HOTEL
The six-storey glass building that houses
Bankside is part of the striking One Blackfriars
development from award-winning architect
Ian Simpson. Its contemporary exterior
lines belie the timeless interiors by film set
producer-turned-interiors architect, Dayna
Lee of Powerstrip Studios. Here, a mid-
century modern aesthetic is balanced by an
eclectic mix of bespoke furniture and art that
celebrates local craftmanship and heritage.
Bankside’s light-filled spaces have been
thoughtfully curated to deliver a residential
feel.
‘We wanted to create a genuine boutique
hotel for the modern mindset, with calm rooms
and creative public spaces that reflect the
vibrant, history-steeped community of SE1,’
states Dayna Lee. ‘We’ve had fun celebrating
the local artistic community including post-kiln
pottery drying racks for shelves, kid-leather-
covered furnishings conjuring an ‘art school’
experience and punctuating these with lots of
luxurious, custom-made features.’
In one of London’s most artistic and vibrant
neighbourhoods, Bankside will be dialled in
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to the local community, serving as a creative
space for the surrounding area as well as
welcoming guests from all over the world.
Sustainability is at the core of Bankside, with
in-room power-saving elements, rooftop
beehives, an aim of zero waste landfill,
sustainably-sourced wood and the use of non-
or low-VOC paints throughout.
An inspiring social environment for work and
play, Bankside is set to be a new destination for
locals and visitors alike.