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6 days ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
Founder Gabriela CarrilloMy design work is best summed up in the phrase:Building spatial dignity. What aspect of your work are people most curious about? Materials and structural design. What has recently challenged the way you think about design? In the last three years I’ve worked on 36 public projects around Mexico. The differences in the contexts, needs and programs allowed me to understand architectural design from another perspective.
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2 weeks ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
The esteemed 10 recognises influential voices in the architecture and design community in 2025. Criterion is based on approach, notable achievements and completed and anticipated projects. This piece originally appeared in est magazine issue 55: ‘Faces of Design’. Proudly supported by Woodcut & Signorino.
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2 weeks ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
Stepping into Milan’s Teatro Lirico theatre, there was little indication of what to expect from Staging Modernity—the 60th anniversary exhibition of Cassina’s Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand collection, led by Milan-based research studio FormaFantasma. What began as a display of furniture and model animals unfolded into a performance directed by Fabio Cherstich across multiple stages.
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3 weeks ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
Homeroom Studio creative director Romy Dankner says glimpses of the mountains from Carrara’s streets could not have prepared her for the quarry’s monumental scale. “Our respect for the craft has deepened considerably—the immense skill, precision and collective effort required to transform raw stone into timeless works of art,” she says.
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3 weeks ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, a cross-disciplinary team led by Beatriz Colomina, Roberto Kolter, Patricia Urquiola, Geoffrey West, and Mark Wigley has unveiled The Other Side of the Hill—a conceptual installation exploring the future of urban life beyond the model of exponential growth.
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3 weeks ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
The esteemed 10 recognises influential voices in the multidisciplinary design community in 2025. Criterion is based on approach, notable achievements and completed and anticipated projects. This piece originally appeared in est magazine issue 55: ‘Faces of Design’. Proudly supported by Woodcut & Signorino.
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1 month ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
The esteemed 10 recognises influential voices in the multidisciplinary design community in 2025. Criterion is based on approach, notable achievements and completed and anticipated projects. This piece originally appeared in est magazine issue 55: ‘Faces of Design’. Proudly supported by Woodcut & Signorino.
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1 month ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
Co-founders Olivier Garcé & Clio DimofskiLisbon, PortugalMy design work is best summed up as: Crafting spaces that evoke emotion, embody purpose and celebrate craftspeople. What aspect of your work are people most curious about? The integration of historical influences, particularly ceramics and Portuguese cultural heritage, into modern design concepts. What has recently challenged the way you think about design?
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1 month ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
The esteemed 10 recognises influential voices in the architecture and design community in 2025. Criterion is based on approach, notable achievements and completed and anticipated projects. This piece originally appeared in est magazine issue 55: ‘Faces of Design’. Proudly supported by Woodcut & Signorino. Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country / Melbourne, AustraliaMy design work is best summed up as: I’ve paraphrased a portion of the jury citation from my Gold Medal in 2020 that resonated with me.
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2 months ago | 
estliving.com | Sophie Lewis
Co-founders and partners Carlos Dimas, Jaime Font, Jordi Espinet, Benjamín Iborra & Marcos PareraBarcelona, SpainOur design work is best summed up as: Mesura designs for the unknown. What aspect of your work are people most curious about? The aspect of our work that sparks the most curiosity is the process behind each project. We engage in extensive research and investigation to shape the final outcomes, which often captivate people.
