Born in Paris, I studied interior design in London UK (Chelsea Art & Design College + Kingston University) and in Finland (Lahti Polytechnic School).
After a work experience in Paris at Jean Nouvel Design and Western Design (now Lonsdale Design Agency), I was sent to China in 2005 to set up and lead Naço Architectures, founded by Marcelo Joulia.
I was the Shanghai executive director for 10 years (2005-2015).
Since 2015 I am the co-founder and creative director of NE-ON Architecture & Design in Shanghai, a new generation design studio focused on human-centred and cross-cultural design.
I have delivered more than 250 projects in China/HK/Japan/India/Mongolia, including hotels, resorts, cinemas, retail, spa, restaurant & bars, office, …
SELECTED AWARDS
2018: The Cut Rooftop Bar (Shanghai) listed in Michelin guide and LV city guide
2016/17: 1st prize winner for East China – CREATIVE FRANCE / BUSINESS FRANCE
2013/15: 100 Most Influential Design Elites in China, AD magazine
2012: 1st Prize VITRA, redesign of the “Vegetal” chair
2011: Club Med Yabuli (China) awarded “Best snow resort of the year”
2009: Novotel Nathan road (HK) awarded “Best Public area design” by Interior Design magazine