Zervudachi, Roberts & Macadam: A New Milestone for the World-Renowned Interior Design Practice
One of the world’s most venerated interior design firms, Zervudachi, Roberts & Macadam, is celebrating 60 years in business with a name change that reflects the leadership of the company.
From Left: Laurence Macadam, Tino Zervudachi and Jason Roberts. Image: Ivan Jones
The company was first established by David Mlinaric and in its early years worked on important London and country houses, often in association with The National Trust. It was joined in 1969 by Hugh Henry, a gifted decorator and colourist – with whom the studio still collaborates. Tino Zervudachi joined and in 1987 the partnership of Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi was formed.
In its 60th anniversary year, the studio changes its name to Zervudachi, Roberts & Macadam to reflect the current partnership – Tino Zervudachi, Jason Roberts and Laurence Macadam.
The firm has close ties to offices in Paris and New York with whom they collaborate frequently.
Apartment, Athens. Photography by Ambroise Tezenas
Jason Roberts joined in 1989. Macadam, who joined the firm in 1995, says:
“Our 60th anniversary year in business felt like a suitable moment to make a transition to the next chapter in our evolution as a company and to better reflect the team who manage the company.”
Significant past projects include:
• Aurelio Hotel in Lech – Winner at European Hotel Design Awards and World Ski awards
• National gallery
• National Portrait Gallery
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• Private house in collaboration with Kengo Kuma in Japan
• The Glebe
• Royal Opera House
• Regent Hotel in Porto Montenegro and heavily involved in master-planning for new marina with ID for apartment units
• Spencer House
• Mark’s Club
• Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
• Waddesdon Manor
• Somerset House
Gstaad, Switzerland
The firm works on an extensive range of projects comprising private houses and yachts as well as commercial developments, including retail and hospitality. Current projects include residences in the UK and Switzerland, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach and a restaurant and private members’ bar in Miami’s 830 Brickell building.
Zervudachi says:
“Our hallmarks are a respect for quality, a strong understanding of architecture and artisanal workmanship and an eclectic aesthetic and individual approach to each project. Our global clientele expects the highest level of design and attention to detail, and that is what they get with our teams.”
Apartment, New York. Photography by Antoine Bootz & Michael Mundy
As Roberts points out, collectively the partnership has over 90 years of experience.
“We create beautiful but functional homes and spaces – we know how our clients like to live. We look forward to continue to steer ZRM through the next 60 years and are excited to see what incredible people and spaces we can work with in the future.”