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Clive Lonstein is a New York–based designer and architect working across interior architecture and furniture design. His practice is rooted in a refined approach to minimalism, where material richness and spatial clarity coexist.

Drawing from a wide range of influences—including art, travel, and nature—Lonstein develops interiors that balance form, color, and texture with a strong sense of proportion. Trained as an architect, his work reflects a disciplined yet expressive sensibility, where each element contributes to a cohesive and considered whole.

Alongside his interior work, Lonstein has expanded into furniture design, exploring new material expressions while maintaining a focus on functionality and understated elegance. His work is defined by a quiet precision and a commitment to creating spaces and objects that are both enduring and deeply personal.

Sarah Solis is a Malibu-based interior designer whose work is defined by a quiet sense of refinement and emotional depth. Classically trained in interior design, fine art, and art history, she founded her eponymous studio with a vision to create spaces that feel deeply personal, timeless, and transportive.

Her practice is guided by a sensitivity to material, proportion, and atmosphere, balancing warmth with clarity, and tradition with contemporary living. Working across both residential and commercial projects, Solis has developed a diverse portfolio for an international clientele that includes collectors, creatives, and cultural figures.

A devoted traveler, Solis draws ongoing inspiration from her encounters with architecture, landscape, and craftsmanship around the world. Her work reflects a strong affinity for natural materials and a commitment to enduring design, where each detail contributes to a larger emotional experience.

In 2024, she introduced Galerie Solis, a bespoke furniture collection that extends her design language into objects—marking a new chapter in her practice and a continued exploration of form, materiality, and living environments.

Beth Diana Smith is the CEO and Principal Designer of Beth Diana Smith Interior Design, a full-service studio dedicated to creating curated homes defined by thoughtful detail and bold expression. Known for her eclectic yet intentional aesthetic, Smith approaches each project as a narrative—shaping spaces through renovation, bespoke elements, and carefully sourced pieces that reflect the individuality of her clients.

Before founding her firm, Smith spent over a decade in corporate accounting and finance at companies including Johnson & Johnson and Viacom before pursuing interior design full-time at the New York School of Interior Design. Her background in finance continues to inform her practice, bringing a strong foundation in budget management, strategic planning, and operational leadership to her creative work.

Smith has appeared on NBC and HGTV and has been featured in publications including House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Real Simple, Business of Home, and The Wall Street Journal. She is a Founding Member of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, an Associate of the American Society of Interior Designers, and a member of the Design Leadership Council. In 2025, she received the Rising Star Award from the New York School of Interior Design.

Tommy Zung is an architectural designer and curator with over three decades of experience, whose work spans architecture, fashion, and his own eponymous architecture and design studio. His practice reflects a seamless integration of technical mastery and a holistic, mindful approach to design, shaped by a lifelong dialogue between structure, nature, and human experience.

Deeply influenced by his upbringing within a family of renowned architects, Zung developed an early sensitivity to form, balance, and cultural perspective. His passion for surfing and close relationship with the ocean have further informed his understanding of nature’s raw power and unpredictability, elements that subtly resonate throughout his work.

The son of Thomas T.K. Zung — a partner of visionary thinker R. Buckminster Fuller who worked alongside figures such as Eero Saarinen and Edward Durell Stone — Tommy Zung inherits a rich intellectual and architectural legacy. This background has shaped his design philosophy into a nuanced balance between Eastern and Western sensibilities, where architecture becomes both a spatial and philosophical practice.

Brooke Mennen-Talsma is the founder of Brooke MT Interiors, established in 2023 after nearly a decade of experience across several design studios. Based in North Liberty, Iowa, she launched her independent practice with a desire to create a more intentional, flexible, and personal approach to interior design, balancing family life with her creative vision. Her studio quickly grew through referrals and social media, allowing her to carefully select projects that align with her aesthetic and values.

Brooke’s work is defined by a thoughtful balance between beauty and functionality. She focuses on high-quality materials, refined finishes, and durable solutions suited for everyday living. Known for her use of detailed 3D visualizations, she helps clients clearly envision their spaces from the earliest stages, creating cohesive, sophisticated interiors that feel both elevated and warmly livable.