Jo Milczarek
Founder - Design & Project Management
Jo’s design journey is rooted in her pursuit of balance and wellbeing. Her move to Portugal in search of tranquillity profoundly shaped her design philosophy, inspiring a focus on creating spaces that support both physical and emotional health. Her first project in Portugal became a model for how personal spaces can promote wellness, reflecting her belief that thoughtful design should enrich lives and foster a deep connection to nature.
Living between London and Portugal, Jo brings a unique blend of English sophistication and Portuguese serenity to her work. This dual lifestyle, along with her ability to work remotely, allows her to seamlessly design spaces for clients across the globe, blending international insight with a personal approach.
Her design practice, Wellspace Designs, embodies her belief that interiors should elevate daily life by nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Each project is an opportunity to craft a space that promotes harmony and wellbeing.
Jo is an accredited Architect with the Royal Institute of British Architects and registered with the Architects Registration Board in Great Britain. She is also a certified Fitwel Ambassador, underscoring her commitment to creating healthier, more balanced living environments.
Lily Bernheimer
Associate - Wellbeing Expert
Lily’s work is driven by a passion for how environments shape our daily lives and wellbeing. Growing up in the SF Bay Area, California, she developed a deep interest in creating spaces that foster human connection and support mental health. With a global perspective and an evidence-based approach, she collaborates at Wellspace Designs to craft environments that promote harmony and cater to diverse needs, including neurodivergence.
Lily is the author of The Shaping of Us, a book that explores how “the spaces we inhabit shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.” Her work is rooted in a blend of environmental psychology and mental health, supported by her MSc in Environmental Psychology from the University of Surrey and an MA in Counselling Psychology from The Wright Institute.
Her projects range from private homes to public environments, applying biophilic design principles that enhance wellbeing and create spaces that nurture both body and mind.
With her unique academic background and personal passion for wellbeing, Lily plays an essential role in Wellspace Designs, merging theory and practice to enhance the lives of those she works with.
Allan Fleischman
Associate - Vision & Art
Allan’s design journey is deeply influenced by his passion for simplicity and spatial dynamics, which blossomed during his studies at the Copenhagen Royal Academy of Art. Growing up with an appreciation for Scandinavian aesthetics, he developed a keen eye for elegant, functional design that resonates with the principles of Wellspace Designs.
His foundational training began at the prestigious Pret Institute in New York, where he mastered essential design principles. Allan’s early experiences sketching under a professor connected to renowned architect Frank Gehry further ignited his love for innovative design.
After his studies, he honed his expertise while assisting AD100 designer Vincent Wolf in New York, refining his skills in furniture, fabrics, and art. This experience enabled him to master the curation of spaces that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics.
Allan later expanded his creative range by working on Hollywood film sets in Prague, where he applied his design expertise to create captivating environments. Now an integral part of Wellspace Designs, Allan brings his diverse background and visionary perspective to every project, ensuring that each space is both thoughtfully curated and beautifully executed.