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Notting Hill, London

101 Architecture+Design were delighted to work on a concept design for Gigi's Gelateria, an exciting, new ice cream parlour for Notting Hill, London. The gelato experience has historically been one embedded in a bold, colourful user experience. This relationship between the user and the gelato is heightened through the exaggerated bar form, typically arranged as a single expansive counter to showcase a plethora of gelato flavours. This counter acts as a centrepiece to the user journey, a concept we sought to continue within our proposal.

Taking inspiration from the colourful facades of Notting Hill, we wanted to continue this playful approach by introducing moments of colour and texture throughout the space. These colourful interventions would take the form of powder coated lighting tracks, tinted glass and neon lights. Our proposal aims to provide a balance of muted tones and bold, vibrant colours to create an environment that is exciting and engaging whilst not compromising the primary focus of the gelateria, being the counter and the ice cream itself.

The forms present in the design consist of a range of contrasting elements built up to create a whole. The solid mass of the counter tops, bases and banquette seating in marble, terrazzo and cushion are contrasted with the lightweight frame elements of steel and glass. The tension between heavy and light is reinforced by the use of brighter colours for the frame and a more muted palette for the solid features.

Additionally, a motif of circles and arcs is present throughout the design, in order to balance the angular edges of the counter design with a contrasting, softer formal language. Whilst experimenting with abstract forms influenced by the shape of an ice cream or ice lolly, applying this to various functions such as seating and lighting to introduce a subtle motif throughout the space.

PSLab London, 22 Wild's Rents

PSLab are lighting designers who approach every project with a blank slate. “Whatever the project, the final product is custom-made and produced in our in-house manufactory. The interaction between design and build, embedded in a fabric of good communication, is the essence of PSLab" With offices in Beirut, Stuttgart, Bologna, Dubai, Amsterdam and Antwerp, finding a home in London was the logical next step. The studio space occupies a converted warehouse in the heart of Bermondsey South East London.

101 Architecture+Design continues their collaboration with ‘The Studio of James Russell and Hannah Plumb’ - shortlisted designers of the year.

Project Value: Confidential

Planning and procurement: 1 months.

Construction: 20 weeks.

Space: 280m2

Designer: The Studio of James Russell and Hannah Plumb. https://jamesplumb.co.uk

Contractor: Monarch. http://www.monarch-group.co.uk

Responsibilities:  Contract Management, Cost Management, Litigation Support, Supplier Procurement, Program Control, Quality Control, Project Management, Architectural Drawings, Specification Development.

Aesop Bath, 16 New Bond St

Aesop are a brand known for their respectful, considered and site specific approach to interior Architecture. Each space is meticulously developed, paying close attention to materiality, context, scale and the user’s journey whilst respecting rigidly defined requirements for the stores operation and presentation of product. The result is a retail Architect’s dream, where each store is no longer a subtle variation of the space before, rather a fresh step into solving a unique design question with a distinct answer.

101 Architecture+Design’s director originally being from the South-West took the lead on this project. “The wonderful opportunity arose to partner with James Plumb Studios, an award winning multidisciplinary team. Building upon the success of the critically acclaimed ‘Lamb’s Conduit Street Boutique’ in London, James Plumb studios developed a complimentary sister store to the contemplative, meditative darkened space of Lamb’s with an honest, soft, light, open, simpler journey. A self imposed restrictive palette of tones, materials and finishes left no where to hide when it came to the designs implementation. With a meticulously researched celebration of Bath’s heritage and architectural detailing, we knew that this space would be the jewel of Bath’s historic shopping district”

It was 101 Architecture+Design’s mission to ensure that the studios vision was achieved. Having carried out multiple retail projects in Listed Buildings, within the World Heritage Site - Bath, The team at 101 knew the importance of ensuring an unwavering attention to detailing and the priority of quality, honesty and commitment to this space. Local contractors are a preference for the brand, and after meeting with the team at Flying Pig, we knew our expectations of the contractor could be met with the right support. The programming of the store’s build had little to no option to run over, lead by the stores new team desire to fully establish themselves as part of the community long before the lead up to Christmas.

The exposure of the perimeter walls ashlar blocks, seen behind the point of sale are robust in scale sitting proudly. Heavily worn, chipped, drilled, scraped and torn provide the user a glimpse into the long history of the space. The 2 sinks could represent the design response to these stones’ presence. Large sawn soft ashlar blocks are carefully tooled to reveal a unique space to clean hands, held carefully in place by aged, blackened steel or bricks covered in thick render - an extension to the softly curved structural walls.

Responsibilities: Historic Research, Contract Management, Cost Management, Planning including Listed building Consent, Supplier Procurement, Program Control, Coordination of S.O.D (Schedule of Dilapidation) Designers role under CDM regulations. Quality Control, Project Management, Architectural Drawings, Specification Development.

Project Value: Confidential.
Planning and procurement: 6 months.
Construction: 6 weeks.
Space: 140m2 (4 Floors)
Designer: The Studio of James Russel and Hannah Plumb: https://jamesplumb.co.uk
Contractor: Flying Pig Renovation Company. http://www.flyingpiginbath.co.uk

 

Franciscan Road, South-West London - Extension & Loft Conversion 

101 A+D approached this residential project with several design considerations in mind; the conservation area in which it was set, its corner plot amongst the wider street, alongside the scale and mass of the development. These considerations are inevitably concerned with the relationship of the built work to neighbouring properties and the urban fabric of the streetscape. The aim is to find a happy medium within these constraints and establish a form, appropriate in its scale and intended use, creating an effective and generous internal series of spaces.

The area was primarily built around the turn of the 19th century, and the style of construction was heavily informed by the Arts and Crafts movement, with a varied array of large decorative chimneys stacks, solid masonry brick walls and additive forms of pitched roofs, gable ends and porches. These characterful features lend the area a distinctive sense of place that 101 aimed to embody throughout their design. Creating a cohesive addition to the property that is greater than the sum of its parts.

In terms of materiality, we are exploring a cut red sandstone for the exterior of the extension, as it offers a tonal continuation to the red brick construction of the existing property, yet creates a contemporary distinction in finish and scale. Larger blocks of stone cladding could be laid out in a bonding pattern echoing that of the surrounding brickwork.

The footprint of the extension offers a generous addition of space by opening up the rear corner of the ground floor and creating a series of interconnected rooms. The interior is rearranged and extended to provide a clearer order of spaces whilst preserving the flow between them. The closing of the corridor alongside the stairs creates an exploratory avenue through the living room and down a new set of steps into a tall and open kitchen and dining space. An intimate study/library space with a prominent aspect to the garden retains its relationship to the more public room with an open doorway and window seat that extends to the corner.

rag & bone, 13-14 Sloane Square, Belgravia.

rag&bone have established themselves as a dynamic, vivacious brand with a nod to both contemporary tailored aesthetic and close attention to wearability, quality of material and construction. ‘Inspired by a desire to create beautifully constructed constructed clothes, rag&bone pride themselves in the time-honoured techniques of supremely skilled local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the USA’. 101 was familiar with the original store installation, thanks to the experience gained supporting rag&bone in their first UK venture. 

 

Since 101 Architecture+Deisgn’s early beginnings, opening with strategic planning, dilapidation and building consultation for the UK portfolio, the team have continued to support the New York based architecture department through diligent research, careful specification and drawing work, and a close attention to supplier procurement.

Three projects later, building upon 101 A+D’s successful delivery of the community store in 107a Commercial Street, the team were invited to work with rag&bone again and oversee a thorough refurbishment of the Sloane Square boutique. 

The design involved significant alterations to the staircase, basement level arrangement, lighting and mechanical strategy, as well as a comprehensive replacement of furniture.

‘We spoke at length about the direction of the refurbishment with the original contractor to deeply understand the methods and ethos of the primary installation, and wanted to ensure the addition sensitively built upon the success of the design - rather than simply replacing it, a common practice within contemporary retail architecture environment. The craftsmanship of the existing space was impressive, and so we knew a substantial time dedication to site was required to pay homage to this early approach.’

Bringing more natural light into the lower floor was a priority for this refurbishment, and so translucent etched toughened and laminated panels replaced timber insets on the intermediate landing. With no room for error, 101 A+D’s lead project manager, Graeme Manson, took it upon himself to personally measure, order and install the glass to ensure absolute perfection.

Responsibilities: Historic Research, Contract Management, Cost Management, Planning including Listed building Consent, Supplier Procurement, Program Control, Designers role under CDM regulations. Quality Control, Project Management, Architectural Drawings, Specification Development.

Project Value: 400k+

Planning and procurement: 4 months.

Construction: 3 weeks. (Lower ground floor closure 2 weeks with continuous trading) upper floor 1 week.

Space: 500m2 (2 Floors)

Designer: rag&bone Architecture Department: https://www.rag-bone.com/stores

Contractor: Prodrive Shopfitting. http://www.prodriveshopfitting.co.uk 

 

Chloé New Bond Street, 143 New Bond Street, Mayfair

An intense collaboration of over 3000 hours of design and development between 101 Architecture+Design and the design department in Chloé has resulted in an exceptionally detailed global ‘bible’ to support regional architects’ store installation and responsibility worldwide, implemented with precision in 143 New Bond Street.101 Architecture+Design's intimate knowledge of the brand's architectural detailing and millwork development positioned us optimally to support the installation of the first Flagship in London.

Negotiating with the freeholder, and head freeholder, ‘the City of London’, required a thoughtful, considered approach to the project management scenario. With European stakeholders being principally involved in the build, 101 Architecture+Design ensured that clear communication through drawings was of utmost importance.

Chloé’s introduction of this concept was first envisioned by renowned Architect Joseph Dirand where his prototype “La Maison Chloé” drew upon a residential-inspired environment, with interconnecting rooms establishing zones in which the occupant could experience the essence of the brands categories, journeying from ready-to-wear, through small leather goods and onwards to small accessories. The furniture helped support and reinforce this aesthetic vision and as the concept developed through 4 stages, helped maintain this implied zoning within a more traditional, open, retail implementation.

A dedication to the highest calibre materials and finishes can be seen presented in the Cash Desk area, where a bookmarked pink marble panel, highland with bespoke brass wall sconces, exudes luxury and quality. Patinated brass and cast corner sections make up the ready-to-wear section towards the deepest area of the floor.

The implied division of rooms was achieved by the ‘Floated Oak Arch’ whereby the aged oak panels are left to sit in water, drawing out some of the colour and casing impactful splits to appear.  Behind these panels sit a stock space for shoes and a technical room, cleverly concealing functional spaces within the elegant retail environment. This palette of aged oak and various tooling of ‘Pierre Beaunotte’ sandstone used within the interior architecture of the space was also implemented with the visual merchandising tools. Honed monolithic blocks stand proud, creating implied feature walls, with key products highlighted with bespoke brass floor lamps.

The original intention of the brand was to change the shopfront colour from a rich deep blue to a softer more feminine beige. Having a precedent of over 100 years of a darker colour, 101 Architecture+Design collaborated with Patrick Baty, a specialist paint consultant who oversees refurbishments in the UK's most prestigious homes and palaces. Following a deep dive into the Westminster Archives, Listed Building Consent was granted by the planning department. 

Responsibilities: Project Management, Historic Research, Contract Management, Cost Management, Planning including Listed building Consent, Supplier Procurement, Program Control, Designers role under CDM regulations. Quality Control, Architectural Drawings, Specification Development.

Project Value: £800k+

Planning and procurement: 24 months.

Construction: 12 weeks.

Space: 100m2

Concept Designer: Joseph Durand Architecture (initial Concept 2012) https://www.josephdirand.com

Store Designer: Chloé Architecture Department, 101 Architecture+Design (2016-2018) https://www.chloe.com/experience/en/maison/

Contractor: Ganter UK Ltd. http://ganter-group.com/en/business-segments/retail/

Historical Paint Consultant: Patrick Baty. http://patrickbaty.co.uk

Millwork Contractor: Intrapesa. http://www.intrapresa.it/en/home

 

Wellington Mews, South-West London - Rear Extension, Internal & External works 

Set amongst a leafy London suburb, the style of the mews development echoes that of the adjacent traditional Victorian building, adorned with red brick walls, clay tile roofs, and white-painted timber sash windows. There are a number of dysfunctional features within the existing property’s design that have led to the proposed development; small openings on the south facade have resulted in interior spaces with little natural light. 

Existing division of spaces has currently resulted in an awkward circulation and use of space, especially within the primary living/dining room. Furthermore, the sloping garden arrangement has lead to a lack of appropriate, diverse planting that is not solely along the perimeter of the property.

Drawing from the existing building and the rich fabric of the surrounding area, the proposal applies the traditional 'red London stock’, ’blue engineering' brick typology in a contemporary fashion, creating a datum wrapping around the extension. The introduction of new glazing and rooflights will bring more light through the south facade and into the living spaces.

Opening up the internal walls, alongside a rear extension on the ground floor will reorder the space creating clear zoning and circulation. The extension allows for an interior reworking, to include a utility room and relocation of the kitchen offering a larger, open relationship between living, dining and garden spaces.

Reworking the patio and lawn area to introduce a number of raised beds, and the addition of a wildflower green roof will bring more opportunities for biodiverse greenery into the garden, whilst still preserving the mature trees and bushes along the perimeter.

Aesop Coal Drops Yard, London

Aesop are a brand known for their respectful, considered and site specific approach to interior Architecture. Each space is meticulously developed, paying close attention to materiality, context, scale and the user’s journey whilst respecting rigidly defined requirements for the stores operation and presentation of product. The result is a retail Architect’s dream, where each store is no longer a subtle variation of the space before, rather a fresh step into solving a unique design question with a distinct answer.

Building upon the success of Aesop Bath, where the concept was developed externally. Aesop have used the exceptional talent pool of their in house interior architecture team to establish the new concept for Coal Drop Yard.

'101 Architecture+Designs’ director, Simon Flynn comments; “Myself and the team here at 101 A+D cherish any opportunity to engage with the industry’s most accomplished design professionals in a collaborative dynamic design conversation, held half through speech and half through pen to paper. The concept developed by Aesop is a delicate considered intervention, a journey from light, geometric and technical to comfortable, cosseting and natural.”

Project Value: Confidential

Planning and procurement: 3 months.

Construction: 7 weeks.

Space: 130m2.

Designer: [Concept] Aesop HQ. [Detail Development] 101 Architecture+Design.

Principle Contractor: Monarch. http://www.monarch-group.co.uk

Specialist Contractor [Fiberglass] Stuart Pease. http://www.stuartpease.co.uk

Specialist Supplier [Flooring] Granby Workshop. https://granbyworkshop.co.uk

Specialist Contractor [Metal Frame] The Iron Age Metal Work. https://theironagemetalworks.com

Polette 111 Oxford Street, Soho

101 Architecture+Design are proud to announce a new partnership with the daring and refreshingly unconventional brand Polette, taking a lead forwards in terms on retail delivery, user interaction and a robust focus on technology at its core. Acting as local Project Managers, co-ordinating with Polette’s in house design and management team, 101 engaged a variety of contractors within weeks of appointment over the Christmas Period. We delivered this project within 2 percent of the initial estimate and 3 days early.

111 Oxford Street Flagship is Polette’s first in the UK and focuses on maximising product to user engagement, with a flexible and adaptive retail model. No stocks, no cashier, only QR codes. 

We believe that retailers who can move with the fast pace of progress will ultimately succeed in saving this countries high street environment. Polette’s focus on efficiency aligns with 101 Architecture+Design’s commitment to encouraging minimising waste in an energy intensive industry. Polette’s model within a bricks and mortar platform takes one of more a showroom, rather than a stockist, reducing unnecessary transportation, heating and lighting costs. 

“Polette is for everyone. At the same time high couture and accessible, we love mixing and breaking stereotypes. From the smallest to the tallest, our glasses are for all ages and styles”

Project Value: Confidential

Planning and procurement: 2 weeks.

Construction: 2 weeks.

Space: 112m2 (Retail Floor only)

Designer: Polette in House.

Principle Management of Site: 101 Architecture+Design

Consulting Engineers & Subcontractors: Various

Millwork: Polette in House.

Aberdeen Road, Bristol - Single Storey Rear Extension

Aberdeen Road lies within a lively neighbourhood of Bristol. The traditional Georgian terrace is both listed and sits within a conservation area. Following extensive research, a respectful yet contemporary design proposal emerged, with minimal alterations to the existing fabric. The proposal aims to increase the capacity of the property within reason, with minimal impact from the public street level. Careful consideration to the overall language and proportions of the property have been taken, playing with symmetry and form to create an architectural rhythm that relates to the original property.

The design relocates the existing kitchen as part of a single storey extension, allowing a second bedroom to emerge. Whilst taking care to prioritise function across the new layout, maximising storage throughout.

The large arched windows along both the rear and side elevation, alongside a small skylight, ensure sufficient light ingress as a result of the increased depth of the space. Care was taken over the specific material choices such as the timber window frames to compliment a light brick and traditional limestone, crafting a minimal and respectful material palette overall.

Cubitts City, London Wall

Cubitts is an independent British spectacles and sunglasses company, from King's Cross, London. They offer a wide range of handmade frames which go through fifty carefully crafted stages over the course of six weeks. 101 Architecture+Design are proud to announce our third collaboration with Cubitts within Central London, and second with Deidra Hodgson. Under the artistic and creative direction of Tom Broughton, Cubitts establish a subtle English cool through their interior architectural deisgn. 

Each location engages in a respectful exploration of the buildings narrative, it’s wider context informing the spaces story.

Simon Flynn [Director of 101 Architecture+Design] “Cubitts’ architectural personality doesn’t shout in bombastic enthusiasm, rather it speaks quietly and subtly, allowing the product to take centre stage. A monumental attention to detail is paid from initial concept, through design development, competitive tender and construction. We engage the most committed contractors, millworkers and core suppliers who share this clients commitment to quality, whist deeply respecting an honest budget”.

Project Value: < £100k

Planning and procurement: 5 months.

Construction: 10 weeks.

Space: 50m2.

Designer: [Concept] Deidra Hodgson. https://www.deidrahodgson.com

 

Aesop Piccadilly Arcade, London

Aēsop drives a new standard for Interior Architecture within the contemporary retail offerings, encompassing thoughtful curated spaces and sitting softly within their context whilst injecting intellectualism, artistic endeavour and culture into each environment. 101 Architecture+Design continue our close partnership as sole local Architectural Designers and Project Managers for the retailer’s more complex pursuits, this project being the 4th. Taking on a project with this complexity required specialist local knowledge.

101 Architecture+Design has consulted on multiple retail projects within the Crown Estate and Westminster, and are familiar with their strict requirements, systems and processes.

The boutique is housed within the Thrale Jell designed Arcade from 1909 linking two of London’s arterial retail destinations, Jermyn Street and Piccadilly. 

Significant structural alterations included the removal of the existing staircase, taking diligent research to ensure that only contemporary non-listed items were removed. We installed new basement to ground and ground to first floor staircases and created the impactful ‘iris’ opening on the 1st slab, sensitively working around the building rich and historic fabric with minimal intervention. 

Other major works included the levelling of the ground floor, bracing works to support the two 500+ kilogram sinks in the window and centre of the room on the ground floor, all whilst complying with exceptionally complex requirements imposed by the landlord.

Responsibilities: Historic Research, Contract Management, Cost Management, Planning including Listed building Consent, Supplier Procurement, Program Control, Designers role under CDM regulations. Quality Control, Project Management, Architectural Drawings, Specification Development, Account negotiation. Engagement from Early concept (developed by SLG) through to completion.

Project Value: Confidential

Planning and procurement: 6 months.

Construction: 16 weeks.

Space: 160m2 (2 Retail Floors and Basement)

Designer: SLG. Studio Luca Guadagnino

Principle Contractor: T&B interiors. http://www.tandbinteriors.com

Consulting Engineers: Various

Millwork: Ampia. https://www.ampia.de

Cubitts Covent Garden, Monmouth Street

Cubitts is an independent British spectacles and sunglasses company, from King's Cross, London. They offer a range of handmade frames which go through fifty crafted stages over the course of six weeks. 101 Architecture+Design are proud to continue our collaboration, following the success of Cubitts Jermyn Street, with this dynamic, creative and forward looking retail brand.Under the artistic and creative direction of Tom Broughton, Cubitts establish a subtle English cool through their interior architecture.

Each location engages in a respectful exploration of the buildings narrative, it’s wider context informing the spaces story.

Project Value: Confidential

Planning and procurement: 5 months.

Construction: 4 weeks.

Space: 50m2.

Designer: [Concept] Deidra Hodgson. https://www.deidrahodgson.com

Contractor: Estetiko https://www.estetiko.co.uk

Rag & Bone, Spitalfields Market, London

rag&bone have established themselves as a dynamic, vivacious brand with nods to both contemporary tailored aesthetic with close attention paid to wearability, quality of material and construction. “Inspired by a desire to create beautifully constructed clothes, rag & bone prides itself in the time-honored techniques of supremely skilled, local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the USA.”. 101 Architecture+Design acted as local Project Managers, supporting the wider retail design team, based in New York.

107a Commercial Street, Spitalfields Market, draws together a combination of old world London market aesthetic with chic contemporary furniture and fittings. “The design involved the considered removal of past retail interventions to expose the original identity of this environment. Once this was complete, we could see the simplistic, honest, beauty of this humble space and wanted to, without heavy intervention, match the brands vision with respect for this historically sensitive and protected property.”

Staffordshire blue glazed bricks shown their age with spider web cracks proliferating across the supporting structural columns which frame this space. 100 year old Scots Pine, mistreated and soaked with concrete render was wire brushed by hand to reveal a rich warm textured and pitted contribution to the smooth contemporary furniture and wall paints. A dark and uninviting stock room was elevated to an inviting more private lounge and shopping space. Working alongside a recommended, primarily residential contractor raised new and interesting challenges, but with support and mutual respect, we believe an unsurpassed quality has been achieved.

Responsibilities: Historic Research, Contract Management, Cost Management, Planning including Listed building Consent, Supplier Procurement, Program Control, Designers role under CDM regulations. Quality Control, Project Management, Architectural Drawings, Specification Development.

Project Value: Confidential 

Planning and procurement: 2 months.

Construction: 6 weeks.

Space: 200m2 (2 Floors)

Designer: rag&bone Architecture Department: https://www.rag-bone.com/stores

Contractor: Trusted Building Service: https://trustedbuildingservices.co.uk/residential/

 

Cubitts St James', Jermyn Street

101 Architecture+Design partnered with Jake Phillips of ‘Jake Wild Studios’ to further expand upon their concept design and obtain all necessary statutory approvals for the implementation of Cubitts' latest offering, in this prestigious retail location in the heart of London. Working closely alongside the Crown Estate and the City of Westminster Planning Department, 101 Architecture+Design developed detailed designs, drawing upon our specialist experience of working with Listed Status Properties.

Ensuring historically approproate proportions and detailing were used in this entirely new shop front. Cubitts continued their devotion to period-correct, high quality detailing beyond these approvals into the manufacture, hiring Alex May Hughes (http://alexmayhughes.co.uk) to fabricate a hand gilded back painted glass fascia sign.

Please refer to https://www.cubitts.co.uk/journal/category/st-james-s/ for more information on the process and Alex's work.

Project Value: Confidential 

Planning and procurement: 1 months.

Construction: n/a

Space: 30m2

Designer: Jake Wild Studios : http://wildstudio.co.uk

Contractor: n/a

Aesop Harrods, Knightsbridge, London 

Aesops long established interior architectural style hold’s a mirror to lesser retail brands with diluted identity and style. Satisfying the vision of a brand as unique as this was a challenge, successfully completed by bringing together designers from Germany, millworkers from Italy, key client stakeholders from France and local specialists from the United Kingdom, working collaboratively throughout. 101 A+D worked alongside the Harrods Architecture team from initial conception through to completion. 

Robustly negotiating with all suppliers and completed within the Harrods timeframe and within 2 percent of the initial budget.

Responsibilities: Contract Management, Cost Management, Supplier Procurement, Program Control, Quality Control, Project Management, Architectural Drawings, Specification Development.

Project Value: Confidential

Planning and procurement: 6 months.

Construction: 12 weeks fabrication and 4 days assembly on site.

Space: 30m2

Designer: 1zu33. https://1zu33.com/en/

Millwork: Intrapresa http://www.intrapresa.it

Principle Contractor: Jasysam (Prescribed by Harrods)

Mechanical and Plumbing: Four Seasons (Prescribed by Harrods)

Electrical: AM Electrics (Prescribed by Harrods)

99 Bermondsey Street, London

Continuing collaboration between 101 Architecture+Design and Deidra Hodgson, WatchHouse introduces a new coffee shop to Bermondsey.

The property stands on its own, a lone architectural implementation, with no joining properties in an otherwise green churchyard setting, located at the southern point of Bermondsey High street. This unique opportunity set the backdrop for WatchHouse’s namesake, derived from its original purpose dating back to the Georgian and Victorian period, the property acted as a freestanding WatchHouse for St Mary Magdalen’s Church graveyard.

Following months of detailed collaboration, a considered and characterful design emerged, grounding itself as a sought out coffee spot within the local community.

Craig & Rose, 81 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London

Craig & Rose bring a wealth of history to the UK paint market. “Established in 1829 by two young Scottish entrepreneurs James Craig & Hugh Rose, Craig & Rose became renowned for manufacturing superior quality paints, and professional painters and decorators quickly adopted it as their brand of choice. At that time, paint was milled and competitors used to grind raw materials twice. Always keen to go the extra mile, Craig & Rose were known for their triple grinding”

81 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill is 101 Architecture+Design’s 3rd store with Craig & Rose and the first where the team was appointed to oversee the project from start to finish; negotiating rent-free extensions, dilapidation and demolition valuations, design concept, including 3 new pieces of furniture, the overall build and local architectural project management. We’re proud to finish this project under budget and have made great step forwards to refine the stores design concept.

“E2’s initial concept, which was implemented in Chiswick, West London, and Edinburgh was critiqued and sensitively and respectfully refined. We looked to allow a better customer and staff experiences, whilst maintaining the unique, fresh and contemporary look and feel of the stores.”

We’re particularly proud of the advancements in the paint shelving display, where a need for a high weight load and robust structure initially had the team looking to use a more conventional racking method with applied cladding. Moving away from this design, enabled us to lighten the vertical structure, allowing the product to take centre stage.

Responsibilities: Design Development, Contract Management, Cost Management, Planning including Advertisement Consent, Supplier Procurement, Dilaps calculation and management of Demolition, Program Control, Designers role under CDM regulations. Quality Control, Project Management, Architectural Drawings, Specification Development.

Project Value: 200k

Planning and procurement: 2 months.

Construction: 6 weeks.

Space: 100m2 (2 Floors)

Designer: 101 Architecture+Design [Brand concept by e2] www.E-2.com.au

Contractor: Target Shopfitters: http://www.targetshopfitters.co.uk/about-us/

 

Trevor Sorbie, 65 Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol

101 Consultants acted as client representatives, architectural technicians and project managers for this commercial salon in Bristol. We liaised with the landlord to approve rooftop works, creating a lovely, bright interior thanks to the new skylights. Caulder Moore did a remarkable job in creating the concept design, that our team had adjusted in preparation for tender and regulatory compliance. We worked alongside designers and contractors to ensure highest quality to the clients’ standard.

The works included: preparing technical and mechanical packages, delivering detailed furniture designs, quality and time management of the contractor’s work.

Concept Design: Caulder Moore

Project Size: 1510 ft2

Project Planning: 2 weeks

Project Duration: 12 weeks

Chloé, 28 Rue de la Baume, 75008 Paris, France

Following a 2 year, (2,000+ hours) collaboration with the internal Architectural team in Paris, we’re proud to present a few snapshots of the showroom for Chloé and SeeByChloé. 101 acted as Satellite Executive Architects for the duration of the works, corresponding with the landlord’s suppliers, ensuring all updates to design and layout were effectively communicated to all, for maximum efficiency and design cohesion on site.

This vast 30,000ft2 project spread over 7 floors, provides a beautiful Haussmann style, flexible selling and working space. 101 co-designed over 30 unique furniture and display items to help expand the brand identity of Chloé and SeeByChloé from the Boutiques, into the Showroom.

We started with a raw shell, saving all of the original fixtures, fittings and mouldings and sensitively brought this iconic property back to life, it’s interior style an extention of Chloé’s architectural language.

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