Roksanda Ilincic designs penthouse apartment inside King's Cross' Gasholders
A geometric wall mural and a berry-toned bedroom appear inside this central London penthouse, which has been created by fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic.
Reflecting her penchant for bold colours and shapes, Roksanda Ilincic says the three-level apartment "talks to my brand DNA and is the voice of my collections, but is still something different".
"It was interesting that somehow the final result was very similar to what I do in my ready-to-wear. I think that's the beauty of it," Ilincic told Dezeen.
The apartment is set inside one of three 19th-century gasholders that WilkinsonEyre and Jonathan Tuckey Design converted into luxury residences early last year.
Host to 145 apartments and 9 penthouses, the cylindrical blocks are just a stone's throw from other recent King's Cross developments like the Heatherwick-designed shopping complex Coal Drops Yard.
The focal point of the Roksanda-designed apartment is a huge geometric mural in the dining area, hand-painted by Swiss artist Caroline Denervaud. Featuring blush-pink, sandy beige and navy blue forms, the wall provides a warm backdrop to the room's pale marble table and breakfast island.
Simple white cabinetry and brass hardware have been incorporated in the adjacent kitchen.
"I wanted to create a dream space that doesn't necessarily feel like a dining room, somewhere where you want to dive in and spend a long time," said Ilincic.
Another piece by Denervaud can be seen in the living room, attac...
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