The site of a former nurses’ home set in the heart of Knightsbridge has been transformed into a development of three large lateral apartments, two duplex apartments at ground and lower ground levels, and a penthouse duplex, all slotted behind the retained façade and a remodelled roof.

The highly specified apartments were designed to have spaces that flow comfortably across the floor plate, making them easy to live in and ideal for entertaining. Living accommodation spans across the full width of the existing building and is carefully separated from the sleeping wing, which sits within the extended rear of the building. A generous east facing balcony was designed to accommodate exterior dining and has ample space for a table and chairs.

Apartments range in size from 240-430 sqm and a car park at basement level is accessed via a car lift. A sophisticated access system gives residents privacy and security at the flick of a switch. 

The retained façade maintains the equilibrium of the Conservation Area within which the building sits, while the sandstone clad addition to the rear introduces a cool, contemporary feel, expressing the approach to the interior architecture. 

The new roof was cleverly redesigned to increase the volume within the duplex penthouse apartment without effecting the appearance of the building from key views.

The stone and timber palette of the interior architecture established a calm framework within which purchasers could add final finishes and furniture to reflect their own lifestyles.

Stone and steel staircases in duplex apartments are beautifully crafted and provide an elegant link between floors and continue our exploration into a greater understanding of the volume of a space.