Bridge For Design November Issue 2015 November 2015 | Page 84

Robert finds most of his inspiration from travelling and time
spent wondering around antique markets and art and design
fairs “I always discover something new or light on a new idea”.
There is certainly a sense of heritage and timelessness in the
studio’s approach to their projects. Their design for the Lime
Wood Study at Lime Wood Hotel, Hampshire evokes a classic
and familiar Britishness. It’s a room where you can go and just
lose yourself. “I wanted to create a warm and relaxed room for
hotel guests to unwind and it is clever in that the low coffee tables
can be rearranged to create a dining height table for anyone who
wants to take the room for a different use.” It is this ingenuity
that Angell thrives on and where he is at his creative best.
Likewise the design for Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill at The
Savoy was entirely novel with its intricate sculpted scalloped knit
floor design, achieved by using the latest innovative technology
to cut the marble. The design also celebrated the particular
heritage of the Savoy by creating an exciting ‘Savoy first’ – they
designed a bar top drawers which extend so you can sit opposite
the person you are with and share oysters and sip champagne at
your own personal and individual table.
Robert’s time with David Collins continues to inspire him, “I
still think of him every day and all the time I am designing I
have his voice in my head, asking me questions and pushing me
forward”. It is a hugely exciting time for Robert Angell Design
International with major luxury projects in the pipeline in Baku,
a range of projects with leading hotel brand the Maybourne
Group as well as various residential projects across Europe.
Robert says, “We are always growing and evolving to deliver
the next ultimate luxury design. My favourite project is always
the next one.”

Robert Angell
T: + 44 (0)207 481 4800
www.robertangelldesigninternational.com
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