LONDON PROJECT

Marianne Tiegen transforms a legendary London film studio into a lush, lived-in sanctuary

Rethinking loft living with texture, storytelling, and a touch of quiet luxury

Not all industrial lofts are created equal. In the creative heart of Camden Town, where exposed brick and raw steel set the tone, Marianne Tiegen takes a different approach, one that swaps predictability for personality, edge for elegance, and grit for grace.

Gone are the glossy finishes, the overplayed Edison bulbs, and the too-cool-to-care minimalism. Instead, Tiegen has turned a former Monty Python film studio into a 3,000m² family home and design atelier, one that captures the essence of its storied past, infusing it with contemporary warmth and depth.

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A discreet entrance and a long, nature-lined pathway lead to the heart of the home. The first striking element? A fuchsia Aldo Tura table, an unexpected burst of color that sets the tone for the journey ahead. Moving further inside, a main living space with soaring 5-meter-high (16.4 ft) ceilings and an oversized skylight floods the room with natural light. Lush potted plants further blur the lines between indoors and out, softening the architectural scale.

Everything here is oversized yet inviting, where industrial-era mass production meets a rich, tactile world: a fur rug underfoot, golden Murano lamps glowing overhead, and a gleaming brass fireplace anchoring the space. Throughout, earthy tones set the foundation, offering a sense of calm amid the drama of scale. Yet surprises punctuate the space, a cluster of 70s orange Murano pendants, sparking joy and discovery.

In the bedrooms and entertainment spaces, the same play of contrasts continues: humble industrial materials meet cashmere curtains, forging a dialogue between rawness and refinement. The buildings are seamlessly connected by a glazed bridge, ensuring that movement through the home feels both cohesive and cinematic.

Marianne Tiegen's approach is not about erasing history but layering it, letting the grit of Camden's industrial past coexist with a more intimate, tactile world that feels both curated and deeply lived-in.

About Marianne Tiegen Interiors

Marianne Tiegen Interiors is a global interior design firm with offices in Switzerland, France, and California. Founded by Marianne Tiegen over twenty years ago, the firm takes on projects of all sizes, from residential to hospitality, and is known for creating soulful spaces that enrich people's lives. With a deep understanding of clients' lifestyles and aspirations, Marianne Tiegen Interiors infuses art and nature into each project, collaborating with talented craftsmen and women to bring a unique sensoriality to the spaces they design. Please visit mariannetiegen.com for more information and follow @MarianneTiegen on Instagram.

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