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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.

Hanne Gathe is a Norwegian interior designer and creative director whose work is defined by a refined balance of Scandinavian restraint, material richness, and understated elegance. As co-founder and creative lead of Gathe + Gram, she has developed a multidisciplinary practice spanning luxury residential, boutique hospitality, and lifestyle projects, creating interiors that are deeply personal, atmospheric, and timeless.

Guided by a strong sense of narrative, Gathe approaches each project as an opportunity to shape emotional experiences through space. Combining bespoke elements, carefully curated vintage pieces, natural materials, and a restrained palette, she creates environments that celebrate craftsmanship while fostering a lasting connection between people and place. Her work has been featured in international publications including Vogue Living, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, and Travel + Leisure, reflecting an approach where architecture, interiors, and storytelling converge to create spaces of enduring character.

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.

Sandra Lipovetsky is a French state-certified architect and the founder of ODA LIK Studio. After fifteen years designing interiors for leading luxury houses across Paris and New York, she established a practice spanning architecture, collectible design, and sculpture.

Guided by an interest in perception, femininity, and material transformation, Lipovetsky creates sculptural works that shift with changing light and perspective. Combining dichroic glass with mirror-polished stainless steel, her pieces invite an evolving dialogue between object, space, and viewer.

UNFORMED DESIGN is a transdisciplinary architecture practice founded by Hassan Elgendy and Nahed Zmeter, operating between Milan and Cairo. Working across architecture, landscape, interiors, and urban design, the studio explores design as a medium for storytelling, spatial experience, and dialogue with place. Drawing on experience across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, its practice is shaped by a deep sensitivity to context, culture, and human perception, approaching each project as a response to its unique social, environmental, and historical conditions.

Working across multiple scales, from intimate interiors and installations to cultural, civic, and urban projects, UNFORMED DESIGN balances conceptual thinking with material exploration and craftsmanship. The studio has received international recognition through numerous award-winning competition entries, with projects spanning Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. Rooted in a multidisciplinary approach, the practice continues to investigate how architecture can foster meaningful experiences while creating spaces that are both emotionally resonant and firmly grounded in their surroundings.

Joy Moyler is an American interior designer and founder of Joy Moyler Interiors, a studio renowned for creating refined residential, hospitality, and commercial environments that seamlessly blend architecture, fashion, and craftsmanship. Drawing on a career that spans leading architecture and design firms—including Ralph Lauren, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Thierry Despont, and Giorgio Armani Interior Design Studio—her work is distinguished by its sophisticated layering of textiles, colour, materiality, and bespoke detailing inspired by haute couture and traditional tailoring.

Moyler has completed projects for an international clientele, including private residences, luxury hospitality, and commercial commissions across the United States, Europe, and beyond. Her work has been recognised with repeated inclusion in the Elle Decor A-List (2019–2026) and Architectural Digest AD100 (2021–2026). Alongside her design practice, she serves as Contributing Design Editor for Veranda magazine and continues to contribute to the broader design community through writing, editorial work, and industry leadership.