Bankside I
Site History and Context
100 Tooley Street is in the heart of London’s South Bank, within the historic borough of Southwark. Positioned between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, the site lies in one of the city’s most culturally and commercially vibrant areas, characterised by a dynamic mix of historic fabric and contemporary development.
Tooley Street itself has a rich industrial and mercantile history, once forming part of the bustling dockside infrastructure that supported London’s role as a global trading hub. The area has evolved significantly over the past century, transitioning from warehouse and port-related uses to a thriving centre for business, culture, and tourism. Today, it sits adjacent to key landmarks such as City Hall, More London, and the River Thames, offering excellent transport links and public realm connections.
The property occupies the second floor of an Edwardian terrace, which was converted from office use to residential accommodation in the early 2000s. The existing layout was inefficiently planned, and the design brief sought to establish a coherent open-plan arrangement that would provide flexible living space appropriate for a young family.
Design Response
Located within an Edwardian terrace in London Bridge, this transformation reimagines a former office-floor apartment as a minimalist, light-filled family home.
By removing all internal partitions, the plan adopts an open, fluid layout, introducing a central axis defined by vertical panels of white‑oiled Douglas fir. These panels subtly delineate living, sleeping and utility zones while maintaining spatial continuity.
A pale douglas fir and concealed full‑height doors help define a seamless white‑box interior, punctuated only by colourful art and furnishings. The sculptural kitchen island anchors the communal space for cooking, dining and relaxation.
Bedrooms and service spaces are arranged toward the rear, where sliding doors open onto a terrace, reinforcing the connection with the exterior. The textured basalt lining in the shower room provides contrast and intimacy, complementing a white wood aesthetic.
This is an interior where light, tactility, and precision converge, creating a calm, generous home within a compact Edwardian shell.
