Maximilian Jencquel is a Venezuelan born, German-French architect who after graduating was recruited by Andree Putman to assist projects in Miami and Tokyo. In 2006, he joined the Christian Liaigre design studio in Paris, assisting several years with projects across the globe. During a trip to Indonesia, he discovered a heartfelt connection with the country and decided to establish Studio Jencquel the year after. A number of his projects have gained media attention in the design community, prompting him to take on commissions in different corners of the world and according to Departures Magazine, positioning him on a global scale as “an exemplar of slow design.”