Unconventional
Collaborations
At Hoven, we approach each brief as an opportunity to tell a story shaped by place, material, and imagination.
Selected Projects
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Traceability
A textile terrain revealing the hidden systems beneath every material read more
Working with Nisha across several projects has consistently been an exceptional experience. Her mastery of the subject, creativity, and attention to detail are truly impressive. She has an incredible ability to design spaces that are beautiful, unique, and remarkably functional, while keeping them vibrant and full of life. Beyond her talent, she is wonderfully responsive, meticulous, and a real pleasure to collaborate with — her positive energy makes every interaction enjoyable. The results speak for themselves: spaces that feel just right in every way.”
Christophe Desvaux de Marigny, General Manager, Oficea
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Assemblage: Lost & Found
A material assemblage reimagining the workplace as a living terrain read more
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Wool World
A seasonal wool landscape curated within a working Karoo shearing shed read more
It is rare to find a team that conceptually challenges conventions and then has the talent, the energy and the determination to deliver to the finest detail on those ideas. For the Upcycle project Hoven stretched our imagination with a strong narrative about the future and then delighted our guests and stakeholders with a multi-faceted installation that was incredibly well executed and beautiful while being engaging and thought provoking in even the smallest details.
Glenda Venn, Global Design Curation Director, JLL Design
At Hoven, unconventional collaborations are less a process and more a philosophy. We move fluidly across boundaries – disciplinary, cultural, and material – working with partners who see the world differently. These exchanges challenge comfort, invite tension, and ultimately lead to work that feels richer, more layered, and deeply alive.”
