After studying design at Hochschule für Gestaltung in Offenbach, Germany, and architecture at TU Darmstadt, Daniel Schöning was initially self-employed as an architect and later joined WRS ARCHITEKTEN UND STADTPLANER in Hamburg as managing partner. Since 2018 he is co-managing director of architecture practice PLY ATELIER which realises both interior and furniture design projects.
For Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Daniel Schöning developed furniture series ELBE together with Studio Besau Marguerre. The high table, side table and bench were specified for the foyers of the concert venue and are part of the e15 collection since 2017.
