Phillimore Gardens, Kensington — Townhouse Refurbishment with Double Basement

A major transformation of a townhouse in Kensington involving the full refurbishment and extensive excavation of a new double basement to create a complete family residence. The project delivers a carefully composed home for modern living, combining generous family spaces with highly specialised amenities including a swimming pool, underground gym, cinema, five bedrooms, and a dedicated nanny suite. The design navigates the complexity of large-scale urban excavation while maintaining a calm, coherent architectural language throughout.

• Complete reconfiguration of an existing townhouse into a multi-level family home with new subterranean floors

• Creation of a double basement accommodating leisure, wellness, and entertainment spaces including pool, gym, and cinema

• Careful structural and logistical coordination for deep excavation within a constrained urban site

• Management of neighbour interface and construction impact to ensure minimal disruption throughout the build

• Strong emphasis on contractor selection, team coordination, and maintaining cost discipline and value across all stages

Full architectural service from concept design through to completion, including full project and design team management.