At Design Work Studios we design environments that enhance the physical, emotional, and social human experience - in short, Wellness within Architecture. We are highly regarded for creating the most innovative and creative designs and builds. We are better known, however, for creating spaces that meet the brief financially, and above all, with our client’s bespoke interpretation of Wellness at the centre of our designs, especially in recent times, as we begin to live differently in the spaces we inhabit. We have in-house expertise in every area to do with Concept Design, Technical Packages, Virtual Reality, Planning Feasibility, Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration, Interior Design and Landscape Design. So do other companies. Our clients enjoy working with us because we are more than just lines on a page - we are a quirky, candid and progressive bunch who take individual ownership to deliver happiness and embody wellbeing in everything we do and collaborate with our clients to deliver something truly bespoke.

The worlds of Interior Design, Architecture and Real Estate are so intrinsically linked that taking this Diploma in Residential Interior Design felt like the natural string to add to my bow in terms of the offerings it could open going forward.

Sold £18 million worth of property in 15 months. Carried out property valuations as well as produced and pitched detailed pricing and marketing strategy reports for developers. Collaborated on-site with our architectural photographer staging and styling all photographs to maximize marketability of each property for sale on our books. Coordinated pro-active canvassing to increase profitability and market share, ultimately focused on increasing valuation numbers and brand recognition. Spearheaded a social media marketing initiative driving targeted content which increased engagement, web traffic and improved our online presence by 40% in only three months - as well as pitching strategies for continued improved conversion rates. Aided in designing marketing materials, local magazine adverts as well as creative copywriting.

Sold c.£85,000 in fees (11 properties) in 9 months. Left a pipeline of c.£30,000 in fees under offer. Started with zero applicants to my name.

Sold £25 million pounds worth of property in 21 months. Significantly overachieved against monthly and quarterly targets Researched and understood the architecture and design of each property on the books in order to effectively and coherently present features to buyers. Contributed content to our company blog. Left £5 million of property sales in the pipeline.

Claudia has extensive knowledge of the Prime Central London property market. She has worked closely with both HNW, UHNW, corporate clients, even some familiar faces and has gained a thorough understanding of how to secure the best possible deal for her clients while building a strong reputation for discretion and integrity. Prospected for new clients through word of mouth and networking with corporate introducers. Coordinated the search of the right property from the initial brief by intelligently filtering relevant options, arranging client tours with estate agents, negotiating offers and proactively communicating with all parties involved to bring acquisitions to successful completion at the best possible price for the client. Wrote comprehensive due diligence reports on every agreed property prior to exchange of contracts investigating it in the context of its area. Supplied local, national and international journalists (through our PR company) with comments, trends and opinions/advice to feed articles. Re-worded and implemented new clauses in the Terms & Conditions / Fee Structure Agreements for clients to sign. Liaised directly with web and print designers to fully re-brand and design the company website, logo, all marketing materials and company newsletters as well as web development and implementing content script and SEO campaigns. Cultivated excellent working relations with most estate agents across Central and South West London.

Joined just as the Credit Crunch hit, promoted to Senior Sales Negotiator within 15 months and consistently performed well against others during testing market conditions. Significantly overachieved against monthly and quarterly targets with consistent sales results, hitting four car targets, three commission percentage targets as well as becoming a member of the “100 Club” – for banking in excess of £100,000 in fees in a single month. In my last year achieved an average monthly banking fee of circa £45,000 and remained in the top 15 Sales Negotiators companywide.