A sliding panel above the fire in the living room can be opened to reveal a library of vinyl records.

Bentinck Mews

Studio Mackereth has completed the full refurbishment and extension of a Victorian mews house in a quiet, cobbled lane in Marylebone, London. As one enters, a rough, sawn oak staircase with an illuminated, recessed handrail lifts on a gentle counter weight pivot to reveal a storage area for bikes beneath.

Through a full-height, concealed pivot door is the main living and dining area with a steel kitchen that can be concealed behind fumed oak bi-folding panels. A series of sliding doors and bespoke joinery maximises the sense of tranquility and volume while also ensuring every inch of space is used.

Location: Marylebone, London

Date: Completed 2017

Client: Private

Floor Area: 120 sqm

The Modern House
February 2019
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The steel kitchen can be hidden from the living space with bi-folding timber panels.
This exemplary house, a contemplative design is a remarkable synthesis of adaptable modern living and refined materiality.
The Modern House
A storey was added to the house to provide a master suite.
The mews house was entirely refurbished and a roof extension added.
A timber stair with a recessed handrail leads up to the bedrooms.
The timber stair is counter-weighted so it can be lifted to provide storage for the clients' bicycles.
Sketch of the counter-weighted stair.