A former shoe factory in London’s Clerkenwell district has been meticulously reimagined by British-Lebanese designer Danielle Moudaber into a spatially complex and immersive home. Designed for two sisters with a shared appreciation for rich materials and 1970s-inspired tones, the interior departs entirely from the conventions of industrial loft living. In place of exposed brick and hard angles, Moudaber introduces a sculptural, cave-like atmosphere defined by intentional curvature, layered textures, and fluid transitions. 

Formerly dominated by elongated corridors and compartmentalised zones, the apartment now unfolds along a cross-shaped axis, allowing for more coherent circulation and visual rhythm.  Material continuity is key to the residence’s impact. Walls are formed from sculpted polystyrene foam and finished in polished plaster, veined by hand to create organic variation. The space reads not as a series of rooms, but as a continuous installation.

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In the primary living area, a raised platform in chocolate-toned carpet delineates dining and lounge zones from the surrounding dark timber flooring. A central seating island, custom-formed and upholstered in deep velvet with cream panelling, serves both as an architectural focal point and as a functional social hub. Above, high-gloss ceilings subtly reflect natural light through expansive industrial windows. Moudaber’s approach balances fantasy with discipline. Every surface, from the curved corridors to the bespoke furnishings, adheres to a cohesive formal language. The result is immersive, theatrical, and beautifully executed.

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