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The Entertainment Room by 1508 London
1508 London is an international interior design and architecture firm, renowned for creating exceptional spaces worldwide with studios in London, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Sao Paulo, Miami and Los Angeles. Founded in 2010, the design firm has over a decade’s worth of experience in creating luxury interiors, becoming a definition for the world’s most innovative and exquisite living spaces, providing furnishings for the finest homes, hotels, luxury developments and superyachts.
Ailsa Connery is the Design Principal and Regional Director of Europe for 1508 London. Having been with the interior design firm since 2011, Ailsa has witnessed the company grow from a single studio in London, to a globally recognised design practice, now marking its 15th anniversary.
Based at the London headquarters, Ailsa oversees a team of 60 talented designers and architects. Under her leadership, the studio delivers elite projects ranging from luxury hotels in London, France and Greece to private residences and exclusive members’ clubs. Ailsa is a strong advocate of 1508 London’s design approach, which takes inspiration from history, culture, and the architectural vernacular, always ensuring that the project itself remains the hero.
A Chartered Architect from Dublin and a member of both RIBA and RIAI, Ailsa’s portfolio includes the recent refurbishment of Carlton Tower Jumeirah and a Grade II listed private members' club in Belgravia. Her portfolio also includes high-end residential developments across the Middle East and exclusive private residences in Prime Central London.
The Entertainment Room Concept
The Entertainment Room by 1508 London reimagines the 19th-century salon, transforming it into a dynamic and eclectic space designed to foster connection and creativity.
Drawing inspiration from the interiors of the world’s most prestigious members’ clubs, which blend timeless details with a warm, residential charm, the room creates an inviting environment that encourages meaningful conversations. Despite its relatively small footprint, the space presents 15 distinct moments to take in the design. Each vignette has been meticulously curated, creating an experiential journey filled with moments of joy and playfulness. Every corner is imbued with colour, texture, and layers of storytelling, designed to evoke emotion and transport guests to the reimagined 19th-century salon.
Through its carefully orchestrated design, 1508 London invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of Artemest, where the world of Italian craftsmanship and design come together in vibrant harmony.