Famed Italian architect Michele De Lucchi has a portfolio of work and roster of clients that spans the globe, having designed for some of the industry’s most influential brands. He now runs AMDL Circle, his architectural practice focused on an open, human-centred approach. He’s on the line from his base in Milan, where he joins Suzy Annetta in conversation.
Born in Germany, Maarten Baas is a Dutch furniture designer whose work straddles the worlds of art and design. After studying at Design Academy Eindhoven, his graduate exhibition was discovered by Moooi, which served as something of a catalyst for his career. His work has been collected by institutions around the world, including Melbourne’s NGV. He joins Suzy Annetta to discuss how his career came about as well as his approach to life and work. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+
Dutch architect Ben van Berkel is the co-founder of global architectural practice UNStudio. With offices around the world and a significant presence in Asia Pacific, the firm is known for its focus on master planning and buildings dedicated to the intersection of commerce and culture. He joins Suzy Annetta on the line for a conversation about his career and creative practice. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+
British designer Tom Dixon was born in Tunisia but grew up in England, where he now runs a design studio and consumer-facing brand under his own name. Having worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, he’s also had his work collected by the likes of London's Victoria and Albert Museum and New York’s Museum of Modern Art. He joins Suzy Annetta for a conversation about his unconventional start, the creative process and how his studio has become a training ground for the next generation of designers. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black
Based in Hong Kong, Bryant Lu is the vice-chairman of Ronald Lu & Partners. Established by his father in 2000, the firm has six offices across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, tackling high profile projects including Tencent’s new headquarters in Shanghai. Lu is also an advocate for Hong Kong’s cultural scene, holding roles at M+ and the Hong Kong Arts Centre. He joins Suzy Annetta on the line from Hong Kong
