A. Banu Tevfikler was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, 1972. She received a Bachelor and then Masters of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Degree from Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey in 1996 and 1998 successively; and PhD. in Architecture from Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, Cyprus in 2001. She worked for a year at the IAED, Bilkent as … Continued

Abhishek is an experienced leader who works to build a culture of high-performing, collaborative teams and recognized for his innovative design approach, creative problem-solving and first-rated client service. He spent more than a decade working for highly distinguished firms globally before founding APED in early 2015. Through Abhishek’s leadership and vision, APED has extended its … Continued

He was born professionally in the world of training, enters publishing in 1990 dealing with the furniture and design sector. Since 2002 he specializes in the world of contract and since 2015 he is in the staff of IFDM, international editorial and business platform dedicated to the world of trade in design and luxury and … Continued

A graduate of the National School of Architecture Paris-la-Seine in 2003, French architect Ronan Fournier le Ray worked in renowned architecture agencies before founding Paris-based firm MFR Architectes with François Malburet in 2011. Favoring a sober, virtuous and sustainable type of architecture, he has been developing numerous residential and tertiary programs in France and, more … Continued

Born in 1963 in the Samnite city of Benevento, in central-southern Italy, he attended classical high school. Attended the University of Economics in the city of Florence and graduated in Naples in 1995, Economics Studies. In 2000 he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and Auditor, and carries out his work in various companies such as … Continued

Dina de Fina Passionate about communication in all its forms, she is an Italo-Argentinian brand journalist for international leading names of the fashion luxury and lifestyle world, particularly attracted to sustainable dynamics. Strategic business developer and high professional copywriter. Head of partnership projects with fairs and key events worldwide.

Since 1989, he has specialized in the construction of residential buildings of more than 40 floors and in the major renovations of heritage buildings. Renovations with a heritage character such as Le Thémis and Le Redfern have enabled him to acquire unparalleled expertise in building conversion. His vision: to transform historic buildings with care and … Continued

With a multifaceted experience in digital marketing for creative businesses and a vision for helping designers realise their creative and commercial potential, Patrick Abbattista launched DesignWanted, a leading online design resource based in Milan, in 2015. His mission is celebrating Design as a way of thinking, of approaching business, societies and the environment.

After graduating in Economy from the University of Bologna, she specialized in International Relationships at John Hopkins University. Driven by a great passion for architecture, she founded the magazine THE PLAN. She is married to Nicola Leonardi, co-founder of THE PLAN, and together they have two children. Today she is Editor-in-Chief at THE PLAN – … Continued

Carol Craig, FCSLA, has been practicing landscape architecture for over 35 years with specialties in constructed wetlands, land development and Low Impact Development. She has completed projects in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and her home province of Alberta with a focus on creating great places for people. Her work with project management, conceptual and detailed design, and … Continued