New London Architecture
The Emory
Built
Designed by RSHP, The Emory, London’s first all-suite hotel, features a modern, sculptural architecture, blending innovation, transparency and luxury in a striking architectural statement.
With the architecture of The Emory, RSHP addresses complex urban challenges with original thinking.
The Emory was conceived as a modern, discreet alternative to traditional luxury hotels. Commissioned by Maybourne, the client sought a hotel that blended contemporary design with understated elegance, offering an all-suite experience with adaptable spaces. The building’s entrance via a rear alley reflects this emphasis on discretion, distinguishing it from the more opulent facades of neighbouring hotels.
Located in London’s prestigious Belgravia district, the hotel is built on a severely constrained urban site. These planning constraints included the hotel’s proximity to the Piccadilly Line to the north and the bordering of the Berkeley basement support areas to the south. A stability structure with a part-suspended floor system was incorporated into the fabric of the building and expressed on the skyline. The whole structure top to bottom sits on bearings that minimise vibrations from passing trains impacting the hotel and to ensure guest comfort. The compact site required precise construction methods to maximise space and functionality. Additionally, the building’s sleek steel and glass façade, supported by cables and masts, was designed to harmonise with the surrounding urban landscape while maintaining structural integrity.
The design addresses the challenge of creating privacy and individuality within a dense urban fabric. Materials such as steel, glass, wood, and engineered stone were utilised to create a balance between modernity and warmth. The interiors, curated by renowned designers feature reconfigurable suites, high-end finishes, and a wellness centre spanning subterranean levels. The rooftop houses a bar and a cigar lounge, offering panoramic views of the city, reinforcing the hotel’s emphasis on exclusivity and luxury.
Overall, The Emory demonstrates a fusion of contemporary design, technological innovation, and luxury, setting a new standard for urban hospitality.
NLA Awards 2025
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Project information
Status
Built
Borough
Westminster
Size
32682 sq m
Completion
August 2024
Location
32 Grosvenor Crescent Mews, London SW1X 7EX, UK
Team Credits
Client
Maybourne Hotel Group
Architect
RSHP
Site architect
Oscionn
Planning Consultant
DP9 Ltd
Planning Consultant
Michael Blair Associates
Structural Engineer
Expedition
Structural Engineer
WSP
Services Engineer
Ernest Griffin & Son
Services Engineer
AECOM
Facade Engineer
Arup
Facade Engineer
WSP
New build façade and structural steelwork
Bysteel
Access Consultant
Vin Goodwin Associates
Quantity Surveyor
Rainey & Best
Lighting Consultant
Speirs Major
Lighting Design
Isometrix
Landscape Architect
Gillespies
Landscape Architect
Bradley-Hole Schoenaich
Contractor
Mastercraft Construction
Contractor
Piperhill Construction
Interior Designer
Rémi Tessier
Interior Designer
André Fu
Interior Designer
Champalimaud Design
Interior Designer
Pierre-Yves Rochon
Interior Designer
Patricia Urquiola
Interior Designer
Rigby & Rigby
Interior Designer
Robert Angell Design International
Courtyard design
Rémi Tessier
Courtyard structure
Frener & Reifer
Courtyard glass
Techniques Transparentes
Project Manager
Rainey & Best
Project Manager
Gleeds
Principal designer
Kilcollum
Approved building inspector
MLM
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Last updated on
20/11/2025
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