Interviews

Interview with Bhakti V Loonawat and Suyash Sawant of Anomalia Studio LLP

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Bhakti V. Loonawat and Suyash Sawant are Indian architects, designers, and co-founders of Anomalia Studio LLP, a Mumbai-based interdisciplinary practice established in 2022, working across architecture, material research, fabrication, and regenerative design. Positioned at the intersection of architecture, biotechnology, and circular material systems, the studio investigates how bio-based materials can reshape the future of construction …

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Interview with Elias Theodorakis & Yiorgos Fiorentinos of Ateno Architecture Studio

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Elias Theodorakis and Yiorgos Fiorentinos are Greek architects and co-founders of Ateno Architecture Studio, a practice based in Greece that operates across architecture, landscape, and interior design. Established through a shared interest in spatial experience, material intelligence, and contextual responsiveness, the studio approaches each project as a site-specific investigation shaped by careful observation, research, and …

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Interview with Sandi Rudy of Cushing Terrell

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Sandi Rudy is an American interior designer and Director of Interior Design at Cushing Terrell, a multidisciplinary design firm with offices across the United States. A Registered Interior Designer and LEED ID+C, Rudy leads the firm’s interior design service group, guiding teams across workplace, education, and commercial projects while advancing partnerships and initiatives focused on …

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Interview with Truong Quang Vinh of ONONDETAILS

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Truong Quang Vinh is a Vietnamese architect, designer, and founder of ONONDETAILS, a design studio based in Da Nang, Vietnam, that creates handcrafted furniture and objects rooted in Vietnamese material culture and craftsmanship. Trained in architecture and influenced by the cultural landscapes of Quảng Nam and Hội An, Vinh channels local narratives into refined, tactile …

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Interview with Gonzalo Pardo of gon architects

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Gonzalo Pardo is a Spanish architect and founder of gon, an architecture studio based in Madrid. A graduate of the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM), Pardo established his practice as a platform for experimentation across scales—from domestic interiors and installations to public buildings and product design. His work is characterized by formal …

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Interview with Jeroen Steenvoorden of PROTOTYPE

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Jeroen Steenvoorden is a Dutch architect and founding partner of Studio PROTOTYPE, an Amsterdam-based architecture practice recognized for its tactile, atmospheric designs rooted in clarity and material honesty. Since co-founding the studio, Steenvoorden has led a diverse portfolio ranging from private houses and public buildings to cultural and civic typologies, including the award-nominated Rijkskantoor Justitie …

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Interview with Piotr Kowalczyk of ARCHMONDO

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Piotr Kowalczyk is a Polish architect and the founder of ARCHMONDO, a Gdańsk-based architecture studio established in 2013 with a focus on vacation dwellings, aparthotels, and seaside developments along the Baltic coast. His work emphasizes simplicity, contextual integration, and material authenticity—aptly illustrated in projects such as the Promenada Aparthotel in Władysławowo, where calm horizontal forms …

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Interview with Barbara de Vries and Tinka Heinzel of Heinzel De Vries

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Barbara de Vries and Tinka Heinzel are Dutch interior designers and co-founders of Heinzel De Vries, an Amsterdam‑based studio known for delivering interiors that are both functional and beautifully tailored to client identity. With over 30 years of combined design experience, they have worked on projects ranging from boutique cafés and hotels to museum interiors …

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Interview with Zoltán Varró VARRODESIGN

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Zoltán Varró is a Hungarian hospitality designer and founder of VARRODESIGN, whose work has gained international acclaim across Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia. Over the course of more than 20 years, Varró has designed over eighteen hotels, earning awards such as the Gold Key Award (New York), World Luxury Hotel Award (Hong Kong), and …

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Interview with Zhu Xiaodi of ZXD Architects

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Zhu Xiaodi is a Chinese architect and founding principal of ZXD Architects, a Beijing‑based practice rooted in deep theoretical inquiry and expressive spatial thinking. A Tsinghua University alumnus, Zhu previously served as Chairman and Chief Architect of Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD) before establishing ZXD in 2020. Under Zhu’s leadership, ZXD pursues architecture as …

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Interview with Jim Caumeron of Jim Caumeron Design

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Jim Caumeron is a Filipino architect, educator at the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde’s Architecture Program, and founding principal of the Manila-based practice Jim Caumeron Design. Known for a formally rigorous and concept-driven approach, Caumeron’s work is grounded in spatial clarity, geometric discipline, and an interest in architecture as a lived experience. Viewpoint …

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Interview with Michael Polisano of PLP Architecture

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Michael Polisano is a British industrial designer and Studio Designer at PLP Architecture, based in London. Since joining PLP in 2020, he has led the expansion of their Industrial Design division, working closely with PLP Labs to integrate cutting-edge technologies into architectural practice. His projects range from AI-powered ceiling systems and outdoor furniture collections—such as the …

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Interview with Vamshidhar Reddy of Iki Builds

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Vamshidhar Reddy is an Indian architect and the founding principal of Iki Builds, a Hyderabad‑based studio dedicated to eco‑conscious and context‑responsive architecture. Drawing from a core philosophy of earth‑first design, Reddy blends traditional South Indian construction techniques with contemporary ecological innovation to create spaces that honor both people and planet. Since establishing Iki Builds, Vamshidhar …

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Interview with of George Toh of Lenovo

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George Toh is Vice President and General Manager of Lenovo’s Visuals Business Unit within the Intelligent Devices Group. At the helm of Lenovo’s global monitor division, he leads the strategy and development of advanced display solutions designed to enhance professional workflows. Prior to Lenovo, Toh held senior roles at Dell, HP, and Nestlé, bringing a …

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Interview with Mark Odom of Mark Odom Studio

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Mark Odom is an American architect and the founding principal of Mark Odom Studio, based in Austin, Texas. With a Master’s degree from NewSchool of Architecture and an undergraduate background in Environmental Design from Texas A&M, Odom established the studio in 2005 with a focus on thoughtful, client-centered architecture that emphasizes context, materiality, and human …

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Interview with  Fabrizio Michielon and Sergio de Gioia of MIDE architetti

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Fabrizio Michielon and Sergio de Gioia are Italian architects and co-founders of MIDE architetti, an architecture studio based in Fiesso d’Artico, Veneto. Since establishing the firm in 2010, Michielon and de Gioia have developed a portfolio of residential projects characterized by formal clarity, material authenticity, and a nuanced dialogue with the suburban and rural landscapes …

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Interview With Nguyen Hoang Xuan of SAL Architects

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Nguyen Hoang Xuan is a Vietnamese architect and principal of SAL Architects, a Khanh Hoa-based practice working at the convergence of vernacular tradition, ecological responsiveness, and contemporary form. Educated in Vietnam, Xuan grounds his work in contextual research, material origin, and spatial memory. SAL Architects operates with a design language shaped by climate, landscape, and …

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Interview with Maude Pintal of Ædifica

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​Maude Pintal is a Canadian and sustainability expert, currently serving as Director of Sustainable Development and partner at Ædifica, a Montreal-based architecture and design firm. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the Université de Montréal and is accredited as a LEED BD+C and WELL AP professional. Since joining Ædifica in 2009, Maude …

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Interview with Wolf dPrix of Coop Himmelb(l)au

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Wolf dPrix is an Austrian architect and co-founder of Coop Himmelb(l)au, the Vienna-based architectural practice internationally known for its radical, deconstructivist methodology. Born in 1942 in Vienna, Prix studied architecture at the Vienna University of Technology, the Architectural Association in London, and the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in Los Angeles. Since 2001, he has led …

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Interview with Grace Cheung of XRANGE Architects

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Grace Cheung is a Taiwanese-Canadian architect and co-founding principal of XRANGE Architects, a Taipei-based practice established in 2003 with industrial designer Royce YC Hong. Educated at Columbia University and licensed in the United States, Cheung brings a multidisciplinary background shaped by formative work at OMA, Patkau Architects, and Bernard Tschumi Architects. Her architectural agenda is …

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Interview with Ian Butcher, Kailin Gregga, Kip Katich of Best Practice Architecture

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Best Practice Architecture, founded in 2011, is a Seattle-based studio led by Ian Butcher, Kailin Gregga, and Kip Katich. The practice is defined by its rigorous engagement with site, scale, and typology, producing architecture that merges spatial efficiency with expressive formal strategies. Phinney Mini, Lil Shingle, and a range of infill, adaptive reuse, and small-scale …

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Interview with Yann Follain of WY-TO architects

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Yann Follain is a French architect and designer, Managing Director and Head of Design at WY-TO Group, a built environment design practice in Singapore and Paris. He founded WY-TO Singapore in 2010 and co-founded the Paris office in 2012 with Pauline Gaudry. Both studios combine research with Planetary well-being in the design of cities, architecture, …

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Interview with Sebastian Domaniczky Arevalo of SD+A (Sebastian Domaniczky + Asociados)

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Sebastián Domaniczky Arévalo is a Paraguayan architect and founder of SD+A (Sebastián Domaniczky + Asociados), a practice dedicated to architecture that integrates indigenous knowledge with contemporary methodologies. His work engages with ecological sensitivity, cultural identity, and ethical responsibility in shaping built environments. Domaniczky Arévalo studied architecture at the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, where he developed …

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Interview with Trần Bá Tiệp of BambuBuild

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Trần Bá Tiệp, founder and lead architect of BambuBuild, has pioneered the use of bamboo in architectural design. Based in Vietnam, BambuBuild harnesses the ecological and aesthetic potential of bamboo to drive sustainable construction across Southeast Asia. Trần Bá Tiệp’s architectural philosophy, shaped by his rural Vietnamese upbringing, prioritizes resilience and sustainability, deeply influenced by …

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Interview with Irma Del Valle Nachon of Breathe Architecture

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Irma Del Valle Nachon, architect and Circularity Lead at Breathe Architecture, marries traditional craftsmanship with modern design to champion sustainable architecture. In her capacity at Breathe, renowned for its ecological and social commitments, Del Valle Nachon spearheads transformative projects like the Nightingale Housing initiative. This project redefines affordable, sustainable urban living by prioritizing compact, efficient …

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Interview with Scott Specht of Specht Novak

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Scott Specht is the founder and principal architect of Specht Novak, an architecture firm with offices in Austin, Texas, and New York City. He holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University and has extensive experience in international architectural practice. Specht Novak is recognized for its innovative and sustainable designs across residential, commercial, and educational …

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Interview with Christine Lechner of Lechner & Lechner Architects

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Christine Lechner is an esteemed Austrian architect and the co-founder of Lechner & Lechner Architects, a prominent architectural firm based in Salzburg. Founded in 1987 alongside her husband, Horst Lechner, the firm quickly rose to prominence following their innovative redesign of the Austrian Federal Railways’ passenger cars. Lechner’s educational foundation was laid at the University …

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Interview with Peter Morris of Peter Morris Architects

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Peter Morris, founder of London-based Peter Morris Architects, is renowned for his innovative approach that integrates elements from sculpture, music, and personal narratives into architecture. His firm emphasizes sustainable design and the use of advanced materials, demonstrated by notable projects such as The Possible Impossible Pavilion and Minty House. The Possible Impossible Pavilion, featured at …

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Interview with Edyta Barańska of Baranska Design

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Edyta Barańska is a distinguished Polish glass designer and founder of Baranska Design, renowned for its bespoke glass installations and art pieces that have graced the interiors of prestigious global venues, from five-star hotels to private luxury residences. Over the past two decades, Barańska’s unique approach to glass art, characterized by its blend of functionality …

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Interview with Daniel Ibañez of IAAC – Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

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Daniel Ibáñez is the Director of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), a leading educational and research institution in Barcelona. Ibáñez holds a Doctor of Design degree from Harvard University and specializes in the architectural and urban applications of advanced timber construction. As co-director of IAAC’s Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities …

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