Our interior design philosophy
When starting a project, we consider the end user and direct the design to entice the projected clientele. Our aim is to create a space that is memorable and operational.
Interior design, as with any creative discipline, can take its inspiration from a range of sources. Our design team is made up of individuals from a range of design disciplines, resulting in creative and original final products.
Mark Bithrey, BA (Hons) MCSD
Design Director
Mark has worked in developing branded architectural interiors for more than fifteen years, in leisure-dominated agencies. Since founding B3 Designers, in 2002, Mark has been the acting Design Director, during which time the company has developed an impressive, diverse and award-winning portfolio. Recent examples include the award-winning Carbon, Babel and Le Gavroche. Prior to starting B3 Mark worked for DIN Associates, Revolution and Portland Design where he gained a great deal of experience in the retail sector, having completed projects for Selfridges, Virgin, Guinness and Ferrari.
In addition to his work at B3 Mark currently holds the post for Marketing Director at the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), is an affiliate member of RIBA and a member of the Chartered Society of Designers.
Design Team
Guillane Kerschbaumer, BA (Hons)
Design Associate
Guillane joined B3 Designers in 2006. Since starting at B3 she has played a key role in creating and developing concepts for award-winning and recognised projects including Le Gavroche, Babel Bar and Trishna Restaurant. Guillane received her BA in Art History from La Sorbonne, Paris before completing a Product Design BA at Central St Martins College of Art and Design. Guillane speaks fluent French, German and English.
Sara Leonor, BA MA
Design Associate
Joining B3 Designers in 2007, Sara brings international qualifications and experience to B3. Graduating first in her class, she completed an MA in Interior Design from Institucion Artistica de Ensenanza (IADE) in Madrid and practised as an Interior Designer at Estudio IADE in Madrid for four years. Sara uses her language and Spanish product knowledge to bring exciting and new materials to B3’s projects. Since joining B3 Sara has played an integral role to commercially successful and recognised projects such as Tortilla and Cinnamon Kitchen. Sara speaks fluent Spanish and English.
Jake Powley-Baker, BA (Hons)
Design Associate
Jake graduated from The Glasgow School of Art with a First Class degree in Interior Design. Since graduating Jake has gained a diverse range of experience in the design industry, having worked with furniture and product design company Established & Sons, YAYA shortlisted architectural practice Glowacka Rennie Architects and educational design organisation The Sorrell Foundation. Since joining B3 Jake has contributed to a number of new and exciting projects including a new outlet in Selfridges, London.
Alexandra Shepherd, BA (Hons)
Design Associate
Alex joined B3 Designers after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design with Honours at Kingston University and an Art Foundation at Central Saint Martins College. As part of her degree Alex completed a summer internship where she worked as a junior designer with AND, Architecture and Design, London. Since starting at B3 Alex has supported and contributed to a number of important projects including William IV Bar and Restaurant and exciting international projects that are currently being built.
Marketing and Accounts
Veronica Chessell, BCA, Grad Dip PA
Brand Marketing and Communications Manager
After completing a Bachelor in Creative Arts at Melbourne University, Australia Veronica gained a diverse range of experience in arts, design, events and communications industries. She has worked as a live television presenter for GemsTV, managed theatre and fashion events in university and community affiliated organisations and worked as a sales associate and visual merchandiser in designer fashion boutiques. Since joining B3 Designers Veronica has played a central role to forging partnerships with new business and media. She is the key contact for new project, marketing and media related enquiries.
Carole McEwan, AAT
Book-keeping and Accounts
Carole has worked for many years in financial, administrative and book-keeping roles and for a wide variety of design and architecture companies and individuals. She became part of the B3 Design Team in 2007 and have since worked in the Accounts Department whilst continuing my studies and gaining an AAT qualification in 2009.
Associate Consultants
Robin O’Brien, BSC, MRICS
Associate Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor
Robin established The Robin O’Brien Partnership, which offers Quantity Surveying and Project Management Services, more than 17 years ago. The philosophy of The Robin O’Brien Partnerhip is to provide clients with a high quality personal service whilst adopting a proactive approach.
With over 28 years experience in the construction industry Robin has extensive knowledge and experience with office fit outs and refurbishments, large and small house construction as well as the leisure and retail sectors of the UK Building Industry. He has worked in the capacity of Quantity Surveyor and/or Contract Administrator for 90 E.A.T. sites, 90 Café Rouges and Dome sites, 50 V Dot Shops and 20 Café Neros. Additionally he has worked with B3 in the capacity of Q.S. and Contract Administrator for several projects including The Cumberland Hotel’s Carbon Bar, Cinnamon Kitchen, Tortilla, and Trishna Restaurant.
Catherine Nippe, BA (Hons) MA
Graphic Design Associate
Catherine set up her practice, CNippe Ltd, in 2006 specialising in Graphic Design and Typography. She completed a Masters in Communication Design at Central Saint Martins, graduating in January 2005.
Her practice caters for a range of projects across various scales and budgets including corporate identities, stationery, books, magazines and websites. Joining forces with collaborators and associates on a regular basis, has allowed the practice to remain flexible yet professional.
Since 2007 she has joined forces with B3 Designers to develop various brand identities in the bar, restaurant and retail sector. This unique collaboration allows for the development of integral brands, which integrate and fuse interior with graphic design.
Catherine’s work has won various awards and has been featured in publications, blogs and exhibitions including D&AD, Fifzine Magazine, graphicbirdwatching, Input Output, Young Blood, Kurzfilm Festival, and Onedotzero.
Sean Pines lrps,lmpa
Photography Associate
Sean has over 20 years experience in professional photography. He has worked with B3 to photograph numerous interiors including Carbon Bar, Babel Bar, William IV Bar and Restaurant, Babbo Restaurant and Tortilla. As well as numerous London Exhibitions of Fine Art Photography, commercial clients include The Daily Telegraph, IPC magazines, Marie Claire, Atticfutura and Emapélan.
