Working with Hamilton Hallows and Juliette
Byrne, we transformed the property, by
lowering the lower-ground floor, adding
rear and roof extensions, and completely
remodelling the interior, including changing
the floor levels and adding a beautiful new
staircase.
The result is a contemporary and luxurious
townhouse behind the restored façade. We
added rear balconies and roof terraces to
three levels, plus a plant-filled courtyard
garden.
Knowles UK carried out the superstructure
and internal fit out, with Mosaic AV providing
the integrated technology.
Behind the attractive front elevation, is an
elegant and light filled entrance hallway,
leading to a formal Drawing Room and
Study. French doors open onto balconies,
overlooking the lower ground courtyard.
The Kitchen and Dining areas are situated on
the lower ground floor, with direct access on
to the courtyard garden. We squeezed in a
smart utility room in the existing coal vaults,
lit by new pavement lights and concealed
behind stylish joinery.
The Master Bedroom suite occupies the 1st
floor, and opens onto a private rear terrace.
Two further bedrooms and bathrooms are
located on the 2nd floor, and a Family / TV
room is housed on the top floor, within the
steeply pitched roof slopes. A large roof
terrace at this level overlooks the rooftops
of Mayfair.
Built-in joinery, extra tall doors, recessed
curtain rails, the use of mirrors as areas
of wall covering, carefully considered
feature lights and pale coloured finishes all
contribute to the sense of light and space in
the house.
We used posi-joists for the upper floor
construction, which allowed us to run
services ducts and conduits more freely
within minimal floor build-ups. Adding
3 steps to the entrance hallway created
a sense of occasion upon entry – while
allowing us to increase the ceiling height on
the floor below.
FT Architects is based in Bloomsbury, and
specialises in residential and office projects
for private individuals, land owners and
property investors. We see our role as to help
our clients achieve their aspirations.
www.ftarchitects.co.uk
www.hamiltonhallows.com
www.juliettebyrne.com
www.knowles.uk.com
www.mosaic-av.com
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