One of Hungary’s leading interior design studios is celebrating two decades of work and achievements: este’r partners has made its mark through the unique and timeless interior design of Budapest’s iconic hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, galleries, villas, heritage buildings, and private residences. By now, the studio’s success extends far beyond national borders. Recognized with multiple international awards and known for numerous global projects, este’r partners has reached yet another milestone: they have been commissioned to design a prominent hotel development in Warsaw.
Interior designer Eszter Radnóczy founded the este’r partners studio in 2005. The firm specializes in interior and architectural design, project management, execution, and creative product development. Eszter studied interior design at the Interior Design Institute in Milan, and previously earned a degree in economics from Corvinus University in Budapest. She launched her own design studio in her family’s hometown of Szentendre with the aim of developing lasting and authentic design concepts that ensure the success of each project. In addition to the studio, Eszter Radnóczy is also the founder of the Estorio showroom, which showcases 35 international brands in a concept apartment near the Opera House, built on their extensive global network.
“I approached building este’r partners with great momentum and enjoyed every minute of it. I was driven by dedication to the profession, love, a desire to learn, and the urge to create. We aim to design spaces where it is truly an experience to exist. Even if not every detail was fully established at the beginning, building the company and its systems, finding my colleagues, and getting to know our first projects and clients made for a busy, lovable, and exciting start,” recalls Eszter Radnóczy. Their first clients commissioned the team to design family homes and villas, while a major step forward came with their first large-scale hotel project: the Park Plaza Hotel, which remains a client to this day.
With studios in Szentendre, Hungary and Milan, Italy the firm is made up of a dedicated and talented team of interior designers, architects, graphic designers, 3D specialists, and project managers. The core mission of este’r partners is to push the boundaries of creativity while designing spaces that align perfectly with their clients’ visions. Establishing a close relationship with clients at the start of each project is essential, ensuring a deep understanding of their ideas so that every dream can be realized through a creative interior concept. The studio also provides comprehensive support during implementation, ensuring high-quality execution faithful to the original designs, with particular attention to deadlines and budget.
Speaking about success, Eszter Radnóczy says: “I see myself as a determined and clear-minded person who continuously dares to look in the mirror and take responsibility for my decisions. Professionally, happiness lies in the design process itself, which fills our everyday lives, just as much as the completion of successful projects or opening events where we can proudly celebrate the results with colleagues and clients. Returning to Milan and opening an office there years ago was a major milestone, but 2025 was also particularly successful, as winning new international projects brought visibility and recognition on a global scale.”
Although they are best known in Hungary for high-end residential and hotel projects, este’r partners is especially proud of its extensive client portfolio. Their work includes the award-winning five-star Petit Bois Füred hotel, TRIBE Budapest Airport Hotel, Hotel Emerald Residence, Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher, Hotel Moments, art’otel, Budai Polgári Casino, Vagheggi showroom, Zazie Bistro, Pomodoro Budapest, Adrienne Feller salons, the Sfinx Bar on Andrássy Avenue, La Fabbrica, the Zwack Unicum showroom, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences’ Agricultural Research Centre in Martonvásár, and the Kieselbach Gallery. Currently, alongside several major hotel projects, they are working on Warsaw’s newest hotel development – proudly having won the commission in strong competition against prestigious international studios.
What has changed, and what has remained constant over the past two decades? “Since the beginning, we have continuously grown and evolved, developing a highly efficient operational system with clear responsibilities, professional teams, and organizational units that make our work transparent and smooth. At the same time, our passion for the profession has remained unchanged, even as we’ve had to rise to increasingly complex challenges. Each new project is like a breath of fresh air. We work with great experience, but never on autopilot: we strive for uniqueness, timelessness, and charismatic solutions.”
Eszter and her team are happiest when working in their studio in Szentendre, created from a former hunting lodge by the Danube, which also functions as a gallery. “An inspiring office environment intertwined with art and nature means a lot to everyone. Over two decades, we have built up a comprehensive materials and catalog library, which is one of the essential tools of our work. In a way, everything is in place- now it’s up to the team to dare to dream big. And so far, we feel we’ve always succeeded.”
Fotó: Körmendi Imre
