Pippa Nissen

Pippa Nissen is a Director and Founder of Nissen Richards Studio, a London-based practice working globally with over 50 creative awards to its name. Pippa studied architecture at the University of Cambridge, gaining first class honours, returning to teach as a Design Fellow, and also led a museum design unit at London Metropolitan University. Pippa additionally studied for an MA in Theatre Design at Slade School of Fine Art, graduating with distinction.

Her unique fusion of architecture and theatre design and deep understanding of both space and scenography are amongst the many elements that set Nissen Richards Studio apart. In the 16 years since the studio was founded, Pippa has become one of the international museum sector’s most experienced and awarded designers, with projects completed for many of the world’s greatest cultural institutions.

These include the refurbishments of the UK’s National Portrait Gallery and The Courtauld Gallery, both of which were shortlisted for The Stirling Prize, with The Courtauld going on to win The People’s Poll Award. Cultural sector clients include The British Museum, The Natural History Museum, Historic Royal Palaces, The Tate, The British Library, National Trust, The Imperial War Museum, Chatsworth House, the V&A and The Fitzwilliam. International clients include MUNCH, Kode, The National Library of Norway, The National Gallery of Norway, D.A.G, Sarawak Brooke Dockyards Museum and Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park. The studio has also completed theatre work, under Pippa’s direction, for The Actors Touring Company, Aldeburgh Festival, Albany Theatre, Basel Opera and Teatro Orientación in Mexico.