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Flair Studio is a dynamic, young and independent architecture and interior design Studio that specialises in creating bespoke residential and commercial interiors. Based in west London, the RIBA chartered practice was founded in 2019 by Federico Schilling, an architect with 20 years of experience across residential, retail and hospitality projects.

Creative and Client oriented, Flair Studio adopts a multidisciplinary approach to deliver tailor-made, high-quality results. For each project, whatever the scale, we can provide bespoke design, project management and end-to-end delivery solutions to Clients looking for quality, design and cost effective interior designs.

Committed to creating inspiring and quality interiors for their clients, the Studio offers a personalised service to assist you throughout each stage of your project, whether for retrofit, fit out, renovation, extension, or conversion projects.

Services

Flair Studio can provide original architecture and interior design services combined with creative direction combined and expert project management. Our professional services span through all the RIBA stages and are always taylored upon Client’s vision and Project requirements. Our Clients can choose from a vast array of services, which are usually set against the project stages of the RIBA Plan of Work.

Architecture

  • Feasibility studies & site appraisals, including site surveys.
  • Concept design for new buildings, refurbishments and extensions.
  • Developed design and budget analysis.
  • Applications for pre-planning, planning and listed building consents.
  • Liaison with local authorities, London estates, Landlords and managing agents.
  • Market analysis and presentations to clients, sales agents and investors.

  Interior Design

  • Tailored Interior Design services to suit your vision.
  • Brand identity, creative direction and concept development.
  • Detailed drawings packages including kitchens, bathrooms, lighting and joinery.
  • Sourching and procurement of Finishes, Fixtures and Furniture.
  • Visualisation & presentation services including CGIs, 3D sketches, walkthroughs and more.
  • Extensive network of suppliers, artisans and manufacturers.

  Pre-construction & Construction

  • Technical design and tendering process.
  • Principal Designer role during the pre-construction phase.
  • Architectural services during construction.
  • Project management services.
  • Lead designer role.
  • Contract administration services.

Federico Schilling

Flair Studio was founded by Federico Schilling who is ARB and RIBA chartered in the UK. He qualified as architect in Milan in 2001 and worked extensively in Hamburg and Milan, moving to London in 2014 where he worked at David Collins Studio before founding Flair Studio in 2019.
Federico has gained an extensive experience in high-end interior design, in particular within the retail field leading the retail development for brands as Ermenegildo Zegna and Roberto Cavalli on a variety of projects including stores for the main, junior and furniture lines as well as cafes and restaurants, private residences and the designs for a boutique Hotel in Dubai.
Curious and passionate about detail and craftsmanship, over the years he has gained a wide experience in the design and end to end delivery of high-end interiors by leading the architectural design process and coordinating stakeholders, internal and external teams while driving execution and reducing costs for projects at any scale.
Federico is a RIBA mentor at Central Saint Martins.

Federico Schilling portrait Italian architect RIBA founder flair studio

Selected Clients:

  • Artari Cafe
  • Burberry
  • Celia Kritharioti
  • Durrels House
  • Ermenegildo Zegna
  • Fleming House
  • Framinia S.r.l.
  • Lucarelli Restaurant
  • Pasta Plant
  • Pink shirtmaker
  • Raphael Nursery
  • Tsakos Shipping
  • Velasca
  • VITA Boutique Fitness
  • Wait and See