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Comfort and being able to relax in
an elegant space was of the utmost
importance to our brief; SHH has designed
and incorporated bespoke furniture which
combines cosiness and functionality.
The renovated apartment features
unique joinery throughout. Clean and
contemporary sliding doors with a specialist
hand applied metallic finish in the lounge
conceal a TV and wrap a dated chimney
breast. Additional space has been created
for a wet bar and a modern elongated
gas fireplace. On the opposite side of the
room, tailor-made shelves with a mirror
back panel have been cleverly appointed to
make the space feel larger. Elegant lighting
and a beautiful crystal chandelier further
the aesthetic of the room.
The master bedroom features, a hand context of the Royal Albert Hall and the
carved leather headboard by Helen Amy surrounding townscape. In terms of plan
Murray and wardrobes with hand applied form and layout, it is the central corridor
polished plaster by artisans Rima & McRae. and the use of light wells combined with
The adjoining bathroom oozes glamour by bay windows that maximise light, which
cleverly optimizing all available space with enabled the high density of individual flats.
a beautiful walk-in sunken marble bath.
Using the same marble on the floor and Founded in 1991, SHH is an award-winning
walls creates a seamless flow of luxury and internationally recognised chartered
also gives the illusion of a larger space. architecture and interior design practice
based in London.
The significance of Albert Court primarily
stems from its architectural and historic
interest. The Queen Anne revival style
speaks of its time and the building
evidently has group value within the
For more information, visit
www.shh.co.uk
Photography by Adam Woodward