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Sebastiano Gentile
Interior Designer, founder of Raphael Design Group.
Sebastiano Gentile was born in Rome (Italy) in 1978. He graduated in Architecture from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” and collaborated with high-profile architecture and interior design studios, contributing to the realization of luxury residences and governmental buildings.
Since 2012, he has pursued an independent career as an interior designer, promoting an eclectic and timeless style that ranges from contemporary to classic, from regional to international, catering to a discerning clientele seeking to express their own identity.
In 2014, together with Nicola Como, he founded Raphael Design studio, targeting a demanding clientele and gradually expanding its reach to an international audience over the years.
He occasionally participates in seminars on architectural history, with a particular fondness for Italian Baroque architecture.
Nicola Como
Commercial director, co-founder of Raphael Design Group.
Nicola Como was born in Sicily (Italy) in 1980. His education is grounded in humanities studies on one side, and on a long path focused on management, logistics, sales and communication on the other.
He boasts twenty years of experience in the furniture and accessories sales sector as a sales director and sales manager at companies such as Wurth, Franke, and Whirlpool. In 2013, he founded “Studio Como,” a representation agency for Italian furniture and accessories in the territory of the Russian Federation.
Since 2014, he has been a co-founder, along with Sebastiano Gentile, of the Italian interior design studio “Raphael Design.” Nicola serves as the company’s sales director and coordinates phases of the business related to project management, commercial aspects, and relationships with clients and suppliers.
In 2018, he launched the commercial project dedicated to the supply of Italian-made furniture “Duo Italia” together with architect Pavel Piyaikin.
He is a great enthusiast of art, cinema, fashion, design, and above all, music.
Pavel Piyaikin
Project Manager, Architect and Interior Designer.
With over two decades of experience, Pavel’s expertise shines through in his mastery of modern Italian minimalism, a style he passionately cultivates by melding Italian culture with contemporary European trends, resulting in striking Russian-Italian interiors.
His technical prowess ensures meticulous attention to detail in every project, honed through years of hands-on experience in both private elite interiors and public constructions. Pavel’s journey of self-improvement has taken him across Europe, from studying wood processing techniques in the Alps of Graz, Austria, to immersing himself in the design culture of Finland and Italy, including participation in prestigious events like ISALONI.
Pavel’s dedication to excellence extends beyond his design practice; he invests in knowledge and community, teaching at the International Design School (IDS) and establishing the international organization DUOItalia. His accolades include nominations for DESIGN AWARDS, reflecting his commitment to innovation and quality.
From luxurious villas in Phuket to premium residences in “Lesnaya Derevnya,” Pavel’s portfolio showcases a diverse array of high-end Italian-style interiors, each a testament to his unwavering dedication to craftsmanship and client satisfaction.