Umberto Napolitano; LAN – Local Architecture Network
In 2002, Umberto Napolitano and his colleague Benoît Jallon founded the architectural firm LAN – Local Architecture Network. The basic principle of their practice is to explore architecture as a discipline at the intersection of
Geir Brendeland; Brendeland & Kristoffersen Arkitekter
The architectural firm Brendeland & Kristoffersen Arkitekter was founded in 2002 by Olav Kristoffersen and Geir Brendeland. Their practice is based on exploring typologies and traditions in architecture, restrained complexity, and low-tech solutions. They have
Lutz Kucher
Lutz Kucher was born in 1964 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany. He studied industrial design in his hometown. As a designer and design strategist, he collaborated with leading design studios in Italy and the US,
Orhan Nikšić; Zanat
Orhan Nikšić is the CEO and co-founder of the Zanat brand from Bosnia. As a representative of the fourth generation, he continues the family’s rich tradition of handcrafted carved furniture. Together with his co-founders,
László Szikszai; sixay furniture
László Szikszai, as a woodworking engineer and industrial designer, combines both worlds in one. He co-founded the company sixay Furniture in 1995 together with Harry Gruen from Vienna. From the start, the brand targeted
Irena Kilibarda; Dsignedby
Irena Kilibarda, an architect and designer, co-founded Dsignedby in 2008 together with her sister Iva. The company focuses on developing innovative furniture products and also works in interior design and branding. From the very
Nikola Radeljković; Numen / For use
Nikola Radeljković, an industrial designer, co-founded the design collective For Use in 1998 together with Sven Jonke and Christoph Katzler, focusing on industrial design. In 1999, they also founded Numen, under which they work
Renato Kolar; Obrt Kolar / Bluetag design
The company’s beginnings date back to 1967, when Franjo Kolar founded his own company, Obrt Kolar. From the very beginning, the company has been involved in the production of larger metal products, and it is
Henrik Karlsson; HANS K, Global Furniture i Skene AB
Henrik Karlsson is the owner of HANS K, a company from Sweden. The company produces high-end, well-designed solid wood furniture for both private and public spaces. Its origins date back to the 1950s, when Hans
