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Stanhope Gardens by Yeang Creative

By Magaly Grosso

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Stanhope Gardens is a private residence located in South Kensington, London, England.

It was designed by Yeang Creative, and covers an area of 1,800 square feet.

Stanhope Gardens by Yeang Creative:

“The design principle applied, to accommodate a high-end interior design, acknowledges the implicit nature of the upper floor spaces of this grade II listed building by providing a symbiosis between the requirements of a contemporary four-bedroom apartment and the consolidation of the particular characteristics of the existing interiors.

New connections between rooms, to provide for en-suite bathrooms for example, has been established by providing new doorways, designed in line with the existing traditional doors and maintaining the cellular nature of the traditional interior layout. In conversation with our case of ficer Mark Butler and as part of our pre-planning advice, the removal of one non-original wall between front and back room on the third floor was agreed. Also in agreement with our pre-planning advice we maintain a clear reference to the original wall alignments when we provide double door access in the remaining wall between front and backroom and the wall between kitchen and backroom on the third floor.

With our design we propose the restoration and where necessary the re-implementation of traditional decorative elements such as cornices, mantelpieces and skirting to enhance the particular historic significance of the property. Acknowledging the sober nature of the traditional decoration one would find in these upper floor spaces our new design interventions are explicitly distinctive from their historic context. As such, newly designed additions such as kitchens and bathrooms are designed as high-end objects using materials such as wood veneers and marble suggesting the almost temporary nature of these contemporary objects set in their historic context. As they stand in composition with the restored interiors, they suggest the possibility to be taken away and restore the original state of the Victorian interiors. We see this dialogue between old and new as one of the key principles in our design.

To provide for a fourth bedroom the current attic space is redesigned as a loft space holding a bedroom with en-suite bathroom. To provide adequate access to the loft space we propose the installation of a new staircase, designed as the continuation of the existing staircase. The renovation of this attic space gives us the opportunity to restore and insulate the current roof structure ensuring its structural integrity. To provide this fourth bedroom with natural daylight and sufficient ventilation we propose the installation of three renovation style roof lights to provide light and ventilation in the entrance, bedroom and bathroom.

As such we aim our current interior design proposal to establish a critical dialogue between the existing historical context and the requirements of a contemporary lifestyle celebrating continuity between past and present.”

Photos by: Quintin Lake

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About Magaly Grosso

Magaly Grosso was born in Venezuela where she grew up and studied Advertising and Marketing. With time, she realized that what she truly wanted to dedicate herself to was Interior Design, which is why she decided to study it and devote herself to it. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

5 thoughts on “Stanhope Gardens by Yeang Creative”

  1. I have looked thru these pages everyday and this one really stands out to me. I took my time to discover how the old and the new can mesh together so nicely, its just amazing. Simply Brilliant!

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  2. I don’t think they succeeded in meshing old and new together at all. And that geometric kitchen woodwork makes me want to scream – especially when I see it in same space as the old armchair and victorian fireplace. BUT… it must have taken guts and an open mind to conceive execute and I’m sure others love it.

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    • I couldn’t agree more. It makes me want to scream too. This project completely lacks sophistication and modern (or postmodern) tastes. There is no constraint; just random fits of drama which leave me confused and want to get out fast. Sorry for being so blunt. I’m sure there are plenty of viewers who will like this. It takes all kinds (does it really?)

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  3. I have been looking at many of these projects on this homedsgn site but, this is the first one that i feel compelled to comment on. Yeang Creative has come up with something really original, delightful and interesting. It really feels like we are in the 21st century. There are so many thoughtful touches like the opening mirror in the master bedroom which allows two people to stay in visible contact with one another, if they wish. I find the geometry of the mill work refreshing and fascinating. Beautifully done Yeang Creative!

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