Flair Studio collaborated with Brazil-based architect Marco Zanini, former Studio Director at Sottsass Associati, on the restoration and interior refurbishment of two distinguished sets within the Grade I-listed Albany Courtyard, one of London’s most prestigious addresses near Piccadilly Circus.

The project involved securing Listed Building Consent for a series of sensitive architectural and interior interventions that balance heritage preservation with contemporary design. Works included the introduction of a new bespoke kitchen, layout reconfiguration, and specialist lighting design tailored to highlight an extensive private art collection.

Several custom furniture pieces were also integrated into the scheme, including original Ettore Sottsass designs from the 1980s. The interiors explore a dialogue between classical craftsmanship and modern expression, featuring a Memphis-inspired colour palette set against the building’s historic backdrop.

To protect the original lath-and-plaster ceilings, lighting was surface-mounted and carefully coordinated with decorative fixtures by Sottsass himself. Ornamental coving and plasterwork were restored or reinstated to their original detail, celebrating the building’s historic fabric.

The project also addressed and regularised unauthorised past alterations, ensuring full compliance with heritage and conservation requirements. The result is a vibrant reinterpretation of Albany Courtyard — a restoration that safeguards its architectural legacy while reaffirming the spirit of design innovation.

• Project Type: Heritage residential refurbishment

• Location: Albany Courtyard, Piccadilly, London

• Listed Status: Grade I

• Area: 220 Sq m

• Flair Studio Services: Listed Building Consent, architectural design, interior design, lighting design coordination, heritage liaison