{"id":31578,"date":"2017-01-09T18:32:34","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T18:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/?p=31578"},"modified":"2017-01-10T09:10:17","modified_gmt":"2017-01-10T09:10:17","slug":"londons-apartment-transformed-barbican-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/2017\/01\/09\/londons-apartment-transformed-barbican-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"A London’s Apartment transformed into a Barbican Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The London-based practice, Emulsion, has transformed a triplex apartment in London, into a brutalist Barbican Estate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0with a new mezzanine floor and a color palette inspired by Le Corbusier.<\/p>\n

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The main goal of Emulsion, was to update the\u00a0residence while remaining sympathetic to the Grade II-listed complex. The Barbican Estate is one of the largest examples of the brutalist style, representing the city living!<\/p>\n

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Referencing the return of minimalism, they feature\u00a0austere detailing such as unornamented furnishings\u00a0and bold colour-blocked walls, alongside with original elements.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe client was keen for us to create a new residence which would be sensitive to the iconic Grade II architecture, whilst maximizing the use of space,\u201d said the Emulsion\u2019s director Yen-Yen Teh.\u00a0\u201cThe interior palette includes feature walls inspired by Le Corbusier\u2019s color range against a neutral gray rubber floor, and dark wood and wired glass referencing materials of the original building.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The triplex apartment has a kitchen and living room that\u00a0open onto\u00a0balconies overlooking the post-war complex,\u00a0alongside two bedrooms and bathrooms.\u00a0Highlighting\u00a0the\u00a0wooden treads you\u2019ll find a bright teal wall, creating a nice contrast between\u00a0the original and contemporary qualities of the space.<\/p>\n

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Was also incorporated a\u00a0mezzanine level into the barrel-vaulted top floor, to\u00a0accommodate a pared-back bedroom finished with\u00a0bold yellow furnishings and paintwork.\u00a0For the lighting scheme they choose\u00a0mid-century modern designs including\u00a0teamed with vintage pieces.<\/p>\n

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