RESIDENCE 85 AT
HOLLAND PARK GATE
An Artful Penthouse in the Heart of Kensington
“Created with the modern collector in mind, the apartment features light-filled interiors and an open-plan layout that provides an ideal setting for contemporary artworks”
Designed by Studio Lodha, Residence 85 is a refined sub-penthouse within Holland Park Gate, offering 4,390 sq ft of lateral living space along with 964 sq ft of outdoor terrace. Created with the modern collector in mind, the apartment features light-filled interiors and an open-plan layout that provides an ideal setting for contemporary artworks, many of which have been sourced from Fitzrovia’s Canopy Collections gallery.
CALM, LUMINOUS SPACES
The main living area is a calm, luminous space enriched by carefully selected pieces, including ‘White Cloud Forming (CC022)’ by Ian Whittlesea. Made using only sprayed pigment and no direct contact with the canvas, the work is both a reflection of a meditative state and a purely abstract record of its creation. Its large circular form brings a quiet sense of presence to the room.
A bespoke joinery unit in pale mint, designed by Studio Lodha and finished with antique mirrored backing, displays a triptych by multimedia artist Dan Rees. Known for his Artex series, Rees continues to explore texture and technique through marbled linen works that draw on the aesthetics of traditional papercraft and bookbinding. These pieces subtly challenge visual conventions while blending abstraction with
cultural references.
“The principal bedroom leads to a private seating area, creating a tranquil space for morning coffee or quiet reflection”
TRANQUIL OUTDOOR LIVING
A full-length terrace, accessible from both the living area and all bedrooms, enhances the sense of openness and connection to the outdoors. The principal bedroom leads to a private seating area, creating a tranquil space for morning coffee or quiet reflection. Framing these views, the building’s sculptural façade is a work of art in its own right. Its softly curved form was inspired by the folds of heavy velvet curtains,
a thoughtful architectural gesture that pays homage to Holland Park Gate’s former life as an Art Deco cinema.
Elsewhere in the apartment, artworks by William Stein and Lara Davies add depth and narrative. Davies’ latest body of work was inspired by her 2023 journey cycling the length of the UK, from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Her paintings suggest the textures of wallpaper, curtains, and carpets, reimagined in oil with a softness that evokes a sense of memory and place. Displayed along the expansive corridor, they complement the apartment’s muted palette while adding warmth and texture to this carefully curated home.
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