Paddington Apartment in London | England

In the Paddington Apartment near London’s Hyde Park, an existing flat has been reorganised into a tranquil, clearly structured living ensemble. Bedroom, living area, corridors, kitchen and bathrooms are linked by a restrained palette of light wood, white and cream tones. Generous window openings bring plenty of daylight into the rooms, while linear light strips and precisely positioned recessed spots mark the spatial axes and transitions, making the zoning of the different uses legible.

The furnishings remain deliberately low and minimal; flush-fit built-ins and carefully detailed joint patterns emphasise the horizontal extension of the rooms. In the bathrooms, ceramic finishes and blue mosaic tiles differentiate the functional areas, while in the living room, large-format artworks and a striking pendant luminaire create visual accents and establish a focused centre point for everyday life.

The building services are integrated in such a way that they support the architecture without pushing themselves into the foreground. LS 990 in Alpine White allows switches and sockets to blend quietly into timber and plaster surfaces, while F 50 push-buttons with printed icons are positioned exactly where they can be reached intuitively. Via the KNX system and the Smart Visu Server, lighting, room climate, shading and various scenes are brought together and can be controlled centrally. The graphical interface of the Smart Visu Server translates the multitude of functions into a clear, easy-to-use control, making it simpler for residents to interact with the technology and allowing the apartment’s high level of comfort to be experienced directly in everyday life.