36 CASE STUDY A UNIQUE APPROACH


pproaching the new building, contemporary bay windows have been specified to provide a uniue appearance from the street, while also bringing good levels of natural light into the interiors. n the lower floors, coloured terracotta will frame the windows and doors, providing a richness and teture, as well as referencing local detail found in the nearby rade  listed ichelin ouse. eading inside, uniue entrances will feature bespoke artwork by local artist odie arey, alongside individually cast tiles which form a patchwork effect. This symbolises community, and the coming together of different people, cultures and ideas, which echoes the character of ondon more generally.


its surroundings  hence our intricately detailed design of a traditional helsea mansion block.


longside the homes, the developer is also committed to delivering social and community uses within its development, which will be designed with nursery provider ido formerly afari ids and specialist education and care provider, om’s elief, both of which will occupy the property at a subsidised rent. orking closely with the oyal orough


of ensington  helsea and the other stakeholders to bring the vision to life, planning permission was granted in winter , with demolition works commencing in arch . orward funding was granted from ondon all ompany in ecember , and construction now well underway.


THE BEST INTENTIONS


upta tells me that, as a company,  roperties looks to only collaborate with bestinclass eperts. This was demonstrated at their previous development  the EE  esidences at yde ark launched in arch this year. e eplains how The ucan adopts the epertise gathered on this proect, with arriott nternational fusing worldclass customer service and amenities with the signature hallmarks of the utograph ollection otels brand. ontinuing this trend in the


construction and design of the building, the firm engaged with international architectural practice ohn edersen o ssociates  to design the proect, alongside luury interiors studio ive auche for the interiors.


ccording to upta, the architects’ brief was to take the very best elements of helsea’s historic architecture, and combine it with contemporary design to create some of the best residences available today not only in helsea, but across ondon.


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upta eplains that comfort and light are paramount here, with bespoke elements woven into the vernacular space of the lobby ‘The uminary’, casting light on the marble floor, polished wall panelling, and tones of gold brass and cream  the chandelier inviting people into its warmth and illumination. eneath this grand lighting, the lobby will also feature a  concierge and residential manager employed by arriott nternational. whether it be housekeeping or travel, a nanny, personal training or dog walking, florist services or a chauffeur, as well as arranging eclusive eperiences, such as private dining with a top ondon chef or a personal designshopping service. The lobby then leads onto the elevators


 some of which are private to selected residences  that can take residents to their homes,  valet parking in an underground private space, or the gym. The latter features calming tones of timber and limestone surrounding stateoftheart euipment.


A GRAND LIFE


uch like the eterior, inside the apartments the interior design continues to follow the inspiration of the architecture, materiality and detailing of the renowned area. e created a modern, elegant, and subtle interior by layering beautiful finishes, such as handcrafted tetural materials, with true attention to detail and a natural oak floor, eplains upta.


The material palette showcases neutral tones, bringing in rich earthy reds and greens as colour accents across the architectural elements and soft furnishings, he continues. ertical elements were implemented throughout to add height and grandeur to the spaces, and lighting was carefully considered to produce the feeling of natural light. imilarly opulent, the kitchens will offer stone worktops with brone and mirrored splashbacks, alongside other


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