PHILIA MAGAZINE

Noa Santos is a Hawaii-born designer and the founder of NAINOA, an international architecture and interior design studio specializing in luxury residential and commercial spaces. After studying at Stanford University and beginning his career at one of Manhattan’s leading design firms, Santos worked extensively with private clients before launching an interior design agency representing more than 1,000 designers across the United States, which he later sold in 2018.

Founded in 2019, NAINOA has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and London, with projects spanning internationally. His work is characterized by a refined balance of warmth, material richness, and contemporary elegance.

Elsa Foulon is a Paris-based designer and maker whose practice centers on sculptural lighting and functional objects crafted in ceramic. After more than a decade working in decorative arts and design furniture, she founded her studio to explore the expressive potential of clay through collectible design. Her work is distinguished by organic forms, refined proportions, and a deep sensitivity to materiality, balancing sculptural presence with functionality. Drawing inspiration from mid-century design, decorative arts, and traditional craftsmanship, Foulon develops pieces that celebrate the beauty of the handmade and the unpredictability of the creative process.

Handcrafted in her Paris atelier, her lighting and furniture collections reveal a distinctive visual language shaped by experimentation, technical innovation, and a fascination with volume and light. Through a contemporary interpretation of ceramics, Elsa Foulon creates works that blur the boundaries between object, sculpture, and architecture, establishing her as a notable voice within contemporary collectible design.

Adam Charlap Hyman is an American designer and a principal of Charlap Hyman & Herrero, a multidisciplinary practice working across interiors, exhibition design, scenography, and furniture. Under his direction, the studio has developed a distinctive approach that moves fluidly between residential projects, galleries, theatrical environments, and cultural spaces.

With a background in Furniture Design and Art History from Rhode Island School of Design, Charlap Hyman brings a strong narrative and historical sensibility to his work. His projects are often characterized by layered references, refined materiality, and an intuitive dialogue between architecture, art, and decoration.

Before co-founding the studio, he worked within major home furnishings companies, further shaping his holistic approach to interiors and design culture. Charlap Hyman was also recognized in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in the Art & Style category.

Elliott Barnes is an American architect and designer based in Paris whose practice spans interior architecture, hospitality, residential, retail, and institutional design. A graduate of Cornell University with a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning, Barnes began his career in Los Angeles with Arthur Erickson Architects before pursuing parallel work in academia, teaching at leading institutions in the United States and at ENSAD.

In 1987, Barnes joined the studio of renowned French designer Andrée Putman, later taking over the management of the firm from 1997 to 2003. He founded his own Paris-based practice in 2004, quickly establishing a reputation for refined and sophisticated interiors distinguished by their subtle treatment of light, materiality, and spatial atmosphere.

Working across projects in France and internationally, Barnes develops spaces that combine elegance, restraint, and an innovative vision of contemporary luxury. In 2023, he was awarded the Talent of Elegance prize by the Centre du Luxe et de la Création.

Rayman Boozer, the principal designer of Apartment 48, is a graduate of Indiana University. After moving to New York City, “Time Out” magazine had dubbed him the “go-to designer for color consulting.” Over the years, Apartment 48 has embraced that distinction – specializing in combining vibrant colors, exotic materials, and contemporary furnishings to create spaces that feel optimistic, relaxed, and effortless. The company focuses on its clients and utilizes its craft to tell a unique story.
Apartment 48 takes an organic approach to building the narrative. For over two decades, they have worked with clients on a multitude of projects: modern lofts, television studios, summer homes, and commercial offices. Regardless of the project, their goal is to discover the client’s voice and to cultivate a design that enhances their uniqueness and style.

Studio Noon is a multidisciplinary design practice whose work explores the relationship between sculptural form, material experimentation, and contemporary living. Working across collectible furniture, lighting, and objects, the studio creates pieces distinguished by clean geometries, refined craftsmanship, and a restrained aesthetic that balances functionality with artistic expression.

Guided by a thoughtful and collaborative approach, Studio Noon develops timeless works that celebrate material honesty, proportion, and meticulous detailing. Blurring the boundaries between design and sculpture, the studio creates collectible pieces that bring together architectural clarity, tactile materiality, and a quiet sense of elegance.

GACHOT is a New York–based design studio and development consultancy led by principals Christine Gachot and John Gachot. Working across hospitality, residential, branding, and real estate development, the studio is recognized for creating refined, highly contextual interiors that balance modern sensibility with warmth and livable comfort.

Over the past several years, GACHOT has developed a diverse portfolio including projects such as the Pendry Manhattan West, Shinola Hotel, 67 Vestry Residences in Tribeca, Pebble Bar, and Jac’s On Bond, alongside numerous private residences.

Prior to founding the studio, Christine Gachot served as Vice President of Design Development at André Balazs Properties, where she led the development of notable hospitality and residential projects, including The Standard, High Line, and Chiltern Firehouse. Earlier in her career, she spent a decade at Studio Sofield working on luxury commercial and residential projects.

Nicole Hollis is an award-winning multidisciplinary design studio led by creative director Nicole Hollis in partnership with CEO Lewis Heathcote. Working across residential, hospitality, and product design, the studio is known for creating refined, timeless interiors that elevate everyday living through a thoughtful balance of architecture, materiality, and atmosphere.

Guided by a collaborative and highly contextual approach, Nicole Hollis brings together interior designers, architects, and furniture designers to craft spaces that feel both pared-back and deeply expressive. The studio’s work reflects a strong sensitivity to lifestyle, purpose, and craftsmanship, resulting in interiors that are sophisticated, tactile, and enduring.

The studio has been widely featured in publications including Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Elle Decor, and Wallpaper*, and has been recognized multiple times on Architectural Digest’s AD100 list.

Carla Baz is a Lebanese designer whose practice explores the dialogue between contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. Trained in Interior Architecture at Penninghen in Paris and Product Design at ECAL in Lausanne, she founded her studio to develop collectible furniture, lighting, and interiors rooted in material experimentation and artisanal know-how.

Working between Beirut and Dubai, Baz collaborates closely with skilled artisans to create sculptural pieces that reinterpret regional craft traditions through a contemporary lens. Her work is defined by a refined balance between ornament and restraint, combining materials such as brass, metal, marble, resin, and wood in designs that celebrate both cultural heritage and innovation.

Marta de La Rica is a Spanish interior designer based in Madrid, known for creating warm, layered interiors that elevate everyday living through beauty, comfort, and emotion. A graduate of the Polytechnic University of Madrid, she has also lived in New York and maintains a close connection to France, particularly Biarritz, where she spends part of her time.

Her passion for interiors began early, inspired by accompanying her father — an avid antiques collector — on his travels around the world. Through these experiences, she developed a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, objects, and the thrill of discovering unique pieces.

Founded in 2013, Marta de La Rica’s studio focuses primarily on residential interiors, while also working across hospitality and commercial spaces. Guided by the belief that thoughtful design can enrich daily life, her work combines elegance, personality, and a refined sense of livability to create interiors that feel both timeless and deeply personal.

Charles & Co is an independent interior design business, founded in New York by Vicky Charles and Julia Corden. With over twenty years’ experience, defining the ‘home from home’ design aesthetic of Soho House, Vicky now leads a team of twenty, delivering bespoke interior schemes direct to clients. Specialising in interior and architectural design for new buildings and complete gut renovations, Charles & Co works collaboratively with the architect, contractor and client to guide each project, from inception to completion.

Boldizar Senteski is a design studio founded by Hungarian designer Boldizsár Senteski. Working across collectible furniture and sculptural objects, the studio creates pieces distinguished by their strong geometric forms, architectural presence, and refined material palette.

Drawing inspiration from both historical references and contemporary culture, Senteski’s work explores the tension between past and future, tradition and innovation. Through a process that balances craftsmanship, experimentation, and formal clarity, the studio develops objects that blur the boundary between functional design and sculpture.

DECADA was founded by Lucia Corredor and Cecilia Tena in 2010. It started as a project that turned into a passion and then became a lifestyle. In its early stages, it was just a vintage furniture shop that later transformed into an interior design firm. Its most distinctive feature is the unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that always have a story to tell.

Cecilia and Lucia have a broad vision that goes beyond the tangible and the aesthetic. They seek to evoke emotions and awaken sensations through both their showroom pieces and their projects.

Sofia Tufvasson is a Swedish ceramic artist based in Stockholm whose practice explores the expressive qualities of clay through sculptural vessels and objects that blur the boundary between function and art. Originally trained in graphic design, she gradually shifted towards ceramics, developing an intuitive, hands-on approach that embraces spontaneity, experimentation, and the tactile nature of the material. Her work investigates movement, texture, and form, creating pieces that evoke a quiet sense of rhythm and transformation.

Working primarily with hand-built stoneware, Tufvasson creates collectible objects distinguished by fluid silhouettes, organic folds, and richly textured surfaces. Drawing inspiration from architecture, nature, textiles, and everyday observations, she transforms clay into sculptural compositions that celebrate imperfection, craftsmanship, and the expressive possibilities of the handmade.

Founded in 2001, Amy Lau Design creates interiors known for their warmth, expressiveness, and impeccable attention to detail. Amy has a reverence for the inherent beauty of natural materials and landscapes, and thoughtfully incorporates elements of each into every project. Lauded by Architectural Digest for her “All-encompassing vision of inspired, artful living that elevates mere finesse into the realm of pure magic,” Amy’s aesthetic embraces both art and design, where each personalized space is enlivened with dynamic mixes of vintage and contemporary pieces and site-specific commissions.

Amy’s portfolio of luxurious residential interiors includes an array of artistic and sophisticated homes throughout the world. The firm’s work has been featured in such publications as Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, NY Cottages & Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, and Luxe Interiors + Design. Amy’s singular, successful approach to design and the curatorial arts has earned her firm many of the most prized awards in design, including the House Beautiful Next-Wave Award, Architectural Digest/AD 100 Award, ELLE Decor A-List, Luxe Interiors + Design Gold List, and New York Magazine’s Top 100 List—an accolade Amy has received consistently since 2012.

Marie Jeunet is a French artist and designer based in Paris whose practice explores the poetic relationship between light, material, and emotion through collectible lighting and sculptural objects. After more than a decade working as a creative for leading luxury houses, she established her own studio to develop a distinctive body of work inspired by decorative arts, jewellery, and traditional craftsmanship. Working with glass, stone, brass, and semi-precious materials, Jeunet transforms light into a narrative element, revealing the unique character and history of each material through delicate sculptural compositions.

Guided by a fascination with precious objects and the expressive qualities of light, Jeunet creates collectible pieces that balance refined craftsmanship with sculptural elegance. Her works blur the boundaries between art, design, and jewellery, combining minimalist forms with rich materiality to evoke contemplation and emotion. Through close collaboration with skilled artisans, she develops timeless creations that celebrate the beauty of light, texture, and the enduring dialogue between material and imagination.

Atelier Sauvage is the creative practice of French designer and cabinetmaker Albane Salmon. Working primarily with wood, she creates collectible furniture and objects distinguished by their organic forms, asymmetrical compositions, and handcrafted character. Drawing inspiration from natural phenomena such as erosion, weathering, and the passage of time, her work explores the beauty of irregularity, material transformation, and subtle imperfections. Through a process rooted in craftsmanship and intuition, Atelier Sauvage develops pieces that balance sculptural expression with a deep sensitivity to materiality and form.

Łukasz Friedrich is a Polish designer and maker based in Warsaw whose practice bridges collectible design, craft, and material experimentation. Working primarily with brass, steel, and patinated metals, he creates sculptural furniture, lighting, and objects that celebrate the expressive qualities of hand-formed materials. Rooted in a self-taught approach, his work balances raw tactility with refined simplicity, revealing the beauty of imperfection through meticulous craftsmanship.

Guided by a fascination with traditional metalworking and contemporary design, Friedrich develops one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces distinguished by organic forms, textured surfaces, and subtle irregularities. Through an intuitive making process, he transforms industrial materials into timeless objects that embody material honesty, quiet elegance, and the enduring dialogue between craft and sculpture.