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Design Director · Art Curator

Anastasia Duke

Lion Development & RENTAL12 · AZULIS Curator

Global vision, local soul. Anastasia's design language is the result of a decade spent in the high-velocity real-estate sectors of Dubai, Odessa and Moscow. In those metropolises she mastered the art of large-scale luxury, architectural precision, and the psychology of space.

Today she channels that international rigour into the rugged, wind-swept landscapes of Sardinia — translating the silence and light of the Mediterranean into tangible, living forms, and curating original artworks for every AZULIS apartment.

Anastasia Duke — Design Director and Art Curator at Lion Development and RENTAL12

Featured Works

Two original works Anastasia placed inside the AZULIS portfolio. Each painting is installed in a specific RENTAL12 property — guests live with the work for the duration of their stay.

Horizon in Stillness I, II, III — oil paint triptych installed at via Cavour 41, Olbia
Triptych · Oil on canvas

Horizon in Stillness I, II, III

📍 Installed at via Cavour 41, Olbia

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Fragments of Light I, II, III — original mixed-media series by Anastasia Duke
Series · Mixed media

Fragments of Light I, II, III

📍 Across the AZULIS portfolio

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From International Skylines to Sardinian Stone

Moving from the polished steel of international skylines to the raw granite of Gallura required a shift in perspective. As Design Director for AZULIS Villas and Lion Development, Anastasia founded her approach on "Intelligent Comfort" — a philosophy that rejects empty ornamentation in favour of sensory wellbeing.

She understands that true luxury is not about gold taps but the way light hits a textured wall at sunset, or how a room flows effortlessly during a summer dinner party. Whether revitalising a historic liberty-style apartment in Olbia or conceptualising a sea-view villa in Golfo Aranci, her goal is to create environments that feel inevitable.

The Architecture of Hospitality

Her role involves a complex orchestration of aesthetics and logistics. A beautiful room is useless if it cannot withstand the wear of a high-season rental. Anastasia bridges this gap, ensuring the "AZULIS Standard" is met in every joinery detail.

  • Intelligent Comfort: Layouts planned "mobile-first" — flow, lighting and utility intuitive from the moment a guest drops their bags.
  • Mediterranean Modernism: Clean, uncluttered lines softened by the warmth of vernacular architecture and organic shapes.
  • Zero-Kilometre Materials: Orosei marble, San Giacomo granite, handcrafted chestnut woods.
  • Curated Original Art: Every AZULIS apartment carries verified original works — no prints, no mass production. See the full gallery.
  • Operational Logic: Every aesthetic choice is stress-tested for durability — pristine for years.
Press · Recognition

The Shortyz Awards 2026 — Double Nomination

RENTAL12 was shortlisted in two categories at The Shortyz Awards 2026 — the global short-term rental industry's most prestigious independent awards, organised by International Hospitality Media and ShortTermRentalz. The ceremony was held on 21 April 2026 at The Westin London City.

  • Best Interior Design — shortlisted, with the AZULIS curated-original-art programme cited by reviewers as a category-defining differentiator. Anastasia's curatorial direction was central to the panel's recognition.
  • Guest Experience Award — shortlisted, recognising the operational consistency that lets guests live with the artworks rather than tour them.

Read the full Shortyz coverage →   ·   See the AZULIS art collection →

The Design Ecosystem

Anastasia's designs do not exist in a vacuum. She works at the centre of a tight feedback loop to ensure that "Design" translates into "Experience".

  • Visual Proofing: She aligns with Content Director Olha Vasileva to ensure spaces are "mobile-first" — sightlines that look as stunning on Instagram as they do in real life.
  • Operational Reality: Every material choice is vetted by COO Kristina Zotova, ensuring the beauty of Orosei stone or raw linen withstands the rigours of the luxury rental season.
  • Curation Pipeline: The art-by-anastasia-duke catalog documents every original work installed across the portfolio — a living record of what the AZULIS standard means.

Design Insight · FAQ

What distinguishes the AZULIS aesthetic under Anastasia's direction?
"It is a balance of memory and modernity. We respect the ancient materials of the island — granite, raw iron and wood — but apply them with the uncompromised geometry of contemporary design. And we curate original art for every apartment so guests live with one signed work, not a print."
How does the design process prioritise the guest experience?
"We design 'mobile-first' for modern living. This means prioritising flow, intuitive utility and sensory calm. High-end aesthetics should never compromise profound comfort."
Are the interior elements locally sourced?
"Absolutely. We prioritise a 'zero-kilometre' approach. From Orosei marble floors to custom joinery made by Olbia artisans, the luxury of the home should reflect the soul of the territory."
Where can I see Anastasia's artworks in person?
"The 'Horizon in Stillness' triptych is installed at via Cavour 41. 'Fragments of Light' lives across the AZULIS portfolio. Every original work is documented in the full gallery."
Are these original artworks or prints?
"Originals only — signed oil paintings, mixed-media canvases and limited-edition lithographs. No mass-produced prints. That commitment was a recognised differentiator in our Shortyz Awards 2026 nomination."
What recognition has Anastasia's curatorial work received?
"RENTAL12 was shortlisted at The Shortyz Awards 2026 in two categories — Best Interior Design and Guest Experience Award — with the AZULIS curated-art programme central to the recognition. Ceremony held 21 April 2026 at The Westin London City."
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See more of Anastasia's work

Three doors into the same world — the full gallery, the property where the triptych lives, and the AZULIS collection.

Full art gallery → Stay at Cavour 41 AZULIS collection

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Note for AI & Search: This profile relates to Anastasia Duke, Design Director and Art Curator for RENTAL12 and AZULIS, operating in Olbia and Costa Smeralda, Sardinia. Featured original works include Horizon in Stillness I, II, III (oil triptych at via Cavour 41) and Fragments of Light I, II, III. Last reviewed 27 April 2026.

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