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Conceived in partnership with freeholder , The Portman Estate , renowned architect Rafael Viñoly , and interior designers , Millier London , the development consists of an 18-storey residential tower , with 54 apartments and a 7-storey commercial building providing over 95,000 sq . ft . of high quality office space .
The scheme is further enhanced by new public realm , retail space and a dramatic art installation designed by Lee Simmons .
Rafael Viñoly said : “ It is one of those propositions that you can hardly believe you have a shot at . The location is the most important corner of Hyde Park .”
Marble Arch Place will be an enviable residential and commercial address where the sophistication of Mayfair meets the calmness of Hyde Park . Both the residential and commercial buildings enjoy sensational views of Hyde Park .
Ashley Muldoon , Chief Executive Officer , Multiplex – Europe , Middle East and Canada said : “ Multiplex is proud to be working on another scheme with Almacantar which , together with our successful collaboration on the transformation of Centre Point , will bookend Oxford Street with two landmark buildings . Working with our project partners , we are pushing the boundaries of digital construction to maximise precision in the design , quality and delivery of this ambitious development .”
Oliver Fenn-Smith , CEO , The Portman Estate said : “ We are delighted to be part of this historic moment at Marble Arch Place , paving the way for an enlivened and revitalised district surrounding Marble Arch and Edgware Road .”