Alejandro Zaera Polo, Principal Architect, Foreign Office Architects, UK

Alejandro Zaera-Polo is an accomplished contemporary architect and co-founder of London-based Foreign Office Architects (FOA). FOA is recognised for deftly integrating architecture, urban design and landscape architecture in their projects. Under Alejandro’s theoretical stewardship, FOA has produced critically acclaimed and award winning projects for the public and private sector on an international scale.

Hani Rashid, Principal Architect, Asymptote Architecture, US

Hani Rashid is the co-founder of the award-winning, New York-based practice Asymptote Architecture. Rashid established Asymptote, together with Lise Anne Couture in 1989. Their practice has consistently been in the forefront of technological innovation in the field of architecture and design, and garnered praise for visionary building designs, master plans, digital environments art installations, as well as exhibitions and product designs.

Linnaea Tillett, Principal Architect, Tillett Lighting Design Inc, US

Linnaea Tillett has collaborated on urban planning, landscape and architectural projects with leading firms across the world. She specialises in security and perceptions of safety in settings that serve multiple needs and diverse users. Her innovative approach incorporates a thorough understanding of the perceptual, behavioural and psychological effects of light with extensive experience in landscape, architectural and fine art lighting.

Paul Preissner,
Principal Architect, Paul Preissner Architects Limited, USA

Paul Preissner established his award-winning practice (Paul Preissner Architects Limited) to pursue an unapologetic interest in architecture's ability to develop new formal relationships with its audience. He lives and works in Chicago, USA.

Till Nowak, Principal Architect, Framebox, Germany

Till Nowak is a digital artist, designer and filmmaker. His studio “frameboX” in Hamburg, Germany, is involved in producing digital artwork, design and animation for creative agencies, film productions, and independent projects.