A-nrd studio is an award-winning practice specialising in interior and furniture design - creating effortless spaces that feel intimate and familiar.
Founded by Alessio Nardi in 2015, together with creative partner Lukas Persakovas, the talented duo brings together a breadth of expertise in international interior and furniture design having worked with the likes of Lee Broom and Tord Boontje and on projects for Galleries Lafayette and Bloomingdales.
With a passionate, hands-on approach and an experiential style, A-nrd studio has gained a reputation for creating immersive and transportive spaces that feel intimate and familiar.
A-nrd studio is continuously evolving and innovating its brand DNA which is defined by authenticity, conceptual associations, subtle references, and reinterpretations, bringing a unique angle to every project, and celebrating client individuality.
With a list of acclaimed design projects in the UK and internationally including Kol, Darjeeling Express, MilkBeach Soho, Casa do Frango and Kudu; each concept demonstrates the studio’s refined understanding of materiality, design
languages and contemporary art and crafts with projects also including bespoke furniture and lighting designed in-house.
Sustainably minded, the studio’s approach is to reduce the impact of each refurbishment by re-imagining and valorising existing features, utilising eco-friendly materials, and repurposing vintage design alongside championing skilled artisans, craftspeople and contemporary artists.
Awards / Accolades
Dezeen Awards Judge, 2024
Mix Awards finalist, Practice under 50 employees, 2024
Mix Awards finalist, Bar and restaurant, Akara, 2024
Mix Awards finalist, Interior project of the year, Birch (Selsdon), 2024
Top 10 design restaurants of 2023, Dezeen, Milkbeach, 2023
Best commercial project - Highly commended, Homes and gardens, Birch (Selsdon), 2023
Best design hotels, Elle Decor, Birch (Selsdon), 2023
Best hotel project longlist, Dezeen awards, Birch (Selsdon), 2023
Most beautiful restaurants in London 2023, Conde Nast traveller, KOL, 2023
Most beautiful restaurants in London 2023, Conde Nast traveller, Kudu, 2023
Best bars in London 2020, Conde Nast traveller, Smokey Kudu, 2020
London most romantic restaurant, Conde Nast traveller, Kudu, 2020
Restaurant and Bar design awards, Best UK restaurant shortlist, Casa do Frango, 2019
Restaurant and Bar design awards, Best UK Bar shortlist, The green room, 2019
Lux Life, London's most innovative design practice, 2019
Build Magazine, Multi-Disciplinary interior design studio of the year, 2019
The Spaces, Best London restaurant openings for design lovers, Casa Do Frango, 2018
Restaurant and Bar design awards, Best UK restaurant shortlist, Darjeeling Express, 2018
Condé Nast Traveller, The 10 best restaurants in London this year, Kudu, 2018
Michelin guide, Bib Gourmand award, Kudu, 2018
Forbes, The Menus Revolutionizing London's Restaurant Scene, Casa Do Frango, 2018
Netflix, First UK restaurant on Chef’s table, Darjeeling Express,2018
SheerLuxe, Top 10 London Restaurants, Casa Do Frango, 2018
Condé Nast Traveller, The best Indian restaurants in London, Darjeeling Express, 2017
Tatler Magazine, Best Restaurants in Soho, Darjeeling Express, 2017
The Evening Standard, 15 Best restaurants in London, Darjeeling Express, 2017
Londonist, London's Best Ceviche Joints, Senor Ceviche, 2017
Restaurant and Bar design awards, Best UK restaurant shortlist, Mamie's, 2017
Restaurant and Bar design awards, Best Surface and Colour shortlist, Mamie's, 2017
About time, London's best new restaurant opening, Mamie's 2017
We are always looking to connect with talented interior designers, if you would like to apply for a position at our studio please write to: jobs (at) a-nrd.com