About Kestrel & Vine
The Studio, Philosophy & Leadership
Founded in London in 2010, Kestrel & Vine is an award-winning architectural and interior design practice dedicated to creating timeless, photo-rich residential and cultural environments.
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Founded in London in 2010, Kestrel & Vine is an award-winning architectural and interior design practice dedicated to creating timeless, photo-rich residential and cultural environments.
Kestrel & Vine was established on a single core belief: true luxury in architecture is not defined by excess, but by spatial clarity, tactile materiality, and quiet permanence.
Over sixteen years, our practice has grown from a boutique Mayfair atelier into an international studio with completed projects across Europe, the Americas, and East Asia. We remain deliberately boutique—accepting no more than twelve major architectural commissions per year to ensure principal-level oversight on every detail.
“Architecture is the art of giving physical form to human ritual while honoring the landscape it inherits.”
— Arthur Kestrel, Founding Principal
Years of Architectural Leadership
Guided by two decades of combined architectural and interior mastery.
BIID • MA Royal College of Art
Elena leads the studio's interior architecture and materiality division. Her signature approach combines rare natural stones, hand-finished bronzes, and curated antiquities to create warm, sensory living environments.
RIBA • AA Dip Architectural Association
Arthur oversees structural engineering and macro-architectural design. With prior experience at Foster + Partners, he brings technical precision to complex mountain, coastal, and urban heritage builds.
The Obsidian Residence, Aspen — Best Residential Build
Named among Top 100 Global Architecture Practices
Best Private Residence Interiors — Kensington Penthouse
Maison Haussmannian Paris Restoration
Best Bespoke Lighting & Millwork Design