Spear’s Review

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

The trained architect tells Spear’s that she aims to ‘combine the rigours of my architectural practice with my creative flair’. Her design studio creates 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.

Gandhi has left her mark on many high-profile projects around the world. In London, the firm has completed a number of apartments in One Hyde Park, along with many other projects in Mayfair, Marylebone and Knightsbridge. International work includes apartments in One Palm Jumeirah and a 29,000sq ft penthouse in Dubai, a 40,000sq ft beach house in Kuwait, as well as major projects in Monaco, Singapore and the United States. ‘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 attention to 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, pace and budget.’

Adviser Profile

Elicyon, founded in 2014 by architect Charu Gandhi, is an award-winning multidisciplinary design studio specialising in luxury bespoke interiors. With a portfolio spanning prime London addresses, including One Hyde Park, and international projects across the Middle East, Asia and Europe, the studio is recognised for its refined, detail-driven approach. Not bound by a singular house style, Elicyon works across residential, hospitality, commercial and development projects, creating environments that balance function and beauty while reflecting each client’s identity. Led by Gandhi, the team delivers highly tailored, boutique design for a discerning global clientele.