HLM Architects’ interiors team has completed the redesign of Camden Methodist Church in London’s Camden Town, transforming it into a four-star luxury boutique hotel.
Working on behalf of The Wesley Hotel group, HLM led the interior design of the ambitious retrofit scheme, with construction commencing in January 2021. The new hotel, which is due to open its doors on 30 December, spread over four floors, is known as The Wesley Camden Town and will comprise 39 beautifully designed rooms, with a newly refurbished, modern worship space underneath for use by the local community.
The existing church brings a rich history, with a façade dating back to the 1800s, and was in need of extensive and comprehensive refurbishment to breathe new life into the building and preserve it for future generations. Working closely with the client, the HLM interiors team set out to sensitively transform and renovate the church, carefully retaining elements of the original building to create a scheme that is contemporary but also has a sense of history and complements its surroundings.
The team incorporated stylish and thoughtful design touches inspired by the colours, vibrancy and creativity of the local area, through the application of patterned fabric, refurbished wooden flooring and feature colour and textural detail. Meanwhile, bright timber geometrical feature wall panelling wallpaper, alongside local artwork creating a strong sense of place.
