Hamilton Bradshaw backs founder-led design studio Gillard Atelier

LondonHamilton Bradshaw has invested in Gillard Atelier, the founder-led design studio established by Philip Gillard, supporting the next phase of the studio's growth.

The investment funds expanded studio capacity, senior hiring and a broader commercial reach, while preserving the craftsmanship and design standards the atelier was built on.

The partnership follows the firm's long-standing model: backing founders who lead from the front, then supporting them with capital, structure and operating experience rather than replacing what already works.

“The right partner protects what makes a studio distinctive while giving it the structure to grow. That balance is what we were looking for.”