Marylebone Square Aybrook Street, W1U

At the heart of this scene lies Marylebone Square, a collection of 54 high-end apartments, carefully chosen boutiques and restaurants, and a versatile community hall. A modern take on a traditional London mansion block, this is refined London living at its very best. Marylebone Square offers classicyet contemporary design, and an authentic village feel right in the city centre. Known for its distinctive red-brick Georgian architecture, Marylebone is a district that has carefully preserved its past and Marylebone Square is a sensitive addition. A contemporary interpretation of a classic London mansion block, it blends into its historic home with a subtle modernity that enhances its surroundings. Externally, the building is a rich palette of glazed terracotta, with intricate yet robust cast-metal balustrades adding a European sensibility to the design. Small details from handrails to shop fronts celebrate traditional architectural craftsmanship and an eye for detail. The buildings signature feature is an intricate lantern frieze that runs along the edge of the terraced penthouses. In keeping with the architects considerate approach, its a modern interpretation of a traditional frieze, as seen on iconic London buildings such as The Royal Albert Hall and grand Georgian terraces. Slotting into its historic context, it brings a 21st-century sensibility to residential architecture in London.