Philia
Magazine
Alykhan Velji
Alykhan Velji is the Creative Director of Alykhan Velji Designs, the Calgary-based interior design studio he founded nearly two decades ago. Known for interiors that are layered, architectural, and deeply personal, Velji has developed a distinctive design language that balances heritage influences with contemporary sensibilities.
Working across residential and commercial projects, his approach explores the relationship between craftsmanship, materiality, and storytelling. Through bold compositions, rich textures, and carefully considered details, Velji creates spaces that feel immersive, collected, and enduring.
Beyond interiors, his creative practice extends into furniture, textile, and product collaborations, including partnerships with SILVA, Moblia, Urban Barn, Roll Out, and AFERA. His work has been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Domino, Livingetc, House & Home, and Western Living. In 2025, Alykhan Velji Designs was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Design Firms by House & Home.
Bethany Prince – SHH Architecture & Interiors
Bethany Prince is an Associate Director at SHH Architecture & Interiors in London, where she leads interior design and FF&E for a range of refined residential projects. Known for her calm, detail-driven approach, she creates interiors that feel effortless, welcoming, and quietly luxurious.
Her work spans super-prime homes across London and internationally, with particular expertise in Grade II listed properties and complex refurbishments. Rooted in a balance between classic and contemporary design, her interiors combine material richness, craftsmanship, and thoughtful spatial harmony. Recent projects include residences in Mayfair, Notting Hill, and Knightsbridge.
Madeleine Sloback
Madeleine Sloback is an interior designer specializing in thoughtfully curated residential spaces that balance functionality, warmth, and timeless design. From early in her career, she discovered a strong passion for residential interiors, finding the greatest reward in transforming collaborative client visions into highly personal homes.
With over a decade of experience, Sloback has worked on hundreds of homes, developing a deeply client-focused approach shaped by her ability to connect with a wide range of personalities and lifestyles. Her expertise extends beyond design alone, drawing from hands-on experience in finishing carpentry as well as multiple personal home renovations.
Leading a team of skilled designers, Madeleine combines creativity with practical construction knowledge to create spaces that feel refined, livable, and tailored to each client’s unique way of living.
Priya Mitrovic
Priya Mitrovic is the founder and Creative Director of Studio P Interiors, with over a decade of experience working with designers, architects, and developers in Vancouver, Toronto, and abroad. After spending time freelancing in northern Spain, she returned to Toronto to start her own studio, bringing a mix of global perspective and personal passion to every project.
Priya works closely with her clients throughout the entire design journey — from the first conversation and concept ideas to refining details and seeing the project through to completion. She’s dedicated to creating interiors that truly reflect her clients’ lifestyles, blending functionality, comfort, and timeless design in a way that feels both personal and
inspiring.
Ascend Design
Founded by Jasper Goh and Agnes Yap, Ascend Design is a Singapore-based interior design studio that crafts thoughtful, design-centric spaces grounded in emotional resonance and quiet sophistication.
As Principal Designer, Jasper leads the creative direction of the studio, shaping its distinct aesthetic language — one that balances restraint with warmth, and celebrates tactility, imperfection, and the lived-in beauty of space. His projects, such as The Bahru House and Amayadori House, reinterpret modern living through a lens of sensitivity and calm.
Agnes Yap, the studio’s Creative Director, brings a refined eye for proportion, atmosphere, and material harmony. Having designed many of Ascend’s residential works featured across its portfolio, his approach merges technical precision with an instinctive understanding of light and texture. Together, Jasper and Agnes cultivate a studio culture rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and curiosity — continually evolving the visual language of contemporary Singaporean design.
Negar Reihani
Negar Reihani is a Vancouver-based interior designer known for her refined, timeless approach to luxury interiors. With more than two decades of experience, her work spans a wide range of styles, each thoughtfully tailored to reflect the individuality, lifestyle, and aspirations of her clients.
Recognized for creating elegant yet highly livable spaces, Negar approaches every project with a balance of creativity, practicality, and close client collaboration. Her interiors are defined by understated sophistication, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of how people live within their environments.
Praised for her warmth, professionalism, and commitment to exceptional service, Negar has built long-standing relationships with clients across Canada, the United States, and internationally.
Caroline Milns – Zulufish
Founded in 2005, Zulufish is a multi-award-winning interior design consultancy, architectural practice, and design & build specialist based in West London. The company offers a comprehensive range of interior design and architectural services, along with an integrated design & build solution. With extensive experience in transforming even the most challenging properties into exceptional living spaces, Zulufish creates homes that reflect the unique personalities, tastes, and design values of its clients. Renowned for seamlessly blending old and new, the team combines cutting-edge technologies and finishes with creative, intelligent space planning. The result is not only visually stunning but also deeply functional and comfortable. For Zulufish, every project represents an opportunity to create something remarkable and distinctive—beautifully designed, expertly planned, and professionally delivered.
