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ST JAMES’ APARTMENT
TG Studio were tasked to reimagine this Pieces from British brands such as Rothschild
1970’s two bedroom apartment near & Bickers and Julian Chichester were selected
Buckingham Palace in the heart of Central to furnish the room.
London for a Hong Kong based family.
A pair of Hurricane table lamps (designed by
As their international base, their brief was Thomas Griem) provide ambient light for the
to create a thoroughly British feel for the room whilst the hand blown glass pendants
property – from the furniture and accessory and brass clad sideboard sit opposite a
selections to the finishes throughout. The end beautiful leather feature wall, with niches
result is a stunning home away from home for to display various items from the client’s
a client who has it all. collections and plenty of concealed storage.
The apartment was completely stripped back The entertaining space is equipped with a
to a bare shell before being reconfigured to wine fridge and a fully stocked leather-clad
suit modern life. bar with its design in hand-hammered studs
facing out onto the main seating area.
A generous entrance foyer separates the
The original back sofa cushions have been
entertaining and private spaces, with the two Behind the bar area the mottled-mirrored removed and re-covered with nubuck leather,
large bedrooms sharing a secluded study wall is broken up with solid brass bands to giving a velvet like surface.
area in the hallway. amplify the depth of the room, and create
Previously separate rooms, the living and
a point of interest through the use of a The Casablanca rug is one of Thomas Griem’s
seemingly random yet rhythmic pattern. designs, using a sequence of geometric
dining room were combined along with a bar
shapes to compose a contemporary take on
area to create a large entertaining space for A pair of Alexander McQueen Monarch the traditional embroideries of the Middle
the family and their guests. Cushions sit on the customised Flexform sofa. East.