Philia
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David Samuel Ko
David Samuel Ko is an American designer and founder of Maison Ko, a Los Angeles–based interior design studio whose practice spans residential, commercial, and event design. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background in fashion, styling, photography, and interiors, he creates spaces that blur the boundaries between fashion and interior design, combining a sharp sense of style with an honest and approachable design philosophy.
After beginning his career in fashion public relations while apprenticing at an interior design firm, Ko founded Maison Ko to bring his multidisciplinary creative vision to life. Through the studio, he develops thoughtfully curated interiors that reflect each client’s personality and celebrates the belief that design is a deeply personal experience. His work has been featured in publications including Architectural Digest, Domino, and Clever.
OWL Design
Owl was established in 2014 by Sophie van Winden and Simone Gordon, who came together through their shared love of joyful, daring design after meeting at Ravensbourne University. Based in East London, the studio offers interior design, styling and consultancy across residential and commercial projects.
Owl was founded on the belief that design has the power to enhance your whole life. Our aim is to create uplifting interiors that have a lasting positive impact on the people who inhabit them every day.
Balancing form with function, we give spaces room to breathe so they work better and allow design details to shine. Drawing on a love of nature and craftsmanship, we enjoy working with fresh colour combinations, organic shapes, graphic patterns and natural materials to create interiors that instinctively feel good.
KASANAI
KASANAI is a Belgian design studio founded by Virginie Steeland in 2021. Working across collectible furniture and objects, the studio explores refined materiality through a minimalist design language that values permanence over trends. Inspired by the belief that thoughtful interiors contribute to a more mindful way of living, KASANAI creates sculptural pieces that balance architectural presence with quiet elegance, transforming materials such as hand-finished microcement and stainless steel into timeless forms.
Guided by craftsmanship, restraint, and an enduring appreciation for natural textures, the studio develops collections that celebrate simplicity, durability, and tactile beauty. Each piece is conceived as a lasting investment, encouraging a slower, more intentional relationship with design while enriching everyday spaces through understated sophistication.
Three One Four Studio Picks From Philia Collection
Three One Four Studio is a British design studio founded by Alexander Webb in collaboration with manufacturing specialist Neil Walker. Working at the intersection of art, design, and advanced fabrication, the studio creates collectible furniture and sculptural objects that reinterpret classical influences through contemporary materials and production techniques.
With a strong focus on material experimentation and sustainability, Three One Four Studio transforms industrial by-products into refined, collectible works. Combining handcrafted processes with digital technologies, the studio develops pieces that challenge conventional ideas of form, function, and craftsmanship.
Cinzia Moretti
Cinzia Moretti is the founder and Creative Director of Moretti Interior Design, an internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning interior architecture and design studio based in London. Run by husband-and-wife team Cinzia and Michele, the studio specializes in crafting luxury interiors both in the UK and overseas. Their expertise lies in blending colour psychology, lighting design, and biophilic principles to create spaces that enhance well-being and elevate luxury living.
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Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Picks From Philia Collection
Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede is a Belgian cabinetmaker, sculptor, and designer whose work bridges traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression. Born in Argentina and raised in Belgium, he was introduced to woodworking at an early age through his family’s cabinetmaking workshop, developing a lifelong relationship with wood and artisanal making. His education spans carpentry, cabinetmaking, carving, furniture design, and sculpture, culminating in a degree in Sculpture from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Liège.
Now based near Madrid, Van den Heede creates furniture and sculptural works distinguished by their organic forms, symbolic language, and deep respect for natural materials. Working exclusively with native woods, he combines technical mastery with a highly personal artistic vision, drawing inspiration from ancient cultures, abstract signs, and the expressive possibilities of handcrafted objects. His work has been exhibited internationally and recognized for its unique balance of functionality, craftsmanship, and contemporary design.
