Established in 2008 by Edo Mapelli Mozzi, under his creative direction Banda has grown from niche London developer to burgeoning global design practice. With over 30 projects running concurrently all over the world at any one time, the Banda team brings global capabilities and an international design language to each and every task.
The Banda signature is founded on bringing together the old and the new, adeptly mixing thoughtfully sourced antiques with statement contemporary pieces to create a coherent design narrative.
Whilst every project is unique, there are core tenets that underpin everything we do: the absolute quality and provenance of the materials we use; the skill of the craftspeople we work with and the technical benchmark of everything we put our name to. At Banda we strive to craft interiors that are both intrinsically beautiful, faithful and relevant to their location, and faultlessly functional.
Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Project Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Creative Direction, Furniture and Lighting design
"The Banda offering is truly multi-faceted with teams covering private client search and acquisition, interior design, architecture, project management, procurement and installation, development and furniture design.
At Banda we pride ourselves on translating client visions into reality. Our capacity is for top-down, hands-on creative solutions and our processes ensure a seamless arc from concept to completion, anywhere in the world."
4 Mulberry Square - Chelsea Barracks
“The inspiration at Chelsea Barracks is abundant. From the craftspeople involved in the wider planning to the attention to detail within the build and sense of light and access to nature, Banda's townhouse is testament to the strength of the artisanal ecosystem and the power of bringing pieces together within a home. Our townhouse at Mulberry Square is home to a 'collection of a lifetime' in both a sophisticated and surprising way. It honours the 'perfectly imperfect' wabi sabi theory behind human rather than machine-made craft. There's a feeling of the unexpected - an energy around the blend of the traditional and the contemporary with an emphasis on the 'hand-made' which gives us a window into each, and every person involved in the journey of this design.
The undertones behind the crafted furniture in the townhouse, together with the use of natural materials, bring about a huge sense of wellbeing. We often hear from our craftspeople how important their skills are to their mental health – it’s this sense of being ‘grounded’ and ‘calm’ that’s prevalent throughout the home particularly in the spa space on the basement level. Within this quiet sanctuary we’ve carefully designed four daybeds for ultimate relaxation, which compliment vintage Willy Guhl sculptures to celebrate both form and long-lasting function. A private spa with a 11 metre swimming pool is a true luxury in a London townhouse – so too is a dedicated gym and meditation space. A blend of mental and physical wellbeing is a vital cog in our overall design direction.”
Photographs: BANDA
