A relatively undistinguished 1960s block in Fitzrovia has been transformed by this highly distinctive refurbishment scheme, which increases the office and residential accommodation and gives the building a striking new identity.Make was approached by developer Ridgeford Properties Ltd to maximise the existing six-floor property; using imaginative and sensitive design, the resultant scheme has created 12 new luxury apartments by extending the rear elevation, creating three new penthouse apartments on the existing penthouse level and adding an extra floor which contains a fourth penthouse.The existing building presented two very different aspects to the surrounding area, with a formal facade confronting Weymouth Street and a far more eclectic and utilitarian elevation facing Bridford Mews at the rear. In response to these contrasting conditions, a highly modelled brass-clad elevation was created at the rear of the building which greatly enhances the appearance of this fascinating pocket of urban space. Each apartment features a projecting balcony with a perforated brass screen which mirrors the mews facade pattern and blends harmoniously with the neighbouring buildings.By contrast, the Weymouth Street elevation features a discreet stepped addition to the existing structure, which is set back and clad in a darker alloy of the same brass. The unique appearance of the brass cladding will gradually evolve over time due to the oxidisation process.
Products used in this project
More Projects by Make Architects
Element | Brand | Product name |
---|---|---|
Manufacturers | KME Germany GmbH & Co. KG |
Products Behind Projects
Product Spotlight
News
Sanjay Puri, Dominique Petit-Frere, Emre Arolat and Yenny Zhang join Archello Awards 2024 jury
Sanjay Puri, Dominique Petit-Frere, Emre Arolat and Yenny Zhang have been announced as Archello Awar... More
Storefront in Amsterdam by Dok architecten features sculpted facade of hand-molded bricks
The Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana has opened a store in Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat ret... More
Prokš Přikryl Architekti converts historic grain silo into multifunctional conference and art space
Prague-based Prokš Přikryl Architekti has converted the grain silo of a historic mill buildin... More
Surman Weston veils self-build Peckham House in hit-and-miss brickwork
London-based architectural studio Surman Weston has completed its first self-build project in the vi... More
Key projects by Woods Bagot
Woods Bagot is a global architecture firm known for its diverse portfolio of forward-thinking and su... More
Filippo Taidelli Architetto designs transparent “knowledge hangar” near Milan
Milan-based Filippo Taidelli Architetto designed the Roberto Rocca Innovation Building as part of th... More
Klaksvik Rowing Clubhouse by Henning Larsen celebrates Faroese sporting and cultural heritage
Danish architectural firm Henning Larsen features in Archello’s 25 best architecture firms in... More
WOODlife’s floors and finishes add warmth and texture to Oslo House
Dutch flooring brand WOODlife was included in Archello’s list of 25 best engineered wood floor... More