Architects and interior designers

BRUNO MOINARD

Bruno Moinard, who launched 4BI in 1995, is the scenographer of museums, headquarters, offices and private homes, with an eye to capturing the soul of their owners. His first clients were François Pinault and Cartier. www.brunomoinard.com

GILLES and BOISSIER

The couple's interior designs and exclusive furniture are featured in several high-end projects worldwide (New York, Hong Kong, Istanbul...). wwww.gillesetboissier.com

JACQUES GARCIA

An art collector at heart, Jacques Garcia focuses on the modernity of objects. He designed the elegant and comfy Hotel Costes interior. www.duchampdebataille.com

CHRISTIAN BIECHIER

The spearhead of his generation, Christian Biechier is responsible for Lace, which was exhibited at Sevres' Galerie de la Manufacture nationale. He also specialises in furnitures, lamps and cutlery. www.biecher

CLAUDIO COLUCCI

This designer's creations focus on space and materials. www.colucci-design.com

CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE

Christian Liaigre designs trendy hotels worldwide and private homes such as Kenzo's and Calvin Klein's. A member of Comité Colbert since 1985. www.christian-liaigre.fr

FRANÇOISE RAYNAUD

A city planner and an architect, Françoise Raynaud has worked with Jean Nouvel and was recently awarded the first prize of the Low Carbon EDF contest. www.loci-anima.com

ALAIN-DOMINIQUE GALLIZIA

This DPLG architect and city planner is a finished works consultant, firming up details and giving advice on future improvements. www.gallizia.com

SYBILLE DE MARGERIE

Stepping up to the challenge of modernising tradition and combining charm and technology, her agency has refurbished luxury hotels, restaurants and casinos. www.smdesign.fr

PATRICK JOUIN

He designed more than 150 objects over a 10-year span including a Pastapot with Alain Ducasse for Italian brand Alessi, the Paris bike-hire system Vélib' and Kartell's Thalya chair. www.patrickjouin.com

ALBERTO PINTO

An expert in atypical places. www.albertopintodiffusion.com

MAXIME D’ANGEAC

This DPLG architect designs homes for demanding clients the world over. dangeac@hotmail.fr