London interiors firm Studio Est referenced the industrial heritage of Battersea Power Station when creating the interiors for this apartment set within the redeveloped landmark.
The apartment's owner wanted to transform the empty shell into a space that would reflect both his personal tastes and the home's setting within the former art deco power station.
Studio Est has transformed the interiors of a Battersea Power Station apartment
Known for its quiet luxury interiors, Studio Est applied a palette of subtle neutral shades to unify the apartment's open-plan spaces and provide a consistent backdrop for various characterful furnishings and artworks.
"We wanted to keep it simple but introduce subtle brutalist elements that evoke the building's history," founder Louise East told Dezeen. "These are complemented by softer textures that add a more feminine touch." Mario Bellini and Charles Rennie Mackintosh chairs feature in the dining room
Although some areas of the redeveloped power station feature steel beams and other industrial details, East found the apartment entirely devoid of original elements.
So the studio turned to furniture, artwork and accessories to introduce character and visual interest to the living spaces.
A dramatic painting is set against the neutral walls
Dramatic pieces, including a large painting in the dining room and a bespoke geometric sofa in the lounge area, were chosen to ground these spaces and introduce a masculine feel.
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