ALEXIS CALDERA is the Principal Designer and Founder of Alexis Caldera Design, a New York City–based interior design studio specializing in residential, commercial interiors, and architectural space planning with a focus on design that enhances market value. She earned her Bachelor of Interior Design from the Fay Jones School of Architecture and began her career in Manhattan working with boutique architecture, design, and real estate firms. In 2018, she joined Gensler New York, where she contributed to corporate workplace projects and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale developments. With a background spanning both interior design and real estate, Alexis brings a strategic, market-driven perspective to every project. Her approach prioritizes efficient space planning, cohesive design systems, and finish selections that align with target demographics—ensuring each design decision supports both user experience and asset performance.
She is currently engaged in commercial and amenity-focused development work, including a multi-program project featuring a residential lobby, co-working lounge, and high-end fitness center with sauna. In collaboration with SERHANT., Alexis contributes to repositioning new developments through design strategies that elevate branding, tenant experience, and overall asset value.
Alexis was also selected as a Finalist for the 2025 Female Design Council Grant, presented by 1stDibs and Nicole Hollis, recognizing her work at the intersection of design, development, and market impact.
JOSEPHINE BALKIN’s upbringing in France and Denmark shapes her unique design approach, blending French elegance with Scandinavian minimalism. Her multicultural background allows her to create spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary. She first studied Fashion Business, developing a keen eye for design and trends, before pursuing her passion for interiors at KLC School of Design in London, where she graduated with distinction.
Now based in New York, Josephine is a junior interior designer and a key team member at Alexis Caldera Design. Inspired by travel, architecture, nature, and the beauty found in unexpected details, Josephine approaches each project with curiosity and an openness to new ideas. Her international perspective allows her to draw from a diverse range of influences while creating interiors that feel deeply connected to the people who inhabit them. Through a balance of sophistication, warmth, and individuality, she strives to create spaces that are not only beautiful, but also meaningful and functional.