Philia
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Henry D’Ath is a New Zealand–born artist and architect based in Hong Kong. Drawing from both his architectural background and agricultural upbringing, his practice explores the relationship between perception, place, and material through furniture and sculpture. Working primarily with salvaged and hand-worked materials, D’Ath creates pieces that balance utility with a distinctly sculptural presence.

Rooted in a process of making and material experimentation, his work investigates the tensions between rural memory and contemporary experience. Through carefully crafted forms and a deep engagement with materiality, D’Ath develops objects that blur the boundaries between art, design, and architecture, revealing unexpected narratives embedded within everyday materials and forms.

Sizar Alexis is a Swedish-Iraqi designer whose practice explores the relationship between material, identity, and cultural memory. Working with natural materials, he creates collectible furniture and objects defined by geometric forms, sculptural restraint, and a quiet sense of stillness. His work balances raw materiality with refined craftsmanship, resulting in pieces of enduring presence.

Drawing inspiration from Brutalist aesthetics and the architectural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia, Alexis weaves personal and cultural narratives into his designs. Through this material-driven approach, he investigates his own identity within the Chaldean diaspora while creating timeless objects that bridge history and contemporary design.

Buket Hoşcan Bazman is a Turkish designer based between Istanbul and Izmir whose practice explores the relationship between natural materials, craftsmanship, and contemporary collectible design. Trained in industrial design, she founded her first brand, Marbleous, in 2015 before establishing her independent design studio in 2018.

Working across furniture, objects, and collectible pieces, Bazman develops works that emphasize material authenticity and artisanal production. Rooted in a deep appreciation for natural materials such as stone, wood, and metal, her creations balance geometric clarity with increasingly organic forms, reflecting her ongoing exploration of craftsmanship, material expression, and timeless design.

Alice Lahana is a French artist and designer whose practice explores the intersection of sculpture, craftsmanship, and functional design. Based near Paris, she creates furniture, lighting, and objects that blur the boundaries between art and everyday use, developing a distinctive language shaped by organic forms, material experimentation, and handcraft.

Originally trained in fine arts, Lahana approaches design through a deeply intuitive and tactile process. Working primarily with wood, ceramics, and natural materials, she creates pieces that celebrate irregularity, texture, and the traces of making. Rooted in a dialogue between materiality and emotion, her work reflects a sculptural sensibility that transforms functional objects into expressive and poetic forms.

Sara Story is the founder and creative force behind her eponymous design studio, internationally recognized for interiors that blend refined elegance with a distinctive contemporary sensibility. Drawing inspiration from extensive travels, contemporary art, fashion, and architecture, Sara approaches each project with a strong visual language shaped by balance, materiality, and atmosphere.

Working across residential and commercial projects worldwide, the studio has also developed several successful product collaborations spanning wallpaper, hardware, and furnishings. Sara holds a B.F.A. from the University of San Diego and a degree in Interior Architecture from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She is also an active member of the Artemis Council of the New Museum, America’s Society, and the Design Leadership Network.