From the seventh floor of an apartment building in Clerkenwell, EC1 Penthouse looks out across the City of London enjoying stunning views of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Barbican Centre.
Sector
Homes
Location
Clerkenwell, London
Date
2016-2017
Client
Private
Area
175 m2
Status
Completed
The apartment with surrounding landmarks
City views
Maximising these views was a key aspect of our client’s brief, as were enhancing energy performance and introducing a material palette to amplify the feeling of light and space in the apartment.
Airy Spaces with Maximised Ceiling Height
Following intense negotiations with the freeholder, consent was won for a Licence to Alter which allowed us to significantly open up the layout of the apartment and create an airy living space. Partition walls have been replaced with a sliding folding timber screen, and ceiling height has been maximised wherever possible.
Continuous white oiled oak herringbone flooring emphasises this new open living space whilst private rooms are hidden behind full height doors accentuating the improved height.
Main entrance hallway leading to living area
Open plan dining and kitchen area
Dining area with view towards St. Paul's Cathedral
Bespoke Joinery and Framed Views
This open plan is supported by bespoke joinery, both built-in and freestanding, as it not only creates concealed storage space but also screens service equipment. The joinery is also detailed to compliment the proportions and verticality instated by various elements of the refurbishment. Other subtle details include new window reveals to frame the impressive views across London, and a coffered ceiling suggests spaces within the open plan.
The energy efficiency of this refurbishment is ensured with an eco-friendly air source heat pump that serves the wet underfloor heating system as well as the comfort cooling.
Framed view via internal window
Kitchen with island and bar seating
“We chose Patalab and the team led by Uwe and Jordan after having interviewed five other architectural practices. We were impressed from the very outset with Patalab’s design proposals. Their thoughts about efficient use of space and creating enhanced volume was exactly what we were looking for, and we felt that our tastes were aligned.”
Client testimonial
Kitchen detail
Bespoke joinery unit in study
“We appreciate so much what Patalab brought to the table and how they delivered on our dreams that we can’t wait to find another project to have the opportunity of working with them again.”
Client testimonial
Corridor with full height storage units leading to study
Layout in axonometric view
Islington Projects
EC1 Penthouse is one of the many schemes for private and commercial clients Patalab has delivered in the Borough of Islington. Further Islington residential projects include Highbury Fields Apartment and Mallow Street Penthouse.
Dressing room leading to principal bedroom
