From the architects: “The project consists of an extensive renovation of a Grade I listed park-facing house and mews house with a newly-built link building. This new building connects the two original properties together to create a 40-metre thoroughfare from front to back on two levels.
Whilst the link building is an entirely new structure, the ‘new’ mews house is constructed within the skin of the original one, revealing the interior architecture of both these buildings to appear seamless from within.
The palette of the new architectural elements is restricted to in-situ terrazzo, fair-faced concrete, Petersen bricks and over-sized timber sash-windows with curved glass, by Capoferri.
The bowed-shape of the new building plays homage to how John Nash, the architect responsible for planning the layout of Regents Park and its surroundings, often designed rear facades. It allows for neither of the original facades to become obstructed, whilst giving depth to the rooms within the link building and permitting them to be used as more than just thoroughfares.
Meanwhile, the original front-house has been restored to a former opulence, with the careful reinstatement of original details and integration of modern infrastructure. The new interventions around the original house are intended to be far more subtle and integrated, from the opening-up of main the reception rooms to the new roof-lantern on the top floor.”
Concept design - David Chipperfield
Executive design, Construction & Project management - Gabriel Chipperfield Ltd.
Photography - Simon Menges
