Andreas Engesvik has a BFA in History of Art from the University of Bergen, Norway and went on to study Design at the National College of Art and Design, also in Bergen, Norway. He graduated in 2000 with a BA with honours and founded in the same year NORWAY SAYS. After several successful international exhibitions NORWAY SAYS teamed up in Oslo in 2002. In 2009, after 6 successful years as a company, Andreas Engesvik went solo and founded his new studio ANDREAS ENGESVIK, OSLO. His studio is working in various fields of design ranging from furniture and tableware to industrial design for various international clients. Meet Andreas in his studio and hear what he has to say about design and beyond.

Peck in Milan has been synonymous with fine food since 1883. Located in Via Spadari, it is an enormous space covering 3300 square metres where only select, high quality foods are packaged under the Peck brand name and then magnificently displayed. The gigantic kitchen continuously delivers dishes and trays to the delicatessen counters; pâtés, roasts, salads, hand-made pasta, and all sorts of other delights. The cheese department stocks the best Italian and foreign produce and the same applies to the cold meat counter, which only stocks products with the DOP and IGP quality seals. Fresh fruit, vegetables and fish are always elegantly presented. In the basement is the cellar, boasting more than 5,000 wines from not only the best of the best italian wines but the best from all over the world. Meet managing director Leone to hear about why Peck has been able to deliver high quality for 130 years.

Snøhetta began as a collaborative architectural and landscape workshop, and has remained true to its trans-disciplinary way of thinking since the start in the late 80´s. Today, Snøhetta has grown to become an internationally renowned practice of architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture and brand design. Comprised of two main studios, in Oslo, Norway and New York, USA, the practice currently has 130 employees from 20 different nations. Let´s meet Jenny, one of the partners, and hear what she has to say about the DNA of Snøhetta.

The Andaz Amsterdam by Hyatt on Prinsengracht is an impressive design hotel in the centre of Amsterdam, located in the vibrant Jordaan district. Gaze up through the adventurous design of dutch designer Marcel Wanders and you will find a constellation of glittery stars, a connection to the beyond and an ancient navigation system for travelers. Marcel Wanders has created a kaleidoscope of the local Amsterdam culture. It´s designed to offer a local experience for international people, and also be a key venue for those who live in the city and want to showcase their heritage and hospitality. Meet Patrik Bayardo, marketing manager at Andaz and hear wat he has to say about Andaz Amasterdam.