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Rigby & Rigby CEO Iain Johnson has been a pivotal part the growth of the firm since its inception, dynamically executing the vision of a truly integrated design and delivery studio with full-service capabilities. A champion of the studio’s expansion, he has helped it to become a leading multi-award-winning name in ultra-prime delivery. Accredited in every division, the firm’s extensive expertise extends across development management, architecture, interior design, construction delivery and private client services, to create the most exceptional properties in the world.
Rigby & Rigby is a founding member of the luxury design group Allect, alongside Helen Green Design and Lawson Robb. Johnson’s vision was to bring together some of the finest names in architecture, interior and product design with the mission to foster an unrivalled level of creativity, innovation and excellence. Rigby & Rigby’s research and development-influenced architecture and interior design strikes a fine and complimentary balance with Helen Green’s elegantly British sensibility and Lawson Robb’s unique and vibrant interiors and yacht design. Johnson leads and oversees the group’s operational strategy and creative division – ensuring the brands individual identity, heritage and expertise is maintained and delivered as a complimentary offering, he is also creating collaborations with some of the world’s best architects and interior design studios providing clients a unique opportunity of choice within the full-service delivery model.
At the heart of Rigby & Rigby’s approach is Johnson’s profound commitment to the client experience. Architecturally trained with 20 years of industry leadership and experience, Iain’s ability to understand every facet of the design process ensures he is perfectly positioned to support clients throughout their development journey. This includes Rigby & Rigby’s award-winning Special Projects division, where Iain leads a dedicated development and delivery team undertaking the most complex signature new build and heritage restoration projects, requiring an additional level of attention and care.
Creatively Iain’s passion lays in driving innovation through research-based methodology, influencing the architectural and interior design studios to be more experimental and to maximise the client experience and enrich the user journey. The product being perfectly resolved residences, with a style defined as understated refined luxury, delivered with a service that is second to none.
Charlie has over 10 years’ experience in practice. He studied at Birmingham School of Architecture,
Manchester University and the Bartlett UCL, graduating with a First Class hons and Distinction then
registering with the ARB in 2015. Charlie’s student work was award winning and recognised within
the universities and externally by the Manchester society of architects for his final thesis project.
Whilst working in his year in industry Charlie and a colleague competed in a RIBA international
competition beating 400 entries for a redesign of the prestigious Pushkin cinema in Moscow.
Charlie spent over 7 years with Heatherwick Studio, holding key roles on several prestigious projects
including Bombay Saphire Gin Distillery(£25 Million), Eden residential tower(£40 Million) in Singapore
and Changi Airport Terminal 5. Roles included design guardian and resident site architect for Eden,
delivering the architecture and interiors on site for the high end residential tower, and workstream
lead for Changi T5 that involved coordinating complex design with specialist consultants for a
transportation hub along with acting as design guardian of interiors and look and feel for Heatherwick
Studio. Charlie worked closely with the client team,consultants and contractors travelling extensively
to factories, quarries and showrooms in Europe and Asia to ensure quality for these projects.
Following working in Singapore Charlie joined Snøhetta Hong Kong and worked on a luxury private
island residence in Greece before moving to Snøhetta Oslo. During his time in Oslo as senior architect
he held key lead roles in architecture and interiors for a Palace renovation in the UAE and the tallest
timber office tower in Finland for a Norwegian Developer. Charlie worked closely with the clients and
consultants to develop the design and ensure quality proposals.
Now at Rigby and Rigby, Charlie’s focus is on developing and supporting great design and growing
the international architecture side of the business.
Joey started his career as an interior designer in Hong Kong after graduating, gaining valuable experience in designing creative and functional spaces, before moving to Tokyo to work with an esteemed interior consultant for 14 years. Most recently, he served as a project manager in Niseko Japan. In this role, he managed diverse projects, with adept organisation skills and the ability to collaborate with various teams to deliver exceptional results.
With strong language skills in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese, an in-depth understanding of the industry and a keen eye for detail and design innovation, Joey is an effective communicator and coordinator in the Asian market.
TY graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Architecture (RIBA/ARB Part 1) from the University of Bath, bringing a rigorous and globally informed design approach to Rigby & Rigby. He has contributed to a range of prestigious projects across London, Tokyo, Thailand, and New York, combining cultural sensitivity with refined spatial articulation. His professional background includes experience in Hong Kong and work at leading London practices such as Woods Bagot, where he was involved in large-scale, high-end developments. With this diverse foundation, he crafts thoughtful design solutions that balance creativity with precision, achieving elegance through contextual awareness and material integrity. His work explores the relationship between place, culture, and contemporary living—defining a design philosophy rooted in detail, clarity, and human experience.
Rigby and Rigby’s newest commission in the heart of Tokyo plays on the relationship between architecture, engineering, and automotive culture. Conceived as both a high-performance garage and a refined commercial studio apartment, the project is a precise response to its dense urban setting, walking distance from Yoyogi Park with views towards the vibrant Shinjuku.
At its core lies a highly engineered parking system accommodating 36 exclusive vehicles, with 12 spaces stacked above ground and 24 concealed below within a subterranean structure. This layered arrangement maximises capacity while maintaining a discreet urban footprint.
A striking façade system incorporates a sliding guillotine , counterweighted for smooth, precision engineered façade system. Celebrating a kinetic display.
The exterior is formed with in-situ concrete, celebrating the discipline and precision of Japanese construction. Large frameless glazing panels are carefully positioned to showcase the vehicles while framing curated views toward the city beyond. Crisp aluminium architectural lines articulate each floor level and define the roof parapet, giving the building a sharp, industrial clarity.
Above, a two-bedroom studio apartment provides a calm, elevated retreat. The interior adopts a warm and restrained palette, with natural timber and Japanese woven fabrics softening the space. This contrasts deliberately with the cooler, more rigorous exterior expression. The apartment extends onto a private roof terrace, offering expansive views toward Shinjuku’s iconic skyline.
This project is a synthesis of craft, engineering, and lifestyle—where precision detailing and spatial drama converge to create a unique urban typology tailored to both living and celebrating this exclusive car collection.
Project team
Rigby & Rigby CEO Iain Johnson has been a pivotal part the growth of the firm since its inception, dynamically executing the vision of a truly integrated design and delivery studio with full-service capabilities. A champion of the studio’s expansion, he has helped it to become a leading multi-award-winning name in ultra-prime delivery. Accredited in every division, the firm’s extensive expertise extends across development management, architecture, interior design, construction delivery and private client services, to create the most exceptional properties in the world.
Rigby & Rigby is a founding member of the luxury design group Allect, alongside Helen Green Design and Lawson Robb. Johnson’s vision was to bring together some of the finest names in architecture, interior and product design with the mission to foster an unrivalled level of creativity, innovation and excellence. Rigby & Rigby’s research and development-influenced architecture and interior design strikes a fine and complimentary balance with Helen Green’s elegantly British sensibility and Lawson Robb’s unique and vibrant interiors and yacht design. Johnson leads and oversees the group’s operational strategy and creative division – ensuring the brands individual identity, heritage and expertise is maintained and delivered as a complimentary offering, he is also creating collaborations with some of the world’s best architects and interior design studios providing clients a unique opportunity of choice within the full-service delivery model.
At the heart of Rigby & Rigby’s approach is Johnson’s profound commitment to the client experience. Architecturally trained with 20 years of industry leadership and experience, Iain’s ability to understand every facet of the design process ensures he is perfectly positioned to support clients throughout their development journey. This includes Rigby & Rigby’s award-winning Special Projects division, where Iain leads a dedicated development and delivery team undertaking the most complex signature new build and heritage restoration projects, requiring an additional level of attention and care.
Creatively Iain’s passion lays in driving innovation through research-based methodology, influencing the architectural and interior design studios to be more experimental and to maximise the client experience and enrich the user journey. The product being perfectly resolved residences, with a style defined as understated refined luxury, delivered with a service that is second to none.
Charlie has over 10 years’ experience in practice. He studied at Birmingham School of Architecture,
Manchester University and the Bartlett UCL, graduating with a First Class hons and Distinction then
registering with the ARB in 2015. Charlie’s student work was award winning and recognised within
the universities and externally by the Manchester society of architects for his final thesis project.
Whilst working in his year in industry Charlie and a colleague competed in a RIBA international
competition beating 400 entries for a redesign of the prestigious Pushkin cinema in Moscow.
Charlie spent over 7 years with Heatherwick Studio, holding key roles on several prestigious projects
including Bombay Saphire Gin Distillery(£25 Million), Eden residential tower(£40 Million) in Singapore
and Changi Airport Terminal 5. Roles included design guardian and resident site architect for Eden,
delivering the architecture and interiors on site for the high end residential tower, and workstream
lead for Changi T5 that involved coordinating complex design with specialist consultants for a
transportation hub along with acting as design guardian of interiors and look and feel for Heatherwick
Studio. Charlie worked closely with the client team,consultants and contractors travelling extensively
to factories, quarries and showrooms in Europe and Asia to ensure quality for these projects.
Following working in Singapore Charlie joined Snøhetta Hong Kong and worked on a luxury private
island residence in Greece before moving to Snøhetta Oslo. During his time in Oslo as senior architect
he held key lead roles in architecture and interiors for a Palace renovation in the UAE and the tallest
timber office tower in Finland for a Norwegian Developer. Charlie worked closely with the clients and
consultants to develop the design and ensure quality proposals.
Now at Rigby and Rigby, Charlie’s focus is on developing and supporting great design and growing
the international architecture side of the business.
Joey started his career as an interior designer in Hong Kong after graduating, gaining valuable experience in designing creative and functional spaces, before moving to Tokyo to work with an esteemed interior consultant for 14 years. Most recently, he served as a project manager in Niseko Japan. In this role, he managed diverse projects, with adept organisation skills and the ability to collaborate with various teams to deliver exceptional results.
With strong language skills in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese, an in-depth understanding of the industry and a keen eye for detail and design innovation, Joey is an effective communicator and coordinator in the Asian market.
TY graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Architecture (RIBA/ARB Part 1) from the University of Bath, bringing a rigorous and globally informed design approach to Rigby & Rigby. He has contributed to a range of prestigious projects across London, Tokyo, Thailand, and New York, combining cultural sensitivity with refined spatial articulation. His professional background includes experience in Hong Kong and work at leading London practices such as Woods Bagot, where he was involved in large-scale, high-end developments. With this diverse foundation, he crafts thoughtful design solutions that balance creativity with precision, achieving elegance through contextual awareness and material integrity. His work explores the relationship between place, culture, and contemporary living—defining a design philosophy rooted in detail, clarity, and human experience.
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