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7 Mar 2010 pictures of One Hyde Park apartments under construction:

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One Hyde Park Information from Candy Candy

The most luxurious address in London is official: One Hyde Park, created on the site of the former 1950s building Bowater House in Knightsbridge, is set to be the most iconic work of architecture that London has ever seen. Designed by pre-eminent architect Richard Rogers, the development of 80 apartments and three exclusive boutiques within four pavilions, will be created to form a unity between Knightsbridge and Hyde Park.

Candy Candy are delighted to be development managers and interior designers for this luxury residential project. With a highly-skilled design team, Candy Candy will deliver unparalleled style and expertise. As development managers they will drive the One Hyde Park scheme and ensure the smooth running of the entire project, through to its completion.

One Hyde Park Aerial view looking north (artist impression)

Nicholas Candy of Candy Candy, said: “This extraordinary project will make a major contribution to this prime central London location. We are delighted to have the opportunity to play a part in the development of one of the best, if not the best, residential buildings in the world.”

Exceptional buildings are rare, but the Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has been able to encapsulate the very best of urban living in their design. The drawings and sketches alone are awe-inspiring and the overall effect of romance and grandeur is evident even now. Though full of subtle moods and qualities the One Hyde Park design is clear and eloquent, devoid of fuss and complication. Its apartments, which will be hidden from public view, will be wonderfully luxurious and incomparable to anywhere else in the world.

The One Hyde Park structure has been designed to synthesize with the existing landscape on one side, the vibrancy of Knightsbridge stylish, international and quintessentially English, with an exuberant mix of European architectural styles. On the other, tall groves of trees from which the tranquillity of the park unfolds, opening out onto lush greenery, lakes and fountains. One Hyde Park will overlook all of this and will indeed become a natural part of it.

One Hyde Park View from Hyde Park looking south (artist impression)

1 Hyde Park apartments have views of the London skyline, private wine tasting facilities, bullet-proof windows, a panic room, tunnel access direct to the luxurious surroundings and 24-hour room service of the adjacent Mandarin Oriental Hotel. These luxurious apartments can be purchased or rented with the help of estate agents in London.

The transparency of the structures will magnificently open up the space between Knightsbridge and Hyde Park, creating a natural flow of light and a new energy between the two. The light will be drawn into the north-facing areas and recesses of the buildings and their shape will provide residents with both panoramic views onto the park or city, with total privacy.

The pavilions shape will add shadow and definition their sparkle and rhythm breaking up the roofline. The One Hyde Park roofscape will rise and fall in scale with the buildings on either side, their Victorian inference subtly reflected in the new development (for example the red weathered steel of the facade is a contemporary hint at the red brick of existing Knightsbridge architecture). Their shape will create floors of dramatic beauty and scale, where discreetly served apartments will offer consummate space, comfort and style.

Covered garden spaces inside the buildings will bring the essence of the nearby park inside and glazed screens will open during the day adding to the organic flow of energy on entering and leaving the building. The One Hyde Park buildings are a celebration of light and nature, even in the midst of the city.

Having been granted planning permission by Westminster City Council, the demolition of the old structure begins in June 2006 and completion of this exceptional development is currently anticipated to be in 2010.

Photos of the completed project taken on 31 Jan 2011:

pictures © Nick Weall

pictures © Nick Weall

One Hyde Park. London’s most luxurious address is set in stone

Candy Candy, London‘s leading Interior and Architectural designers and development managers, offer a bespoke service that focuses on the creation of the ultimate luxury environment. They do not own One Hyde Park and neither are they part of the investment consortium that do own One Hyde Park.

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the pre-eminent architectural practice was appointed to create the design for One Hyde Park. Laing o’ Rourke, the most renowned construction company in the UK have been appointed as advisers for the build of One Hyde Park.

One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge Apartments images / information from Candy Candy

One Hyde Park Architect. Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

One Hyde Park. main page on the properties

One Hyde Park apartments. Photographs of property under construction

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