Simon Gill Architects is a London studio that found itself renovating a luxury residence for an army veteran in an interesting location. A traditional Victorian lodge—known officially to locals as the Fulham Cemetery Lodge—is the building in question. It was erected in 1865 and wasn't taken care of throughout the years. Simon Gill Architects took on the renovation process and included luxe amenities such as the subterranean pool, courtyard gardens, and lightwells.
The luxury residence, with Victorian sensibilities, is located next to Fulham cemetery. Dezeen is playful in its coverage of this project, noting that Simon Gill Architects "juxtaposed a house for the living beside a home for the dead." Whether playful or morbid, this is a great example of how one can extend and improve the appearance of unkept historic buildings.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Historic Building Renovations
- Luxury renovations of historical buildings offer opportunity to modernize while preserving architectural heritage.
- Luxury Home Amenities
- Integrating modern amenities into historical homes offers opportunity for innovation and comfort.
- Location-based Architecture
- Creating architecture that fits seamlessly into unique and interesting locations provides opportunity for creativity and uniqueness.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Opportunity for design firms to specialize in historically sensitive renovation and luxury home amenities.
- Real Estate
- Luxury renovations of historical buildings offer unique and desirable properties for buyers seeking historical charm with modern amenities.
- Tourism
- Historic building renovations integrated with luxury amenities can serve as unique and attractive vacation rentals, offering guests a chance to experience history and comfort.
