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Increments Studio
Increments Studio is a Melbourne-based architecture practice founded by Naomi Ng and Liang Hu, whose work explores the intersection of architecture, interiors, and spatial experience. Guided by a philosophy that architecture should resonate rather than demand attention, the studio creates spaces defined by quiet restraint, material sensitivity, and a profound connection to their surroundings.
Approaching each project as a unique response to its context and users, Increments Studio places particular emphasis on light, materiality, proportion, and atmosphere, crafting environments that are both grounded and poetic. Their practice spans residential, hospitality, cultural, and installation projects, united by a commitment to resource-conscious design and meaningful human experience. Recognised internationally, the studio’s work has received accolades including the Dezeen Awards and Architizer A+Awards, reflecting an approach where architecture becomes a vehicle for reflection, belonging, and enduring emotional resonance.
Estudio Prosa
PROSA was created in 2021 by the couple Júlia Rovigo and Gabriel Pesca. An architect and a woodworker, respectively, this project emerged from their desire to combine their experiences and translate them into the design and execution of furniture.
PROSA is dedicated to extensive research and investigation of wood as a material. The studio revives knowledge and techniques from classic naval carpentry for the execution of its works, where strength and durability meet organic curves and forms.
All of their creations incorporate experimental elements in handling wood, seeking new ways to understand and explore its natural characteristics. Their products are made with a focus on nature, the people who inhabit it, and the future of the interaction between the two.
Studio Gaïa 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Studio Gaïa is a French design studio founded by Liza Mimouni and Deborah Elfassy in 2021. Rooted in a shared passion for craftsmanship and material exploration, the studio creates collectible furniture and objects that celebrate the natural beauty of stone, ceramic, and mineral surfaces through refined forms and meticulous detailing.
Working with exceptional materials sourced from skilled artisans, Studio Gaïa develops made-to-order pieces distinguished by timeless elegance, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a contemporary approach to natural materiality.
Estudio Orth
Estudio Orth is a multidisciplinary furniture and interior design studio based in São Paulo. Founded in 2018, it is led by the couple Seba Orth (designer) and Luísa Bianchetti (visual artist), who have been guiding the studio from its foundation.
With a maximalist palette of materials in service of a minimalist language, its work presents a sculptural approach to functional items such as lighting fixtures, seating, tables, rugs, and everyday accessory objects. Its practice engages with themes such as symbolism and brutalism, exploring forms that move between organicity and rationality.
All pieces are meticulously handcrafted by master artisans, one at a time. In the creative process, ancestral techniques such as metal casting, solid wood carpentry, and the use of exotic Brazilian stones lend material identity and maturity to the products.
Aver Design 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Jefferson Aver is the creative force behind Aver Design, a Brazilian artist whose work is driven by continuous research and experimentation. He seeks to uncover the essence of each material, using it to express a wide interpretation through lighting and objects. The brand is dedicated to creating sculptural pieces that move between art and design, tradition and modernity, with a focus on local materials, especially Brazilian natural stones.
Marthine Spinnangr 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Marthine Spinnangr is a Norwegian designer and sculptor based in Oslo whose practice explores the relationship between sculpture, craft, and functional objects. Inspired by the quiet beauty of the coastline—weathered shells, softened stones, and the gentle movement of water—she develops intuitive forms that emerge through a tactile and contemplative making process.
Working primarily with ceramics, Spinnangr creates handcrafted sculptures and collectible objects that balance sculptural expression with everyday function. Rooted in a dialogue between art and design, her work celebrates organic forms, material sensitivity, and the subtle poetry of the natural world.
Lulu Hope
Lucy Hope is the founder and creative director of Lulu Hope Studio, a London-based practice known for creating elegant and deeply personal interiors that balance aesthetics, functionality, and well-being. With academic backgrounds in History of Art and Archaeology at SOAS University of London, Fashion at Polimoda, and Interior Design at KLC School of Design, her work is shaped by a strong sensitivity to art, craftsmanship, and cultural history.
Working across private residences and boutique commercial projects, Hope approaches interiors with a timeless and wellness-focused philosophy. Through Lulu Hope Art, she also curates and sources fine art for her projects, while her close collaborations with Murano glass artisans bring bespoke handcrafted pieces into hospitality and residential spaces internationally.
An SBID-accredited designer, Lucy Hope collaborates with artisans around the world to create interiors that feel layered, refined, and deeply connected to individuality and contemporary living.
