Who we are
Whatever the inspiration, design becomes powerful when it tells a story. We craft environments that embody individuality, evoke emotion, and stand the test of time.
Founded in London in 2017, AKK DESIGN is a creative studio shaped by experience in some of the world’s leading design practices. That foundation enabled us to deliver large-scale projects across luxury hospitality, cruise, residential, and mixed-use sectors — expertise that continues to define our approach today.
Our work balances creative vision with technical clarity, guiding each project from concept to completion. We offer a fully integrated suite of services — interior design, branding and visual identity, art consultancy, and the creation of signature collections — ensuring a seamless, coherent narrative across every touchpoint.
With projects delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, we bring a global outlook anchored in human-centred design. Our team works fluently in English, Greek, Slovak, Czech and Romanian — offering clients clear communication and stronger cultural understanding across these regions.
Our expertise covers concept design, strategic briefing, schematic development, FF&E specification, art direction, technical documentation, and on-site delivery for new builds and refurbishments. We manage projects end-to-end, safeguarding design intent through planning, coordination, and construction.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to create environments where aesthetics are purposeful and experience is felt. We design spaces that connect people, culture, and emotion — places that resonate on a human level while delivering clarity, value, and long-term impact. Guided by curiosity and shaped through collaboration, our work is quietly powerful, deeply considered, and built to endure.
Studio Directors
At the helm of the agency is a leadership duo that unites creative vision with commercial precision. Andrea and Michael bring a balanced partnership that drives value from the first briefing to the final delivery.
Andrea Kaufmann — Creative & Project Director
Andrea leads the creative, strategic, and visual direction of client projects, shaping cohesive spatial and brand identities that elevate the user experience. With nearly two decades of global experience across luxury hospitality, cruise, residential, and mixed-use design, she guides each commission from early visioning through to completion. Her approach blends materiality, light, narrative, visual identity, and art and object selection into a unified design direction — ensuring every outcome is resonant, refined, and aligned with the client’s ambition.
Michael Koutra — Partnerships & Commercial Director
Michael drives the agency’s commercial strategy and partnership development. He identifies opportunities, structures proposals, and establishes delivery frameworks that align scope, programme, and budget. Focused on long-term client value, he ensures creative intent aligns with operational precision, enabling projects to land smoothly and deliver measurable impact.
Together, they offer leadership that is both innovative and disciplined — guiding clients through complex projects with clarity, efficiency, and a future-focused perspective.
Contact us
We welcome collaborations rooted in purpose and creativity.
Share a few details about your project, and we’ll be in touch to explore how AKK DESIGN can bring your vision to life through thoughtful, experiential design.
Based in the UK — working across hospitality, cruise, residential, and mixed-use sectors worldwide.