Stripped Back on the Strand
master ensuite is a mix of ‘fumed emperador’ tiles
to the floor, from Mandarin Stone, and white brick
tiles from Fired Earth. The basin is formed in cast
concrete, with rough timber finish wall cabinets
above.
A black steel staircase leads up to the open plan living
space on the top floor, surrounded by timber-clad
walls. Beneath the vaulted ceiling of the mansard
extension, is housed a bespoke stainless steel kitchen,
designed by PEEK Architecture + Design, and built by
the Bluecourt (www.bluecourtbespoke.co.uk ). The
concrete worktops are from Concreations and form a
breakfast bar to cook or eat from. The reclaimed pine
floor ‘Extra Rustic Grade’ was supplied by Havwoods,
and provides a soft surface underfoot. To the end of
the living space sits a painted t&g wall, which houses
a TV, while concealing a secret drinks cabinet.
Both the lower and upper floors have a private
balcony looking down into a Parisian style courtyard,
flanked by the green wall from Scotscapes, creating a
welcome oasis away from the bustle of The Strand.
Georgina Turvey of PEEK Architecture says: ‘’More
and more people are looking to live near The Strand
and Covent Garden. We were aiming to create a
stylish antithesis to the usual developments in this up
and coming area. The concrete worktops, reclaimed
flooring and exposed structural elements complete
the look. It was an immensely enjoyable project to
work on’’
www.peekarchitecture.co.uk
Photos by Simon Maxwell