Modern room with pastel green textured walls, tall arched windows, beige modular seating, a central table, decorative vases, and soft pink carpeted flooring.
Photography by James Harris for Trimble Sketchup.

May 29, 2026

Words: Georgina McWhirter

The Making Of A Serene Yet Experiential London Lounge

Hot Shots: Tola Ojuolape Studio

founder: Tola Ojuolape 
social: @tolaojuolape.studio
project: The Collectors’ Lounge, London

standout: Of Nigerian heritage, raised in County Clare, Ireland, and now based in London after studying interior architecture in Milan, Ojuolape’s multidisciplinary practice is cosmopolitan, cross-cultural, and immersive—visible in a recent commission from Trimble SketchUp, which was a sponsor of Collect fair, at Somerset House last February. Using the 3D-modeling software, she created an attendee lounge that was part maker’s library, part experiential installation, highlighting tactility and select objects from the show, including pieces by Brits, Brazilians, and Celts. They were displayed on ad hoc plinths of pistachio-green acoustic panels in recycled-content wood-wool, while a swath of voile defined the petite corner bar. tolaojuolape.com

  • A woman with long, dark hair sits on a wooden chair, wearing a color-blocked, long-sleeved dress in shades of brown, pink, and yellow, against a plain light gray background.
    Photography by Tola Ojuolape Studio.
  • Modern room with pastel green textured walls, tall arched windows, beige modular seating, a central table, decorative vases, and soft pink carpeted flooring.
    Photography by James Harris for Trimble Sketchup.
  • Modern room with green textured wall panels, beige modular seating, sculptures, and a framed artwork on the wall; the space features geometric and minimalist design elements.
    Photography by James Harris for Trimble Sketchup.

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