Arch:  Wendover Studio
QS: Moulton Taggart
Eng: Baxter Glaysher Consulting
M&E: E+M Tecnica
AV: Mosaic
Visuals courtesy of Wendover Partners
Photography: Darren Merriman/James Retief

Situated amongst the many embassies and blue plaque residences in Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Gate is a high-end refurbishment consisting of a basement dig with underpinning, façade restoration, extension and courtyard, new lift, feature staircase, underfloor heating, comfort cooling throughout and six floors of luxurious finishes.

The entrance lobby features a bespoke mix of Italian travertines abutting curved walls and curved oak skirting across the ground floor hallways. Fine joinery is exemplified by an elegant oiled oak staircase, formed in sections with tight barrel returns and rising through five floors. A new lift has been tailored to fit into the existing lift shaft with the interior finished in hand-sewn leather panelling throughout.

The lower ground floor kitchen and dining room features the bold use of marble with generous slabs of Green Ming, Giallo Siena and Arancio di Selva in bold counterpoint to each with the marble palette again referenced in the in-situ terrazzo floor, which incorporates elements of the kitchen unit material finish.

To one side of the dining area, a work by the acclaimed American artist James Turrell, part of his ‘Constellation’ series, quietly cycles through its colours over the course of the day.

The upper floors feature raffia reeded Italian oak joinery, with subtle variations applied to each bedroom. Hand tufted carpets, fabric-covered walls and oak panelling combine to create a restful environment.

The geometric theme  is again used to great effect in the design of the fine stone paving to the courtyard. Bounded by a high wall of in-vogue cast pink concrete with integral seating and with focal planting, this distinct area provides a generous yet private and tranquil haven.

The project was recognised at the British Safety Council International Safety Awards 2021, in recognition of Westgreen’s ‘commitment to health, safety and wellbeing during 2020, the most challenging year in recent times’.