NICK LEITH-SMITH
ICON OF TOMORROW
Nick Leith-Smith is a London-based architect and designer chosen as an icon of tomorrow for his ability to combine precision, international scale, and soulful sustainability in projects that honour individuality while pushing creative boundaries. Since founding his studio in 2000, he has built a reputation for transformative retail, residential, and hospitality spaces distinguished by craft, materiality, and a sense of place.
His practice is people-centred, grounded in close collaboration and design that feels personal yet elevated. Raised in Hong Kong and educated in Glasgow and London, he brings a global sensitivity to every commission. The studio works across architecture, interiors, furniture, and bespoke design, integrating sustainable techniques and innovative materials to create work that is both contemporary and enduring.
Hero projects include flagship store designs for Manolo Blahnik, such as Ginza Six in Tokyo where Japanese joinery meets a refined material palette; luxury retail for Harvey Nichols and Kurt Geiger; high-end hospitality and residential projects; and sensitive interventions in listed and conservation buildings. Each reflects his commitment to craft, context, and creativity on an international stage.
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