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Drawing on his extensive decades-long journey across European and Asian design landscapes—from his award-winning work in Paris and his foundational years in manufacturing ateliers to establishing Akar de Nissim in Singapore and collaborating with elite luxury maisons—French designer Richard Le Sand sits down with Muhammad Aljunied to discuss the philosophy of true luxury, the sacred connection between the designer’s hand and the craftsman, and the evolution of a minimalist yet deeply sensuous creative vision.

As Group CEO of FJ Benjamin and a veteran who has spent over three decades navigating the ebbs and flows of luxury fashion, timepieces, and lifestyle distribution across Southeast Asia, Douglas Benjamin sits down with Muhammad Aljunied to discuss the urgent imperative of retail self-reformation, the philosophy behind experiential spaces like Avenue on 3, and what it takes to sustain multi-generational legacy in a hyper-volatile market.

As the visionary co-founder of DP Architects and the creative force behind some of Singapore’s most iconic structural milestones—most notably co-designing the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay—architect, art collector, and patron Koh Seow Chuan sits down with Muhammad Aljunied to discuss the evolution of Singapore’s urban skyline, the philosophy of contextual modernism, and the enduring intersection of architecture and cultural memory.

As the founder of Monocle, The Winkreative agency, and the pioneering magazine Wallpaper, Tyler Brûlé has spent decades shaping how the world thinks about design, urbanism, global travel, and modern lifestyle. Sitting down in Zurich, the outspoken publisher, editorial director, and branding visionary reflects on the death of generic design, the enduring power of print, and why the future belongs to cities and brands that retain a distinct sense of local soul.