Jonathan Tuckey Design is responsible for the interior architecture
of the apartments, responding to both the 19th century
industrial structures and WilkinsonEyre’s dramatic, contemporary
architectural insertions. Coupled with the neighbouring Gasholders
Park, Gasholders London is a dynamic juxtaposition between old
and new, offering unique spaces for both residents and visitors to
the area to enjoy.
Located beside the historic Regent’s Canal, the triplet of cast iron
gasholder guide frames have long been unique landmarks for
visitors to King’s Cross. WikinsonEyre has carefully and considerately
balanced functionality and modernisation with the industrial
character of the gasholders. Retaining its industrial aesthetic the
gasholders guide frames, and their 123 columns which date back to
the 1860s, have been painstakingly restored by hand at specialist
engineering works in Shepley, Yorkshire, North England.
Each residential building is independently supported and is set back
from the guide structures. Celebrating craftsmanship their concept
has created an equilibrium between the refurbished triplet of
Grade II-listed cast iron gasholder guide frames and contemporary
architecture that is deserving of such a unique heritage.
The imaginative design and circular nature of the gasholders results
in apartments that are laid out to take advantage of natural daylight
and expansive views – while the central atriums bring light into the
heart of the structures. Jonathan Tuckey Design, which is responsible
for the interiors of the apartments, has been able to balance both
the industrial the feel of the structures and WilkinsonEyre’s
contemporary insertions. Bold, comfortable and elegantly masculine
the studio draws from building context, art and fashion to create a
refined, sophisticated, welcoming and effortless scheme.
EACH RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IS
INDEPENDENTLY SUPPORTED AND IS SET
BACK FROM THE GUIDE STRUCTURES.