Type
Residential
Location
London, United Kingdom
Concept
Concept
Brief:
Located in the heart of St. John’s Wood, Project Elm Tree was a four-week transformation of a £9 million period property for a high-profile Nigerian client. The brief was to reimagine the home as a warm, culturally rooted family retreat that celebrates heritage and modern refinement.
Àdùrá Design reintroduced architectural character through bespoke coving, a freestanding fireplace, and subtle nods to Nigerian artistry — resulting in a space that feels timeless, soulful, and deeply personal.
Outcome:
With over 120,000 votes; This project was awarded Best Living Space – London at the prestigious International Design & Architecture Awards 2025, recognising its balance of cultural depth, comfort, and quiet luxury.
Type
Residential
Location
London, United Kingdom
Concept
Located in the heart of St. John’s Wood, Project Elm Tree was a four-week transformation of a £9 million period property for a high-profile Nigerian client. The brief was to reimagine the home as a warm, culturally rooted family retreat that celebrates heritage and modern refinement.
Àdùrá Design reintroduced architectural character through bespoke coving, a freestanding fireplace, and subtle nods to Nigerian artistry — resulting in a space that feels timeless, soulful, and deeply personal.
Outcome:
With over 120,000 votes; This project was awarded Best Living Space – London at the prestigious International Design & Architecture Awards 2025, recognising its balance of cultural depth, comfort, and quiet luxury.
Located in the heart of St. John’s Wood, Project Elm Tree was a four-week transformation of a £9 million period property for a high-profile Nigerian client. The brief was to reimagine the home as a warm, culturally rooted family retreat that celebrates heritage and modern refinement.
Àdùrá Design reintroduced architectural character through bespoke coving, a freestanding fireplace, and subtle nods to Nigerian artistry — resulting in a space that feels timeless, soulful, and deeply personal.
Outcome:
With over 120,000 votes; This project was awarded Best Living Space – London at the prestigious International Design & Architecture Awards 2025, recognising its balance of cultural depth, comfort, and quiet luxury.
