make architects completes 10 weymouth street in london

a relatively undistinguished 1960’s block in london has been transformed by this highly distinctive refurbishment scheme, which increases the office and residential accommodation and gives the building a striking new identity. UK firm make architects were approached by developer ridgeford properties to maximize the existing six-floor property. the resultant scheme created 12 new luxury apartments by extending the rear elevation, creating three new penthouse apartments on the existing penthouse level and adding an extra floor which contains a fourth  penthouse.

the existing building presented two very different aspects to the surrounding area, with a formal facade confronting weymouth street and a far more eclectic and utilitarian elevation facing bridford mews at the rear. in response to these contrasting conditions, a highly modelled brass-clad elevation was created at the rear of the building which greatly enhances the appearance of the pocket of urban space. each apartment features a projecting balcony with a perforated brass screen which mirrors the mews facade pattern and blends harmoniously with the neighbouring buildings. by contrast, the weymouth street elevation features a discreet stepped addition to the existing structure, which is set back and clad in a darker alloy of the same brass. the appearance of the brass cladding will gradually evolve over time due to the oxidisation process.

all images courtesy of make architects

the brass facade

profile view of the brass extensions

the perforated balconies of the apartment block

detail of perforated brass screens

the facade

view from a distance

street view