Kingsway Place

The project addressed the environmental issues that affect buildings of this age. The original Victorian windows have been retained but improved internally through repainting and draught-proofing, with new automated blinds and curtains fitted, and latest smart technology allows the owner to monitor and control the environmental conditions within the property from any location.

The design demonstrates a well-thought out balancing act of mixing the modern with the historic. Removing all traces of the previous conversion, the layout and spatial organisation were rendered more functional, creating a continuous walk through the rooms to the upper floor. The original timber roof has been retained, and all the living areas have generous proportions with high ceilings, an element drawn from the building’s historic character. On the ground floor, the private rooms are smaller in scale yet retain the high-spec look desired by the client.

The client was keen for Kingway Place to provide a high-end hotel aesthetic, and the Noir St. Laurent marble used on the walls and floors of the luxurious en-suite double bathrooms to the master and guest bedrooms contributed to this look. Wood was used to soften and create warmth in materiality throughout the property, including newly-installed chevron timber flooring, the base for the bathroom vanity, and most notably the bespoke built-in joinery piece which extends across the whole wall beside the original staircase.