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Priority on relationships
Our core belief is fostering meaningful client relationships. Understanding our clients’ needs on a profound level takes precedence. Trust forms the foundation of a successful journey.
About us
Our Architectural Family.
We are a distinguished London-based residential architecture and interior design studio, passionately dedicated to creating stunning architectural designs and captivating home interiors.
An insight into our practice
Committed to our craft
Our expertise dances across a lot of architectural services, from the allure of home extensions and renovations to bespoke architectural designs. What sets us aflame is our experience in navigating the intricate sea of listed structures and planning applications. Thanks to our dream team of industry experts, we are able to create exceptional projects that elevate the everyday experience, whether it’s a residential or commercial project.
Our Origin
Where everything began
Our studio originated over 20 years ago in Italy, specifically in the Umbria region, where we still offer our services to this date. Beyond being a profession, architecture and design are two passions that have been passed down through generations in the Vicarelli family. The pioneer was our lead architects father, Claudio Vicarelli, in 1983. Many years later, and after having established RVA’s presence in London, his son Riccardo earned esteemed recognition for the practice as London Local architects, building his own team of professionals in the process. Over the years, we’ve became the go-to trusted choice for property renovation and design services, with architectural design, design and build, project management, and interior design being some of our specialist areas.
Our Lead Architect
Riccardo Vicarelli
Riccardo Vicarelli, our lead architect, has over 20 years of experience in Architecture and Interior Design, and he has worked on projects of all different scales across Dubai, London, and Umbria. From working alongside his father in Italy, to establishing RVA in the UK, and entering the UAE market to serve an entirely new client base, Riccardo adapts his knowledge and passion to produce bespoke results for every project.
We’ve created an in-depth ‘resume’ for Riccardo, intended to give our clients a clear insight into the professional that they’ll be working with when they choose us for our services. Find out more now.
Our values
Building Relationships, Delivering Excellence
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Unique style
We don’t like to impose you our style. Instead, we focus on comprehending your personal style and aiding you in creating a stunning design that aligns with it.
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Dedicated PM
A dedicated Project Manager will oversee your project, ensuring its successful delivery. They will coordinate every aspect of the project, conducting regular calls and progress assessments.
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Swift responsiveness
We maintain responsiveness throughout the entire process, ensuring prompt responses to your queries.
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Ethical principles
Every member of our team adheres to the highest ethical standards. Transparency, dependability, and honesty serve as the cornerstones of our work on every project.
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Our team
Exceeding client expectations
Riccardo Vicarelli
Director & Chartered Architect
Marta Berrettoni
Chartered Architect
Elisa Bettollini
Civil Engineer
Fabio Marri
Civil Engineer
Alessio Lupatelli
Civil Engineer
Alessio Boco
Architect SAR/MSA | Partner
Claudio Vicarelli
Building Surveyor
Marco D’Angelo
Interior Designer
Caterina Piscopo
Project Manager
Serena Agnesi
Civil Engineer
Silvia Zuccari
Architectural Designer
Gaia Montagnoli
CAD Designer
Alessandro Bellafante
Building Surveyor
Giulio Vicarelli
3D Visualiser
Giovanni Ballarani
Architect
Benedetta Tifi
3D Measured Surveyor
Irena Fiorentini
Administration
Gabriella Ilardi
Procurement & Finance
Riccardo and his team helped with the design work for our property which included remodelling the existing space as well as an extension. We found them very reliable, responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Tiffany, London
Locations
Dubai
Our Dubai interior design, villa renovation and architectural services are the go-to choice for customers in the UAE. Speak to us to get started on your Dubai home renovation project.
London
Our expert commercial and residential architects in London have enhanced an array of spaces. Discover how we could support your next project with our services.
Umbria
With our own proud Italian heritage, we renovate historic casali and residential properties in Umbria, providing a seamless design and build solution for our clients.