Thames City Sky Collection - Harrods Interior Design
Thames City enlists Harrods Interior Design to unveil its first sky collection show apartment.
Thames City, a luxurious residential development situated in London's trendy and fast-transforming district, has partnered with quintessentially British luxury interior design studio Harrods Interior Design to unveil its first Sky Collection apartment, forming a handful of bespoke residences in the development's 53-storey tower. Situated on the 41st floor, this spacious, open-plan five-bedroom residence is set across 2,693 sq ft and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows offering views overlooking some of the city's key landmarks.
The interior design studio has artfully curated the interiors to interlace the modernist movement of the art world in homage to the nearby Tate Britain gallery. The vision for the residence unites the two distinguished yet differing design districts of classic Pimlico and eclectic Nine Elms to create a residence that boldly illustrates skyline living.
The design supports geometric shapes, lines, and composition by complementary colour tones with light and dark hues. Elegantly layered furnishings work alongside sculptural forms inspired by Henry Moore's sculpture of human form, artistic sketches, and abstract paintings inspired by English painter Helen Saunders.
Ushering in a new fashion to a destination historically steeped in cultural history, the studio integrates a sophisticated mix of accessories throughout, from brands including Baobab, Christofle, De La Cuona, L'Objet, Soho Home, Harrods of London, Baccarat, Ralph Lauren, Yves Delorme, Cire Trudon, and Prada.
Upon entering the apartment, residents walk through a welcoming and light-filled entrance, which naturally separates social spaces from the private living quarters. Evoking a subtle sense of movement from one space into the next, similar to the River Thames, which the apartment overlooks, tactile textures, shapes, and materials have been utilised to heighten design and experience.
Leveraging the art of space and zoning, this home's living and dining areas allow for both formal and informal dining, entertaining and relaxation. Organic and geometric forms, such as an asymmetric low-backed sofa to provide uninterrupted views across the living space to Battersea Power Station, effortlessly collide with modernist art forms to configure an elite design narrative and timeless renaissance.
An impressive eight-person formal dining table, beautifully crafted with an organically shaped Patagonia marble top, is surrounded by plush burgundy velvet upholstered dining chairs centred underneath a delicate, coloured glass-blown chandelier. Adding a traditional touch to a modernist setting, display cabinets housing glassware and trinkets, envisioned to have been collected over time from the owner's worldly travels - flank either side of this superior dining statement. Although high in the sky, sheer fabric and opulent curtains add to the luxurious feel of the room, allowing a sense of privacy. In contrast, an informal dining lounge area blends inspiration from new worlds, creating a more intimate area with Polished bronze, ornate alabaster, Verde Alpi marble and burr walnut timber finishes.
With London's finest culinary and cosmopolitan enclaves at every turn of this central neighbourhood's doorstep, the modern kitchen allows for beauty, efficiency and functionality to coexist in equal measures. Sleek in design, embossed with brushed bronze fixtures and fittings, the Sky Collection apartments each come with integrated Gaggenau appliances for everyday essentials.
Transitioning into the private living quarters, the primary bedroom, situated furthest from the entertaining space, is a sanctuary in the sky. Cornered with spectacular views across the London landscape, the space is furnished with soft, pillowing materials and layers to exude elegance. Textured and partially gilded wallpaper panelling, intricate metal detailing and leather and marble furniture further elevate the room's elegance. Additional family and guest bedrooms, each unique in design and personality, offer a distinguished design reflecting the newest trends.
Photography: Toby Mitchell
An intimate study, tucked away for privacy, is complete with black anodised aluminium, bright brass details and tempered black smoked 'grigio Italia glass shelves. At its centre, a handcrafted and bespoke Potrona Frau desk inspired by the world of Japanese calligraphy creates a serious tone for the place of business and personal affairs.
Once complete, Thames City will total more than 1,400 new homes, shops, restaurants and 120,000 sq ft of commercial space, set across 12 buildings in total centred around 2.5 acres of public open space – designed by landscaping specialists Gillespies - within the new `Linear Park’. Prices for these premium Sky Collection homes at Thames City start from £6,636,000. For more information, please email sales@thamescity.com or call 020 3912 0137, or visit www.thamescity.com.