The Art of Design Issue 16 2015 | Page 24

24 Conceived as a swirling fluid progression of spaces enclosed by accentuated by the curved bespoke bookshelves clad with a a rich yet subtle palette of materials; a series of cloud ceilings suede material. culminate onto a spacious open-plan lounge and kitchen which open out onto the terrace overlooking Redchurch Street. The lighting strategy was conceived integral to the flow of spaces and the materiality- with a linear skirting ambient light The sheer coldness and solidity of the bespoke pre-cast providing directional flow whilst ‘floating’ the concrete walls. concrete wall panels contrast beautifully against the warmth The concrete walls double up as the curved backdrop against of the white oak fin wall and floor cladding and the playful which a white stone bath is set; the sheer height and elegance cloud ceilings and diffused pool of lights. The swirls are further of the concrete walls evoking a theatrical spatial experience. www.studioverve.co.uk Photographs: Luke White, Time & Space