NRB Bench

Niko Koronis is an architect with master degrees in both architecture and product design. In addition, he is also a recipient of a PhD in architecture from the Architectural Association in London.

He has been a fellow at Central Saint Sartin’s in London and a researcher at the Alvar Aalto Foundation in Helsinki. He has taught, lectured, and undertaken research in architecture, product, and urban design in several universities throughout the world.

In addition to his academic career, he has exhibited his work in several group and solo shows, amongst which the Venice Biennale and the Triennale di Milano.

Ranya Sarakbi is a self-taught painter and sculptor. Her work, over the years, has resulted in the build-up of different collections of paintings, objects, wearable ornaments, and sculptures. Ranya Sarakbi read sociology and anthropology at the American University in Beirut. Ranya currently lives and works in Milan.