Aspiring towards noteworthy and individual

The starting point for every Terry Hunziker project is that it should be “noteworthy and individual”. His eponymous Seattle-based interior design firm specialises in high-end residential and commercial projects both nationally and internationally. Terry has long been a fixture in the Architectural Digest’s “AD 100” guide to the world’s finest interior designers.

He has described his design approach as “all encompassing”, with an emphasis on “custom designed furniture, thoughtful choice of materials, background ambience, and a balanced and sophisticated placement of furniture and art to achieve timeless living spaces.”

Designer to the elite

Thierry Despont is a trained architect, designer and artist with offices and studio in New York, specialising in unique and high-end residential projects, hotels, museums, and historical renovations. Established in 1980, The Office of Thierry W Despont, Ltd. has acquired an outstanding reputation as a foremost residential and hospitality design firm with an elite clientele in both North America and Europe.

Thierry is a Knight of the French Legion of Honor and a Knight of the Arts and Letters as well as a member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame. He is also an artist affiliated with the esteemed Marlborough Gallery.

Curating Asian aesthetics with global appeal

The son of a Javanese princess and diplomat father, Indonesian Jaya Ibrahim was one of the world’s most acclaimed interior designers. Raised in Singapore and educated in the UK, he returned to Asia to co-found Jaya International Design.

With his vision and rigorous attention to detail, Jaya built a global reputation for designing luxurious Asian-inspired interiors that embraced the cultural, geographic and social context.

His inspiring touch graced notable projects including the Shaitzy Chen Flagship Store in Shanghai and The Nam Hai in Hoi An whose interiors preserve the quintessential hallmarks of the colonial period.

The face of Asian design

Hong Kong-born, UK-educated designer Andre Fu founded his interior design firm AFSO in 2000 with a vision to create distinct projects. His boutique studio has since created a series of unique, internationally recognised works.

Fu’s approach combines the rigorous pursuit of new Asian sensitivities, with clarity in space planning and keen attention to details of everyday life. Ultimately, Fu’s emotional spaces are created to inspire and indulge.

The authority on F&B Interior Design

Renowned Tokyo-based design studio SPIN was co-founded in 1989 by Yasuhiro Koichi. Since then, SPIN has built a reputation as a specialist in design for F&B establishments for luxury hotels.

Koichi seeks inspiration from the environment, whether intermixing classic and modern, European and Asian, blending antique and contemporary elements to create an intimate sanctuary.

Investing heart and soul

Renowned for creating unique and remarkable experiences throughout the world, Tony Chi is a designer, an operator, a creative developer, a connoisseur and a lifestyle visionary.

Established in 1984, his design studio tonychi and associates has earned a reputation for crafting spaces authentic in culture and genuine in craftsmanship.

Invigorating the corporate environment

Lauren Rottet is one of today’s most celebrated interior architects. She is the only woman in history to be elevated to Fellow status by both the American Institute of Architects and International Interior Design Association. In 2006, she was inducted as an inaugural member of the Women in Design Hall of Fame.

Rottet is known for her expertise and leadership in the design of office environments and has created offices for many Fortune 100 Companies. Her distinct design approach is characterised by precise detail and architecturally-driven solutions, and reflects her commitment to improve the human experience through the built environment.

Designing distinction

BAMO is an award-winning, San Francisco-based interior design firm focused on luxury residential and hospitality commissions. Helmed by visionary designer Pamela Babey, BAMO enjoys an international reputation for refinement and style. Its portfolio includes commissions spanning 20 countries on five continents, including elegant private residences, hotels and even lavish superyachts. Regardless of location, the firm brings creativity and attention to detail to every commission.