“Elevating contemporary living to new heights, the design of this innovative warehouse conversion seamlessly transforms an existing commercial warehouse into a prestigious family home, preserving its industrial character while infusing modern elegance.”
The design journey began with an innovative commercial warehouse conversion, transforming a hidden architectural gem into a refined family haven. Our vision centred on exposing and celebrating the building’s inherent character and industrial charm, while carefully reworking the site’s boundaries to introduce a strong residential identity. The result is a thoughtful adaptation that balances raw materiality with the considered functionality required for contemporary family life.
INTERIOR DESIGN | Plans showing the arrangement of living, working, and entertaining spaces within Taylors Yard’s adaptive warehouse conversion.
Understanding the structure's key features became paramount. We leveraged the double-height first floor and truss structure to curate spaces that seamlessly blend entertainment and living. The grandeur of glazing in the double-height space redefines modern interiors, taking contemporary living to a marvellous pinnacle. Addressing the site's unique nature, we introduced a dynamic roof garden, creating an urban oasis that enhances well-being and offers curated views.
WORK IN PROGRESS | Exposed roof trusses and expansive window opening for an abundance of natural light to flow into living spaces.
Every room, from lobby to bedrooms, reflects meticulous planning, collaborating with the interior team to optimise human rituals. Storage placement, a critical element, maximises functionality throughout the home. The main living space on the first floor embraces a thoughtful layout, carefully zoning areas to maintain harmony. The dwelling features additional utility and office spaces, promoting flexible living and work-from-home adaptability.
Light plays a pivotal role, flooding the home through expansive openings and maximising natural light for cross ventilation. The high ceilings amplify the sense of freedom, contributing to an airy ambiance. Standout features, including the circular band staircase, weave a cohesive narrative, unified by a carefully curated material palette that defines the home's aesthetic identity.
AXONOMETRIC SECTION | Revealing the interplay between expansive glazing, open-plan interiors, and outdoor terraces.
EXPOSED STEEL TRUSSES | Retain the warehouse’s industrial bones while opening the interior to light and volume.
ROOF TRUSS RESTORATION | High ceilings accentuate the volume of the space, enhancing its sense of openness and light.
SITE CONTEXT | Aerial view showing Taylor's Yard location.
SITE HIGHLIGHT | Aerial view with marked location.
STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN PROGRESS | Exposing the existing framework to reconfigure the building’s foundations, enabling a layout that supports both the structural demands and the creation of an open, light-filled family home.
FORMING THE CURVED STAIRCASE CORE | The emerging timber framework of the circular staircase begins to take shape, establishing a central sculptural feature that will connect the home’s levels with fluidity and elegance.
Credits
Architectural Design Team: Remi C.T Studio
Structural Engineer: Anderson Consulting Engineers
Contractor: TBC
Building Control: Stroma Building Control
Location: Clapham South Park, London UK
Photography: Bettina Adela Photography
