stone sanctuary for beauty
8th November 2019
In 2018, stoneCIRCLE supplied and fit an elliptical staircase to the Fine Watch Room at Harrods. For that project, they were highly commended in the Natural Stone Awards.
Following that success, Harrods commissioned them to do a new job; the refitting of the Beauty Hall project.
The designers' intention was “to create a modern interpretation of a 'Great House' or stately home from a bygone era where service was personal, and every need was catered for; to provide an escape from the stresses and pace of city life, a haven for pleasure and relaxation.”
During the first phase of work, completed in June 2019, stoneCIRCLE installed Golden Spider, Aramis White, Giallo Siena, Rosa Portogallo and Bianco Carrara marble floors and wall cladding.
To mimic the acanthus motif on the existing columns, the surrounding floor has been laid in an acanthus pattern using Golden Spider and Giallo Siena marble.
The walls were clad in Calacatta Lincoln and the columns in Travertino Classico. stoneCIRCLE also produced furniture and counters in White Estremoz, Rosa Tea marbles and White Onyx.
A grand staircase linking the hall to the Beauty Services Suite below is resplendent in Golden Spider marble tread risers and curved string course.
On the second phase, completed in autumn 2019, stoneCIRCLE installed approx. 900m² of Terrazzo flooring in white, beige and grey with brass trim to the White Hall. This large area, where walls and columns have been clad in Calacatta Lincoln marble, has been furnished with counters in Breccia Capraia marble.
All materials were sourced in Italy during visits by the client team and Steve Vanhinsbergh. On this project, stoneCIRCLE made full use of the Slabsmith photo station, photographing each marble slab and then matching the veins to the design elements, producing the very best results.
project details
client: Harrods
designer: G. A. Group
contractor: Jaysam
materials: Aramis White, Breccia Capraia, Bianco Carrara, Calacatta Lincoln, Giallo Siena, Golden Spider, Rosa Portogallo, Rosa Tea, Terrazzo, Travertino Classico, White Estremoz, White Onyx
photography: Marco Joe Fazio
