The Art of Design Issue 41 2019 | Page 32

32 MONOCHROME Malta’s ‘Balluta Buildings’ are an Art Deco Shown here is the Master Bathroom where gem. Built in 1928, they were the largest and Drummonds’ wide range of specialist metal most luxurious apartments in Europe at finishes allowed the architects to choose that time. Apartment 3 is one of the first to Brushed Brass for taps and accessories, undergo major renovation and the client’s introducing a warm note to the coolly brief to local architectural practice, Cuschieri monochrome palette. The freestanding Architects was to restore the space to its Humber bath has a bespoke raw finish. former Art Deco glory, with the addition of modern comforts. Coll Lever bath & shower mixer with China Lever handles on H-Stand: from £2376 Down to the smallest detail, the choice of materials, fixtures and fittings was crucial throughout, maintaining authenticity and Coll Lever basin taps with China Lever handles: £1170. reflecting the exceptional quality of the Eden low level WC suite with China handle & original apartment. The master bathroom, standard loo seat: from £2406 designed to be amongst the major wow Five bar wall mounted heated towel radiator: factors of the apartment, places Drummonds classic bathroomware centre stage amongst the spectacular finishes including marble and geometric tiles and pays homage to the sheer glamour of the Art Deco period. from £2502