Case Study: Beautiful Corniche Penthouse designed by TG Studios

Two lifts lead up from the 24-hour serviced reception of the Corniche to the Block C penthouse, the largest property in this latest development on Albert Embankment London SE1 by St James. The spacious lift lobby is ultimately in private use by the penthouse and houses an armchair, sideboard and personal Artwork.

From the lift lobby there are two entrances into the apartment, the private entry which leads to the 4-bedroom suites and the main entry. The main entry gives access straight into a triple height hall, in its heart of which is the helix staircase with its glass balustrade. In the centre of the staircase hangs a bespoke sculpture of 200 porcelain leaves in bone china and 14k gold lustre by Haberdashery. The leaves hang in varying lengths from the 8-meter-high ceiling like a swarm of leaves in the wind. 

TG-Studio has added a curved wall into this entrance space creating the hall and a spacious private office with direct views over the Thames and all over Central London. Each wall segment contains a lit display recess and a bespoke curved sofa covered in luscious dark red velvet. The curved wall opens in its centre and in line with the eye of the spiral staircase it leads into the front room. Each recess showcases a lit glass sculpture made by polish glass artist Adam Jablonski.     

TG-Studio has designed the private office focusing on feminine tones and colours. The writing desk has a sand coloured inset leather detail just as the leather armchair and the bench in front. The desk is made bespoke for the space so is the bench, which is upholstered in three complementing fabrics. The set of armchairs are of an Italian design upholstered in velvet and a bouclee fabric which means it is looped and extra soft.    

The bar unit opposite the desk is bespoke designed by TG-Studio, its highlight is the lacquered eucalyptus veneer on the doors and the interior detailing. The feature joinery in the middle of the curved window and double height space is also uniquely designed and displays a grouping of ammonites on a bronze stand. Lastly TG-studio have designed two recessed shelving units in dark stained oak with highlights backing in classic Hermes colours.

All the bedrooms are on this entrance floor. The master bedroom design is aiming to achieve a similar soft and feminine touch as the private office. The head board joinery grounds the room and adds storage and a luxurious feel to this amazing suite. The smooth dark stained oak framing is nicely contrasting the textured multi-coloured fabric a good setting for the super King size bed. Wall lights and bedside table lights add to the lighting moods within the room. The side table in similar colours is made out of glass and looks like a construct of jewels.  The make-up table is from a Portuguese joiner and made in solid brass, gloss lacquer and internally pear wood.

At the other side of the building are Bedroom suite 2 and 3, each feature tall headboards and large king size beds. Bedroom 2, which has a more masculine tone, contains an aged plum leather upholstered armchair with a curvy side table. The bedside tables are inspired by antique suitcases. The armchair in Bedroom 3 swivels and is upholstered in a black, gold and white fabric from Hermes. The dressing table is made out of brass and two types of stone. It is a rare match of a white veined marble with a green marble.

A delicate oval mirror fits with the more feminine décor of the room. The bedside lights are made out of mouth blown glass. The bed in Bedroom 4 is covered with a Chanel type fabric by Elitis matched by a linen fabric. The bed side tables are bespoke in oak with a leather detail. 

From the hall the spiral staircase leads up to the second floor of the penthouse, level 23, past a collection of black and white photographs. The bone china leaves create an atmosphere of light and shadows in the hall, which the visitor can enjoy while ascending the staircase surrounding the hanging sculpture. TG Studio have dressed this space as a welcoming, relaxing and calming room with a focus on Art and sculpture.

A feature and unique 3.4m long sideboard separates the hall volume from the rest of the room. It demonstrates the available space in the room which also boasts the double height space overlooking the private office. The huge windows add light in the day and views in daytime and at night. The sideboards are also designed by TG, they are minimal in appearance and discreetly feature a marble detail doubling up the vertical members. Ample space for collectables and other things to display.

The central sofa is positioned to take in the view and covered in a luxurious mix of two fabrics, burgundy velvet and another Hermes fabric inspired by equestrian blankets, a homage to the history of the brand. The coffee table is made by Julian Chichester in bronze and steel, its shape mixes the square with a soft round base.

The main reception room faces North over Central London too with curved glass windows like all rooms. “This room needed to look great from all angles and I believe it does” says Thomas. The furniture inside the room dominated by a huge half circular section of glass stretching from floor to ceiling is entirely curvy and round, inspired by the shape of the building and essentially oozing femininity.

The wool and silk rug has been made in Turkey and is a bespoke one off piece. Its curvy lines in grey and blue generate a calm feel. The main curved sofa shape invites the visitor to take a seat and is upholstered in the same ‘Chanel’ fabric than the headboard in bedroom 4. The light turquoise tones are reflected in this and other fabrics within the room. The opposite curved sofa has a different back and luxurious finish in turquoise velvet. Circular tables of different sizes and heights display art books and stone candle sticks.

As a backdrop, a full height shelving unit in beige lacquer and stained oak vertical detailing stands proudly. A Julian Chichester side board in a beautiful lacquer finish and uniquely curved ends is located behind the sofa, above it hangs a sculpture by an American artist, which is made out of a thin membrane and reflects the colours of the room, it changes its appearance for the viewers wherever she stands within the room. The chandelier above looks like an organic branch holding 8 glass baubles and is made by Kaia lighting. The modern highlight in the room is a soon to be design classic by Cassina.

The reception room is joined by the dining room which is in the centre of the penthouse and is in the heart of the entertaining floor and is the only square shaped entertaining room. TG designed a very special table ‘broken’ into two parts, oval in shape and of very comfortable proportion it easily sits a party of 10. The curvy break is intended to be a few centimetres wide.

The dining service is from Vera Wang, a unique design of gold floral prints on china, the glasses and carafes are too, a rather minimal design with a unique cut line in crystal. The main feature is the bespoke joinery, the wine bar unit. It houses 2 Sub Zero wine fridges and ample storage for the wine enthusiast. The finishes are stained oak, veined Marble and antique mirror.   

At the opposite side of the penthouse to the reception room is the curved cinema room overlooking South London. The fabric scheme was inspired by the late 19th century British designer William Morris who often used greens and orange in his beautiful wallpapers. The bespoke sofa follows the curve of the floor to ceiling windows. The joinery unit, housing the 80 inch TV and surround sound system, offers ample storage and is finished in bronze and dark oak. The side tables add an eclectic touch, one offers a top made out of blue Achat stone, the other has a brass base in the shape of a bush with an acrylic top.

Connected to its side is the main kitchen. A half oval oak table has been added to the very stylish kitchen surrounded by five blue leather upholstered dining chairs.  The views are to the City of London’s skyscrapers and feels very metropolitan. 

From the mezzanine floor the spiral staircase winds itself up again for another floor onto a fully glazed landing giving access to probably one of the largest roof terraces in London.  The roof terrace is divided into three areas providing entertaining space for a very large group of guests. There are two separate seating areas with spectacular 360 degrees views all over London.

An outside Boffi kitchen is connected to the main kitchen by dumb waiter and also offers refrigeration and storage. A dining area can easily seat 10 guests and a further area for relaxing. The artificial planting is of the highest quality so the terrace always looks at its best. This outside space guarantees the incoming owner the spectacular area to entertain.

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