CR Apartment by Daniele Petteno Architecture Workshop
Located at the Ground and Lower Ground floors of a large Edwardian terraced building in the heart of London, the CR Apartment is the result of the full remodelling and retrofitting of a two story flat, poorly refurbished in the early 2000s, and which was still presenting a quite fragmented and non-optimized layout.
About CR Apartment
Key Design Elements of the Project
At the heart of this architectural endeavor, three pivotal elements take center stage:
1. Open-Plan Mastery
The open-plan ground floor seamlessly melds two primary areas:
– The living-dining space.
– The kitchen, punctuated by a breakfast table.
Differing ceiling heights and lighting nuances define these areas. Yet, they effortlessly blend due to the cohesive kitchen-dining furniture lining the principal internal wall.
2. The Discreet Staircase
Then, we encounter the internal staircase, bridging the two floors. This design piece aims to:
– Minimally interrupt the open living-dining-kitchen space. Consequently, it employs frameless glazed balustrades, lending it an almost ethereal presence.
– Carve out a potential workspace in the lower corridor. This ingenious touch integrates a custom desk within a cantilevered staircase. Open risers, in turn, bathe the lower areas in inviting natural light.
3. The All-Season Conservatory
Finally, there’s the rear conservatory. Directly accessible from the lower-ground bedrooms, it offers dual indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces. Furthermore, its design ensures usability across every season, guaranteeing comfort and aesthetic delight.
Photography by Daniele Petteno
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- by Matt Watts
