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BUILDING INNOVATIONS
A MAGAZINE FOR ARCHITECTS
FEB 2024
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BUILDING INNOVATIONS
CONTENTS:
VISION - PAGE 4
NEWS - PAGE 14
INTERIOR DESIGN - PAGE 20
DOORS, WINDOWS & GLAZING - PAGE 34
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - PAGE 46
VIEWPOINT - PAGE 50
PROJECT INSIGHT - PAGE 54
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about
Some of the colour photography used in Building Innovations is provided
and paid for by contributors. The publishers do not accept liability for
errors that may appear in the publication. This edition is dedicated to our
much-loved friend and colleague, Mike Mahon. No part of this publication
may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without
the consent of the publisher. Published by
L2 Architectural Media Ltd, Parkfield House, Park Street, Stafford ST17 4AL
Tel: 01785 291442 www.L2architectural.media
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VISION
Black & Milk Unveil
Long-Awaited Design
For Battersea Power
Station Apartment
Award-winning interior design studio, Black & Milk’s
reworking of Pico House, is breathing new life into
one of London’s most desirable addresses. Created
in collaboration with renowned architect Frank
Gehry, the studio references its signature cosy luxury
style throughout the refurbishment of the home in
London's newly redeveloped Battersea Power Station.
Demonstrating a characteristic attention to detail
across the totality of the site, Black & Milk wanted
to create a space that reaped the rewards of living in
prime Central London whilst reinterpreting the city's
luxuries into the apartment stylistically.
Pico House is located next to Battersea Power
Station’s Zone 1 London Underground Station, and
overlooks a rich mix of restaurants, bars, offices
and shops on Electric Boulevard, a pedestrianised
high street, putting residents in the heart of the
‘15-minute’ live, work, play neighbourhood.
The three-bedroom residence spread over 1,052 sqft
is full of character with fresh, contemporary interiors
grounded in high-quality finishes and natural light.
Designed for a modern resident, the design is built
around flexibility and adaptability and is complete
with playful and expressive touches. Whilst modern
buildings have a lot to offer for contemporary design,
there are of course, a myriad of challenges to be
faced.
Olga Alekseev, Creative Director at Black & Milk
comments, “The spatial configuration of the
apartment was one of the fun challenges faced by
our team. Due to the room's interesting layouts
and particular angles, an intelligent spatial layout
was implemented redefining the living and dining
area. We also had to have the apartment follow the
sinuous shape of the building’s exterior, creating
unique properties with elegant curving walls.
Horizontal bands break down the scale and add
definition to the building, whilst floor-to-ceiling
glazing, orientated to offer the best views of the
Power Station, create interiors that are flooded with
natural light.”
She continues, “Throughout the space, wanted
to clearly distinguish the retained and restored
elements of the original building from contemporary
additions. In our approach we therefore emphasised
proposition, and enhancement of light, meaning no
room is alike, with different design hues enticing the
senses.”
The studio takes inspiration from Ghery’s bright,
linear architecture with a neutral colour scheme,
providing a series of refreshing spaces. Notable
design points within the apartment include a well-
appointed open-plan living area with a bespoke
bar that encompasses a rotating door with backlit
shelving, creating a place equipped for the regular
entertainment of guests. With entertaining at home
becoming a weekly staple in winter, this exquisite
home-bar has everything necessary for an after-work
tipple within arms reach. www.blackandmilk.co.uk
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VISION
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