About
Introduction Design Philosophy Design Philosophy Appraisal and Brief Visual Development CGI Visuals Technical Design
Introduction
London Design Studio was established in January 2014 founded by a passion to create unique, beautifully, tailored interiors. Although recently founded, London Design Studio possess a wealth of experience in luxury design and has delivered some of the most prestigious interior and architectural commissions in the worlds most discerning post codes. Our experience is unrivalled, and our vision is clear.
Design Philosophy
Our approach to design is simple; Symmetry, Balance, Proportion & Order. Its these key fundamentals that form the foundation of our philosophy. In Parallel our carefully structured design process allows us to produce designs for interior spaces to the highest achievable level. It’s this formula which allows London Design Studio to be considered leaders in luxury design.
Understanding the Brand
Our approach to design is simple.
Symmetry, Balance, Proportion & Order. These key components are essential to the creation of exceptional design. To demonstrate this approach through our branding we turned to natures answer on this brief, a butterfly. Symmetrical, intrinsic detail, and always unique.
Design Philosophy / Appraisal and Brief
The initial design process is a method we have devised to ensure that we have understood the clients requirements. Our team, carefully select considered images which help convey the story of the general design language paired with the core material selection. These images help construct the spirit of any commission, as at this juncture we are building the foundations for the full concept design.
Design Philosophy / Appraisal and Brief
Stage 1 / Appraisal and Brief: We will evaluate your brief in detail and the project constraints and opportunities, this will include a strategic appraisal for the development of the concept. -
Briefing Meeting to be help to go through all the requirements in detail
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Define look and feel
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Prepare core material palettes
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Prepare relevant concept information from which to design within
Design Philosophy / Appraisal and Brief GENERAL DESIGN AESTHETIC
General Concept
Columns
Wall Details
Upholstery
Timber Flooring
Gold Leafing
Polished Brass
Silk Carpet
Portoro Gold
Silk Fabrics
CORE MATERIAL PALLETTE
Black Lacquer
Callactta Oro
White Onyx
Design Philosophy / Concept Design
At this point we will be taking the information gathered from the previous stage and begin to further develop the design. The design is demonstrated in various ways starting from the construction of a full working 3D model. This method of working is referred to as building information management, which provides a platform for all parties to fully understand and resolve often complex designs. Examples of the 3D models can be seen at www.onelondondesignstudio.com. Once we have approval on the general design direction shown through the 3D model we will produce a set of CGI images that add a further level of detail capturing the outline FF&E specification and material palettes. Design Philosophy / Concept Design
Stage 2 / Concept Design: We will develop the concept in line with the approved look and feel and communicate these clearly for each presentation. -
Prepare intial concept visuals to explain the design proposal clearly
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Development of the Material Palette with both 2D images and Physical Samples
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Develop the outline FF&E selection style and direction
Design Philosophy / Visual Development
Concept Rendered Image
Concept Rendered Image
Design Philosophy / CGI Visuals
Once we have approval on the initial concept our team of visualisers will produce a photo realistic image to the absolute highest possible level. Our team of visualisers at London Design Studio are without doubt the most talented in the United Kingdom. Silks, inlaid brass, lacquers, all come together in several beautifully prepared images, which completely unlock the essence of each design commission. It’s through this pursuit of complete perfection which ensures that London Design Studio are considered the very best luxury design house.
Design Philosophy / Technical Design
Our designs are fully bespoke, so technical craft and details are integral to our philosophy. The technical team at London Design Studio have master minded some of the world’s most prestigious projects, working alongside the UK’s leading manufactures. It’s this insessent pursuit of perfection which polishes off the work we create.
Design Philosophy / Technical Design
Stage 3 (D) – Developed Design: We will evolve the concept design further into technical design. We will refine the general spatial arrangement and begin to integrate the basic services. 01. Space planning and implementing the design principles from stage 2 02. Coordination with other appointed consultants 03. Prepare General Arrangement Plans as listed below 04. Prepare Outline Schedules for the scheme 05. Prepare typical details ready for roll-out by technical architect 06. Prepare relevant elevations @ 1:20 sufficient to translate the design by technical architect for construction roll-out
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Expertise
Craftmanship Materials and Detailing Furniture and Dressing Lighting Onsite Project Managment
Craftmanship
We offer a complete bespoke service with endless possibilities allowing us to provide unique designs of the highest quality. We work with a team of highly skilled artisans who add immense value into the design process all the way through to completion. This includes exquisitely crafted joinery,bespoke lighting features, and key pieces of art that provide the final layer of decadence.
Materials and Detailing
Our team continue to search out beautiful materials and finishes from all over the world in every colour, texture and pattern possible. We ensure every room has a rich material pallet interwoven around a common thread ensuring a holstic design. Its our belief that in this pursuit for perfection will enhance any design project adding to the sense of not only how we see, but what we feel.
Furniture and Dressing
All projects are in invariably different, however its through the selection of the furniture pieces where you can really add the personality of a client. Our team have contacts all over the world to ensure we can source a complete scheme of furniture to reflect your personal taste or integrate your existing items into your new home.
Lighting
Lighting forms part of our key strategical thinking. We always evaluate how the lighting interacts with the selected material palettes, too provide a fully considered design. To enhance this further we often set lighting into joinery, ceilings details, shelving, and recesses to create subtle highlights and key junctures. Added to this our team of designers create decorative bespoke chandeliers that form the focal point complementing the Interior Design.
On Site Project Management
Every design project has to undertake a set of complex processes throughout the construction phase. Our team offers continued support to ensure that the quality and details of our designs are maintained to the highest level throughout. This ensures that every project produced by London Design Studio always follows our one simple ethos; exceptional design, beautifully detailed, exquisitely crafted
The Team
Daniel James Brooks Declan Murphy Gareth Wellock London Design Studio
Team
Daniel James Brooks Managing Director
Daniel graduated in 2005 as an Interior Architect and went on to work with United Designers in London. After 2 years at United Daniel was approached by the world renowned designer Anoushka Hemple to help and lead an internal team to design and execute the Grosvenor Square Hotel project in Mayfair. After the project was completed Daniel moved to Paris where he spent 3 years working at at Luis Laplace heading up a small studio working on high-end residential projects, before returning to the UK to work for the worlds most revered luxury design studio; Candy and Candy. However Daniel was approached in the early summer of 2010 to join 1508 London a newly founded interior design practice. Whilst at 1508 London Daniel worked in various roles, initially working as head of design for 2 years before moving into the role of Studio Manager. Whilst managing a 40 strong team Daniel was able to restructure the design processes to formulate a more commercially viable studio but increase the design output. Today 1508 London is considered one of London’s leading studios. In 2013 Daniel was offered a partnership agreement at 1508 London, however in pursuit of his own dreams Daniel decided to follow his heart and establish London Design Studio.
Team
Declan Murphy Associate Head of Delivery
Declan moved to London in 2005 to work as a Senior Architectural Technician with GMW Architects (A top 100 UK practice) where his fine tuned technical detailing, fundamental to the delivery large scale commercial development. Despite being established as a senior member of GMW’s team Declan decided to fulfil his own dream of setting up his own practice. DM Arch was established in 2007 providing technical assistance to architect’s & interior designers. Having honed his technical and design capabilities working alongside many of London’s leading design studios, Declan is now Head of Delivery at London Design Studio where his unrivalled ability to provide technical support and on-site management provides the experience required to fully resolve and execute designs to the absolute highest level of detail . ‘’My objective is to provide efficiency and quality, helping to deliver world class designs at an inspired studio.’’
Our Work
Project King Project Royal Project Polo Project Crown Project Deco
Project King
Our vision was to create a space that captures and enhances the essence of the outstanding natural beauty that surrounds the Royal Palace. We created a design for Her Highness that is modern, refined, and timeless; a design which creates theatre with every sunrise and every sunset. A place which is soft and relaxing by day, but dazzles with sophisticated beauty at night. Our design for the Royal Majlis is truly unique.
Project Royal
Our brief was to create a refined and timeless interior. To achieve this we created a scheme by insetting polished brass into black lacquered doors, we covered the columns in dropped crystal chandeliers to create a dramatic central feature. Elegant furniture was selected, anchored on a silk carpet, all below a truly beautiful ceiling feature, which comes together to create a truly remarkable setting. Like all magnificent things, it’s very simple. Simplicity; it is the ultimate sophistication
Project Polo / Formal Reception
The Polo Villa is a project which combines classic details with modern under tones. The mirrored ceiling helps create the illusion of height, whilst providing a reflective surface to create additional natural light, all set around soft white and grey marble, book matched throughout.
Project Polo / Main Kitchen
Rich dark timber is used to create a modern and elegant kitchen design, set against the back drop of beautiful and carefully selected marble. The modern simple details work perfectly with the refined furniture with the glass leaf chandelier adding an injection of luxury over the central island unit
Project Polo / Master Bedroom
The silk carpet provides an island on which the refined and elegant bespoke furniture sits. The mirrored panels either side of the silk head board present a playful back drop to reflect light creating warmth and depth throughout. The wall panels provide a sophisticated hardscape which contracts the soft materials palette.
Project Polo / Master Bathroom
Sophisticated but subtle details within the marble elements, helps to create a refined and elegant space. Brass displays help cast a layer of richness over the soft white and grey colour pallet to provide a space that is perfect to relax.
Project Crown / Formal Reception
The Society CafÊ: A new dining concept built around the idea of the famous 1930’s Parisian Restaurant. Polished brass screens sit against polished white tiles creating contrast between chic and contemporary. Carefully selected furniture, upholstered in vivid colours create a relaxed but chic atmosphere which opens November 2016.
Project Crown / Formal Reception
Inlaid polished brass trims create simple frames to upholstered silk wall panels, which in turn sit above a striking marble panelled wall detail. The white onyx fire place presents a truly stunning feature on the key elevation, which intelligently bridges the gaps between modern and classic.
Project Crown / Ladies Majlis
Inlaid polished brass trims create simple frames to upholstered silk wall panels, which in turn sit above a striking marble panelled wall detail. The white onyx fire place presents a truly stunning feature on the key elevation, which intelligently bridges the gaps between modern and classic.
Project Deco
The Society CafÊ: A new dining concept built around the idea of the famous 1930’s Parisian Restaurant. Polished brass screens sit against polished white tiles creating contrast between chic and contemporary. Carefully selected furniture, upholstered in vivid colours create a relaxed but chic atmosphere which opens November 2016.
Project Jewell
taken looking back across the pool towards the viewing area. The overall aesthetic is refined and elegant with modern elements layered with in to create a truly amazing pool and spa environment. Light materials help to create an atmosphere of relaxation but still a place to be which can be enjoyed by family’s. The visual has been created as an evening scene to demonstrate the interior lighting which gives the spa that warm glow.
Project Jewell
The second image is taken from within the viewing area looking back out over the pool and clipping the entrance to the gym. The pool and viewing area are separated by a modern piece of low iron glass to ensure complete clarity into the pool area. In the fore ground we have the turbine pool which is mirrored at the back with the Jacuzzi.
Contact Us
London Office 32 Woodstock Grove, London, United Kingdom, W12 8LE T : +44 (0) 20 8144 1516 E : info@onelondondesignstudio.com
Dubai Barsha 1 – Barsha Boutique Bldg. 2nd Floor – Office 211 P.O Box: 454805, Dubai U.A.E Tel: +971 4 4587901 E : info@onelondondesignstudio.com
Bilbao Office Calle Bidebarrieta 14 - 21ZQ Dpto 7, 48005, Bilbao, Spain T : +34 (0) 946 793 791 E : info@onelondondesignstudio.com
exceptional design, beautifully detailed, exquisitely crafted