Initially created as a townhouse before being transformed into a bank, the property has undergone a redesign and revival to create offices that embody the characteristics and comfort of a London townhouse.
Using a soft palette of muted green and blues throughout creates a relaxed environment and further enhances the bronze ironmongery fixtures which permeate the property. Through the use of timber flooring in combination with the palette, each room is designed to feel individual and connected at the same time.
When we were first appointed on the project, the property was in total disrepair, so the experience of reinstating the building’s original identity and grandeur has been a real privilege. Whilst differing in terms of the ergonomic design, such as how people would ultimately move around the spaces between desks and spending long hours in meeting rooms, our approach to the feel of the space was very similar to a residential property.
The first and second floor offices use more neutral tones and a mixture of antique and modern furniture, while the family office on the third floor echoes the feel of the ground floor and focuses on mid-century artworks.
Wherever possible, Kitesgrove was careful to retain and restore the historic elements such as the cantilevered stone stair from the ground to first floor.