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Dan Schneiger
Dan Schneiger is an American architect, artist, and designer whose multidisciplinary practice explores the intersection of architecture, sculpture, and collectible design. Trained as an architect at the University of Minnesota, Schneiger spent nearly two decades working on public, commercial, and residential projects before establishing his independent practice dedicated to sculptural furniture, lighting, and artworks. His work reflects an ongoing dialogue between architectural thinking and handcraft, creating pieces that balance structural precision with artistic expression.
Rooted in a deep appreciation for making by hand, Schneiger’s practice investigates the relationship between technology, materiality, and form. Rejecting the increasingly digital nature of contemporary design, he embraces traditional processes to create works that reveal the tactile qualities of wood, metal, and stone while maintaining a distinctly architectural language. Blurring the boundaries between art and design, his sculptural furniture and lighting embody a timeless sensibility shaped by craftsmanship, material honesty, and a refined understanding of space.
Edward Collinson 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Eline Martherus
Super Sunday Picks From Philia Collection
Super Sunday is the Montreal-based practice of designer and craftsman Vincent Le Sauteur, working across collectible furniture and lighting. Rooted in a hands-on approach to making, the studio creates timeless pieces that balance sculptural simplicity with functional design, primarily using wood and metal.
Combining industrial design with traditional craftsmanship, Super Sunday Studio develops both bespoke commissions and limited-edition collections. Each piece reflects a thoughtful exploration of material, technique, and form, resulting in objects distinguished by refined craftsmanship and enduring character.
Janine Stone
Janine Stone is one of Britain’s leading interior designers and the founder of Janine Stone & Co, an internationally recognized studio specializing in luxury private residences. Supported by a multidisciplinary team of architects, designers, craftsmen, and project managers, the practice works across restoration, refurbishment, architecture, and bespoke interior design for clients around the world.
Known for an exceptional attention to detail, Janine Stone creates highly personalized homes tailored to each client’s lifestyle and vision rather than following a fixed signature style. The studio’s portfolio ranges from historic listed properties to contemporary residences incorporating the latest advances in design and technology.
Raised in a creative environment surrounded by fine furnishings, textiles, and art, Stone developed an early appreciation for craftsmanship and design. After working across Europe and building relationships with artisans and makers internationally, she founded her own practice in 1987, which has since evolved into a global multi-disciplinary design studio with offices in London, Manchester, Moscow, and Milan.
Aura Carpio
Aura Carpio (Mexico City). Mexican industrial designer graduated from the Center for Industrial Design Research (CIDI-UNAM), with an academic stay at École Bleue Global Design (Paris, 2018) and a specialty in Museography and management of exhibition spaces by the Academy of San Carlos of the Faculty of Art, Crafts and Design of the UNAM (2021).
In 2020, she created the eponymous firm Aura Carpio®, a contemporary sculptural design firm. Her work has been recognized nationally and internationally and has been exhibited in different art and design spaces.
