Hartley and Hartley

Black, Gold and White Dining

dphartleyhartley — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:29:57 +0000

Get the look with the interior design scheme from Hartley and Hartley. Dining in luxury, simple and effective tones of black, gold and white. If you wish to know more how Hartley and Hartley property development management team can benefit your project, then get in touch with us here.

Feature image from Cole and Son.

Hot Property Picks #3

dphartleyhartley — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:38:32 +0000

With views over Burton Court, this is a unique opportunity to create a large first and second floor flat (with lift) extending to almost 2800 sq ft in the heart of Chelsea, subject to the necessary property consents. Through our contacts at Jackson Stops and Staff, this property is for sale. Currently, the two flats sit back to back in adjacent buildings with reception rooms overlooking the communal gardens to the south west and as currently arranged, offering five bedrooms. Access to the gardens of Burton's Court can also be arranged through the Royal Hospital.

Sloane Court West is moments from the underground station at Sloane Square, the array of amenities offered by the Kings Road and the world class shopping to be found on Sloane Street.

Accommodation includes: 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Dining Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Guest Cloakroom, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms.

Hot Property Picks #2

dphartleyhartley — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:32:14 +0000

This property available through Ayrton Wylie it is located in arguably the best position on this lovely crescent, on the borders of Belgravia and Knightsbridge, this is a substantial maisonette, with a lift, of approximately 3,000sq ft / 279 sq m. The property, which is Grade II listed, needs updating, but offers excellent light rooms with direct views of the crescent gardens and a large roof terrace. Accommodation consists of: Double reception room / Kitchen Breakfast Room / Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and Bathroom / 3 further bedrooms / 2 bathroom (1 en-suite) / Guest cloakroom / Lift / Roof Terrace. Property has a 114 year lease with £POA. Contact Ayrton Wylie here.

A Nature Inspired Bedroom Interior Design

dphartleyhartley — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:55:20 +0000

Bring the outside, inside, with this collection of nature's finest inspirational products for your bedroom chosen by Hartley and Hartley's interior design team. Taxidermy meets natural prints and neutral tones.

Hot Property Picks #1

dphartleyhartley — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:40:23 +0000

This property quietly situated overlooking Chelsea Green and on the corner of Elystan Place and Markham Street.Jackson Stops and Staff are offering this unique double fronted house, full of character and charm that offers 2500 sq ft of flexible living accommodation over just four floors.

Set back from the road and refurbished to an extremely high standard in recent years to include air conditioning and Sonos speakers throughout, the property provides excellent entertaining space with an open plan kitchen and dining room with a seating area on the ground floor and a bright drawing room with excellent ceiling height on the lower ground floor. The master bedroom occupies the first floor of the house along with a large en-suite bath room and dressing area. The house comprises 3 further bedrooms and bathrooms along with a superb roof terrace and staff accommodation that has separate street access.

£5,350,000 FREEHOLD Contact the agent Jackson-Stops and Staff about this property here.

Measured building survey

dphartleyhartley — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:10:51 +0000

Hartley and Hartley's property development management team recently completed a measured building survey for a large townhouse in Chelsea, London. The client was provided with plans and elevations in an AutoCAD format and PDF. If you are interested in knowing how our architectural services can benefit your project, then please do get in touch with us here.

CAD services

dphartleyhartley — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:26:31 +0000

Hartley and Hartley is currently providing CAD technician services to a major residential development in Knightsbridge. If you require CAD drafting on your project then get in touch and we will advise how we can benefit your project.

Re-inventing the aged

dphartleyhartley — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:46:15 +0000

Here at Hartley and Hartley we love great examples of developments that combine new techniques with old structures. We've collated a few great examples that we've seen from around the world to inspire you The Royal Ontario Design Museum "The Royal Ontario Design Museum, now known as the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, derives its name from the building’s five intersecting volumes, which are reminiscent of crystals. The intersection of two of the crystals, both dedicated to new galleries, creates a void, known as the Spirit House. A large atrium rising from below ground level to the fourth floor and criss-crossed by bridges at various levels, the Spirit House is intended to be a place of reflections for visitors. A fourth crystal, known as the Stair of Wonders, is dedicated to vertical circulation but also features exhibition vitrines at the landings. A fifth crystal houses a restaurant." Source, Daniel Libeskind. The Convent de Sant Francesc "The intervention in the church of the convent of Sant Francesc, located in the Catalan town of Santpedor, was meant to convert the building into a cultural facility. The two phases implemented have allowed the building to be put to use as an auditorium and multipurpose cultural space. It is expected that in the future, a third stage will allow the upper floors of the chapels (on the south side of the church) to be used as a historical archive." Source, ArchDaily. "The new programmatic volumes inserted (as vertical accesses or technical equipment) have been located partially outside of the church with the aim of preserving the inner space unity of the nave. In addition, the new stairs and ramps provide an unwonted circular route across the building with amazing and diverse views." Source, David Closes. Astonomy Centre Rijeka "The building hosting the contemporary Astronomical Centre Rijeka on the ridge of the Sveti Križ hill was constructed in 1941 as a military fortress for the Italian army in WWII. No longer serving its military purpose, the fortress has been adapted to modern conditions of the astronomy centre and today it is an attractive edifice surrounded by forest and lush landscape that create a peaceful setting." Source, Rijeka Sport Ltd. St. Martin's in the Field Church "The window is held within a shot peened stainless steel framework comprising of handmade glass panels etched on both sides with a subtle feathery pattern based on fragments of Houshiary paintings. The warp and weft design of the structure and the twist at its centre creates a vertical energy echoing the agony of the cross. The central ellipse is an icon of contemplation and echoes the original architecture and decorative elements within the church." Source, Shirazeh Houshiary. The Round Tower

"The Round Tower is a Grade II Listed folly, which had been reduced to ruin by years of neglect and fire. Located on the crest of a hill overlooking Siddington Village, the exposed site is visually integral to the setting of this listed structure. As such the design approach maintains the open relationship with the surrounding agricultural landscape by developing a discreet and substantial underground extension to the tower. This underground extension provides the main open plan living spaces and is lit by both a central open sunken courtyard and a lateral ‘landscape scoop’ concealing the new swimming pool and associated sun terraces from public view. The listed tower remains clearly the dominant structure, providing the front door to the 4 bedroom family house and the means of vertical circulation. It is also the visual focus of the main sunken courtyard garden. The restored tower provides additional accommodation and a roof terrace for the enjoyment of the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. A new detached building adjacent to the entrance to the site, provides garaging and an additional guest studio." Source. De Matos Architects

Credits: ROM Architect: Daniel Libeskind Photography: Elliot Lewis Astronomy Centre, Rijeka. Photography: Rijeka Sport Ltd. Convent de Sant Francesc Architect: David Closes Photography: Jordi Surroca St. Martin's in the Field Artist: Shirazeh Houshiary Photography: David Fisher The Round Tower Architect: De Matos Architects, Photography: Edmund Sumner

Sketch

dphartleyhartley — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:14:38 +0000

We recently came across this great restaurant in London called Sketch. Offering a series of differently decorated rooms, our favourite is the newly completed Glade room, designed by artists Carolyn Quartermaine and Didier Mahieu. Based on an enchanted fairy tale forest inspired from 20th century stationery the result is a truly unique space in which everything has been handmade. The stationery piece from which the design was created, is hung in the room discreetly, to be found only by those curious eyes. It's influence is great however. The card was depicted and transformed onto hundred of metres of paper, all to be hand cut and arranged on the walls by a team of artists. The designers painted the walls with blues and spots of bright colours, with the cut out pieces then pasted amongst the emerging Trompe l'oeil creation of leaves. The room will never stay as it is, a feature that stays true to the location. The design will at some stage be transformed into the next artists vision. For now however, the fairy tale forest will remain and its peacock chairs are where the restaurants guests can sip on cocktails and dine on fine foods. The furniture, sourced from European locations such as Sardinia, fuze together design styles that create a magical romantic location, away from the hurriedness of the city. The incredible chandelier, something on par with the showcase here by Eva Menz is designed by Vincent Dubourg. The Glade, Sketch, 9 Conduit Street. London. (+44) 20 7659 4500

Add Colour

dphartleyhartley — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:00:43 +0000

Want to do up your neighbourhood? Just paint it! All of it..... Image credits: Haas&Hahn for favelapainting The River with Koi carp, design by Rob Admiraal