Elora Hardy is the Founder and Creative Director of IBUKU, a Bali-based design studio pioneering nature-integrated architecture. Since founding IBUKU in 2010, she has led the creation of over 200 groundbreaking structures, redefining the relationship between materiality, craftsmanship, and spatial experience. Recognized by Architectural Digest and the Royal Society, her work has earned prestigious accolades, including the Supreme Prize from the Institution for Structural Engineers and the Architecture Masterprize. A TED speaker, Elora has presented globally at MIT, the World Government Summit, the US Green Building Council, and London Design Week. Her designs have been widely published in Vogue, Elle Decor, Wallpaper, CNN, BBC, and AppleTV+’s HOME documentary. Through her work, Elora demonstrates how thoughtful design can shape the future of architecture, blending innovation with a deep connection to nature.