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Dave studied Architecture at the University of Bath, attaining a BSc (Hons) followed by a Masters in Architecture and the Part III professional certificate in record time, becoming fully qualified at the age of 25. Dave is registered with the ARB and the RIBA and has over 11 years of fully qualified experience.
Since 2010, Dave has worked as an architect for multiple practices responsible for project management, client liaison and contract administration. His speciality is contemporary construction detailing with a minimal aesthetic and a focus on sustainability. In his most recent role as Associate at Spaced Out Ltd, Dave worked on over 85 projects and was project architect for 42 of those projects. Dave has delivered buildings in a wide range of sectors, including restaurants, schools, residential and commercial properties. Dave is experienced as a team leader and has run the Rigby and Rigby London architecture department since 2019. Dave has won multiple awards, including the British Homes Award and the Pool of the Year Award and has helped achieved CIAT accreditation in 2015. In addition to his work achievements, Dave has been an associate lecturer at the University of Northampton teaching 3D CAD from 2016-2018. As an Associate at Rigby and Rigby Dave is acting as project architect for a number of multi million pound projects simultaneously.
At Rigby & Rigby, Dave is helping to achieve and exceed client goals. He is willing to go above and beyond to achieve architecture which surprises and elates our clients. He has a passion for construction detailing and problem solving and his extensive construction knowledge is the cornerstone of his architectural designs.
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.
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.
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.
Liné Samdal, Head of Private Clients has a wealth of experience across multiple sectors in the luxury industry. With a background in contract, real estate and international Law from the University of Oslo, Liné has a BA degree in Business and Economics and a MA in Luxury Brand Management at Regent’s University London.
Liné has a profound understanding and passion for luxury with extensive business development experience in luxury retail including work with Max Mara & La Perla before founding her own luxury brand consulting agency, tailoring strategies for emerging luxury brands to grow brand equity in new markets.
With 10 years of international experience, working in the Middle East, Europe and Scandinavia, working with luxury brands and UNHWI, Liné has the knowledge and understanding to support your international project, whilst ensuring it meets the high level luxury standard Liné expects.
Outside of work Liné interests include horse show-jumping, down hill skiing & hiking. Liné is now Head of Private Clients at Allect and is responsible for ensuring project reporting and managing client relationships across all the brands.
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.
Rigby & Rigby were appointed to transform a Private Family Office’s workspace in Oslo, Norway.
The office is located in a mixed-use development in Tjuvholmen (Thief Island), a prestigious area in Oslo, Norway known as a cultural hub within the city celebrating art, architecture and design. The office offers views along the waterfront to the south-west with the Oslofjord providing a scenic backdrop.
Rigby & Rigby’s interior design team have taken inspiration from the waterside location as well as the maritime heritage of the family office through the form and materiality of the furniture, accessories and artwork. The materials selected for the office place an emphasis on natural textures to create a light contemporary atmosphere.
Once completed, Rigby & Rigby hope to have been able to not only push the boundaries of design but have created a highly personalised space that represents the past, present and future of the family office.
Project team
Dave studied Architecture at the University of Bath, attaining a BSc (Hons) followed by a Masters in Architecture and the Part III professional certificate in record time, becoming fully qualified at the age of 25. Dave is registered with the ARB and the RIBA and has over 11 years of fully qualified experience.
Since 2010, Dave has worked as an architect for multiple practices responsible for project management, client liaison and contract administration. His speciality is contemporary construction detailing with a minimal aesthetic and a focus on sustainability. In his most recent role as Associate at Spaced Out Ltd, Dave worked on over 85 projects and was project architect for 42 of those projects. Dave has delivered buildings in a wide range of sectors, including restaurants, schools, residential and commercial properties. Dave is experienced as a team leader and has run the Rigby and Rigby London architecture department since 2019. Dave has won multiple awards, including the British Homes Award and the Pool of the Year Award and has helped achieved CIAT accreditation in 2015. In addition to his work achievements, Dave has been an associate lecturer at the University of Northampton teaching 3D CAD from 2016-2018. As an Associate at Rigby and Rigby Dave is acting as project architect for a number of multi million pound projects simultaneously.
At Rigby & Rigby, Dave is helping to achieve and exceed client goals. He is willing to go above and beyond to achieve architecture which surprises and elates our clients. He has a passion for construction detailing and problem solving and his extensive construction knowledge is the cornerstone of his architectural designs.
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.
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.
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.
Liné Samdal, Head of Private Clients has a wealth of experience across multiple sectors in the luxury industry. With a background in contract, real estate and international Law from the University of Oslo, Liné has a BA degree in Business and Economics and a MA in Luxury Brand Management at Regent’s University London.
Liné has a profound understanding and passion for luxury with extensive business development experience in luxury retail including work with Max Mara & La Perla before founding her own luxury brand consulting agency, tailoring strategies for emerging luxury brands to grow brand equity in new markets.
With 10 years of international experience, working in the Middle East, Europe and Scandinavia, working with luxury brands and UNHWI, Liné has the knowledge and understanding to support your international project, whilst ensuring it meets the high level luxury standard Liné expects.
Outside of work Liné interests include horse show-jumping, down hill skiing & hiking. Liné is now Head of Private Clients at Allect and is responsible for ensuring project reporting and managing client relationships across all the brands.
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.
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