London based Studio Rinaldi renovated Boltons Residence, a three-storey apartment set inside the historic Bladon Lodge, originally built in 1836 and remodelled in 1928 by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis.
In order to maximise the space, the proposed new layout comprises new and larger bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, a sports area, kitchen and several cabinets/storage rooms. The design focuses on creating a better distribution of space throughout the home; different materials – like wood, resin, glass and micro cement – ensures a contemporary approach to the design whilst respecting the building’s history.
Description:
Located in The Bolton’s, this three-storey
apartment is Studio Rinaldi’s most recent residential interior project in
London. Dark grey resin walls, black iron beams, bright glass spaces and white
pure fixtures sit among the otherwise classic wooden living spaces.
The apartment is set inside the historic
Bladon Lodge, originally built in 1836 and remodelled in 1928 by Sir Clough
Williams-Ellis, where the client has lived for on the third and mezzanine floor
for a few years. They decided to purchase the apartment below when it became
available, and later assigned Studio Rinaldi Architects to transform the
apartment into a unique, liveable space by adding another floor to their
original apartment and a new, smaller guest flat.
In order to maximise the space, the proposed
new layout now comprises new and larger bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, a
sports area, kitchen and several cabinets/storage rooms. The design focuses on
creating a better distribution of space throughout the home; thus, a new
staircase was designed to improve the relationship between the floors.
Studio
Rinaldi decided to use the same location of the previous staircases, but
enlarged and remodelled it with new steps, handrails and concealed lighting
fixtures. New partitions, sliding doors and freestanding joinery have been used
to delineate different living spaces in the home. Structural elements – such as
partition walls and floors – have been demolished and rearranged, in order to
open the existing layout and optimise the space.
The
upper floor’s double ceiling has been extended, which opened a lot of space, to
reveal a structural steel beam. A glass box was installed to bridge the mezzanine with the
middle floor to add a modern touch whilst creating interaction between floors.
The mezzanine level, which accommodates a gym space, a new bathroom and a
sports facilities room, is revealed by a cantilevered light box facing directly
into the main living room on the floor below and creating an open space beyond.
The first floor instead combines the living room and kitchen with a walking
closet, acting as a foyer, having been created close to the entrance.
The focus on different materials – like wood,
resin, glass and micro cement – ensures a contemporary approach to the design
whilst respecting the building’s history.
Source: Studio Rinaldi
