Brass and marble decor elements helped Studioshaw steer away from a typical office aesthetic inside this co-working space, which has opened in west London.

Situated just a few minutes walk from Hammersmith tube station, Kindred has been dressed with upscale fixtures and furnishings to evoke the atmosphere of a "contemporary yet classic bar".
It occupies a Grade II listed building formerly known as Bradmore House, which east London-based Studioshaw has redesigned to include a co-working space, restaurant, and various events rooms.

When it came to designing the interiors, the studio looked to the aesthetic of various cocktail bars across the city including the renowned Milk & Honey in Soho, and Happiness Forgets in Shoreditch. "We also loved the community feel that you get in Bar Basso in Milan and also the dark and atmospheric quality of it, and Monsieur Bleu at the Palais de Tokyo for its brass bar," Mark Shaw, director at the studio, told Dezeen.

On the ground floor, which will be open for all-day use by the general public, is a long bar room, anchored at one end by a grey marble service counter. Behind it lies a tall brass shelving unit where drinks bottles and cocktail glasses are openly displayed, joined by brass cabinetry that is built in to the walls.
Overhead is suspended a large chandelier crafted by designer Umut Yamac and London gallery Matter of Stuff. Intended to add "animation and intrigue" to the space, the light features ...