Where it took her: In conversation with Rachel Basha-Franklin
Founder of the eponymous design studio, Rachel Basha-Franklin reflects on curiosity, collaboration and building a next-gen practice.
This article first appeared in Mix Interiors #234
Words: Natasha Levy
In 2002, designer Rachel Basha-Franklin decided to up sticks from her native Australia and move thousands of miles across the world to London. It was a daring choice that turned out to be hugely rewarding – just five years later she was able to establish her eponymous design practice, which has since masterminded some of the capital’s most exceptional workspaces.
One would have a hard time finding aesthetic parallels between them: the interior of 25 St James’ Square, for instance, is decked out with the same rich materials that could be found in a private members club, while the headquarters of insurance firm Velonetic (set inside the iconic Lloyd’s building) has a futuristic mix of modular stainless steel elements and LED lights. The Myo offices in St Paul’s, also designed by Basha-Franklin’s practice, look different too – and it’s where we convene for our interview.
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