MIPIM Debrief: A prime resi specialist's key takeaways from Cannes in 2026

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Design & project delivery boss Shona Patel reviews crucial trends from one of the world's leading real estate industry get-togethers - including some interesting insights about the luxury sector.

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Shona Patel

Founder at SP3 London

Shona Patel is founder of SP3 London. She trained as an architect and worked with Chapman Taylor Architects, before becoming Head of Design for a property developer in Mayfair, then working in Dubai for 2 years on a luxury villa in Emirates Hills. Patel later went on to become one of the initial members of the Prestigious Design House team during their set up in 2009, rising to become Partner in charge of the Delivery side of the business.

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