W8 100

Type

Urban

Location

United Kingdom

Project team

Mark Cowley
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Mark Cowley
Studio Director - Architecture

As Studio Director and an RIBA registered Architect, Mark brings more than 25 years of experience in architecture and leadership. Mark is an accomplished architect who has delivered projects ranging from high-end residential to commercial and conservation sectors.Mark’s experience delivering such a broad range of projects has given him invaluable insight, knowledge and management skills which he brings to his leadership of the Rigby & Rigby Architecture studio. He is practised at overseeing a large team, communicating with clients and the designers. Mark’s role at Rigby & Rigby has evolved over his seven years with the company and as Studio Director he is responsible for managing the team of architects and ensure the smooth functioning of the Architecture studio.Past projects have included a 1930’s Chelsea townhouse and a large country house in Warwickshire. Currently, Mark is working on some of Rigby & Rigby's most complex full-service special projects including ‘Lancelot House’, a 17,000 sq ft private residence in Knightsbridge completing in 2021.

Emmanuel Bourou
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Emmanuel Bourou
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Emmanuel has over 17 years experience in Quantity Surveying in the construction industry and has been involved in a wide variety of projects during this time in the high end residential, and commercial sectors of the construction industry.

Emmanuel has a BSc Honors degree in Quantity Surveying and whilst working he also studied for a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management in 2015. He has been a lead project Quantity Surveyor on a vast number of projects ranging from £2.6m new build high-end residential projects, up to £10`m alteration and refurbishment high-end residential projects and £ 25m mixed developments in central London and the country.

He has been with Rigby & Rigby since 2012, and involved in delivering some of the prestigious and award wining projects Rigby & Rigby has delivered in the Mayfair area of Central London.

Emmanuel is a family man, a keen Formula 1 follower and enjoys all motor sports, football, athletics and music, as well as construction and engineering documentaries.

James Ashfield
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James Ashfield
Studio Director - Interior Design

With 15 years’ experience working in the UK and internationally, James is an accomplished Studio Manager and Interior Designer. James’ exceptional technical ability and passion for innovative design have ensured the delivery of a wide range of projects for private and commercial clients such city apartments, country houses and five-star hotels.Since joining Rigby & Rigby in 2018, James has become the leading interior designer on Rigby & Rigby’s special project, 'Lancelot House', a 17,000 sq ft private residence located in the heart of Knightsbridge, London. He has also been instrumental in the design of several international projects most recently in Copenhagen, Dubai and Japan.James’ attention to detail and commitment to create the most exceptional homes for our clients has led him to develop a strong interest in sustainability and wellness. James is focused on the impact of our living environment on our physical and emotional health with particular expertise in the practice of Feng Shui.Prior to Rigby & Rigby, James has built a wealth of knowledge as an interior architect and interior designer whilst working for leading London design houses, including Harrods Interior Design Studio. James brings his expertise in communicating with clients to Rigby & Rigby having spent two and a half years working for a private client in the Middle East.

Single storey basement extension with swimming pool, gym and spa. Full integration of new services, building management and AV & access control. The scheme also encompassed the full refurbishment of an adjacent property providing accommodation for staff.

Mark Cowley
Studio Director - Architecture
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Mark Cowley
Studio Director - Architecture

As Studio Director and an RIBA registered Architect, Mark brings more than 25 years of experience in architecture and leadership. Mark is an accomplished architect who has delivered projects ranging from high-end residential to commercial and conservation sectors.Mark’s experience delivering such a broad range of projects has given him invaluable insight, knowledge and management skills which he brings to his leadership of the Rigby & Rigby Architecture studio. He is practised at overseeing a large team, communicating with clients and the designers. Mark’s role at Rigby & Rigby has evolved over his seven years with the company and as Studio Director he is responsible for managing the team of architects and ensure the smooth functioning of the Architecture studio.Past projects have included a 1930’s Chelsea townhouse and a large country house in Warwickshire. Currently, Mark is working on some of Rigby & Rigby's most complex full-service special projects including ‘Lancelot House’, a 17,000 sq ft private residence in Knightsbridge completing in 2021.

Emmanuel Bourou
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Emmanuel Bourou
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Emmanuel has over 17 years experience in Quantity Surveying in the construction industry and has been involved in a wide variety of projects during this time in the high end residential, and commercial sectors of the construction industry.

Emmanuel has a BSc Honors degree in Quantity Surveying and whilst working he also studied for a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management in 2015. He has been a lead project Quantity Surveyor on a vast number of projects ranging from £2.6m new build high-end residential projects, up to £10`m alteration and refurbishment high-end residential projects and £ 25m mixed developments in central London and the country.

He has been with Rigby & Rigby since 2012, and involved in delivering some of the prestigious and award wining projects Rigby & Rigby has delivered in the Mayfair area of Central London.

Emmanuel is a family man, a keen Formula 1 follower and enjoys all motor sports, football, athletics and music, as well as construction and engineering documentaries.

James Ashfield
Studio Director - Interior Design
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James Ashfield
Studio Director - Interior Design

With 15 years’ experience working in the UK and internationally, James is an accomplished Studio Manager and Interior Designer. James’ exceptional technical ability and passion for innovative design have ensured the delivery of a wide range of projects for private and commercial clients such city apartments, country houses and five-star hotels.Since joining Rigby & Rigby in 2018, James has become the leading interior designer on Rigby & Rigby’s special project, 'Lancelot House', a 17,000 sq ft private residence located in the heart of Knightsbridge, London. He has also been instrumental in the design of several international projects most recently in Copenhagen, Dubai and Japan.James’ attention to detail and commitment to create the most exceptional homes for our clients has led him to develop a strong interest in sustainability and wellness. James is focused on the impact of our living environment on our physical and emotional health with particular expertise in the practice of Feng Shui.Prior to Rigby & Rigby, James has built a wealth of knowledge as an interior architect and interior designer whilst working for leading London design houses, including Harrods Interior Design Studio. James brings his expertise in communicating with clients to Rigby & Rigby having spent two and a half years working for a private client in the Middle East.

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