This former photographer’s studio in London has been transformed into a loft apartment
A former warehouse and studio of photographer Tim Walker, this loft apartment combines exposed brick and exposed beams
In a former industrial area of East London, a row of Victorian red-brick warehouses stands out. One of them has been converted into a triplex loft apartment. Spanning three levels and totaling 81 square meters, it was once the former studio of fashion photographer Tim Walker.
The facade is characteristic of London’s old industrial buildings, with its flat bricks, sash windows, and original loading door still in place on the top floor. This entire street forms an architectural ensemble protected by the Redchurch Street Conservation Area. Its facades have not been smoothed or standardized. They retain their irregularities, their faded inscriptions, and their late 19th-century character.
The kitchen occupies the ground floor with a clear concept: everything revolves around wood. The cabinetry is made of weathered wood, paired with a traditional kitchen sink and understated Smeg appliances. On the floor, wide planks of old flooring evoke the building’s past. A living area sits near the kitchen, featuring a wood-burning stove to warm the atmosphere. Behind it, a barn-style sliding door opens onto a private terrace. It is peaceful, surrounded by neighborhood gardens.
Below, the bedroom embraces simplicity. Whitewashed walls, soft lighting, an adjoining bathroom with retro finishes and a distinctly English feel. Few materials, few colors. A place to truly rest, to disconnect from the city.
It is the top floor that really catches the eye. Photographer Tim Walker set up his London studio there for years. Here, you’ll find exposed timber framing, steel beams, and a row of motorized skylights that filter the northern light. Its old column radiators have been preserved. The original loading door is still there. The space oscillates between an artist’s loft and a guest bedroom.
This former London photography studio, now a loft apartment, is for sale at Aucoot
The exterior and red brick as a signature
The facade is characteristic of London’s old industrial buildings, with its flat bricks, sash windows, and original loading door still in place on the top floor. This entire street forms an architectural ensemble protected by the Redchurch Street Conservation Area. Its facades have not been smoothed or standardized. They retain their irregularities, their faded inscriptions, and their late 19th-century character.
On the ground floor, the kitchen as the centerpiece
The kitchen occupies the ground floor with a clear concept: everything revolves around wood. The cabinetry is made of weathered wood, paired with a traditional kitchen sink and understated Smeg appliances. On the floor, wide planks of old flooring evoke the building’s past. A living area sits near the kitchen, featuring a wood-burning stove to warm the atmosphere. Behind it, a barn-style sliding door opens onto a private terrace. It is peaceful, surrounded by neighborhood gardens.
Lower level with the white bedroom
Below, the bedroom embraces simplicity. Whitewashed walls, soft lighting, an adjoining bathroom with retro finishes and a distinctly English feel. Few materials, few colors. A place to truly rest, to disconnect from the city.
The top floor and the studio as heritage
It is the top floor that really catches the eye. Photographer Tim Walker set up his London studio there for years. Here, you’ll find exposed timber framing, steel beams, and a row of motorized skylights that filter the northern light. Its old column radiators have been preserved. The original loading door is still there. The space oscillates between an artist’s loft and a guest bedroom.
This former London photography studio, now a loft apartment, is for sale at Aucoot
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