Kensington Roof Gardens

Aug 28, 2023

| Living August 28, 2023 They are inspired by the Liberty style of the Kensington Roof Gardens and to the creative exuberance of Bibahistoric brand of London fashion born in Kensington, the spaces of the new jewel Locke popped up as a bohemian garden in the celebrated Cromwell Roadwithin easy reach of some of the most beloved attractions in the City: dal natural History Museumal V&Adal Design Museumto the iconic warehouses Harrods. “With vibrant Notting Hill nearby and Hyde Park within walking distance, we are thrilled to bring our offering to west London,” says Eric Jafari, CEO and Creative Director of Locke. Designed in collaboration with Atelier Ochrefounded by Pauline Dellemotte e Daryl Fitzgeralde House of Dréborn in 2020 from an idea by Andreas ChristodoulouEmber Locke is the Locke family’s thirteenth address in Europe and sixth in the City of London. A mix of Victorian elements, Art Deco influences and retro-futuristic aesthetics for an aparthotel full of references to the history of the neighborhood and pervaded by a sense of nostalgia for the golden decade of British glamor . Photo Kensington Laverne In all, 121 roomsbetween studio, duplex and one bedroom apartmentsspread over eight floors and imagine how cabinet of curiosities, secret budoirs where to feel suspended between the past and the present, surrounded by the liveliness of vibrant hues like strawberry and forest green, eclectic furnishings and maximalist details, from fabrics to sculptures. “We introduced elaborate textures and bold motifs to embody the reserved opulence that once dominated the fashion and cultural industries,” Pauline Dellemotte tells us. Hence the velvet benches with extra-long fringes that recall those of the sumptuous chandeliers, heavy recycled cotton dividing curtains by Yarn Collective, brass elements and retro pieces. While in the common areas the bright colors of indigo and mustard dominate, handcrafted furniture and refined rattan structures, as well as works of art created for clients by House of Dré and emerging artists. Photo Kensington Laverne In addition to the lobby, the offer is completed by a co-working spacea meeting roomand large gardenand living room designed as a tropical gardenwhere to meet on the coldest days of the year, and the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, bar and café EVEwhich will open its doors in September. dove: Ember Locke, 202-220 Cromwell Road, Kensington – Londra