• Massimiliano Fuksas, Studio Fuksas, Italy: An architect, academician and a theorist, Fuksas is unapologetically contemporary with his numerous commissions throughout Western Europe displaying a slick continuation of the modernist tradition. His modernist grounding is also evident in his written and theoretical work that covers issues of urbanism and the plight of the suburbs.

 

• Jennifer Siegel, Office of Mobile Design, US: Jennifer Siegal is known for her work in creating the Prefab home of the 21st century.  She is dedicated to the design and construction of responsible, sustainable and precision structures.

 

• Kenny Holmes, Imagination, UK: As Brand Manager of one of the most innovative design firm, Imagination, Kenny believes that the design-business association has an important role to play with the design industry. It is not only an important industry benchmark but also a compelling tool in proving the worth as a business sector.

 

• Wolf D Prix, COOP HIMMELB (L) AU, Austria: An architect, urban planner, designer and an artist, Wolf D. Prix along with Helmut Swiczinsky formed Coop Himmelb(l)au in 1968. Together they have agitated, explored, challenged, explained, sketched, modelled, and eventually built a range of incredible projects across the world. 

 

• Will Alsop, SMC ALSOP, UK: Will Alsop’s practice is one guided by the principle that architecture is both a vehicle and symbol of social change and renewal. The philosophy extends from the design of individual buildings to embrace broader principles of urban and city development. The process of designing for Will becomes as significant as the mechanics of building.

 

• Giancarlo Zema, Giancarlo Zema Design Group, Rome: Chief of the “Giancarlo Zema Design Group, Rome”, Giancarlo Zema is an Italian Naval Architect & Designer specialised in the design of innovative semi-submerged structures

 

• Micheal Virologuex, Ingenieur Consultant, France: A French structural engineer and bridge builder, over twenty years he designed & structured more than 100 bridges, including the Normandy Bridge which held the world record for four years and the world’s highest bridge — Millavu Viaduct. 

 

• Ole Scheeren, Office for Metropolitan Architecture, China: Scheeren is partner at the Office for Metropolitan Architecture and director of its Rotterdam and Beijing offices. As partner-in-charge of OMA’s largest project to date, he is leading the design and construction of the China Central Television Station CCTV and the Television Cultural Center TVCC in Beijing. Ole Scheeren is responsible for OMA’s work throughout Asia, including the Beijing Books Building, the forthcoming Prada Epicenter in Shanghai and a residential tower in Singapore

 

• Peter Davidson, LAB Architecture, Australia: Director of LAB Architecture Studio, Peter operates a critical approach that recognizes the inherent complexity in building and construction and is known for projects like the Federation Square in Melbourne.