Sotokler Sessions

Marc Romero Boixadé is the founder of Marc Romero Interiors, a design studio working between Berlin and Barcelona. His work is shaped by a philosophy he often describes as “slow design”, an approach that prioritizes listening, empathy, and a deep understanding of how people live in their spaces.Originally trained in cinematography and photography, Marc did not begin his career in interiors in a traditional way. After moving from Catalonia to Berlin in his early twenties with little more than a camera and a one way ticket, his creative path gradually evolved through experience, experimentation, and intuition. During the pandemic, a first restaurant project unexpectedly opened the door to interior design, eventually leading him to launch his studio and focus entirely on residential spaces.Marc’s work blends Mediterranean sensibility with a precise and thoughtful process. Natural materials such as wood, clay, linen, and cotton appear frequently in his interiors, often paired with organic shapes, arches, and earthy tones. Light plays a central role in his approach. Influenced by his background behind the camera, he designs spaces by imagining how light moves through them during the day, shaping the atmosphere and revealing the “soul” already present in a place.In this conversation, Marc reflects on his unconventional journey into design, the influence of his Catalan roots, and how Berlin shaped his professional life. He explains why limiting the number of projects allows him to truly listen to clients, shares the tools he uses to collaborate transparently, and discusses the growing role of vintage pieces in his future work.Podcast Highlights:•⁠ ⁠The idea of “slow design” and why taking fewer projects improves the creative process•⁠ ⁠Moving from a small Catalan town to Berlin and building a life abroad•⁠ ⁠How photography and cinematography influence the way he designs interiors•⁠ ⁠The importance of light in shaping the soul of a space•⁠ ⁠Natural materials and Mediterranean textures as the foundation of his aesthetic•⁠ ⁠Designing homes through empathy, transparency, and close collaboration with clients•⁠ ⁠Building a studio through intuition, experimentation, and word of mouth•⁠ ⁠Opening a second base in Barcelona while continuing to work in Berlin•⁠ ⁠The role of renderings, mood boards, and shared tools to make design decisions transparent•⁠ ⁠His growing interest in integrating vintage pieces into contemporary interiorsFollow Marc Romero⁠ / https://www.instagram.com/marcrromeroFollow Sotokler Studio⁠ / https://www.instagram.com/sotoklerstudio/Discover more episodes at sotoklerstudio.com/sotoklersessions

Federica Formilli Fendi is the founder of Casa Triple F.Federica Formilli Fendi è la fondatrice di Casa Triple F.Raised within the fashion world through her family heritage, she developed an instinctive and precise eye shaped by materials, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for quality. This background still guides the way she selects and lives with design today.Cresciuta nel mondo della moda grazie alla sua eredità familiare, ha sviluppato uno sguardo istintivo e preciso, formato dai materiali, dall’artigianato e da un profondo rispetto per la qualità. Questo percorso guida ancora oggi il suo modo di scegliere e vivere il design.After years in fashion, Federica opened Casa Triple F in Trastevere, Rome, shortly after the Covid period. Conceived as a home rather than a gallery, the space is hidden from the street and unfolds like a lived interior, where furniture, objects, jewellery, and clothing coexist naturally, guided by intuition.Dopo anni nella moda, Federica apre Casa Triple F a Trastevere, a Roma, subito dopo il periodo del Covid. Pensata come una casa più che come una galleria, è nascosta alla strada e si sviluppa come un interno vissuto, dove arredi, oggetti, gioielli e abiti convivono in modo naturale, guidati dall’intuizione.Casa Triple F occupies the former home and studio of Mario Schifano. In this episode, Federica speaks about preserving that creative energy, giving objects a second life, and allowing beauty from the past to exist in the present. Quality and taste, for her, matter more than labels.Casa Triple F occupa l’ex casa e atelier di Mario Schifano. In questo episodio, Federica parla di come preservare quell’energia creativa, dare una seconda vita agli oggetti e permettere alla bellezza del passato di esistere nel presente. Per lei, qualità e gusto contano più delle etichette.She reflects on how fashion taught her to look backward in order to move forward, on mixing materials and eras without rigid rules, and on the importance of warmth and personality over perfection. Rome remains her constant source of inspiration, and Casa Triple F her fourth child.Riflette su come la moda le abbia insegnato a guardare indietro per andare avanti, sul mescolare materiali ed epoche senza regole rigide e sull’importanza del calore e della personalità rispetto alla perfezione. Roma resta la sua fonte costante di ispirazione e Casa Triple F il suo quarto figlio.Podcast Highlights• Growing up in a family rooted in the fashion worldCrescere in una famiglia profondamente legata al mondo della moda• From fashion to vintage and designDalla moda al vintage e al design• Creating Casa Triple F during the Covid periodLa nascita di Casa Triple F durante il periodo del Covid• Preserving heritage while creating something personalPreservare l’eredità creando qualcosa di personale• Intuition as a curatorial methodL’intuizione come metodo curatoriale• Mixing materials, eras, and stylesMescolare materiali, epoche e stili• The emotional bond between people and objectsIl legame emotivo tra le persone e gli oggetti• Letting pieces go so they can live againLasciare andare i pezzi perché possano vivere di nuovo• Rome as a lifelong source of beauty and inspirationRoma come fonte eterna di bellezza e ispirazioneFollow Casa Triple F on InstagramFollow Sotokler Studio on ⁠Instagram⁠Discover more episodes at sotoklerstudio.com/sotoklersessions

Hilary Matt is the founder of Hilary Matt Interiors, a New York–based design studio known for creating spaces that are warm, tactile, and made to be lived in. After studying apparel merchandising and starting her career in fashion, she soon realized that her true passion was in interiors. What began as a leap of faith while eight months pregnant evolved into a flourishing practice built on trust, intuition, and word-of-mouth.Her work, which she describes as “comfortable modern,” combines texture, light, and a natural sense of balance. Each project, whether a Tribeca penthouse, a family home in the Hamptons, or a vibrant dance studio on the Upper East Side, reflects her belief that design should feel effortless, personal, and full of life.In this conversation, Hilary shares how she transitioned from fashion to interiors, the early days of building her studio, and how collaboration continues to shape her creative process. She opens up about her Wainscott home, designed as both a family retreat and a living showcase for her favorite artisans, and reflects on how motherhood redefined her sense of creativity, work, and presence.Podcast Highlights:• Founding Hilary Matt Interiors after leaving the fashion industry• Starting her studio while pregnant and growing through referrals• Developing her “comfortable modern” aesthetic• Designing her Wainscott home as both a family space and creative lab• Blending her and her husband’s styles into one shared vision• A design approach rooted in warmth, texture, and ease• Standout projects: Tribeca penthouse, Miami ground-up build, and Upper East Side dance studio• Learning that “nothing is an emergency” in design• The joy of seeing clients live in and love their homes• Balancing ambition, creativity, and family lifeFollow Hilary Matt on InstagramFollow Sotokler Studio on InstagramDiscover more episodes at sotoklerstudio.com/sotoklersessions

HRH Alanoud Khalid Al Mishaal is a Saudi interior designer whose work celebrates cultural dialogue between heritage and modernity. Founder of A Interiors, she creates spaces that are rooted in memory yet open to the future, blending natural textures, vintage elements, and refined simplicity. Her interiors reflect a deep respect for Saudi craftsmanship and a belief that design should carry meaning, not just style.In this conversation, Anoud shares the story of how her studio began almost by accident during her MBA, how her mother shaped her eye for design, and how travel continues to broaden her creative language. She speaks about her exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale, where she reimagined traditional motifs within a Venetian palazzo fresco, and about the growing Middle Eastern voice in global design. We talk about her Riyadh home, where heirloom pieces and personal memories come together, her views on the new generation of Saudi women leading creative businesses, and why she believes heritage and sustainability must move forward together.Podcast Highlights:• Founding A Interiors during her MBA and growing through word of mouth• Travel as an evolving source of inspiration• The influence of her mother’s eye for design• Heritage as a living and renewable source of creativity• Representing Saudi Arabia at the Venice Architecture Biennale• Sustainability through reuse and storytelling• The rise of female leadership in Saudi design• The emotional language of natural materials• Balancing growth while keeping creative intimacy• Future ambitions: meaningful projects and boutique hotelsFollow A Interiors on InstagramFollow Sotokler Studio on InstagramDiscover more episodes at sotoklerstudio.com/sotoklersessions

Alexandra Azat is the founder of Plaster and Patina, a Pasadena-based interior design studio celebrated for its thoughtful approach to historic homes and architectural detail. With a background that began in floristry and event design, Alexandra brings a sculptural and intuitive sensibility to interiors. Her work feels rooted, balanced, and quietly expressive.In this conversation, Alexandra reflects on how her career evolved from building floral installations to creating homes with lasting emotional resonance. We spoke about her deep love for California’s architectural heritage, the importance of flow and proportion, and what it meant to rebuild her own house after the fires. She shares how her practice blends method and instinct, how travel influences her palette, and why she believes a home should feel collected rather than decorated.Podcast Highlights:The beginnings of Plaster and PatinaFrom floristry and event design to interiorsRebuilding her Pasadena home after the firesHer fascination with historic California architectureFinding proportion, flow, and emotion in spaceThe evolution of her design processBalancing business structure with creative freedomFollow Plaster and Patina on InstagramFollow Sotokler Sessions on Instagrammore about Sotokler Studio

Hosted by Viktor Sobra, co-founder of Sotokler Studio, a concierge furniture procurement service based in Rome, Sotokler Sessions is a series of conversations exploring the creative minds shaping contemporary interior design, art, and architecture.Through intimate dialogues with designers, architects, and gallerists around the world, Viktor unpacks how ideas take form: from the first sketch to the spaces and objects that define their work. Guests open up about their creative beginnings, pivotal projects, and the philosophies that guide their craft.Born from Sotokler Studio’s work as a concierge procurement service connecting interior designers with artisans and ateliers across Europe, the podcast brings that same sense of access and curiosity.Episodes run twenty to thirty minutes and move between continents, from New York to Rome, Paris to Tokyo, Riyadh to Los Angeles, revealing what it really means to create with intention today.Follow Sotokler Studio on InstagramFollow Viktor Sobra on InstagramMore about Sotokler Studio