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Looking out onto the roof terrace , the décor of ‘ The 7th Heaven ’ aims to draw elements of the outside in . Natural light , pops of green foliage , and timber floors , reflect the open-air space beyond . The brick pillars , as seen throughout the interior of the building , mimic the brickwork seen on the exterior , ensuring that the transition from outside to inside feels effortless .
Despite the comparative darkness of the Screening Room - The Arc ’ s exclusive indoor cinema space inspired by iconic , historic neighbourhood picture-houses - the theme of bringing elements of the outside , inside , continues . Acoustic panels are set within further brick pillars , celebrated with evocatively dimmed wall lights . A rich green palette imbues the space : an intentional reference to nature . The organic green and brickwork is offset by an abstract , chequer-plate carpet in black and off-white ; futuristic , in a manner that is characteristic to the building .
The Arc ’ s state-of-the-art gym is a distinctive space , which aims to feel outdoor and open-air , while remaining fully indoors for practicality and comfort . A bespoke , photographic wallpaper creates a lush , green canopy of trees on the ceiling and walls , complemented by the creamy , oak floor . The room envelops residents in a sense of being at one with nature as they exercise .
With a large part of the architectural inspiration being Chicago and New York ’ s early 20th century , industrial architecture , The Arc ’ s home of Shoreditch is arguably the UK ’ s answer to neighbourhoods such as the Meatpacking District . The dynamic , urban , and busy area is close to London ’ s city-centre and business hub , and features a mix of old and new architecture . The futuristic , space-inspired interior of The Arc , set against the warehouse-style backdrop feels at-home on Shoreditch ’ s City Road .
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The palette of The Arc ’ s interior is natural and neutral primarily , with pops of green and a backdrop of deep , red brickwork , all accented by touches of brass . There is an overall lightness to every element of the building , which is designed to create a feeling of lift for all those who enter it .
Marie-Julie Gheysens , Head of UK at Ghelamco confirms , “ Bowler James Brindley are the perfect designer for us to work with on The Arc , due to their careful curation of placemaking and their hospitality experience they made the perfect partner when looking to take residential to the next level along with adhering to our stringent eco-credentials . Each material that has been considered for the development ’ s interior , has been carefully selected to combine fundamentals in sustainability , with texture and tactility to create a luxurious and sensory experience for residents and visitors .”
She continues , “ Each wood , stone and fabric has been sourced with maximum sensitivity to reducing environmental impact – such as all woods being SFC certified supporting responsible forestry . Each bathroom uses ceramic tiling , which is more sympathetic to the environment .”
The overall effect is a design triumph .