Complete heritage restoration and luxury refurbishment
Project Overview
Project Name: Belgravia Gate Heritage Restoration
Location: Belgravia, Central London
Project Duration: 12 months
Total Floor Area: 108,000 ft²
Property Type: Historic residential conversion
Final Use: 12 luxury apartments
Belgravia Gate represents a comprehensive heritage building restoration project encompassing five conjoined historic buildings. The development features six floors, a lower ground floor, and roof terrace, with modern extensions spanning the complete rear elevation of all five original structures.
Client Requirements
Heritage Conservation
Heritage Conservation: Preserve original period features while creating contemporary luxury living spaces meeting conservation standards and planning requirements.
Premium Standards: Achieve high-end residential finishes suitable for Belgravia’s luxury market across all 12 apartments.
Design Solution
Restoration Approach
Whitecrest delivered comprehensive heritage restoration combining traditional craftsmanship with premium materials:
Heritage Elements Restored:
- Internal and external timber doors cleaned, repaired, and redecorated
- Highly decorated ceilings with intricate plaster mouldings and cornice work
- Original woodwork and carpentry features preserved
- Main staircases across five buildings with polished handrails
- Cast iron balustrades sandblasted and re-sprayed to original specification
- Wall surfaces repaired and decorated
Design Philosophy: Sophisticated natural tone palette and premium materials maximizing the magnificent proportions and exceptional ceiling heights.
Structural Work Completed
- Main staircases restoration across five buildings with polished handrails
- Cast iron balustrades sandblasted and re-sprayed to original specification
- Original woodwork and carpentry structural features preserved and reinforced
- Internal and external timber door frameworks repaired and restored
Refurbishment & Finishing
- Highly decorated ceilings with intricate plaster mouldings and cornice work restored
- Internal and external timber doors cleaned, repaired, and redecorated
- Wall surfaces comprehensively repaired and decorated
- Sophisticated natural tone palette applied maximising magnificent proportions and ceiling heights
Project Outcome
The successful completion of Belgravia Gate demonstrates exceptional heritage restoration delivered to the highest standards. All original period features were meticulously preserved and restored to conservation requirements, while 12 prestigious luxury apartments were created with premium finishes throughout. The project was delivered on schedule within the 12-month timeframe and budget parameters, applying museum-standard restoration techniques that exceeded client expectations.
This landmark project showcases Whitecrest’s comprehensive expertise in heritage building restoration and conservation compliance, alongside our ability to manage complex multi-building coordination. Our traditional craftsmanship capabilities, particularly in decorative plasterwork restoration, combined with luxury residential refurbishment standards, resulted in a development that successfully honors the building’s historic significance while meeting contemporary luxury living requirements.
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Whether you’re looking to refresh a single room or undertake a complete property transformation, Whitecrest has the experience, expertise, and commitment to excellence you need. We’re ready to help you create spaces that not only look beautiful but also reflect your unique style and enhance your daily life.
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