HOUSE REFURBISHMENT, LONDON

A restoration of a five storey Georgian mid-terraced house that had fallen into disrepair over the past 45 years. Our brief was to restore and refurbish the property and create a warm and comfortable, low energy, 4-bedroom family home. Our proposal preserved and restored original features, which were thoughtfully integrated with contemporary design. The basement level boasts an open-plan kitchen that seamlessly flows into a 35-meter split-level garden, perfect for entertaining and relaxation. The ground floor offers a contemporary feel living room/office within the historic envelope, while the first floor features a refurbished drawing room and a versatile bedroom/office. The upper floors house two double bedrooms on the second floor and a magnificent master suite on the third floor, complete with an en-suite bathroom and a private roof terrace offering breathtaking views of North London. Every detail of this restoration project has been carefully considered, from the meticulous preservation of original features to the incorporation of modern amenities. The result is a truly exceptional property that seamlessly blends the past with the present.

Client : Private

Completed : November 2020

PRIVATE RESIDENCE REFURBISHMENT, LONDON

The client sought to create a private haven by combining three rooms in their existing house.  Through analysis of the space and layout, we transformed the three ordinary rooms into an extraordinary suite, by creating a private oasis that exceeds expectations without breaking the bank. The seamless integration of bedroom, bathroom with private steam room, and walk-in wardrobe, combined with bespoke lacquered joinery, offers a luxurious retreat that is both stylish and cost-effective.

Client : Private

Completed : December 2020

We were approached by a professional couple to refurbish their apartment in Canary Wharf. 

Located on the 20^th floor and with stunning 360 views of the River Thames and London we aspired to create a modern and stylish flat to fit our client’s lifestyle.  

Inspired by the client’s keen interest in modern design and advance technology we created a series of contemporary spaces enhanced with the latest Lutron and IT technology. 

The main living space was opened up and connected with the kitchen that is concealed behind full height sliding doors.  

A central island made by BOFFI provides the focal point for the clients daily routine as well as entertaining their guests.

All bedrooms have been revamped and all the bathrooms have been renovated featuring the latest fittings and intelligent lighting. 

Edge lit mirrors are carefully positioned around the apartment to invite and reflect the striking views of the river.   

Client : Private

Completed : June 2019

We were approached by a professional couple to remodel their apartment in Canary Wharf. 

Located on the 20^th floor and with stunning 360 views of the Thames River and London we aspired to create a modern and stylish flat to fit our client’s lifestyle.  

The apartment was split into two sections. 

The front was conceived as the public quarters, featuring an open plan living area together with bespoke designed kitchen / dining area and a full width custom-made  bookcase to accommodate the client’s great book collection. 

Each subsection has been carefully furnished in modern lines and oriented in such way to appreciate the spectacular views. 

The back of the house was conceived as the private quarters,  featuring the master bedroom with a bespoke walk-in wardrobe and specially designed bathroom with black glass clad walls, glass vanity tops and concealed lighting.

Client : Private

Completed : 2011

We were asked to fully refurbish this Grade II listed building into a family home.  This entailed a complete refurbishment, with a low level rear extension and rationalised internal spaces.

A large open low level area creates the heart of the family and is carefully divided to a colourful playroom, a gym and sauna.  

On the ground level a bespoke kitchen is centrally positioned and allows room on either side for the formal and informal dining areas. The formal living areas and music room are located to the first floor where natural light floods from the big original windows and have direct access to the elevated patio area that features a green living wall and a walk on glass skylight that brings light to the dining area below.

The project paid close attention to the original Georgian features of the house while implementing a discrete but strong contemporary finish throughout.

Client : Private

Completed 2014

In one of the most exclusive real-estate areas in London we were asked to create a modern studio flat in the eaves of a five storey Georgian house that had been split into 12 studio flats.

The total area of 200sqrft provided an interesting challenge to solve. Through careful zoning of this miniscule area and by moving the front door, we have divided the area in two rectangular shapes, one hosting the living / dining area and one hosting a secluded bedroom, kitchen and bathroom areas. 

A limestone floor and full height wall mirrors create an illusion of a much bigger space.  Clever storage means that the flat can always appear pristine and uncluttered.

The flat roof area directly outside the flat has been lined with decking, creating an external seating area with magnificent views.

Client : Private

Completed 2012

Rutland Gate is one of the most exclusive addresses in London that consists of terraced Grade II Georgian properties. 

The houses were originally designed to have a deep plan and in their original configuration were created as a conventional side-passage plan with the main and service stone staircase connecting all levels.

Even though the majority of them are single dwellings, a substantial number, including our building, has been converted into numerous studio flats. 

The conversion took place in late 50s and it was undertaken as a commercial exercise with the majority of its original features destroyed and leaving the building looking tired and mundane.

The proposed internal interventions aim to improve the building’s function while restoring the original character and proportions of the communal areas.

The existing electrical installation was upgraded to comply with current building regulations and new designer and period pendants as well as bespoke wall lights were introduced.

The existing walls and ceilings were made good and new period doors with overhead panels were installed in keeping with the style and history of the building.

The staircase, an original feature of the property, with fine cast iron balustrades and an original mahogany hand rail, with minimal wear was carefully restored to its original glory.

Client : Private

Completed: December 2018

We believe that the foremost aim of an architectural intervention is to enhance the spatial experiences of our clients. 

When we first visited this particular property we were struck by the fact that both the kitchen and dining areas were separated and the view to the beautiful patio was almost totally obscured. 

Our client expressed the wish to open the kitchen to dining area which we used as a starting point to the reconfiguration of the space. 

As a result we redesigned the kitchen as two long units creating a modern, functional and clean space. 

The old salon type door to the patio was replaced with full glass French doors allowing daylight and garden view into the space. 

By using a gloss finish on the cabinetry and an orange glass backsplash, the garden gets reflected into the kitchen and becomes an integral part of the space.

The opening of the kitchen door, that was in line with the entrance door, was increased in height to achieve and promote the illusion of stepping into the garden as you enter the flat. 

Finally a new opening was formed between the kitchen and the dining areas, with glass bi-folding doors to allow a seamless continuation or separation between the kitchen and dining areas and according to our client’s needs.

Client : Private

Completed : April 2019

We were commissioned to design four penthouse apartments with spectacular views over the Thames, comprising of two storey spaces with 3no en-suite bedrooms, study / play area, bespoke kitchen, dining and living areas. 

The spaces formed an open plan configuration as far as the building structure and regulations would allow.

Bespoke glass and steel staircases connect the two levels of each apartment and provide a striking and sculptural entrance feature.  A neutral limestone floor connects all the different areas with infills of luxury carpet.  All materials used are easily maintainable and reflective.

One of the penthouses was fully furnished as a show flat compiling a series of special features such as; a colour changing backlit glass and lacquered enclosure with suspended clear glass shelves, a kitchen equipped with lacquered cupboards, enamel baked white glass doors and reconstituted glass sparkling white worktops, and finally a master bathroom, where the walls are clad with glass panels in different textures and treatments, an all glass bath and bespoke glass and stainless steel freestanding wash hand basins. 

The master bedroom would also feature a bespoke rotating circular bed that allows 360 degree views of the city.

As a speculative development the design was not actually directed towards a specific client, therefore the conceptual approach was as simple and as neutral as possible.

Maximum attention was given to provide views and vistas and create an atmosphere of lightness and magic.

Client : Canary Riverside

Completed 2002 & 2004

In a 17th century residential palace in central Prague, which has been in the same family for over three hundred years, the owner decided to convert the large loft space into a pied-a-terre.

The original timber trusses were in a reasonable condition and provided a sympathetic feature to the final aesthetics of the reconstructed space, which, in spite of the installation of thermal insulation, did not lose its original historic character.

The total floor area is approx. 250 sq.m., comprising a large living space into which two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms have been inserted, almost as free standing 'cubes', leaving the main height of the space to run through without interruption. 

Limestone tiles have been continually installed from the living area way through to the bedrooms and bathrooms creating a uniform surface.  

Access to the apartment was eventually achieved via a glass staircase positioned in the empty lift shaft above the service staircase. As the sandstone walls were not capable of taking any significant loading, the entire glass stair had to be suspended from the trusses from the loft level all the way down to the first floor.

This lightweight and translucent structure could be easily be confined in this narrow space as well as allowing natural light as deep as possible.

The articulation of the main space, with its natural geometry and large timber trusses, needed very little in terms of finishing and internal features.

Client : Private

Completed: September 1998

BATHROOMS

We transform small bathrooms into serene havens. Our expert team reimagines compact spaces, maximizing functionality and style. We blend clean lines, hidden storage, and strategic lighting to create a relaxing atmosphere. By incorporating striking feature tiles and neutral accents, we add a personal touch to every project. Our commitment to cost-effective solutions ensures that your dream bathroom becomes a reality.

Client : Private