Studio Lodha at Holland Park Gate:
A DESIGN STORY
Across a new collection of residences at Holland Park Gate, Studio Lodha explores the relationship between architecture, art and atmosphere, creating interiors that feel individually distinct yet united by a shared design language. At Holland Park Gate, Studio Lodha’s latest collection of residences has been conceived less as a series of designed interiors and more as a carefully curated body of work. While each home possesses its own atmosphere, palette and personality, together they form a cohesive design story shaped by craftsmanship, collectible design and an intuitive understanding of how people want to live today. “There was never a desire for the residences to feel uniform,” says Blandine de Navacelle, Creative Director at Studio Lodha. “We wanted each one to have its own emotional atmosphere while still belonging to the same design family.”
That balance between individuality and cohesion defines the collection. Across the residences, subtle architectural references, natural materials and carefully layered textures create a quiet continuity, while art and collectible pieces introduce moments of character, warmth and discovery. Rather than decorating spaces after the architecture was complete, Studio Lodha approached the interiors holistically, allowing artworks, objects and furniture to shape the mood of each residence from the outset.
“The art was never treated as an addition,” de Navacelle explains. “It shaped the interiors from the very beginning. Each piece was chosen because it contributed something emotionally to the space.”
In Residence 21, overlooking the Andy Sturgeon-designed mews garden, this approach is immediately apparent. Soft green tones, sculptural ceramics and floor-to-ceiling glazing create an atmosphere that feels light filled and quietly uplifting. The relationship between interior and exterior is central to the experience of the home, with planted terraces extending the living spaces outwards and greenery visible from almost every room.
“Their tactile surfaces
and gilded detailing
introduce warmth and artisanal character into the otherwise restrained interior.”
Several of the residence’s most distinctive pieces were sourced personally by de Navacelle at PAD London, including Géraldine Cornette de Saint Cyr’s handmade Maya wall sconces and matching ceramic stools. Their tactile surfaces and gilded detailing introduce warmth and artisanal character into the otherwise restrained interior. Nearby, a dramatic rock crystal coffee table by Studio Glustin anchors the living room like a sculptural object, its hammered gilded bronze top resting on a crystalline base that shifts subtly with the changing light throughout the day. In Residence 26, the mood becomes softer and more contemplative. Here, Studio Lodha layers warm neutrals, woven textures and curved forms to create interiors that feel calm, grounded and deeply comfortable. Japanese artwork panels positioned throughout the residence reinforce this atmosphere, their sepia and parchment tones echoing the apartment’s wider material palette.
“We were interested in creating homes that reveal themselves gradually,” says de Navacelle. “Texture, light and craftsmanship all play an important role in shaping how a space feels over time.”
That sense of gradual discovery continues through the apartment’s long entrance corridor and into the principal living spaces, where bespoke illuminated joinery transforms everyday objects into curated displays. Andreas Diaz Andersson’s Undiscovered Plants III introduces a contemporary counterpoint to the softer palette, bringing movement and energy while remaining entirely in harmony with the residence’s quieter architectural language.
Elsewhere, Residence 11 offers an altogether different atmosphere. Arranged across two levels with its own private entrance onto the landscaped courtyard gardens, the townhouse residence feels more intimate and expressive, balancing architectural scale with richly layered contemporary art and collectible design pieces. A bronze and rock crystal coffee table by Studio Glustin sits at the centre of the living room, while artworks by Andreas Diaz Andersson and Terrell James introduce colour, softness and gestural movement throughout the interiors. Antiqued mirrored surfaces and bespoke joinery create moments of reflection and warmth, enhancing the changing natural light across the day.
“The most successful interiors feel layered rather than decorated,” reflects de Navacelle. “You want spaces to feel personal and collected, as though they have evolved naturally over time.”
“Throughout the
collection, there is a
clear appreciation for pieces that sit between art and function.”
This philosophy carries through to Residence 82, where muted neutrals are enriched by deeper burgundy tones, kilim rugs and carefully selected sculptural pieces. Here, craftsmanship and materiality take centre stage. Pierre Bonnefille’s Furoshiki Carbon 86 introduces depth and texture within the living room, while a Murano glass mirror sourced from Galerie Glustin adds another layer of detail and reflection within the hallway.
Throughout the collection, there is a clear appreciation for pieces that sit between art and function. Sculptural furniture, handcrafted ceramics and collectible design objects are integrated naturally into daily life rather than positioned as statements. The result is a series of residences that feel calm yet characterful, refined yet deeply liveable.
“Craftsmanship brings warmth and humanity into contemporary spaces,” says de Navacelle. “Even very minimal interiors should still feel emotional and inviting.”
That emotional quality is perhaps what ultimately defines Studio Lodha’s work at Holland Park Gate. These are not interiors designed simply to impress on first viewing. Instead, they unfold gradually through material richness, thoughtful curation and a strong sense of atmosphere. Individually distinct yet united by a shared philosophy, the residences together form a collection that feels enduring, considered and quietly timeless
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