STUDIO ASHBY
Crown Place ’ s vibrant location , we envisage the residents as engaging individuals , interested in the arts , avid explorers of the City , combining an eye for the future with a passion for the past . Responding to the old-meets-new architecture , we embraced a layered palette of contrasting materials and textures , curating a timeless space with Georgian influence and contemporary features : a comfortable , domestic retreat for residents .”
Photo : Edmund Dabney
Inspired by the Golden Age of cinema , Studio Ashby looked to create a warm and intimate screening room with a collection of individually sourced furniture , brass detailing and Art Deco-style lighting to create a glamorous yet domestic setting .
Further amenities include a gym with state-of-the art equipment by Technogym and elegant private dining room with adjoining kitchen . Notable design features include a sea of paper lanterns by & Tradition , named Formakami , designed by Jamie Hayon , which create a memorable backdrop for entertaining .
Studio Ashby ’ s Founder and Creative Director Sophie Ashby commented : “ For the amenities at One Crown Place , we imagined the space as an extension of the home ~ brimming with character and playful pockets of personality . With One
A 24-hour concierge will be responsible for all residents ’ needs from assisting with bookings , to laundry and deliveries .
INTRODUCING THE MAKERS APARTMENT
A never-seen-before new show apartment has been unveiled by London interior design studio Bergman & Mar . Imagined as a ‘ Collector ’ s City Retreat ,’ Bergman & Mar have commissioned local artisans to curate a sustainable and ethical home . Steeped in craftsmanship , an elegant blend of furniture , art , ceramics and objet has been handmade exclusively by British makers - both emerging and established .
From joinery to individual furnishings , The Makers Apartment has been artfully sculpted with organic shapes and unexpected textural pairings to evoke an idiosyncratic look and feel with lasting appeal . Memorable touches include ceramics by Talia James , who applies colour , form and pattern to create contemporary pieces that reflect her Moroccan heritage and training in Mashiko , Japan . Textiles by Coral & Hive , showcase hand woven natural rugs by talented weavers in South Africa made from hand spun Karakul wool , cotton and mohair . Considered furniture has been handcrafted by Galvin Brothers , a family business that uses sustainably sourced timber to create timeless , distinctive pieces from their workshop in East Yorkshire , England .
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Photo : Edmund Dabney