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Youssef Benhamou

Youssef Benhamou is a Casablanca-based interior architect and creative director, and the founder of Benhamou Studio, a contemporary design practice working across residential, hospitality, retail, and scenographic projects. With more than fifteen years of experience, his work is defined by an intuitive and material-driven approach, where architecture, atmosphere, and emotion intersect.

Known for creating spaces that balance bold architectural gestures with tactile richness and carefully composed details, Benhamou draws deeply from Moroccan craftsmanship and vernacular traditions. His projects reinterpret ancestral materials and artisanal techniques through a contemporary lens, resulting in interiors that feel both refined and deeply rooted in place.

Alongside his architectural practice, he is also developing Mindmade, a series of limited-edition collectible furniture pieces exploring the sculptural potential of materials. His work has received international recognition, including the Moroccan Interior Design Award (MIDA) for hospitality design.

“Modernizing Moroccan craftsmanship means keeping the material, but telling its story differently.”
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7 May 26
Molina Hun Portrait by Khoo Guo Jie 1

Molina Hun – SUJONOHUN

SUJONOHUN is a Singapore-based multi-disciplinary design studio founded by Sujono Lim and Molina Hun. Working across hospitality, luxury residential, and developer projects, the studio is known for creating immersive interiors defined by a refined interplay of space, material, and crafted detail.

Rooted in a spirit of exploration, SUJONOHUN approaches each project with a balance of clarity, curiosity, and contemporary sensibility. Their work combines thoughtful spatial composition with a quiet sophistication, resulting in interiors that feel both intentional and enduring.

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29 January 26
AB Concept   Ed Ng Co Founder and Principal at AB Concept Photo Credits  Kohei Take

Ed Ng – AB Concept

AB Concept is an international, multi-disciplinary design studio founded in 1999 by interior designer Ed Ng and architect Terence Ngan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Taipei, Kyoto, London, and Milan, the studio is known for its refined, narrative-driven approach to luxury hospitality, commercial, and residential environments worldwide.

Blending Ed Ng’s cultural fluency and material expertise with Terence Ngan’s architectural precision, AB Concept creates spaces that are emotionally resonant and meticulously crafted. Their work spans over 30 cities across 16 countries, with projects for leading brands including Four Seasons, Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, and Ritz-Carlton.

Beyond spatial design, the studio also develops design products and collaborations with brands such as Tai Ping, Poltrona Frau, Lasvit, and Noritake Design Collection, guided by a singular belief: that design is about being.

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22 January 26