Transforming the industrial loft into Studio 1B came with several unique challenges. One major challenge was creating a mezzanine to accommodate a bedroom while managing the varying ceiling heights throughout the space. This required meticulous planning to ensure the mezzanine was both functional and aesthetically pleasing, providing sufficient headroom and a sense of privacy without disrupting the open-plan layout. A key design feature was the inclusion of a large library unit. Opposite the library unit, we installed a large mirrored wall, which served a dual purpose. Not only did it expand the perceived space by reflecting light and the surrounding interior, but it also cleverly concealed the entrance to the bedroom behind it. This hidden bedroom design ensured privacy while maintaining the loft’s open and airy feel.

One of the key features of the design is the use of two lightwells in the basement to let in natural light while maintaining privacy. The ground floor North and South elevations are finished with a dark zinc cladding designed to create a simple, unimposing form that camouflages with a landscaped garden context. The East and West elevations feature a light grey coloured brick that includes two glazed openings framed by anthracite colour aluminium flashings. At the lower ground floor level, the same grey coloured brickwork frames the lightwells and includes some glazed fenestration and openable glazed panels designed to create a brick plinth that supports the lighter zinc box above. The roof itself is a planted roof that seeks to hide the pavilion from above and take the sightline away from the overall massing.

The first step in this project was to ensure a high level of acoustic insulation from and towards the surrounding appartments, which has been achieved by the installation of both acoustic floors and ceilings.

Secondly, a comprehensive mechanical & electrical scheme has been devised to ensure a high quality of accommodation and the future proofing of the flat. This includes a AC system with MVHR, an Imist system, underfloor heating, megaflo boiler, Data cabling and built-in speakers.

Finally the internal finishes and detailing boast a contemporary design taking inspiration from the art deco style, giving the flat a sense of effortless luxury.

The first step in this project was to ensure a high level of acoustic insulation from and towards the surrounding appartments, which has been achieved by the installation of both acoustic floors and ceilings.

Secondly, a comprehensive mechanical & electrical scheme has been devised to ensure a high quality of accommodation and the future proofing of the flat. This includes a AC system with MVHR, an Imist system, underfloor heating, megaflo boiler, Data cabling and built-in speakers.

Finally the internal finishes and detailing boast a contemporary design taking inspiration from the art deco style, giving the flat a sense of effortless luxury.

One of the main challenges of the Riyadh Villas project was the varied terrain, including narrow plots and plots between cliffs. Another challenge was to ensure that each villa was unique and tailored to the client’s requirements, while still adhering to sustainable design principles. The hovering villa presented a unique design opportunity, with the glazed ground floor providing unobstructed views of the surroundings. The ranch villa with multiple pavilions, including equestrian facilities, required careful planning to ensure that each pavilion blended seamlessly with the landscape.

The current proposal seeks to improve the existing accommodations and offer additional facilities to the property while preserving and enhancing its historic character and contextual integration. This is achieved through a coherent and holistic scheme derived from a strong analysis of the natural environment, regulatory context and heritage characteristics of the site. The proposal includes the erection of a pavilion containing an indoor swimming pool, a gym and a spa, to the immediate west of the main house. The scale and appearance of the pool house is of particular importance given its location right beside the main house, and within an area occupied
by a number of mature trees.

The inspiration of the aesthetic appearance of the villa is the Desert Flower. Each pavilions shape is reminiscent of a flower with petals that is sitting on a body of water, an oasis in the middle of the desert. Pavilions are connected with a large glass atrium that spans two floors and is the main house communication. The guesthouse follows the same design pattern, with three different pavilions, giving it sculptural appearance at the entrance of the complex.

The first step in this project was to ensure a high level of acoustic insulation from and towards the surrounding appartments, which has been achieved by the installation of both acoustic floors and ceilings.

Secondly, a comprehensive mechanical & electrical scheme has been devised to ensure a high quality of accommodation and the future proofing of the flat. This includes a AC system with MVHR, an Imist system, underfloor heating, megaflo boiler, Data cabling and built-in speakers.

Finally the internal finishes and detailing boast a contemporary design taking inspiration from the art deco style, giving the flat a sense of effortless luxury.