Katty Schiebeck has been named Ambiente Designer of the Year 2026, recognizing her innovative approach to interior architecture and design. With a clear design language, refined sense of atmosphere, and commitment to quality, Schiebeck is considered one of the most influential voices in contemporary design.
Born in Uruguay and of German heritage, Schiebeck founded her studio in Barcelona, where she draws inspiration from the city’s creativity and Mediterranean style. Her designs combine warm materials like wood and marble with minimalist lines and architectural balance, creating spaces that exude tranquility and presence.
Schiebeck’s international projects, including the interior design of the new royal palace for the Qatari royal family, have earned her global recognition. She has been named one of the world’s top 100 interior designers by Architectural Digest (Condรฉ Nast) multiple times. Through her blog and Instagram format “Somewhere I Would Like To Live,” Schiebeck reaches a worldwide audience, inspiring over 850,000 followers with extraordinary architecture, design, and aesthetics.
As Ambiente Designer of the Year 2026, Schiebeck will design the Interior Design & Architecture Hub at Ambiente, showcasing her curatorial aspirations and reinforcing the event’s position as a leading platform for design expertise.
– Location: Hall 3.1, Ambiente
– Recognition: Architectural Digest’s top 100 interior designers
– Projects: Royal palace for the Qatari royal family, Hong Kong, Doha, Lisbon
– Social Media: “Somewhere I Would Like To Live” (blog and Instagram)
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