several years, Yantrasast led transformative […]