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Kickie Chudikova: Designing the Future with Emotion, Form, and Sustainability

Kickie Chudikova

Kickie Chudikova is a designer whose work seamlessly blends futuristic aesthetics with organic forms, bold colors, and a deep commitment to sustainability. Her approach goes beyond functionality—she creates objects that evoke emotions, invite interaction, and enrich daily life.

4 min

Redefining Luxury with Form and Function: a discussion with Xander Noori and Keon Khajavi-Noori

Interview by Elena Sbokou Renowned for their seamless fusion of form and function, award-winning designers Xander Noori and Keon Khajavi-Noori have carved a distinctive niche in the world of luxury…

8 min

Jérôme Michelangeli: Architect and Unconditional Designer, Crafting Eclectic Spaces Infused with the Sweetness of Life

Corsican-born architect and designer Jérôme Michelangeli founded Michelangeli Design in 2007 in Madrid, focusing on international architectural projects that emphasize creating unique living spaces.

12 min

Vision and Innovation: A Talk with Turkish Architect Melike Altinişik

Seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with organic forms and creating spaces that are not only functional but also profoundly inspiring, Melike Altinişik is an an acclaimed architect renowned for her innovative and visionary approach to design

9 min

BLUR Workshop’s Scott Sickeler believes that shared experience and values can lead to architetural excellence

With 35 years of experience and expertise in hospitality architecture, Scott Sickeler, founding principal of BLUR Workshop, values the force of teamwork and loves the challenges and complexity of large-scale projects.

10 min

Crafting Light and Ideas: The inspirational journey of David Trubridge — visionary artist, lighting designer, teacher, and sustainability advocate

Global Design News is thrilled to engage in a conversation with the distinguished David Trubridge, celebrated as New Zealand's best known furniture and lighting designer. His masterpieces, meticulously crafted by his company in Whakatu NZ, have captivated audiences worldwide, making a significant impact in global markets. In 2023, he has won two Prize Designs for Modern Furniture + Lighting awards with Toru and Kina Ottoman lighting designs.

9 min

Building Excellence: An in-depth conversation about the future of architecture with Daniel Kaven of William/Kaven Architecture

William/Kaven Architecture, situated in Portland, Oregon, serves as a versatile design studio engaged in both architectural and interior projects. Established in 2004 by the collaborative efforts of brothers Daniel Kaven and Trevor William Lewis, the studio traces its origins to their shared childhood experiences in New Mexico.In a conversation with Daniel Kaven, one of the two co-founders, Pavlos and Daniel delve into the realms of architecture, design, the challenges faced, and the essential elements contributing to the establishment of an award-winning architectural firm.

4 min

Gregory Henriquez is a practical utopian who integrates ethics, aesthetics, and activism into architecture, always committed to serving community

Shaping Canada's urban "nature," Gregory Henriquez is a philosopher architect whose work never stops proving humanitarian aspirations, and the ethical side of architecture that can turn a city into an artwork.

Neal J. Z. Schwartz

5 min

Nature, ethos, and beauty. For the architect Neal J. Z. Schwartz: “The primary goal of building in the landscape is to reveal and foster the beauty of what is already there.”

It is such a rare feeling when you discover an architectural language that is meaningful and poetic. This is the case with S^A | Schwartz and Architecture, winner of a 2023 American Architecture Award, as well as five American Architecture honorable mentions.

11 min

Joseph G. Tattoni, principal of ikon.5 architects, ‘crafting timeless architectural narratives rooted in regional traditions and client stories’

Joseph G. Tattoni, one of the three principals at ikon.5 architects, imparts his extensive expertise in architecture and design philosophy during an enlightening conversation with Pavlos Amperiadis, the publisher of Global Design News. In 2023, they have won an Honorable Mention in International Architecture Awards by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

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