HI MACS® SPECIFIED FOR
IMPRESSIVE HOOVER RESTORATION
One of London’s most iconic art deco
buildings has been transformed by IDM
Properties as part of a major restoration
and renovation project which has seen part
of the building converted into 66 stylish
apartments.
Many of the building’s original art deco
features have been retained and restored,
including grand staircases with wrought-
iron bannisters, high-waisted dado rails,
terrazzo flooring in the lobby and the original
green colour scheme has been used in the
corridors. Of course, the rich heritage of the
façade, one of London’s most famous Art
Deco landmarks, has also been preserved.
Beyond the exceptional exterior and
communal surroundings, the interior of the
luxury apartments - which are available
either as studios, or with one, two or three
bedrooms - cleverly combine contemporary
style with modern features, creating a unique
and striking blend of the old and new.
A central element of the design in these
luxurious living spaces are the kitchens
and HI-MACS® has been used to create
impressive work surfaces in all 66
apartments. Contributing to the overall
balance of high quality contemporary design
with subtle art deco flair, the surfaces,
which have been beautifully fabricated by
Solid Fabrications Limited and supplied by
James Latham, the exclusive distributor of
HI-MACS® in the UK and Ireland, have been
created using more than 100 sheets of HI-
MACS® Andromeda.
Debbie Northall, Specification Manager,
Decorative Products, James Latham said,
“IDM Properties have created something
really special at the Hoover Building. When
you stand inside one of these apartments,
you are surrounded by luxurious materials
and cutting-edge design. The combination
of original art deco architecture and modern
styling make them extremely desirable and
the specification team here at James Latham
are delighted that HI-MACS® Andromeda
was selected.”
perfect for use with foodstuffs. Its pore-free
surface prevents any build-up of waste or
bacteria, making the kitchen surface easier
to clean.
Another nod to the building’s heritage in the
kitchen is that the appliances, of course,
have all been made by Hoover.
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As well as its ability to be joined seamlessly
so that it appears to be fashioned from a
single piece of material, HI-MACS® is ultra-
resistant and completely hygienic, and thus
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