Walpole Street

The Brief

The Client wanted to undertake a comprehensive refurbishment of their 5-storey terraced property, set within Chelsea’s Royal Hospital Conservation Area. The design focused on delivering a very calm, restrained luxury aesthetic, sensitively transforming the interior into a high-quality contemporary family home for a family of three. This required a back-to-brick approach, stripping back and then upgrading all internal areas. Key elements of the brief included creating spaces capable of hosting both informal and formal gatherings and ensuring ample but non-intrusive storage was incorporated throughout. The family also wanted to be able to comfortably accommodate two overnight guests on separate floors.

 

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Client

Private Client

Location

London SW3

Architect

Carter Gregson Gray

Size

2,831 ft²

Sector

Services

The Challenge

32 Walpole Street is a very constrained, tall-but-narrow mid-terraced property, and this caused the main challenges in terms of delivering a significant programme of refurbishment and remodelling works across the five floors. Restricted access and limited working space required careful planning of site logistics, including the sequencing of deliveries and works. Close proximity to neighbouring properties also necessitated proactive management of noise and dust, supported by a clear communication plan to keep neighbours informed of the nature and timing of the works. This made it even more paramount that our Party Wall Surveyor ensured good neighbourly relations were maintained throughout the awards process.

The Outcome

The completed project successfully delivered the very high-quality, clean and minimalist remodelled spaces envisioned by the Client at the outset. A significant amount of bespoke joinery was incorporated throughout, fabricated and installed to an exceptional standard. Externally, the introduction of new windows together with the repair and redecoration of the façade has revitalised the building and restored its presence within the terrace.

Other Projects We’ve Completed Include

Hertfordshire House

Victoria Road

Dartmouth Park House