A person blurred in motion walks down a modern, white staircase with dark wooden steps. The image is taken from above, highlighting the geometric design and contrasting colors of the stairway.

Chepstow Road

London, England

2003 — 2005

Client Makkina

Buildings · Workplace

Built for one of Europe’s premier independent automotive design consultancies, Makkina Studios embodies the sleek, ultra-modern aesthetics that are at the core of Makkina Ltd’s brand. The once derelict four-storey Victorian townhouse in London’s Notting Hill was entirely transformed with a minimalist treatment of white walls, at times with a glossy finish picking up on Makkina’s work, and contrasting dark wood parquet.

‘...a cleverly understated, stylish space... immaculately detailed.’

RIBA Journal, April 2006

A modern staircase with dark wood steps and a sleek glass railing, set against a smooth, white wall. The steps have a minimalist design, and the lighting is subtle, creating a clean and contemporary look.

A modern, minimalist office with a glass desk, two white ergonomic chairs, a computer, and phone. The room has smooth white walls and a dark wooden floor, with a large frosted glass panel or window allowing diffused light.

Fine detailing and luxurious finishes play off the futuristic look and feel of super cars while shedding a sense of adrenaline. Instead, a diffuse geometry to the space and a purity of its lines and materials offer a serene and focused environment.