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Rigby & Rigby CEO Iain Johnson has been a pivotal part the growth of the firm since its inception, dynamically executing the vision of a truly integrated design and delivery studio with full-service capabilities. A champion of the studio’s expansion, he has helped it to become a leading multi-award-winning name in ultra-prime delivery. Accredited in every division, the firm’s extensive expertise extends across development management, architecture, interior design, construction delivery and private client services, to create the most exceptional properties in the world.

Rigby & Rigby is a founding member of the luxury design group Allect, alongside Helen Green Design and Lawson Robb. Johnson’s vision was to bring together some of the finest names in architecture, interior and product design with the mission to foster an unrivalled level of creativity, innovation and excellence. Rigby & Rigby’s research and development-influenced architecture and interior design strikes a fine and complimentary balance with Helen Green’s elegantly British sensibility and Lawson Robb’s unique and vibrant interiors and yacht design. Johnson leads and oversees the group’s operational strategy and creative division – ensuring the brands individual identity, heritage and expertise is maintained and delivered as a complimentary offering, he is also creating collaborations with some of the world’s best architects and interior design studios providing clients a unique opportunity of choice within the full-service delivery model.

At the heart of Rigby & Rigby’s approach is Johnson’s profound commitment to the client experience. Architecturally trained with 20 years of industry leadership and experience, Iain’s ability to understand every facet of the design process ensures he is perfectly positioned to support clients throughout their development journey. This includes Rigby & Rigby’s award-winning Special Projects division, where Iain leads a dedicated development and delivery team undertaking the most complex signature new build and heritage restoration projects, requiring an additional level of attention and care.

Creatively Iain’s passion lays in driving innovation through research-based methodology, influencing the architectural and interior design studios to be more experimental and to maximise the client experience and enrich the user journey. The product being perfectly resolved residences, with a style defined as understated refined luxury, delivered with a service that is second to none.

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.

Tania joined the Rigby and Rigby Interior Design Team in 2019.

Since moving to the UK, Tania has worked as a designer for the main developers in country gaining great experience in the London Market.

Keen to develop her career, Tania then moved to an international firm with offices in London, New York and Los Angeles. During this time she worked on various high end private residential projects.

Having joined Rigby and Rigby, she has led projects for a number of clients including a number of townhouses in Belgravia, a contemporary new build in the country and a private family office in Oslo, Norway.

Tania’s main hobbies are photography, art and travelling. After graduating, she spent a year travelling and continues to visit different cities and cultures capturing new inspirations to bring in to her design schemes.

Rebecca studied History of Art at the University of Leeds, where she graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree. Following graduation, Rebecca established a career in Finance in the Channel Islands before returning to the UK to pursue her love for the Decorative and Fine Arts. Rebecca then went on to study at the Inchbald School of Design, where she developed the skills necessary to establish a career in Interior Design.

In 2017, Rebecca joined the Rigby and Rigby Interior Design Studio and has since completed projects in Covent Garden, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Oslo and Dubai. She has most recently concluded a 17,000 sq ft new build project in Knightsbridge and is currently working on projects in London and Bangkok.Rebecca enjoys travelling, skiing, good wine and good food.