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Left The Grade II listed building is located at 15 Old Bailey in the City of London


This page The challenge for Studio Moren was to reinstate elements of historic design within the interiors, adapting to the needs and taste of the contemporary guest


and an illuminated sleeping face playfully takes the place of traditional ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs. At ground floor level, the studio’s use of creative use of space planning provides a distinct change of feel as hotel guests move from the lobby to the restaurant beyond. The bar, a statement piece with its bespoke marble inlay, cleverly separates the two spaces and creates a welcoming spot to linger. Externally, the property remains characterised by its grandeur and opulence, with ornate details such as mansard roofs, elaborate mouldings, and decorative columns. Starting life as a hotel – said to be the first in London to feature electric lighting – the building was most recently used as ofices. It was a 1980s internal reconstruction that diluted the property’s Victorian charm. The challenge for Studio Moren was to reinstate elements of historic design within its interiors, adapting to the needs and taste of the contemporary guest.


The team reintroduced architectural details of the Victorian era such as cornicing, high skirtings and timber flooring to work cohesively with new, bespoke joinery pieces. Another key architectural challenge for the team was to harmoniously build an extension over an existing lightwell at the rear of the building, paying homage to the original building in appearance, and enabling the addition of 21 guestrooms to the property’s key count. Ed Murray, associate at Studio Moren,


says: ‘This project has been a gift in the way in which we have been able to embrace the building’s incredible history through our transformation of its architecture and interior design. Its transformation brings the property back to its original purpose, providing a positive contribution to the City of London and London’s wider hospitality sector, and we look forward to seeing it enjoyed by guests once again.’


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