Alexander Josephson
Architect | Designer | Founder, PARTISANS | Creator, Cumulus
Overview
Alexander Josephson is an architect and designer whose work explores how space, ritual, and memory shape human experience. As the founder of the experimental architecture studio PARTISANS, his practice is known for emotionally resonant, boundary-pushing projects that sit at the intersection of architecture, culture, and technology.
Alexander is also the creator of Cumulus, a digital memorial platform reimagining how we remember and stay connected to those we’ve lost. Cumulus is designed as a living, evolving space for grief—one that honors memory with care, depth, and intention rather than speed or optimization.
Core Themes
Grief as a spatial and emotional experience
Memory, ritual, and legacy in a digital age
Designing for emotion, not efficiency
Architecture beyond buildings
Holding space rather than “fixing” grief
About Cumulus
Cumulus is a digital memorial platform rooted in architectural thinking and ritual design. It offers families and individuals a dedicated space to remember, reflect, and return—allowing memory to evolve over time rather than remain frozen.
Website: https://www.cumulus.life
Product overview: https://www.cumulus.world/product
Background
Founder, PARTISANS (architecture & design studio)
Work recognized internationally for experimental and emotionally driven design
Ongoing focus on how digital spaces can meaningfully support remembrance and mourning
Ideal Podcast / Media Topics
Why grief needs space
The future of memorials
Ritual and remembrance online
Designing for emotional depth
How architecture informs digital memory
Links
Cumulus: https://www.cumulus.life
PARTISANS: https://www.partisans.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partisans_architecture