Bravo House, Kilburn
Type Serviced apartments with commercial
Size 1870 sq. m (4822 sq. ft.)
Client Eastlight Ltd
Status completed Spring 2008
Scheme description
Located on the busy Kilburn High Road in North London, this former office building was the headquarters of Loot magazine. The existing structure was reused and a new floor added. The building has been given a new lease of life through transformation to 79 serviced apartments for London professionals and the provision of an A1 Retail/B1 Office at ground floor.
The lively activity of Kilburn High Road inspired the fresh and dynamic frontage. Balconies, set against a rendered wall, give rhythm and order to the façade and provide an added amenity for the residents. Cobalt blue glass panels give a structured secondary layer. The combination of perforated metal and glass captures the sunlight and attracts a play of light and shadow throughout the day.
Photography: Philip Durrant
