Hans Town Apartment
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This project involved the renovation and enhancement of a large duplex apartment in the sought-after Hans Town conservation area, only a short walk from Harrods and the wider Brompton Road. It required the rationalisation of the complex labyrinth of small, dysfunctional spaces and the refocusing of attention on the core features of what was at one point an exceptionally large Queen Anne townhouse and later a neatly proportioned mansion block.
The interiors have been thoughtfully adapted to provide a luxurious residence, distinguished by bespoke joinery and a palette of premium materials. The stairwell has been recast as a focal element, with delicately curved polished plaster walls and bespoke balustrades crafted from premium alloys evoking Art Deco motifs. The simplification of the floor plan associated with the removal of internal walls makes it possible for guests to orientate themselves in relation to the stair, or the painstakingly restored double-height windows, delivering spectacular inner-city views.
But it was not only a case of redesigning and recalibrating the interior spaces. Our listed building architects were tasked with coordinating the license for alteration and complex party wall consents. They were called upon to manage the wider professional team which included designers Elycion and construction firm Rigby & Rigby.
