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Hanne Gathe
Hanne Gathe is a Norwegian interior designer and creative director whose work is defined by a refined balance of Scandinavian restraint, material richness, and understated elegance. As co-founder and creative lead of Gathe + Gram, she has developed a multidisciplinary practice spanning luxury residential, boutique hospitality, and lifestyle projects, creating interiors that are deeply personal, atmospheric, and timeless.
Guided by a strong sense of narrative, Gathe approaches each project as an opportunity to shape emotional experiences through space. Combining bespoke elements, carefully curated vintage pieces, natural materials, and a restrained palette, she creates environments that celebrate craftsmanship while fostering a lasting connection between people and place. Her work has been featured in international publications including Vogue Living, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, and Travel + Leisure, reflecting an approach where architecture, interiors, and storytelling converge to create spaces of enduring character.
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.
Fred&Juul
Fred&Juul is the design studio of Federico Minarelli and Julie Janssen, whose practice explores the intersection of architecture, collectible design, and traditional craftsmanship. After studying architecture in Florence and founding an architectural practice specializing in residential renovations, the duo launched their first furniture collection in 2012, collaborating with local Tuscan artisans. Characterized by refined proportions, precious materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, their work balances organic elegance with geometric clarity, creating timeless pieces that bridge architecture, contemporary design, and artisanal heritage.
Jeonghoon Lee
Jeonghoon Lee is one of Korea’s leading architects, who studied both architecture and philosophy. He later received a government scholarship to study in France, where he attended the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Nancy and the École d’Architecture de la Ville & des Territoires in Paris, earning a degree in French architectural history. He worked at the offices of world-renowned architects Zaha Hadid and Shigeru Ban before establishing JOHO Architects in Seoul in 2009.
Rooted in the humanities, he conceives spaces through thoughtful reflection and constructs forms through the logic of sensory experience and technical skill. Based on this unique approach, he has received numerous prestigious awards both in Korea and internationally, including the Today’s Young Artist Award (2021), the Kim Jong-Sung Architecture Award (2020), the Young Architect Award (2010), the Architectural Record Design Vanguard (2013, recognizing 10 emerging architects shaping the future of architecture), the Chicago Athenaeum Architecture Award (2017), and the German Iconic Award, among others.
Christian Friedl 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Christian Friedl is an Austrian designer and furniture maker based in Styria whose work explores the intersection of sculptural form, craftsmanship, and materiality. Working primarily with natural materials, he creates collectible pieces distinguished by their refined simplicity, tactile presence, and timeless character.
Rooted in a deep respect for handcraft and sustainability, Friedl’s practice transforms raw materials into singular objects that balance functionality with artistic expression.
Rogelio Vallejo Bores
Rogelio Vallejo Bores is a Mexican architect and founder of HW Studio Arquitectos, known for a quiet, precise, and deeply human approach to design. Born in Michoacán, he holds degrees in Architecture, Art & New Technologies, and Design & Innovation, and has trained with renowned practices including Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, RCR Arquitectes, and Aires Mateus.
His work explores the beauty of the essential—where silence, light, and disciplined craftsmanship define space. Rogelio’s projects have received international recognition, including Design Vanguard 2024, Record House 2023, Best Emerging Firm by Azure Magazine, the German Design Award 2024, and multiple Loop Design Awards.
Widely published in Architectural Record, Azure, AD, Dezeen, and Archello, HW Studio has been named among Mexico’s best architecture firms and one of Latin America’s most influential studios. Rogelio’s architecture seeks harmony, clarity, and emotional resonance, inviting reflection through thoughtful design.
