Products used: Mechslip & Brick Slips - Heritage Red Blend and Bradgate Red brick
Project location: London Mayfair
Architects: ReardonSmith Architects

The five-star Beaumont Hotel in London’s Mayfair has completed the next chapter in its evolution. With the addition of 29 studio guestrooms and two new private dining rooms as well as the sensitive updating of the existing 72 guestrooms and suites.

The work was led by ReardonSmith Architects whose association with the hotel stretches back to the original 2009 concept.

For a building of such grandeur and architectural significance careful consideration was given to all aspects of the new seven-storey space’s design and specification. Including the new basement level and two set back upper storeys. Which paved the way for the new guestrooms wrapped around an internal landscaped courtyard in which existing trees have been preserved and protected. The new function spaces, together with a pantry and staff offices, are accommodated in the basement.

Although not listed, the façade has been retained and the original 1920s design to the exterior reinstated in a way that harmonises with the neighbouring buildings.

With over 200 years of brickmaking heritage and the widest range of UK produced clay brick slips available, Ibstock were able to offer a bespoke brick solution befitting the Beaumont’s elegant exterior. While Ibstock’s performance and safety focused Mechslip system added symmetry to the design, and significantly simplified the build process.