gpstudio was founded in 2004 . The very best team has been built made up of designers, architects, strategic thinkers, insight researchers and artists- with all projects led by a partner of the business.
Gregor has been at the forefront of international retail design for over 20 years. As Founding Partner of gpstudio, Gregor has been directly involved both creatively and strategically in growing luxury brands and overseeing the global roll out of concept designs for Mulberry, numerous projects for Harrods, Aspinal of London’s first high street store, Theo Fennell’s international expansion and consulting projects for V&A, Selfridges and John Lewis. With a belief that the design process has key potential to drive business success, Gregor has a key role in looking after new business, design ethos and diligence. As an award winning designer, when not entering awards Gregor can be seen on the judging panels and is a regular contributor to periodicals and speaker at conferences.
With knowledge and experience of working with brands over the last two decades Chris has been instrumental in evolving the communication strategy for international brands to include Mulberry, Sisley, De Beers, Asprey and the Dubai developer Gulfstream. Creative and entrepreneurial in his approach but very aware of commercial reality, he has had the responsibility of developing brands across multiple channels including retail, graphic communications, corporate identity and packaging design. With a passion for the creative, Chris often lectures and is also leading gpstudio collaboration with Loughborough University Art School, helping young talent to explore retail opportunities.
Stuart leads all our interior architecture work. With over two decades experience working with some of the worlds leading brands and retailers to include La Rinascente, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jil Sander and Alexander McQueen, Stuart has championed the role of creativity to maximize brand potential and true commercial success. At gpstudio Stuart is a key director who has responsibility to combine creativity, methodology and delivery with clients who include Harrods, John Lewis, British heritage brand Ross xBute and Regal Unity in Malaysia. He has lived and worked in London and the USA. His work has been published in both trade and general press throughout Europe and the USA.