An Entrance into Sutton Court
Sutton Court
Chiswick, London England
“Built on the site of a house once occupied by Oliver Cromwell’s daughter, Sutton Court comprises three stunning red brick Edwardian mansion blocks surrounding a well-maintained and sizable garden.
With accommodation ranging from studio flats to substantial 4+ bedroomed apartments, Sutton Court offers a wonderfully different living experience. High ceilings, big windows and well-proportioned rooms give a feeling of light and space not found in comparably priced houses.
Sutton Court Mansions
Sutton Court is also a favourite with location scouts and has appeared as an internal and external location in productions as diverse as Jonathan Creek, The Worst Week of My Life, The Cazalet Chronicles , Blackpool and Love Soup.”
Staircase
Image of Final Proposal
Sutton Court Mansion Blocks
Refurbishment of Common Areas
with Sutton Court Management (2008-9)
Sutton Court is an Edwardian mansion estate in Chiswick, West London consisting of three red brick and terracotta blocks surrounding a communal garden. Studio Weave were appointed to develop a scheme for the refurbishment of the fourteen five-storey staircases that give access to the 146 flats.
The Helical Dado
All the estate’s common areas were renovated in the 1980s when many of the original features were hidden, including the terrazzo floors that were covered with vinyl. Our proposal was to re-expose these original beautiful surfaces and complement them with new high quality additions that respected the heritage of the building while improving the light conditions, acoustics, and clutter and reducing the maintenance requirements.
Precedent Handmade Tiles
The most significant element was to tile the dado in handmade glazed tiles creating a tangible helical form that connects all the front doors. We also proposed introducing wrought iron decorative balustrades and an acoustic ceiling finish that incorporated all the cabling and associated clutter.
Working visual for discussion
We worked throughout with the Board of Directors and Estate Manager. We also made presentations for the scrutiny and vote of all 300+ residents. We felt that the fourteen staircases should all be of one family but at the same time each should have its own sense of self. We carried out considerable research to find materials that are in keeping with the existing blocks, have the natural variation of a handmade product, while being economically viable and durable.
Tilework on site
The work is currently being carried out in phases.
Tilework on site