1508 London has firmly established itself as a global force of luxury design, with studios in London, Dubai, Singapore, Miami, Sao Paulo, and Bangkok. Tackling every step of the design process for residential and commercial projects, as well as yachts and bespoke products, the firm has built a stunning portfolio that speaks for itself. And behind one of 1508's most recent projects – a continued expansion in the United States – is Leo Bertacchini.
Leo is a design director and principal at , overseeing the firm's studios in North and South America. After training as an interior architect at London's Chelsea College of Art and Design, he began his career by working with luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren. After breaking into the interior design world, and working with firms across London, Leo found his role at 1508 in 2019.
Since, he has played a key role in bringing the firm's signature grandeur to life. sat down with Leo to get an inside look into 1508's , the inspiration behind each project, and what's to come. 'At 1508 we have deliberately not associated ourselves with an “above-the-door” personality and we eschew a house style.
We pride ourselves for not having one style or aesthetic. Our design philosophy favors an approach derived from measured principles, inspired by history, geography, and the architectural vernacular of a project. 'Operating across four regions with eight offices, our diverse and multi-disciplinary team is composed of talen.
