"As cofounder of Untitled Design and later Furgonomics, she champions responsible luxury through deep collaboration with artisans, blending traditional techniques with contemporary form. Her inspiration flows from moments of shared energy as much as from quiet personal reflection. Whether moved by Kerala mural traditions, the spiritual power of goddess iconography, the serenity of the Ganga at dusk, or the timeless craftsmanship of historical objects, Nandurdikar draws from a wide cultural tapestry to shape narratives - both in interiors and in the stories objects hold."
"Mentored early on by Ann Kalla, she learned to translate theory into practice while navigating the profession as a woman. After nearly two decades at Peter Pennoyer Architects, she launched Yellow House Architects in 2020, fostering a collaborative studio with offices in New York and Miami. Graziolo draws inspiration from daily observations - sunsets, libraries, artworks, nature, and even door knockers - capturing ideas through photos, sketches, and collected objects."
"Sparked by a mountainside home in Bavaria, Karim El-Ishmawi's architectural curiosity began in childhood. Growing up in post-Wall East Berlin, he explored creativity through graffiti, film, and installations - an early prelude to his collaborative ethos. In 2005, he and longtime friends Chris Middleton and Martin Jacobs founded Kinzo, a studio defined by participatory design and a user-centered approach shaped by El-Ishmawi's strategic planning. For him, partnership is the engine of innovation."
Joya Nandurdikar centers design in India's craft heritage and advocates responsible luxury through close artisan collaboration, merging traditional techniques with contemporary forms. Her inspirations range from Kerala murals and goddess iconography to the Ganga at dusk and historical craftsmanship, informing narratives in interiors and objects. Elizabeth Graziolo trained at Cooper Union, translated theory into practice under mentorship, and founded Yellow House Architects to restore historic properties with curiosity and a collaborative studio model. Karim El-Ishmawi's East Berlin upbringing and early experiments in graffiti and film led to Kinzo, prioritizing participatory, user-centered design and partnership-driven innovation.
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