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Rafi Segal

Rafi Segal is an American-Israeli architect, urbanist, and educator whose work explores the intersection of architecture, urbanism, and research. Through Rafi Segal Architecture Urbanism, he leads projects across the United States, Europe, and Asia, ranging from cultural institutions to large-scale urban developments. His practice is distinguished by its engagement with the social, environmental, and collective dimensions of the built environment, including the design of an art and technology district in Pristina, Kosovo, recipient of the 2025 Holcim Foundation Grand Prize for Sustainable Design in Europe.

Segal is also Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he directs the MIT Future Urban Collectives Lab, researching how emerging models of sharing and collectivity shape architecture and cities. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Architecture Biennale, MoMA in New York, the Hong Kong/Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture, and the Rotterdam Architecture Biennale.

“When both are dominant yet interdependent, this is when the opportunity for architecture is at its best.”
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3 July 26
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Holloway Li

Holloway Li is a London-based interior architecture and design studio founded by creative duo Alex Holloway and Na Li. Known for a highly conceptual yet refined approach, the studio works across hospitality, retail, workplace, and residential projects, creating spaces that balance strong architectural identity with warmth and functionality.

Their portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, from the reimagining of Mother London’s Shoreditch headquarters to hospitality projects such as WunderLocke Munich, Bermonds Locke, and a rooftop extension for The Hoxton. The studio has also developed retail and showroom concepts, including a new flagship experience for bathroom brand Coalbrook.

In addition to their interior architecture practice, Holloway Li launched their first furniture collection in collaboration with Uma. The studio continues to expand internationally, with upcoming projects including a large-scale modular apartment hotel in Canary Wharf as well as new hospitality developments across China, Tokyo, New York, and London.

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20 February 25
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Altin

Altin Studio is a contemporary design practice founded by Yasmine, an interior designer trained at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris (ENSAD), and Mehdi, a civil engineer educated at the Université de Bretagne Sud. Rooted in a deep appreciation for Tunisian craftsmanship, the studio draws inspiration from ancestral techniques, natural materials, and the cultural richness that has shaped the region throughout its history.

Working closely with a network of artisans across Tunisia, Altin Studio develops contemporary handcrafted furniture and objects that balance tradition with innovation. Defined by an organic and restrained aesthetic, their work celebrates materiality, texture, and imperfection while exploring the enduring relationship between craft, nature, and contemporary design.

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18 February 25
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Borja Barrajón Picks From Philia Collection

Borja Barrajón is a Spanish sculptor based near Madrid whose practice is rooted in a deep exploration of stone and materiality. Trained at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Madrid, he has developed a distinctive body of work that bridges sculptural tradition and contemporary expression.

His work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs in Spain and internationally, earning recognition through numerous awards, including the International Urban Sculpture Competition of the City of Pamplona and the Cosentino Prize International Sculpture Competition. Through his sculptures, Barrajón continues to investigate the relationship between form, matter, and space.

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14 February 25
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Millie Turner

Millie Turner is the founder of Millie Turner Designs, a boutique full-service design studio based in London, working on projects across the UK. What began as a freelance career evolved into a fully-fledged studio in 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Since then, Millie has grown the business to a team of six, delivering a diverse range of projects. Her design approach blends timeless and contemporary elements, crafting homes that feel warm, personal, and effortlessly lived-in. With a love for layering textures, natural materials, and playful pops of colour, she creates spaces that are both functional and inviting—never cold or staged, always full of life and personality. At Millie Turner Designs, it’s not just about interiors—it’s about creating spaces that tell a story.

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13 February 25
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Wonwoo Koo

Wonwoo Koo is a South Korean designer whose practice bridges collectible design, furniture, and functional sculpture. Trained in furniture design and with a background in product and interior design, he explores the intersection of art and design through objects that balance sculptural expression with everyday utility. Drawing inspiration from nature, art, and the quiet moments of daily life, Koo creates refined pieces characterized by organic forms, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a meticulous attention to proportion. Viewing design as a sculptural language, his work seeks to achieve harmony between originality, functionality, and enduring aesthetic value.

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11 February 25
Richard Yasmine

Richard Yasmine Picks From Philia Collection

Richard Yasmine is a Lebanese interior architect and product designer whose collectible furniture and objects explore the relationship between culture, memory, and contemporary living. Inspired by Beirut and the wider Levant, he creates sculptural works that balance geometric precision with emotional expression, weaving together personal narratives, architectural references, and regional identity.

Working closely with Lebanese artisans, Yasmine reinterprets traditional craftsmanship through a contemporary lens. His furniture, lighting, and objects are distinguished by their cultural depth, refined materiality, and timeless sculptural character.

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7 February 25