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Benni Allan is the founder of EBBA, a London-based practice established in 2016 that brings together architecture, interiors, furniture, and product design through a deeply material and craft-driven approach. Born and raised in Spain and educated at the Bartlett School of Architecture, Allan was named One to Watch by the British Design Council in 2015 and received the RIBA Journal Rising Stars Award in 2019.

Under Allan’s direction, EBBA has developed a diverse body of work spanning residential, cultural, and retail projects for clients and institutions, including Adidas, Erdem, Tate Modern, the Royal Academy, TFL, and the V&A. Alongside the studio’s architectural practice, Allan also leads EBBA Objects, an experimental platform dedicated to furniture and product design.

In addition to practice, Allan lectures at the University of Greenwich and regularly serves as a guest critic at institutions including the Bartlett School of Architecture, the Royal College of Art, and the Cass. He is also the co-founder of AORA, a virtual gallery focused on wellbeing and mental serenity, and Atavola, a concept connecting creatives through shared dining experiences.

Ksenia Emelianova is a Russian-born and Italy-based artist and designer. She creates collectible design objects that transmit emotion and authenticity through shape. Overseeing every stage of her creative process, from conception to final finish and signature, Ksenia ensures each piece is a true reflection of her vision.

Emelianova studied visual arts in Kaliningrad, Russia, and interior design at IED in Milan. She then worked for the architect Massimo Adario in Rome. In 2014, she founded Emelianova Studio, a 360-degree studio for interiors, projects, and product management.

In 2018, combining her sensibility for art and design with a deep understanding of materials and craftsmanship, Ksenia began to explore her vision through the creation of collectible design objects and presented her first collection – Distortion Series Vol I at the collectible fair in Bruxelles in 2020.

Henry Prideaux is a London-based interior designer known for creating layered and characterful interiors that balance classic elegance with contemporary sensibility. With a strong appreciation for colour, texture, pattern, and decorative detail, his work combines carefully curated antique and modern pieces to create spaces that feel authentic, refined, and deeply personal.

After gaining experience at several of the industry’s leading design studios, Prideaux founded Henry Prideaux Interior Design in 2014. The studio specializes in bespoke residential and boutique commercial projects, offering a highly personalized approach tailored to each client and space.

Alexander Díaz Andersson is a Swedish-born designer and the founder of ATRA, currently working between Mexico City and Los Angeles. Trained in industrial design, his multidisciplinary practice spans collectible furniture, sculpture, interiors, and hospitality projects, distinguished by a dynamic balance between structure and spontaneity, fluidity, and function.

Drawing from a background shaped by Scandinavia, Spain, and Mexico, Díaz Andersson combines formal design training with material experimentation and an intuitive creative process. Guided by a deep interest in craftsmanship, history, and human experience, he creates works that are both expressive and functional, while exploring the relationship between objects, space, and everyday life.

Olivia Cognet is a French artist and designer whose ceramic practice spans collectible furniture, lighting, and sculpture. Based in Vallauris in the south of France, she creates handcrafted works that balance geometric precision with organic forms, drawing inspiration from Mediterranean craftsmanship, modernist architecture, and the natural landscapes of California and the Côte d’Azur.

Working primarily with stoneware, Cognet explores the expressive qualities of clay through textured surfaces, crackled glazes, and refined compositions. Her practice reinterprets the traditions of decorative arts through a contemporary lens, creating sculptural objects distinguished by their material richness, poetic presence, and timeless elegance.

Lori Morris is a Canadian interior designer and the founder of Lori Morris Design, a Toronto-based studio internationally recognized for its bold and highly expressive luxury interiors. Renowned for her “no rules” approach to design, Morris creates richly layered residential and commercial spaces defined by glamour, craftsmanship, and an avant-garde sensibility.

Her work is distinguished by dramatic compositions, bespoke detailing, and a fearless use of texture, material, and form, resulting in interiors that feel both opulent and deeply personal. Supported by an in-house team of designers, decorators, and project managers, Lori Morris Design delivers immersive spaces tailored to each client’s lifestyle while maintaining an exceptional level of refinement and artistry.