CCD Unveils Its Renewed London Office, Marking The Official Launch Of Global Creative Brand HALKYN

At a time when CCD has been cultivating the European market for two years and its London office has been established for over a year, the newly refreshed office now marks a significant milestone with the official launch of its global creative brand, HALKYN. 

Left: Jonathan Aeberhard, EVP & Global Managing Partner, CCD London; Right: Joe Cheng, Founder of CCD

The name "HALKYN" is derived from Old English, embodying the meanings of "family" and "health," and deeply resonating with the historic character and refined aesthetic of its surrounding neighborhood. HALKYN brings together the most creative designers and talents from Europe, the Americas, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region. Born in London but global in reach, the HALKYN brand is not bound to a single geography/studio.

The new London office is located on Headfort Place in Belgravia, set within a refurbished traditional mews townhouse. Positioned at the intersection of ultimate luxury and rich heritage, it sits just moments from Knightsbridge, directly opposite The Peninsula London, and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. Here, a rare duality is achieved — vibrant and cosmopolitan at its doorstep, yet serene and intimate within.

"London is a city shaped by time. It does not chase fleeting trends, but places its trust in the enduring power of time," said Joe Cheng, Founder of CCD. "The creation of HALKYN marks the beginning of a new dialogue within a context defined by historical depth, refined aesthetics, and a mature system of judgment. We are not here to replicate CCD's past successes, but to recalibrate ourselves and explore the unknown. HALKYN is a hub for brand convergence and an open platform, where design evolves from individual experience into a scalable, globally extensible capability.”

Executive Vice President & Global Managing Partner, CCD London Jonathan Aeberhard added: "In London, art is never overstated; it grows naturally within the fabric of the city. HALKYN continues this spirit — not only as a place for professional design practice, but also as a platform that brings together exhibitions, seasoned European buyers, and creatives from diverse cultural backgrounds. Here, design and art inspire one another, and creativity and experience intersect, gradually forming an open and dynamic creative ecosystem."

Leveraging CCD's digital platform IDEAFUSION, HALKYN will focus on high-end hospitality and residential projects, offering a full-spectrum service from concept to completion. It is set to evolve into an independently operated brand, enabling both efficiency and excellence within the European market over the long term.Through this initiative, CCD aims to further integrate into Europe's diverse cultural landscape — responding to the market through innovation while fostering deeper dialogue and exchange between Eastern and Western design cultures.

Image 1: Carson Zhang, Co-President & Global Managing Partner of CCD (Left);

Renee Cheng, Co-President & Global Managing Partner of CCD; Founder of ROUSSILLON; (Middle);

Andy Li, Co-President & Global Managing Partner of CCD.

Image 2: Peter Rudl, Vice President, CCD Melbourne (Left 1); Kinney Chan, Co-President & Global Managing Partner of CCD (Right 1)