This Regent’s Park townhouse, built in 1822, is situated in the heart of London’s historic preservation district, elegantly embodying the aesthetics of classic English residences. A Brazilian-Israeli couple commissioned Studio Arthur Casas to transform the space to meet the needs of their family: a home that satisfies the husband’s expectation of smart living convenience as a technology executive and harmonizes with the wife’s art collection, featuring works by Judith Lauand, Jane Gravarol, and Rachel Baes. The result is a residence that combines modern functionality with historical character and seamlessly integrates an artistic touch.
The structure is divided into the main building and a rear annex (formerly a stable). Balancing the constraints of strict preservation laws with the owners’ vision, the design adhered to regulations prohibiting alterations to the facade and visible interior details, including original plaster moldings and ceiling elements. As a result, Studio Arthur Casas chose neutral and ivory tones to serve as a calm canvas that highlights the owners’ art collection. Minimalist design elements—such as understated doors, electrical fixtures, and lighting—bring out the artistic features while contrasting with the darker decor left by the previous owner.
Due to the original 19th-century floor plan, which could not be altered, the arrangement of furnishings was carefully considered for functionality and visual harmony. Upon entering the hall, the owner’s refined taste is immediately evident through the display of art. The ground-floor living and media rooms create a gallery-like atmosphere, showcasing classic furniture pieces, including the Cubo sofa by Jorge Zalszupin and the Bowl armchair by Lina Bo Bardi. In the dining room, Flair’o chairs by B&B Italia and a natural oak table serve as the focal points, accompanied by lighting fixtures from Alexandre Logé. The artwork Em cima da linha by Anna Maria Maiolino, displayed above the fireplace, adds an elegant artistic touch to the space.
The design team incorporated Paolo Deganello’s Documenta chairs and Italian Boffi cabinetry into the tea room and kitchen areas, complemented by a glass roof that fills the space with natural light, casting a soft and warm glow throughout. The second and third floors serve as private family spaces, with the master suite featuring a leather-clad wardrobe, a BIO-MBO bed by Patricia Urquiola, and Salvatori marble bathroom fixtures, beautifully reflecting the couple’s refined taste and attention to detail.
Studio Arthur Casas further enhanced the residence with a modern smart home system, integrating central heating, underfloor heating, and air conditioning into a connected network, adding modern convenience to the traditional space. The basement includes a staff kitchen, study, and TV lounge, meeting the family’s daily needs. This Regent’s Park townhouse preserves its historic charm while achieving a modern transformation, perfectly blending art, design, and functionality, and standing as a timeless fusion of history and contemporary design in London.
