EC1 Penthouse

From the seventh floor of an apartment building in Clerkenwell, EC1 Penthouse looks out across the City of London enjoying stunning views of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Barbican Centre. Maximising these views was a key aspect of the client’s brief, as were enhancing energy performance and introducing a material palette to amplify the feeling of light and space in the apartment.

Airy Spaces with Maximised Ceiling Height

Following intense negotiations with the freeholder, consent was won for a licence to alter which allowed us to significantly open up the layout of the apartment and create an airy living space. Partition walls have been replaced with a sliding folding timber screen, and ceiling height has been maximised wherever possible. Continuous white oiled oak herringbone flooring emphasises this new open living space whilst private rooms are hidden behind full height doors accentuating the improved height.

Bespoke Joinery and Framed Views

This open plan is supported by bespoke joinery, both built-in and freestanding, as it not only creates concealed storage space but also screens service equipment. The joinery is also detailed to compliment the proportions and verticality instated by various elements of the refurbishment. Other subtle details include new window reveals to frame the impressive views across London and a coffered ceiling suggests spaces within the open plan.
The energy efficiency of this refurbishment is ensured with an eco-friendly air source heat pump that serves the wet underfloor heating system as well as the comfort cooling.

Client Testimonial

Christina & Robert

Publications

• Not a Paper House
• My House Idea
• e-architect
• Home World Design
• Rethinking the Future

Views from the apartment Axonometric drawing

“We were impressed from the very outset with Patalab’s design proposals. Their thoughts about efficient use of space and creating enhanced volume was exactly what we were looking for and we felt that our tastes were aligned.”

Christina & Robert, the clients