Winter 2021
10 Ultra-Prime Design Rigby & Rigby is an award-winning multi- disciplinary design and delivery studio based in London, which now has another award to add to its collection in the form of this issue’s London’s Leading Luxury Property Design Company 2021 award. With full-service capabilities spanning across development management, architecture, interior design, construction, and private client services, Rigby & Rigby offers clients a complete turnkey solution from concept through to completion. Join us as we take a closer look at the company. Considered as one of the leading names in ultra-prime property, Rigby & Rigby has delivered projects in some of the world’s most exclusive destinations with a portfolio that includes heritage projects, contemporary new builds, luxury private residences, superyachts, private family offices and high-profile developments in the UK, across Europe and in Asia. Iain Johnson, Founder and CEO, says “We are really pleased to have been considered for this award. We have collected some of the most talented people in design in the UK and we are broadening our offering to engage on every aspect of creative input and delivery in our projects. With our recent expansion of our 3D and graphic team, we have been extremely fortunate that our clients have engaged us to consider their projects much more holistically, with the output from our studio on recent projects including owners’ stationary, yacht crew clothing, accessories and marketing advice which adds to our proposition as the most integrated project team in the UK”. Rigby & Rigby’s multi-disciplinary team includes architects, product designers, 3D artists, graphic designers, interior designers and a construction delivery team, allowing the firm to have a unique model in the industry with its staff holding a broad skillset across many sectors. Its people will take the time to meet the client and get to know their aspirations for the project, ensuring they understand the brief clearly, to ensure they not only meet their expectations, but exceed them. James Ashfield Studio Director of Interior Design: “At Rigby & Rigby we’re proud of our gifted multi-disciplinary team and our research based approach to projects. We apply intelligence to our designs and create something truly unique for our clients. Our paired back design emphasises detail, quality and craftmanship, and when this is integrated with wellness and technology, our mind and physical health are both positively improved” From initial discussions, they will begin to piece together design concepts, which are communicated back to the client through a series of mood boards, material palettes, floor plans, and sketches. This will be followed by developing initial concepts into a detailed reality represented by technical drawings, fitted joinery design, actual materials, and finishes, as well as the selection of freestanding furniture and accessories. Rigby & Rigby’s teams strive to ensure the architecture and design of each build is leading the way in providing excellence not only within