Architecture studio Haptic has won planning permission for a series of contemporary properties in a conservation area in London's Chelsea.
Described by developer Banda Property as "a stand-out architectural statement not often seen in the borough", the project will include a block of four flats that aim to combine traditional materials with modern detailing.
Comprising two one-bedroom flats and a pair of two-bedroom apartments, Rosemoor Studios will be located on Rosemoor Street ? part of the Chelsea Conservation Area, which features properties dating back as far as 1830.
North-London-based Haptic planned the building as a "contemporary insertion into the historic townscape".
"We are committed to designing and delivering a contemporary piece of architecture that has a unique identity but is rigorous in its detail and materiality, thereby ensuring the quality that you would expect in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea," said Haptic co-director Scott Grady. Proposed front elevation of Rosemoor Studios
Like its more traditional neighbours on nearby Rawlings Street, the building will feature a precast stone base and pale brick walls, offering a visual distinction between the upper and lower storeys.
Stone-framed openings will puncture the brickwork, creating a gridded facade intended to be be "visually engaging", while metal windows and balustrade details will offer subtle contrasts.
Proposed rear elevation of Rosem...