Interview: Yotu Design Studio

EXPERT INTERVIEW

Meet the design team at YOTU

www.yotu.co.uk TEL: 01273 327957

Tell us a little about the background of your design practice? Yotu Design Studio was founded in 2014. We both graduated from the University of Brighton in 2011 having studied Interior Architecture and, after gaining valuable practical experience working with renowned interior design and architectural practices on a variety of high end projects in London and the South East, we decided to combine our skills and experience by setting up a multi-disciplinary practice in our home city of Brighton and Hove.

What is your customer process from receiving that first enquiry? The first vital step is to get to know the client and to understand their vision for the project, as well as visit the site itself. We arrange a site meeting with the client to discuss initial ideas and concepts, following which set a design brief and suggest a level of service. It is extremely important to us to work closely with the client throughout all of stages of the project, from design to completion.

Is there a type of commission that gets you particularly excited? Full renovation projects are the most exciting for us, as usually there is a greater potential for creativity and to realise our clients’ vision, but we enjoy any projects that are transformative, restoring life to tired unloved spaces. Our favourite project aesthetic is the blending of modern design elements with original, period features.

Why should Hamptons clients choose Yotu for their project? Our clients’ satisfaction is our primary goal. We enjoy collaborating closely to gain a full understanding of their ideas and requirements. Our practice offers a wide range and level of services which can be tailor made to meet the clients’ needs and budget, from a straightforward planning service to a full renovation with interiors project.

What’s your favourite thing about working in the Brighton area? There is just so much to be inspired by, from the pioneering approach to sustainable living, to the many great examples of Regency, Victorian and Edwardian architecture; from the faded elegance of a tradition seaside town, to the lively local art scene. We have both lived in Brighton and Hove for nearly 20 years and feel so lucky to be residents of such a vibrant, cosmopolitan city.

Unique, tailor made design solutions

52A Lansdowne Place Hove BN3 1FG • 01273 327957 @yotudesign www.yotu.co.uk