Alessio Nardi and Lukas Persakovas
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Alessio Nardi and Lukas Persakovas are the founders of London-based interior design practice A-nrd Studio.
Since its founding in 2015, A-nrd have developed interior and furniture design projects globally, working with London designers Lee Broom and Tord Boontje and on projects for world-renowned department stores including Galeries Lafayette and Bloomingdale's.
A-nrd Studio has gained a reputation for their hands-on approach, with a strong understanding of contemporary arts and crafts and projects including bespoke furniture and lighting designed in-house.
The designers have several acclaimed design projects in the UK including central London restaurant Milk Beach Soho and Birch Selsdon hotel in Croydon.
Nardi and Persakovas' try to reduce the environmental impact of each project by re-imagining existing features, using eco-friendly materials and repurposing old designs alongside championing skilled craftspeople and contemporary artists.