ABOUT US
Upcircle is a sustainable multi-disciplined design studio, based in London comprising interior designers, architects, and graphic designers. The studio was formed with the same passion for innovative, inspiring and sophisticated design and thanks to their highly qualified and experienced team, Upcircle takes care of projects from the beginning to completion with two main values: Sustainability and Design Excellence.
We believe that a design project has the responsibility to respect the principles of social, economic and ecological sustainability and take special concern in the choice of suppliers, manufacturers, makers and partners. The studio takes its inspiration from the Slow Design Movement, Upcycling and Circular Economy.
Upcircle believes in the quality of design and service to draw your project in the shape of a valuable and positive impact towards society.
Mercedes Alvarez-Fojo
Director and Head of Business Development
With over 20 years of experience in the construction and design industry, Mercedes ia a highly skilled professional in material specfication, supply, and deliverying RIBA approved CPD’s. Her impressive portfolio spands global projects in South America, North America, Hong Kong, Germany, Australia, France, Norway, Finland, and the UK. Mercedes has played a key role in high-profile projects, including the Nazi Museum in Berlin (Topography of Terror), the James Dyson Hub at the University of Cambridge, LeSoCo Phase 1 & 2, Warwick University, and the Tate Museum, among many others.
Passionate about driving change, Mercedes advocates for a more efficient, sustainable construction industry, believing that innovation, collaboration, and dedication are key to achieving this vision. She is continuously on the lookout for sustainable materials and product innovations that enhance user well-being and reduce environmental impact.
Fernanda Brunoro
Senior Interior Designer
Fernanda is a consulant designer with solid experience on creative art direction, interior architecture, furniture and homeware decorative objects design. She is a very intuitive professional but all of her work is based on her vast achieved experience working around the globe for the hospitality & retail industry.
Over the past twenty years she have developed bespoke a holistic and forward-thinking strategy through understanding consumers’ lifestyles and anticipate their needs as part of her experience working in award-winning design/interior design offices such as Patricia Urquiola Studio, The Manser Practice and also in Zara Home (Inditex Group).
Clarissa San Pedro
Senior Graphic Designer
Clarissa is a talented Senior Graphic Designer with a wealth of experience in visual design across various media in both Brazil and the UK. Her expertise spands art direction and design for lifestyle, curlture, sports, and customs publications. Holding a Master´s degree in Communication Design from Central Saints Martins.
Clarissa excels at crafting captivating visual content, weaving powerful stories, and driving collaboration to bring ideas to life.