Charu Gandhi

Spear’s Review

A former member of the design team at Candy & Candy, Charu Gandhi established Elicyon in 2014.

The architect and project manager tells Spear’s that she aims to ‘combine the rigours of my architectural practice with my creative flair’. Her design studio aims to create spaces that are ‘collected and centred on craft and longevity’, and Gandhi has a particular specialism in capturing the nuances of art, history and culture in her projects, which are inspired by her travels.

Gandhi has left her mark on many high-profile projects around the world: in London the firm has completed seven apartments in One Hyde Park, along with many other projects in Mayfair, Marylebone and Knightsbridge. International work includes six apartments in One Palm Jumeirah and a 29,000sq ft penthouse in Dubai, a 40,000sq ft beach house in Kuwait and large projects in India and America. ‘We’re a very UK-focused studio with a broad, international appeal,’ Gandhi explains.

Private clients are similarly high profile and include sovereign wealth funds, successful entrepreneurs and captains of industry who appreciate Gandhi’s level of detail. On her approach to working with private individuals, she says: ‘We remain quite boutique at our core ... we don’t have a one-size-fits-all model. We’ll adapt and flex to the range of services, the pace of services and the budget.’

Adviser Profile

Founded in 2014, Elicyon is a globally renowned design studio creating luxury, bespoke interiors for commercial and private clients, as well as residential developers, both in the UK and internationally. Led by visionary founder and director Charu Gandhi, whose international upbringing, architectural expertise and enquiring intellect inspire her elegant approach, Elicyon is celebrated for its meticulously crafted interiors. The studio has built a reputation for thoughtful design, attracting an expanding portfolio of British and international clients. Charu leads a team of over 35 designers, architects and project managers committed to delivering exceptional and tailored environments.