The Team

Born and raised in Dorset, Robert Angell’s passion for design started at a young age where he was fascinated by making and creating things. This passion grew when Robert went to school and began designing, developing and honing pieces of bespoke furniture and lights.

In 1995, after gaining a BA (hons) degree in Interior Design at Nottingham Trent University, Robert was drawn to London knowing it was the city where the greatest figures in the creative industry could be found to work alongside.

A chance meeting with David Collins was the start of a long and incredible journey which opened Robert up to an unparalleled opportunity for personal and professional growth and development. David and Robert shared the same passion for sophisticated, attentive design which delivered innovative creations from conception through to completion. Great friends and colleagues, Robert worked closely alongside David Collins for over 15 years as one of the Creative Directors of David Collins Studio before launching his own design studio Robert Angell Design International in 2010. Upon leaving David Collins Studio, in a testament to his expertise, commitment and inspired approach to Interior Design, David Collins said of Robert, ‘I have had the pleasure of working with Rob Angell at my office for 15 years. I would recommend Rob as a person of integrity and honesty. Robert is loyal, hard-working and passionate about design.’

Since 2010 Robert has developed his own style that brings references from the great modernists and the masters of the past. Robert’s design studio re-discovers and re-invents them into a modernised yet timeless aesthetic for today’s contemporaries that are unrivalled and unique in their conception and delivery. Robert’s extensive knowledge of the industry and his global travels has allowed him to amass a wealth of resource and experience in creating original ideas and delivering them with a flawless service. Over the years Robert has designed some of the most prestigious and iconic restaurants, bars, hotels, residential and retail interiors for some of the world’s leading brands and influencers, helping to enhance the lives of his clients and those who experience his designs, whilst also developing and enhancing the DNA and evolution of the brands and individuals he works with.

An award winning Studio for Restaurant and Hotel Design, Winning Best Multiple Restaurant at the Restaurant and Bar Awards in 2013, for being nominated for Best British Interior for Kaspar’s at the Savoy by Elle Decoration and now a finalist in the prestigious 2014 Gold Key awards for Best Suite for Lime Wood Lodges in Hampshire , endorses Robert as truly one of the World’s leading designers.

Originally from south of Finland near Helsinki, Karoliina has been living and working abroad for many years before settling in London in 2006. She studied Business Economics BSc Hons in Hyvinkaa Institute of Business in Finland, and finished her BA Hons in Interior Architecture in Dublin, Ireland. She has been living in London for the past 15+ years and joined RADI early 2011. She has been an integral part of growing & developing the Studio over the years and has been working on various award winning & high profile restaurant, bar and hotel projects around the World. Passionate about how interiors awaken emotional response from the user, she loves creating a journey through the space, evoking and creating memories with a deep sense of place & connectedness. She loves crossover with fashion, textile and jewellery design – layering on details & make them work in interiors. Karoliina says: "What I love about RADI is we have incredibly talented Team & there is an inherent hunger to create beautiful & truly unique interiors, pushing the boundaries - from the ‘big idea’ down to finest detail, we thrive in delivering bespoke modern day luxury interiors ."

Izzy is a passionate interior designer with over 8 years experience working at Robert Angell. She received first class honours in her interior architecture degree at Southampton university prior to working at RADI. She has a keen eye for detail & the drive to produce quality, holistic & forward thinking interiors. Izzy says "I am Proud to say that I've worked for RADI for over 8 years, together we continue to grow into stronger designers, taking on more and more exciting, award winning projects. I am excited to see where we will go next."

Rhys joined Robert Angell Design International as Senior FF&E Designer in 2019. Prior to this, Rhys has spent over 12 years working on high end residential, commercial, and marine projects around the world, whilst working at a number of Interior Design companies including Kelly Hoppen Interiors.

Rhys' passion for Interior Design comes from working on exciting global projects where he takes inspiration, creativity, and cultural trends from all areas of the world to influence his work in Robert Angell’s multi-award winning studio. Rhys has vast experience in sourcing high end furniture and fabrics, project management, procurement, and ensuring client relations and expectations are at the forefront of all projects.

Outside of Robert Angell Design International, Rhys likes to spend time with his family and two dogs Minnie and Fifi. Travelling to Walt Disney World with his family and children has become a bi-annual tradition, as well as exploring different parts of the world to mark on his scratch map.

Rhys says: "What attracted me to join the RADI team was the amazing projects they had worked on around the world and the multiple awards they had won. Working for RADI I can understand why we have won awards!! We are a talented and innovative team that continue to push our creative minds to produce beautiful projects."

Dale has always been interested in design from an early age, introduced to art by his mother who always encouraged a creative mind, and a father in construction, it has always been an ambition. A northern golfing lad at heart from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in London to pursue his aspirations of becoming a distinguished Interior Designer. He studied many design disciplines including graphic products & architecture throughout education, taking a keen interest in Interior Design throughout school into University, gaining a BA(Hons) in Interior Architecture & Venue Design at the University of Derby and a Diploma in Professional Practice working abroad in vibrant places such as Hong Kong, Singapore & Mongolia. Dale is passionate about craftsmanship, high quality materials and creating bespoke, breath-taking interiors for all to enjoy.

Dale says: "What enticed me to work at RADI was the broad portfolio of world-famous venues & hotels that had a sense of luxury. We have had a great opportunity to work on an excellent selection of worldwide projects throughout the 4 years I have been at RADI, enabling the team & myself to grow from strength to strength. From brainstorming & many opportunities to provide input on all stages of design, it truly encourages us to create some of the wonderful spaces both clients & patrons come to love. With the hard work & personal ethos we all encourage from day one, I am passionate about the future at RADI."

Thomas H.M. Chan joined the RADI studio in late 2022. Before he joined, Thomas had been delivering award winning projects for more than 10 years in luxury hotels & resorts, F&B hospitality sectors with worldwide hotel brands including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, Langham Hospitality Group and MBS, as well as residential clubhouse & co-working office spaces in commercial sector, with projects across the globe, scale varying from small to large. Born and raised in Hong Kong S.A.R., China, the east & west cultural insight has deep influence that drives his passion & enthusiasm in design and the creative process giving him an inspiring perspective for every bespoke project delivered to the Clients.

Born and raised in South East London, Jerry has always had a keen eye for architecture and design.

Jerry is passionate about designing meaningful and unique spaces that will leave a lasting impression with the user. He was able to hone in his love for design at Oxford Brookes university studying Interior Architecture.

His father has always worked in the construction industry in London his entire life, so from a young age Jerry was able to build his knowledge of the practical side of design whilst being hands on and getting involved in live projects.

Jerry says; “At RADI I believe we have an enthusiastic and talented team of designers with an incredible work ethic and a willingness to improve on each project. Having worked previously in the Maritime industry within high end hospitality I have always wanted to work on land based projects internationally, with a variety of different clients, I am excited for what the future holds at RADI.”

Architecture, engineering and interiors – these are the three words that would describe Maribel’s passions throughout her life. These three sectors combined have gained her a vast in-depth knowledge of the industry, together with her education in MA in Project Management & Construction Engineering and Technical Architect makes her an allrounder in her field.

Originally from sunny Spain, Maribel loves travelling and visiting new places. She joined Robert Angell Design International in 2018 and thrives on complex technical aspects of the award winning projects she works on.

Originally from North West Spain, Jandro has been working and living abroad for many years before calling London his new home. Born and raised in an artistic family where he was immersed in art - supervised by his father he spent countless hours in his studio surrounded by books, paintings and sculptures.

He studied several design degrees, including Architecture (BA Hons) and Construction Engineering (BA), but it was his interest in the interiors that forced him to gain another BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture to complete his education and a prize to "Best extraordinary Final Degree Project" with High Honours qualification.

Highly-motivated competent professional and skilled contributor to numerous types of projects in various fields with over 13 years of experience in the interior design field, and over 25 years in several fields such as architecture, landscaping and engineering. He collected a wide variety of international awards from the most prestigious contests.

Jandro says: "What attracted me to join the RADI Studio was the astonishing projects they had worked on around the world and the multiple awards they had won. I have a few gaps in my trophy cabinet that I am going to fill in for sure in this new & exciting stage of my career."

From an early age, Ruta’s personal ambition was never to remove herself from the craft of the design.

She is passionate about how the design evolves to its best while exploring all the different forms, techniques and textures. Ruta studied in London graduating with Bachelor of Arts (BA), Interior Architecture & Design, First Class Honours.

She believes that the emotional impact of a space is just as important as the aesthetic. Therefore she always wants to add a sense of belonging to the project while looking into the local culture and its history, collaborating with local artisans and making sure that even the smallest detail refined to its absolute best.

Ruta says: "At RADI, we have remarkable teamwork ethos which makes every project well thought through and beautifully refined."

Ola graduated with an MA in Interior Architecture from the University of the Arts Poznan, Poland where she later also worked as an assistant in the studio of Furniture Design and Cooperation with Industry. During her studies, she worked on exhibitions, product, and graphic design but quickly turned exclusively to interior design. She gained extensive experience working as a freelancer on hospitality and retail projects with a number of companies and individual clients in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland.

Before joining Robert Angell Design International in 2011 she worked with several London based studios on projects like Jamie Oliver and Harrods. At RADI she is responsible for setting up presentation and drawing standards and guidelines. She enjoys coordinating several projects simultaneously. She thrives on complexity and the technical side of the projects. She is used to delivering ad hoc clear and logical solutions under the pressure of deadlines. She enjoys building and maintaining relationships with all parties involved and finds this an important and satisfying part of her work.

She has a genuine passion for hospitality and all aspects of it: design, travel, comfort and the functionality of the guest room; the attractiveness of out-of-room amenities, the strength of the food and beverage aspect within the hotel concept; relevance to the local context, image and social media appearance - and the secret ingredient that makes the guest choose one particular hotel.

Aleksandra is currently working from Amsterdam and she frequently travels to London to join RADI Studio Team or visiting project sites, which she enjoys immensely!

Working in design sector since 2018, Alvar is a seasoned professional in a fast paced studio environment and a highly valued Team Member. He is joined by enthusiastic junior helper Eero - a fellow whippet - who has quickly adapted to the vibrant studio atmosphere too! They are both fond of lots of cuddles, fluffy fabrics and carpet pompoms.