When space becomes a reflection of the soul, and functionality intertwines with aesthetics, something greater than mere interior design is born. Alexander Kozlov, founder of AK Interiors, creates living environments for those accustomed to thinking on a grand scale and living beautifully. His philosophy is straightforward: every project should be crafted as if he were designing it for himself.
We operate in three domains: architecture, interior architecture, and renovation. Our portfolio encompasses private residences, boutique hotels, and select elite residential complexes. I studied architecture at the Moscow Architectural Institute before completing two years of interior design at KLC in London.
It was there that I grasped how brilliantly the British integrate contemporary architecture into historical settings. When naming our company, we analysed the Western market. All successful architects from Zaha Hadid to Philippe Starck name their firms after themselves.
Hence AK Interiors was born. From the outset, I aspired to feature in Condé Nast publications rather than solely in Russian glossies. The company’s ethos is founded on combining powerful internal architecture with aesthetics, contemporary art, and collectible design pieces.
We don’t merely decorate spaces attractively — we extract maximum potential from planning solutions. Many designers excel in decoration yet falter in architecture. Others work admirably with standard projects but struggle to create aesthetic appeal.
We’ve chosen the challenging path of combining both approaches. Currently, we have three projects in Dubai, creating residences in Four Seasons Private Residences — primarily penthouses and spacious apartments for Russian investors. Working in Dubai is more straightforward for me than in Moscow.
The emirate employs a British system of step-by-step approvals: permissions, commissioning, and construction site management are all meticulously regulated. When there is structure, I find myself at ease. Organisation and order save us from the chaos that creative work already entails.
My recent favourite project was a collector’s office in Monaco. I became the first Russian architect whose work was published in AD France. It involved renovating a historic building from 1856 in central Monaco. As long as people are willing to invest in genuine quality and homes that serve as extensions of themselves, we shall continue creating spaces where I myself would wish to dwell.