CONSIDERED
DESIGN.
TIMELESS
EXPERIENCE.
We’re an interior architecture and experiential design studio delivering interior architecture, interior design and brand identity in space — across hospitality, wellness & leisure, cruise & marine, residential and mixed-use development and private residential.
We craft refined environments that go beyond aesthetics. Each project is shaped by context, guided by emotional intelligence, and realised with timeless purpose. Balancing innovation with authenticity, we create designs that endure in both form and feeling.
CONSIDERED DESIGN.
TIMELESS EXPERIENCE.
We are an interior architecture and experiential design studio crafting refined environments that go beyond aesthetics. Every project is approached with consideration — informed by context, designed with emotional intelligence, and realised with timeless purpose. Our work aims for a balance between innovation and authenticity, producing design that endures both in form and feeling.
Our Sectors
Hospitality
For private clients and institutional partners developing new hospitality destinations — whether a boutique hotel, lifestyle concept or high-energy F&B venue (food & beverage) — we create design narratives that translate vision into tangible value.
Our approach combines a strong sense of place with forward-thinking design intelligence, resulting in environments that feel authentic, emotionally resonant and tailored to the expectations of
tomorrow’s guests.
Drawing on more than 20 years of international experience — including the delivery of major hospitality projects for leading global studios — we bring the insight, technical rigour and creative depth required to shape distinctive destinations.
Each project is conceived as a holistic experience where context, craft and strategic design align. The outcome: memorable spaces that enhance brand positioning, elevate the guest journey and set a contemporary benchmark in hospitality design.
Cruise & Marine Hospitality
For cruise lines and shipbuilding partners shaping next-generation onboard experiences — from signature restaurants and lounges to suites, spas and public realms — we design environments that elevate hospitality at sea.
Our approach blends maritime practicality with bold, future-focused creativity, ensuring every space is guest-centric, operationally efficient and aligned with brand DNA.
With over two decades of global experience — including extensive cruise, hospitality and luxury-brand work delivered through respected international studios — we bring deep technical understanding to the unique demands of shipboard design.
Each onboard space is crafted as an immersive journey where narrative, functionality and refined aesthetics converge. The result: memorable environments that enhance guest experience, drive onboard revenue and set a new benchmark for hospitality at sea.
wellness & leisure
For leisure destinations on land and at sea — from spas, gyms, and wellness retreats to kids’ clubs, family resorts, sports halls, entertainment decks, and waterparks — we design experiences that elevate how people relax, move, reconnect, and escape.
Our work integrates place-specific character with innovative, guest-centred thinking. Whether the focus is a quiet spa ritual, a high-energy gym session or a family day in a kids’ zone, we create environments that feel intuitive, emotionally engaging and commercially aligned.
With over 20 years of experience across leading studios worldwide — spanning resorts, spa and fitness destinations, mixed-use developments, and large-scale entertainment environments — we bring a holistic, internationally informed perspective to leisure and wellness design.
Each project is shaped as a seamless journey, where atmosphere, functionality and refined aesthetics align. The outcome: distinctive spa, gym and leisure spaces that enhance guest satisfaction, support operational efficiency and set a contemporary benchmark on land and at sea.
Residential & Mixed-Use Development
For residential developers creating best-in-class homes and amenity spaces, we deliver designs that strengthen brand value and elevate everyday living. From London apartment schemes and townhouses to multi-unit developments, our work balances market appeal with durability, operational practicality and a clear design narrative.
We design with the end user in mind — shaping layouts, materiality and shared spaces around real-life routines, not brochure fantasy. The result is a cohesive experience across lobbies, corridors, amenities and private residences, where every detail feels intentional and commercially aligned.
Our residential development expertise builds on two decades of delivering high-spec multi-unit schemes, premium apartments, and private homes across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, with a growing portfolio in London.
Each project is delivered with the same precision and storytelling we bring to hospitality, creating environments that support sales performance, enhance reputation and stand the test of time.
Private Residential
For residential clients seeking spaces that reflect their identity and elevate daily living, we create homes with character, clarity and enduring elegance. From private apartments and townhouses to large-scale residential developments, our designs balance emotional comfort with thoughtful, practical functionality.
We draw inspiration from lifestyle, context and the rhythms of everyday life, shaping interiors that feel intuitive, crafted and deeply personal.
Our residential expertise builds on two decades of designing for respected studios across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas — including private villas, luxury apartments and high-spec multi-unit developments.
Each project is delivered with the same precision and storytelling we bring to hospitality, creating homes that elevate everyday life and stand the test of time.
Educational & Public Realm
For education and public-sector clients shaping environments that serve communities every day, we create spaces that are robust, inclusive and built to perform. From schools and specialist learning settings to civic facilities and public amenities, our approach balances clarity, safeguarding and long-life durability with a calm, human experience.
We design around real behaviours — arrival, circulation, supervision, accessibility and acoustics — shaping environments that support wellbeing, dignity and ease of use. Materials and detailing are selected for resilience and maintenance, without losing warmth or identity.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience — with education and public-sector projects delivered in previous roles at established studios — we bring the governance, technical rigour, and human-centred design needed to create inclusive, durable spaces.
Each project is delivered with the same precision and storytelling we bring to hospitality, creating public environments that feel intuitive, resilient and genuinely fit for purpose.
Services we offer
Architectural Design & Interior Architecture
For new-build, refurbishment, and listed-building projects, AKK DESIGN leads architectural and interior design from concept to completion.
Interior Design
Concept-to-detail design that elevates experience, atmosphere and functionality — translating the brief into a timeless, buildable outcome.
Branding & Visual Identity
We translate each project’s story into a clear visual language — aligning brand, culture and strategy with the spatial experience.
FF&E and Styling
Procurement-ready FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) and styling that completes the concept — balancing aesthetics, durability and budget.
Visualisation & VR
From photorealistic CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) renders to VR (Virtual Reality) walkthroughs, we visualise your project long before completion — supporting design decisions, approvals, marketing and funding.
Procurement and Delivery
End-to-end governance that protects programme, cost and quality — turning design intent into a finished, operational space.
Explore our services and selected projects
Request an Initial Discovery Call
An Initial Discovery Call is a calm, tailored first step into your project. We’ll explore creative possibilities and define a clear direction — aligning vision with scope, timeline and priorities to set the work up for confident decisions.
Our Ethos
At the intersection of creativity and strategy, we craft environments that resonate beyond aesthetics. A deep understanding of context guides our work — informed by emotion, culture, and purpose — to create experiences that feel as considered as they look.
We believe in design that endures: timeless yet progressive, refined yet human. Each project is an exploration of balance — between innovation and authenticity, beauty and function, brand vision and guest experience.
Through collaboration, curiosity, and precision, we transform ideas into spaces that evoke meaning, comfort, and connection.
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you.
Tell us a little about your vision or upcoming project, and we’ll be in touch to explore how AKK DESIGN can bring it to life — with purpose, creativity, and refined attention to detail.
Based in the UK — designing for hospitality, cruise, residential, and mixed-use destinations around the world.