One Blackfriars: A Striking, Sculptural Addition to London’s Horizon
One Blackfriars is set to be a beacon of architectural brilliance, offering future residents a luxurious lifestyle, spacious interiors and the very best views across the River Thames.
One Blackfriars: A Striking, Sculptural Addition to London’s Horizon
An inspiring new development in the heart of London, One Blackfriars offers sweeping views across the city, built by award-winning SimpsonHaugh Architects. When completed from Spring 2018, One Blackfriars is set to be a beacon of architectural brilliance, created for its future residents to relish the best that London has to offer.
The development is a 50-storey, 170-metre high tower, housing 274 spacious light-filled apartment units, ranging from studios to four bedroom half floorplates. With outstanding residents’ facilities, including 161 bedroom boutique hotel, all are linked by a landscaped public piazza with stunning water features. Sitting by the river Thames, on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge, the sculptural tower will be a magnificent addition to the London skyline.
Interior Design: Inspired by the cultural life of the Southbank
The interiors are based on these three design schemes: the Hepworth Collection, The Gainborough Collection and the Turner Collection. Designed by Tara Bernerd & Partners, the interior designs are inspired by the cultural life of the Southbank from the three leading British artists: the Thomas Gainsborough Collection; reflects the 18th century portrait and landscape painter and JMW Turner; is renowned for his Romantic and Impressionist landscapes and the Hepworth Collection; is inspired by the 20th century’s Modernist sculptor, Barbara Hepworth.
Some of the premium interior specifications used throughout to give the interior a decadent finish includes luxurious materials, such as Italian marble, equipped with cutting-edge technology and bespoke joinery as well as organic stonework sculptures, incorporating Atlantic Lava stone, Italian marble and polished plaster.
In addition to the stunning living interiors, residents of One Blackfriars will benefit from the residents’ pool and spa that provides a calm oasis – a place to fully restore body, mind and spirit. Other exquisite onsite amenities, include a thermal spa with treatment rooms operated by Harrods Urban Retreat, a water massage in the Vichy shower, sauna and steam room, a 20-metre swimming pool, cinema, golf simulator, wine room and state-of-the-art gymnasium with yoga garden, making these facilities a perfect way to spend a lazy Saturday morning or end a hectic day.
Price: GBP 2.33 Million to GBP 12.5 Million
(Approx. USD 3.07 Million to USD 16.47 Million)