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Our designs aren’t restricted to a certain style, palette or influence. What they share in common is a sense of excitement, an element of drama or surprise, and a narrative that is inherently bespoke and unique to you and your home.

Our studio focuses on you as an individual, taking you through the process step by step with the aim to make the journey fun, enjoyable and collaborative.  

Whether you are rethinking an existing space or creating a new one, we are here to craft an extraordinary design that will turn your aspirations into possibilities. Our experience in ensuring  properties reach their full potential is vast, and we know that using this philosophy, we can help you create your dream home.  

Read here to understand more about how we work.  

Our designs aren’t restricted to a certain style, palette or influence. What they share in common is a sense of excitement, an element of drama or surprise, and a narrative that is inherently bespoke and unique to you and your home.

Our studio focuses on you as an individual, taking you through the process step by step with the aim to make the journey fun, enjoyable and collaborative. 

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Whether you are rethinking an existing space or creating a new one, we are here to craft an extraordinary design that will turn your aspirations into possibilities. Our experience in ensuring  properties reach their full potential is vast, and we know that using this philosophy, we can help you create your dream home.  

Read here to understand more about how we work.  

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Residential house in Dartmouth Park, London. Extension on the back of the house for the kitchen and 1st floor glass extension.

Dartmouth Park House

Residential house in Highgate London. Total refurbishment. Modern living room with art deco interior styling. Reclaimed vintage furniture

Sheldon Avenue Two

Manor House in Sheffield. Natural brick with side glass extension. Manor house with private driveway

Sustainable Manor House

Residential house in North London. Bespoke kitchen and dining room extension looking out to the back garden.

Thirsk Cottage

Residential house with large rear extension to the living and kitchen area. Large Garden studio with firepit sits at the bottom of the garden

Faulkner House

Brick and wooden extension to a residential home. Glass roof on top of a pergola structure.

Tytherton Road

Rear home extension. Glass doors looking out to the garden from the open plan kitchen and dining room. Dusk shot

Wandsworth House

Scandinavian style living room with bespoke bookcases and beautiful home styling

Kensington Mews

View into living room with bespoke hand blown glass mobile hanging down from the ceiling. Residential home

Belgravia Mews House

Kitchen extension with bespoke timber island and glass doors into the garden

Heath House

Wedderburn Cottage

Cannes La Bocca

Sheldon Avenue One

Boscastle Road

Baltic Sea house

Willett House

Woodlands Avenue

Regency Terrace

Sheldon Avenue Stair

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Robyn Kusmidrowicz, Senior Interior Designer

Robyn has over eight years’ experience working in the high-end residential sector. Having previously worked at practices such as Argent and Elicyon, she has led work on luxury penthouses in Chelsea, show apartments on Putney High Street and a large residential detached house in Ealing. 

Robyn’s attention to detail is reflected in every aspect of her work. She is involved in all aspects of interior design and has an excellent ability to create cohesive concept designs, through to design development, scheming as well as creation of mood boards and material palettes. 

When she isn’t focussing on samples and finishes, you will find her enjoying an evening out in London at a comedy club or a theatre performance with friends. 

Jonathan Bilgeshausen, Director/Architect

Jonathan heads up our Hamburg office. His shared vision and purpose, combined with his deep knowledge of the city having studied and worked there, give him a real understanding of the culture and how to deliver successful projects from conception to completion.

His experience working on high-end residential and commercial projects, have given him meticulous attention to detail at all stages of a project, regardless of size or sector.  Jonathan is involved in all stages of the process from initial sketch-ups to managing projects on site. 

In his spare time he enjoys exploring new ideas and cultures which has given him a love for travel.

Inese Kalnberza, SENIOR Architect

Having joined Finkernagel Ross in 2014, Inese has worked on several, high-end residential projects, as well as many fast-paced commercial projects, giving her an excellent grounding in the creation and delivery of meaningful spaces across sectors. 

Inese’s interest in craft and its importance in today’s world is translated across her work.
This, coupled with her keen eye for detail and sensitive approach makes her a valued member of our team. Her confidence to work over all stages of the RIBA  process combined with her skills in communication, allow her to understand and deliver the client’s vision every time. 

In Inese’s spare time you can often find her at local art shows and craft fairs, learning about different techniques, materials and finishes.

Ruth Chadney, Senior Architect

Ruth is an experienced architect with a passion for residential design. She has several years of experience in the industry, which has allowed her to confidently lead multiple residential projects, from the initial concept design to the final construction phase. Ruth is known for her attention to detail and believes that the small details make a significant impact on overall design. She takes great care to ensure that every element is carefully considered. 

In addition to her design skills, Ruth is an excellent communicator and team leader. She confidently manages teams of designers, engineers, and contractors, ensuring that every project runs smoothly and is completed on time and within budget. Her experience at Ben Pentreath and Cousins & Cousins have instilled a love for restoration and refurbishment of listed buildings. 

When she’s not designing homes, you will find Ruth enjoying the countryside with her family, taking inspiration from heritage buildings.

aaron gladney, architectural assistant

As a talented and dynamic Architectural Assistant, Aaron’s strengths lie in visual and verbal communication. He has varied experience in working at different architectural practices based in New York, Ireland and London, covering projects in hospitality, healthcare, public realm, office fit out and high-end residential.  

Aaron has a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of composition, which he uses to create stunning, functional, and sustainable designs. In addition to his visual skills, Aaron has exceptional verbal communication skills, which he uses to effectively collaborate with clients, and our internal project teams. 

He is an innovative thinker who is always exploring new technologies and has a particular interest in how they can be used to enhance the design process.

Alice Reid, Studio and Communications Manager

Alice is a versatile and creative Studio and Communications Manager who brings a unique blend of organisational skills and marketing expertise to the table. 

With experience working within another London based architecture and design practice, Alice has developed her knowledge, attention to detail and the creative flair needed to successfully accomplish her day-to-day role. 

She is an excellent communicator, using her marketing skills to shape and maintain our brand and identity within the industry by keeping our content fresh and relevant.  

Her love for creativity and design, can be seen in her personal life where she is a passionate baker and enjoys making and decorating cakes in her spare time. 

James J Igbafe, Architectural Assistant

James is a highly motivated and talented architectural assistant. His skills in design, detailing, and in particular, his passion for hand drawing have developed from experience working at multiple Architecture practices across London and the UK.

James’ love for travel has developed a strong understanding of how varied architecture can be around the world and is often the source of inspiration for many of the projects that he works on. He is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist architects in bringing a vision to life.

James has experience working on projects involving housing, private residential, public sector and high-end mixed-use developments. His ability to take projects from pre planning stage through to completion is seamless, due to his attention to detail.
In his spare time he enjoys exploring London’s numerous exhibitions and museums, always with an ice cream in hand.

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Felix Finkernagel, Director/Architect

Felix is an accomplished architect with over thirty years of experience in both the UK and Germany, working across both commercial and residential sectors. Felix’s creativity flows through every aspect of his work, bringing  his designs to life through the art of hand sketching, honing his ideas by experimenting with form, materials and scale to ensure fluid designs that are truly one-of-a-kind.

As head of our architecture department since he co-founded the practice in 2006, Felix works closely with our project architects, as well as leading our project management and cost consultancy services, ensuring the smoothest possible running of our client’s projects.

Felix’s love for adventure can be seen in his life outside of architecture, where he often competes in ironman events in different cities around the world.

Catherine Finkernagel, Director/Architect & Interior designer

Catherine is a versatile team member due to her experience as a registered architect and interior designer. Her work spans over a broad range of projects, from small, boutique developments to large, one-off, new build designs. This broad skill set gives Catherine a holistic approach to her work, which goes far beyond detailing architectural finishes.

Having worked in the USA, Germany and London, Catherine took the step in 2004 to co-found Finkernagel Ross with Felix. She is passionate about creating inspiring, bespoke homes, carefully crafted to individual needs and desires, for people to enjoy for years to come.

Outside of her work, Catherine enjoys learning about art history and has a particular love for mid-century furniture, design and craft.