Manuela Gatto
Manuela Gatto, director of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), oversees several notable projects in China and Europe. Under her leadership, ZHA has executed ground-breaking projects like the SKY SOHO mixed-use development in Shanghai and the Leeza SOHO tower with the tallest atrium in the world. Manuela is an active speaker and has co-authored a book named […]
Emmanuel Gallina
Emmanuel Gallina, a celebrated French designer and art director, is a creative consultant for acclaimed multinational brands such as Cartier, Accor, Burov, Manade, Colè, Poliform, and San Pellegrino on marketing strategy and brand identity. His work embodies the principle of Constantin Brancusi that “simplicity is complexity resolved” and draws inspiration from both the past and […]
Arthur Mamou-Mani
Arthur Mamou-Mani is a french architect, lecturer and director of the award-winning London-based architecture practice Mamou-Mani. While bringing digital craftsmanship to architecture in his practice, Arthur frequently delivers lectures on “eco-parametric” architecture practices at several international forums. Among other notable accolades, he was recently honoured with the Pierre Cardin Prize for Architecture. In 2020, the […]
Nguyên Đúc Trung
Nguyên Đúc Trung is a partner and co-founder of ODDO Architects, an architectural firm, based both in Vietnam and The Czech Republic. Nguyên has produced numerous creative and avant-garde designs during the course of his career. ODDO, the multi-disciplinary firm has won the Dezeen Award for the best new architecture studio of 2021. Nguyen has worked on […]
Marek Obtulovič
Marek Obtulovič is a partner and co-founder of ODDO Architects, an architectural firm based in Vietnam and The Czech Republic. He has created a variety of outstanding and innovative designs throughout his career. ODDO, the multi-disciplinary firm has won the Dezeen Award for the best new architecture studio of 2021. Marek has worked on a variety […]
Itai Palti
Itai Palti is a practising architect and researcher from Israel. He founded the Conscious Cities movement in 2015; a new field of research and practice for building environments that are aware and responsive, using data analysis, AI, tech, and science-informed design. For his work in advancing changes in the design profession, he was named by […]
Habibeh Madjdabadi
A prominent Iranian architect, designer, author and speaker, Habibeh Madjdabadi has been selected by Dezeen Magazine and Pratt Institute as one of the 100 most innovative and inspiring women architects across the world. Madjdabadi emphasizes the role of culture and geographical matters in her designs as well as sheds light on choosing the materials and […]
Boris Berlin
Boris Berlin is founder of Boris Berlin Design and co-founder of Komplot. An industrial and graphic designer based in Copenhagen, his designs focus on experimenting with new, sustainable technologies and materials. Boris has been the recipient of several prestigious awards such as the Danish Design Award, several Red Dot Awards and the German Design Award […]
JJ Valaya
In 1989, JJ Valaya stepped into a nascent fashion Industry in India as a student of its first, and only fashion institute, the NIFT. In 1992, he, along with his brother, an ex-army man, TJ Singh, launched his eponymous label. He therefore enjoys the privilege of being a part of the pioneering group of Indian […]
Asha Sairam
Asha Sairam is a Principal at Studio Lotus, a New Delhi-based multidisciplinary design practice. Spanning the domains of Masterplanning, Architecture & Interior Design, the work of the award-winning practice is grounded on the principles of Conscious Design—an approach that celebrates local resources, cultural influences, an inclusive process, and keen attention to detail. Presently, Asha leads […]
Vedant Lamba
Sneakers have never been more in demand — collaborations, drops, and pieces gone within seconds are the defining aspects of the hype culture. The brainchild of 22-year-old Vedant Lamba, Mainstreet Marketplace is a multi-brand hype sneaker and apparel resale store that aims to make limited editions, one-of-a-kind sneakers, and high-end streetwear accessible to the masses. […]
Aparajita Jain
Aparajita Jain is the founder of Terrain.art which was launched in 2021 and is the co-director of Nature Morte since 2012. Under her leadership, Nature Morte recently won Solo Exhibition of the Year for the co-curated retrospective, “Transfigurations”, featuring the work of Mrinalini Mukherjee together with another gallery and last year the gallery produced the […]
