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Zuzanna Gasior
Jul 14, 2023

In the heart of vibrant Chelsea, London, Bindloss Dawes has waved its architectural wand, transforming a once cramped and gloomy mews house into an urban retreat that defies its limited space.

With a dash of Somerset magic, the architects have conjured a luminous second home that dances with light and embraces the essence of modern living. Confronted by the challenge of a trapezoidal layout and the watchful eye of the Conservation Area, Bindloss Dawes rose to the occasion, skillfully rearranging angular walls and junctions to create a harmonious interplay of form and function. The result is a home that confidently struts the fine line between practicality and aesthetics, effortlessly blending into the fabric of the bustling cityscape.

Material choices became the architect's palette, with expressed concrete grounding the space and tactile plaster inviting a gentle caress. As if whispering secrets of elegance, warm oak and white painted steel balustrades guide the way, inviting residents to ascend the bespoke oak staircase, an architectural showstopper in its own right.

Beyond the visually striking features, the architects embraced the art of illumination, allowing light to pirouette through each room. Crafted by the homeowner's talented hand, the bespoke lighting fixtures cast a warm glow, infusing the space with a personal touch that sets this urban oasis apart.

This remarkable project defies the constraints of its compact footprint, proving that size is no match for boundless imagination and thoughtful design. Bindloss Dawes has orchestrated a symphony of light, space, and charm, creating an inner-city sanctuary where residents can delight in the simple pleasures of life and savor their own unique connection to the beating heart of the city.

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Zuzanna Gasior
Jul 14, 2023

In the heart of vibrant Chelsea, London, Bindloss Dawes has waved its architectural wand, transforming a once cramped and gloomy mews house into an urban retreat that defies its limited space.

With a dash of Somerset magic, the architects have conjured a luminous second home that dances with light and embraces the essence of modern living. Confronted by the challenge of a trapezoidal layout and the watchful eye of the Conservation Area, Bindloss Dawes rose to the occasion, skillfully rearranging angular walls and junctions to create a harmonious interplay of form and function. The result is a home that confidently struts the fine line between practicality and aesthetics, effortlessly blending into the fabric of the bustling cityscape.

Material choices became the architect's palette, with expressed concrete grounding the space and tactile plaster inviting a gentle caress. As if whispering secrets of elegance, warm oak and white painted steel balustrades guide the way, inviting residents to ascend the bespoke oak staircase, an architectural showstopper in its own right.

Beyond the visually striking features, the architects embraced the art of illumination, allowing light to pirouette through each room. Crafted by the homeowner's talented hand, the bespoke lighting fixtures cast a warm glow, infusing the space with a personal touch that sets this urban oasis apart.

This remarkable project defies the constraints of its compact footprint, proving that size is no match for boundless imagination and thoughtful design. Bindloss Dawes has orchestrated a symphony of light, space, and charm, creating an inner-city sanctuary where residents can delight in the simple pleasures of life and savor their own unique connection to the beating heart of the city.

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