This project for a Hong Kong born artist, now based in London, constituted the refurbishment of a 120 square metre apartment in a 1930s mansion block in London’s Marylebone. The apartment was split into two halves along a central line dividing up the public and private aspects of the space – a living, dining and kitchen area on the one side and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the other.The layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms was maintained, with decorative refurbishment and the addition of custom built – in furniture, such as window seats and storage.

The remainder of the apartment was opened up into one large open-plan living area. The visual anchor is the raised kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is a large L-shaped, sculptural insertion, that appears to float on the travertine platform due to its subtle underlighting. It is divided from the dining area by panels of bronzed mirrors that reflect light and appear to enlarge the space, but still allows for the operation of a serving area. The living area’s original oak flooring was restored and the walls were painted in series of neutral colours from Farrow and Ball to allow for the presentation of the owner’s art.

The client chose an eclectic mix of furniture to work in the space from antique lamps, vintage 50s armchairs, a George Smith sofa, and dark wood Victorian dining chairs with a seat upholstered in bright pink fabric to go around a white super-minimal dining table, Less by Jean Nouvel.