DAVID COLLINS STUDIO
CREATIVE DIRECTOR SIMON RAWLINGS
s Creative Director of David Collins Studio, Simon Raw-
lings has overseen the realisation of some of the world’s
most iconic hospitality, residential and retail spaces. In the course
of nearly two decades at The Studio, he has collaborated with cli-
ents such as Harrods, Alexander McQueen and Mandarin Orien-
tal, both in reinventing prominent buildings and establishing im-
portant new landmarks.Working on projects across the globe, in
a myriad of sectors that spans residential projects (private homes
and commercial residences), hotels, restaurants and bars, furni-
ture design, and luxury food and fashion retail design, Simon has
been instrumental in setting the blueprint for The Studio’s work,
which combines a near-obsessive attention to detail with virtu-
oso use of colour as a means of crafting mood through environ-
ment. A passionate believer in ‘creating luxury through quality’,
he has always been a committed advocate of craft, supporting
artisanship while encouraging design innovation. Functionality
remains a cornerstone of his design philosophy.
This, combined with a profound understanding of brands and an
acute sense of the way people live, enables him to design spaces
they can use and inhabit in total harmony. Born in Wales, Si-
mon studied Interior Design at Birmingham University where he
gained both his Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees.
He joined David Collins Studio in 1997 and was appointed Cre-
ative Director in 2007, overseeing the creative output of The
Studio. Mindful of the importance of nurturing new talent, he
now devotes considerable energy to mentoring and teaching.
Simon draws inspiration from everyday observation and from
his travels. Under his tenure, David Collins Studio has received
more than thirty high-profile awards, including the Prix Ver-
sailles 2016 for Alexander McQueen, Paris and The Best Bar In
The World 2013, 2014 & 2015 for the Artesian at The Langham,
London. He remains committed to the belief that ‘the clarity of
an idea ensures the longevity of a design’.
ABOUT DAVID COLLINS STUDIO
David Collins Studio is the award-winning interior architecture
practice that realises creative and inspirational hospitality, resi-
dential and retail projects worldwide. It is a globally-recognised
brand and an expert in contemporary luxury and design. Estab-
lished in 1985, The Studio collaborates with eminent brands and
businesses that represent the best in their field, and with private
clients that share its obsession with detail, craft and refinement.
Based in London.
