Chelsea Barracks comprises a rare collection of apartments, penthouses, mews, and townhouses as well as an unparalleled array of amenities. The development has partnered with London-based boutique interior design studio, Studio Squire, to present first dressed apartments within 9 Mulberry Square.
Chelsea Barracks represents a historic collaboration between the finest masterplanners and minds in the architectural world. The established Belgravia neighbourhood, a growing community rich in heritage and culture, recently announced its next residential address 9 Mulberry Square; the first in a trilogy of buildings to be released as part of the next phase of Chelsea Barracks. For the first time, Chelsea Barracks has collaborated with Studio Squire and appointed the London design studio to design a collection of residences (three apartments).
The three apartments consist of a four-bedroom, a two-bedroom and a one-bedroom apartment. Studio Squire prides itself on creating distinctive and considered interiors which are both elegant and bold, to suit the offerings at each apartment. The apartments were inspired by the history of the site and Belgravia’s nature-rich surroundings, the prestigious Mulberry Square gardens at Chelsea Barracks – with the apartments boasting views over the tranquil and majestic culinary garden designed by Gustafson Porter – neighbouring Physic Gardens and the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show, that takes place a stone’s throw away at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Chelsea Barracks is a microcosm of British design excellence and a destination that celebrates art, craftsmanship, architecture and creativity from leading British talent. Studio Squire’s designs for the apartments champions British craftsmanship, working with the likes of iconic British light manufacturer Hector Finch, emerging British stone furniture brand Atelier 278 and West-London based rug studio Vanderhurd. Pieces featured from these brands across the apartments include a triple alabaster pendant light from Hector Finch within the four-bedroom apartment, to complement the stone island it hangs above, two Atelier 278-designed tables, a polished-finish rojo alicante coffee table within the one-bed for a statement orange look and a round breakfast table in the kitchen of the four-bed, using the same stone as the coffee table but in a honed finish for a more subtle look, and the wool and silk Ribbons rug from Vanderhurd, which covers most of the master bedroom within the 4-bed and ties together the soft blues, creams and chocolate browns of the rooms colour scheme.
Many of the items found throughout the apartments were bespoke designs by Studio Squire. Notable bespoke pieces include the four metre long dining table in the four-bed made by designer Ed Keyser, the solid oak top in a mid-brown stain, with a subtle bronze trim and hand cast bronze leg complement the rooms tones and bring a rich and sophisticated aesthetic. The large TV cabinet in the sitting room of the four-bed was also made by Keyser, creating a beautiful piece of furniture and provides unobtrusive entertainment, in hiding the 60” television screen when needed – the burgundy suede panels and beetroot leather handles by Ochre are repetitions of the rooms tone. There is also a bespoke mirror by Rupert Bevan in the second bedroom of the four-bed.
Studio Squire have sourced considered antiques for each apartment. They have also sourced art pieces from internationally acclaimed London gallery Lyndsey Ingram, a collaborative process in which a considered selection of varied yet cohesive canvases, prints, tapestries and photographs were introduced that complement the schemes of each apartment and rooms. Notable artists across the apartments include Young British Artist Michael Landy CBE RA, British photographer Kate Friend, Catalan artist Ramón Enrich, contemporary British artist Andrew Viner, British abstract artists John Goodison and Hannah Ludnow and Canadian artist Anne Griffiths.
The design schemes across the apartments were inspired by the natural world and the four seasons, introducing interiors that are elevated, tasteful and full of richness and depth. Seasonal colours are evident across the different spaces and the use of natural textures and distinct patterns echo these seasons and the distinctive atmospheres created.
Buyers of the Studio Squire designed apartments will also have access to The Garrison Club at Grenadier Gardens at 9 Mulberry Square, an unparalleled amenity offering that further demonstrates how Chelsea Barracks is redefining luxury living in London’s historic centre. The amenities span 32,749 sq ft which includes a multi-use sports hall that can be used as a Championship Tennis Court and for other group sports such as pickleball, basketball or football, a 25m swimming pool, a state of the art gymnasium, club lounge, a business suite including private offices, boardrooms and a children’s playroom – all entirely private. Chelsea Barracks is working with some of the UK’s leading luxury brands across the wellness, sport, health, fitness, medical and aesthetics sectors.
“Following the recent launch of 9 Mulberry Square, we’re excited to introduce the first dressed apartments within the building. Working with Studio Squire, the distinctive interiors really celebrate the individuality of each address and their varied appeal. Starting at £3.4m, the one, two and four-bedroom mix of apartments provide an attractive assortment of new residences to mark the latest residential building at Chelsea Barracks.
This is the first time we have worked with one design studio to release such an interesting and wide-ranging mix of dressed apartments, all unique in their layout, proportions and price-points, and it is important that we worked with the right studio that could really bring this individuality to life. We are passionate about celebrating emerging designers, and the bold, fresh thinking that Studio Squire have applied to each address perfectly complements this unique mix of apartments.” – Richard Oakes, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Qatari Diar
“Whilst each apartment has a distinct identity and feel of its own, all three apartments are united in the design schemes that speak to nature, the seasons and British craftsmanship. We took inspiration from the Mulberry Square seasonal garden and the nearby Chelsea Flower Show and Chelsea Physic Garden, looking at the different colours and tones one sees throughout the year in nature. We commissioned and designed various bespoke pieces across the apartments, all made in Britain, that are beautifully crafted and speak to the Chelsea Barracks ethos” – Angelica and Richard Squire, Co-Founders of Studio Squire
