Background

Established in 1985, Collett Design Associates is a leading London-based studio, whose expertise spans architecture, interior, furniture and landscape design. The practice is led by father-daughter team Anthony and Georgia Collett whose familial bond has established a mutual outlook on lifestyle, design and colour. Born in Northern Rhodesia and schooled in South Africa, Anthony studied Fine Art Sculpture at Cape Town University, Interior Design at Hornsey College of Art and Environmental Design at the Royal College of Art, London. Georgia has a design background in textiles, having studied Fashion at Central Saint Martins and Textile Design at the Royal College of Art, London. She later joined the practice, becoming a director in 2018. 
Collett Design Associates is an evolution of Collett-Zarzycki , following the retirement of former partner Andrzej Zarzycki in 2020. 

Signature Style

Collett Design Associates are best known for a classic contemporary style and have a natural tendency towards a formal approach to design. The practice believes that the design process should be an evolutionary one and are progressive, flexible, and innovative in their approach. Their method is built on a foundation of knowledge of classical architecture, paying respect to classical tradition while at the same time reflecting contemporary styles and attitudes. They tackle projects sympathetically from conceptual ideas to implementation of architecture, interiors, unique furniture designs, as well as gardens and landscapes. Whether a contemporary or historic context, there is an appreciation of a holistic approach to environments paying particular attention to detail and the use of quality materials as well as their juxtapositions. 

Showstoppers

A custom-built villa from the ground up in the South of France incorporating indoor/outdoor spaces, courtyards and top-lit rooms, with site-specific custom designed furniture all set in a lush Mediterranean garden. An apartment on a single level spanning four substantial terraced houses in a prestigious and historic London Square. This entire refurbishment incorporating interior architecture with customised furniture and decoration is a complete example of their approach. A selection of Collett Design Associates portfolio of work can be found in the beautiful book “Collett-Zarzycki, The Tailored Home”.