Finkernagel Ross is a bespoke architecture and interiors studio creating spaces that shape how you live, feel and connect.
STUDIOFrom our studios in London and Hamburg, our work spanning the past 20 years in private residential and hospitality balances calm with intensity, layering atmosphere, character and lasting impact for discerning homeowners and entrepreneurs in the UK and Europe.
OUR STORY
We believe great design goes beyond how a space looks or functions. It shapes and supports how people want to live, feel and connect, through clarity of vision, strength of detail and an enduring sense of atmosphere. By designing for the experience of living well, we recognise that spaces support wellbeing, reflect individuality and enrich the rhythms of everyday life.
01.CLARITY
We bring structure and direction to complex projects, helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.
04.Our Values
02.DESIGN INTEGRITY
We pursue strong, resolved ideas and do not dilute them through indecision or unnecessary compromise.
03.BALANCE
Successful projects require alignment between design, execution and trust. Each is equally important.
05.TRUST & TRANSPARENCY
We set expectations early and communicate openly throughout.
PROFESSIONALISM
We work with rigour, efficiency and respect for our clients, collaborators and the process.
06.MATERIALITY & CRAFT
We believe in the honesty of materials, the authenticity of spaces and the quiet strength of thoughtful detail.
A HOLISTIC DESIGN PROCESS
We create a seamless architecture and interiors process from concept to completion.
LONGEVITY, SUSTAINABILITY
& TIMELESSNESS
We believe that building sustainably does not mean sacrificing design.
MATERIALITY, CRAFT & DETAIL
We believe in the honesty of materials and the authenticity of spaces.
The Experience of Living Well
DESIGN INTENT
At the heart of our approach is a desire to close the gap between design vision and lived experience, ensuring every project truly works for how people live, gather and connect.
Felix Finkernagel
DIRECTORFelix is an accomplished RIBA architect with over thirty years of experience in the UK, Europe and abroad, working across both commercial and residential sectors. A deeply creative designer and problem solver, he brings ideas to life through the art of hand sketching and model-making to explore form, materiality and scale, and to refine concepts into fluid, architecturally resolved designs.
Since co-founding the practice in 2004, Felix has led the architecture and hospitality sectors, working closely with the project teams. His integrated, detail-driven approach ensures clarity, continuity and the smoothest possible running of clients’ projects from concept through to completion.
The Team
Catherine Finkernagel
DIRECTORCatherine’s experience as both a RIBA architect and interior designer in the UK, Europe and USA gives her a uniquely dynamic and holistic approach to her work. Her portfolio spans a broad range of projects, from small, boutique developments to large, one-off new-build homes. She is passionate about creating inspiring, bespoke homes that are carefully crafted around the individual needs, lifestyles and aspirations of each client.
Catherine co-founded Finkernagel Ross with Felix in 2004 and leads the Interior Architecture and Interior Design department, while also overseeing business development, art curation and marketing. Her love of vintage and fine art brings depth to her aesthetic understanding, informing a considered approach to how spaces function, feel and endure.
Jonathan Bilgeshausen
DIRECTORJonathan leads our Hamburg studio, bringing strong design, technical and project management expertise. Based in Hamburg, he oversees projects across Germany. Jonathan’s love of travel continues to inform his curious, open and globally minded approach to design.
With extensive experience across high-end residential and commercial projects, Jonathan brings meticulous attention to detail at every stage of a project, regardless of scale or sector. He is closely involved throughout the entire process, from early sketch concepts through to managing projects on site, ensuring continuity, clarity and a consistently high standard of delivery.
The Design Team
Our design team is a diverse, international group of architects, interior designers and project leaders, bringing a range of perspectives, skills and experience to our work. Working closely with the Directors, our project leaders take responsibility for guiding projects through each stage with clarity, care and continuity. Regular design critiques ensure all creative options are explored and a weekly CPD programme ensures the team are up to date with the latest materials, technologies and regulations.
Together, the team shares a deep commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration and thoughtful design, working seamlessly to deliver spaces that are refined, enduring and quietly extraordinary.
Get in TouchWork With Us
If you’d like to chat through a project, however tentatively, do get in touch.