SW1X 213

Type

Commercial & Hospitality

Location

Knightsbridge, London, UK

Project team

Dave Ellis
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Dave Ellis
Associate Director

Dave studied Architecture at the University of Bath, attaining a BSc (Hons) followed by a Masters in Architecture and the Part III professional certificate in record time, becoming fully qualified at the age of 25. Dave is registered with the ARB and the RIBA and has over 11 years of fully qualified experience.Since 2010, Dave has worked as an architect for multiple practices responsible for project management, client liaison and contract administration. His speciality is contemporary construction detailing with a minimal aesthetic and a focus on sustainability. In his most recent role as Associate at Spaced Out Ltd, Dave worked on over 85 projects and was project architect for 42 of those projects. Dave has delivered buildings in a wide range of sectors, including restaurants, schools, residential and commercial properties. Dave is experienced as a team leader and has run the Rigby and Rigby London architecture department since 2019. Dave has won multiple awards, including the British Homes Award and the Pool of the Year Award and has helped achievedCIAT accreditation in 2015. In addition to his work achievements, Dave has been an associate lecturer at the University of Northampton teaching 3D CAD from 2016-2018. As an Associate at Rigby and Rigby Dave is acting as project architect for a number of multi million pound projects simultaneously.At Rigby & Rigby, Dave is helping to achieve and exceed client goals. He is willing to go above and beyond to achieve architecture which surprises and elates our clients. He has a passion for construction detailing and problem solving and his extensive construction knowledge is the cornerstone of his architectural designs.

Edouard De-Caussin
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Edouard De-Caussin
Architectural Assistant
Iain Johnson
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Iain Johnson
Chief Executive Officer

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.

Adam Hadley
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Adam Hadley
Commercial Director
Will Rigby
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Will Rigby
Construction Delivery Manager

Having just reached his 11 year anniversary at Rigby & Rigby, Will is an integral part of the team, having lead key projects including a 12,500Sqft listed Church Conversion in Knightsbridge and a Grade II listed home in Old Queen Street.Will’s background before Rigby & Rigby was within the fine arts and as a freelance model maker. Graduating from Bristol Art College with degree in Fine Art, Will specialised in sculpture before he began work as a freelance model maker within the film and television Industry working on a number of films and television commercials. In 1987 he established his own Creative Company as Principle Director, maintaining his roots in the film industry where he ventured into the exhibition and theme world building exhibition stands in London, Milan and Cologne. In 2005 William left the industry and moved his building and creative skills to the world of high quality commercial and residential property refurbishment.

We are proud to announce our involvement with the UK headquarters of world renowned brand, Alpha Tauri. In the world of a premium fashion brand. Driven by the technology, premium materials and functional designs that define AlphaTauri’s clothing. As the styling partner of the Red Bull Racing team, AlphaTauri ensures the drivers of both teams look great as soon as they step out of their race suits. The new store and offices have launched in Autumn 2022, in Knightsbridge, London with attendance from Christian Horner, Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda.

Rigby & Rigby acted as architects, interior designers and also main contractors. We have worked closely with Studio Reibenbauer as interior designers for the new store. The project scope includes five floors, two of which are for retail use and consist of cutting-edge retail design with a sleek spiral staircase connecting the ground to the mezzanine floor. We are also proud to have re-designed the office floors that consist of meeting rooms, presentation rooms and staff rooms. These floors have been designed in line with the Alpha Tauri branding and express the sharp contemporary aesthetic of the business.

At each stage of the design process, we have been able to deliver high quality and beautifully designed spaces in line with our clients desires and aspirations. We have been able to deliver top quality minimal detailing, while also achieving a very tight design and delivery construction programme.

Dave Ellis
Associate Director
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Dave Ellis
Associate Director

Dave studied Architecture at the University of Bath, attaining a BSc (Hons) followed by a Masters in Architecture and the Part III professional certificate in record time, becoming fully qualified at the age of 25. Dave is registered with the ARB and the RIBA and has over 11 years of fully qualified experience.Since 2010, Dave has worked as an architect for multiple practices responsible for project management, client liaison and contract administration. His speciality is contemporary construction detailing with a minimal aesthetic and a focus on sustainability. In his most recent role as Associate at Spaced Out Ltd, Dave worked on over 85 projects and was project architect for 42 of those projects. Dave has delivered buildings in a wide range of sectors, including restaurants, schools, residential and commercial properties. Dave is experienced as a team leader and has run the Rigby and Rigby London architecture department since 2019. Dave has won multiple awards, including the British Homes Award and the Pool of the Year Award and has helped achievedCIAT accreditation in 2015. In addition to his work achievements, Dave has been an associate lecturer at the University of Northampton teaching 3D CAD from 2016-2018. As an Associate at Rigby and Rigby Dave is acting as project architect for a number of multi million pound projects simultaneously.At Rigby & Rigby, Dave is helping to achieve and exceed client goals. He is willing to go above and beyond to achieve architecture which surprises and elates our clients. He has a passion for construction detailing and problem solving and his extensive construction knowledge is the cornerstone of his architectural designs.

Edouard De-Caussin
Architectural Assistant
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Edouard De-Caussin
Architectural Assistant
Iain Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
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Iain Johnson
Chief Executive Officer

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.

Will Rigby
Construction Delivery Manager
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Will Rigby
Construction Delivery Manager

Having just reached his 11 year anniversary at Rigby & Rigby, Will is an integral part of the team, having lead key projects including a 12,500Sqft listed Church Conversion in Knightsbridge and a Grade II listed home in Old Queen Street.Will’s background before Rigby & Rigby was within the fine arts and as a freelance model maker. Graduating from Bristol Art College with degree in Fine Art, Will specialised in sculpture before he began work as a freelance model maker within the film and television Industry working on a number of films and television commercials. In 1987 he established his own Creative Company as Principle Director, maintaining his roots in the film industry where he ventured into the exhibition and theme world building exhibition stands in London, Milan and Cologne. In 2005 William left the industry and moved his building and creative skills to the world of high quality commercial and residential property refurbishment.

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