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About Us

NextSpace represents a premium collection of luxury outdoor furniture brands.
 
We deliver a variety of outdoor furniture solutions for Luxury Residential, Corporate, Commercial and the Worldwide Hotel and Casino industries.
 
Built on decades of experience in the Middle East and Africa, our aim is to to develop sales and marketing strategies for brands looking to expand in the Middle East and Africa. We act as exclusive representatives of the factories within the region. 
 
Our intricate knowledge of the local market, strong relationships, and networks in the region are our key successes, and we ensure that our extensive community of design professionals, operators, developers, contractors, distributors and clients are continuously engaged and supported with direct factory pricing.

Our Team

Martin Fryzelka
Laurence Dehlen
Patricia Millns
Esra Lemmens
Bianca NextSpace_edited.jpg

Martin Fryzelka, CEO of NextSpace brings over a decade of executive experience within the hospitality and residential businesses. NextSpace is a new platform that provides specialist FF&E solutions across the GCC and supports world-class and forward-thinking design partners.  Martin is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with over a decade of international experience. He has led and nurtured financial growth in small and medium-sized businesses and has a strong track record of performance in high-paced organizations. Fryzelka possesses superior interpersonal skills and is capable of resolving multiple and complex issues in sales, human resources, legal, financial and operational departments. He motivates his talented team to achieve their peak performance. With a keen eye for detail, Fryzelka can make shrewd analyses and with his nurturing team approach, drive organizational improvements and implement best practices.  After almost a decade of leading a centuries-old family-run business, Martin brings to NextSpace his extraordinary performance history for delivering products for projects from private collections to mega-developments. He has an innate understanding of the local market and has a well-versed network of developers, private offices, operators, architects, and interior designers. He seamlessly blends this knowledge with his impeccable understanding of marketing challenges and ever-changing business environments. Martin has a successful track record of working with some of the finest creative minds in the industry and strategically facilitates change and encourages entry-level and established brands to new heights of success. Under his leadership, he will ensure that these brands are elevated under NextSpace‘s wings through involvement and inclusion in future projects. Martin aims to cement and grow NextSpace in line with his vision to cater as a gateway to the Middle East and Africa for these carefully curated design brands.

Together with our business partners, we decided to create a company that would showcase well-established brands, as well as creating a platform where new and innovative brands can effectively engage with the regional design community.   At NextSpace, we believe there are many brands that are yet to be discovered and elevated to the next level. As partners' we have been privileged to travel around the world extensively over the past 25 years; and have been drawn to beautiful interiors, architecture, and exquisite brands. We understand the unique characteristics of our brands as well as the countries they represent.  Living in the Middle East, our partners' have the opportunity to meet with people from all over the world and have developed a vast network of contacts and been privileged to work on some of the most iconic projects within the hospitality and luxury real estate industry. ​ We are proud to be associated with a portfolio of curated luxury brands and our dynamic team of sales, marketing and associates allow us to forge a new way of doing business.

Patricia Millns FRSA is an artist, advisor, patron and mentor. Studied Fine Arts, Honours MA Art and Design History.  Studio based in Middle East for 40 years. Practice based on researching on woman’s studies relating to the cultural significance of adornment and olfactory heritage of Middle East. Advisor on art and design projects.. Mentor for emerging artists.  Presently advising on the  Creative Industries.  She is an elected Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, London, Advisory boards of American University of Dubai (AUD), Zay Initiative board and member of IAPA, UNESCO  Patricia has represented UK at United Nations (UN) New York, Sharjah and Cairo Biennials. Public Collections include United Nations UNIFEM, British Museum, British Council, British Commonwealth Society, and the Royal Windsor, Bulgari, Salsali, Sainsbury collections. Work in National Museum Collections regionally.  Represented  in private collections locally and internationally    +97150 344 6959    mail@patriciamillns.com     www.patriciamillns.com   @patriciamillns

Esra Lemmens is a Design Strategist at her namesake, The Esra Lemmens Agency. Esra Lemmens build her career on discretion and focuses on empowering contemporary Designers, Artists and their brands across the globe accomplishing clear business objectives.  Nowadays she represents the biggest names in the industry and is the thriving force behind many successful collaborations with major companies.   Her background in Arts and Design enhances her ability to connect with her clients and bring their optimal visions to fruition. She represents them in a unique way, both customized and optimized through her collaborations with studios, platforms, events, labels, museums, galleries and other resources applicable to the goals at hand.  Esra Lemmens Agency  Founder and director of the Esra Lemmens Agency, she is an influential personality in the design community because of her deep understanding and knowledge regarding concepts, history and business perspectives of design. She is established as an ambassador for contemporary design, and this has enhanced her award-winning leadership skills. Her expertise in design management and design communication also bring something more to the table. Her impactful talents such as strategy building, and organization capability are a result of her all-encompassing encounters with key players in the design industry.   https://www.esralemmens.com/

Bianca Ungerer serves as the Managing Partner of NextSpace in South Africa, where she extends our global reach as a dedicated representative for luxury outdoor furniture brands. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Bianca has established herself as a trusted partner in the industry, fostering strong connections with South Africa's Interior Designer and Architect network. Bianca has extensive business exposure with an emphasis on sales, marketing and digital marketing. As passion projects, she likes being involved in Entrepreneurial endeavors like her recent role as Operations Support at the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - supporting aspiring entrepreneurs in South Africa. Beyond her professional pursuits, Bianca is a lifelong learner and outdoor enthusiast, finding joy in design, photography, sea kayaking, hiking, and trail running. With her commitment to beautiful living, Bianca brings expertise, passion, and creativity to enrich both our team and our clients' experiences.

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