The Emory
Park Suite by andré fu
Conceived by Richard Rogers and Ivan Harbour of RSHP, the structure reads as distinctly contemporary within its historic surroundings. Its exposed steel outriggers are not merely expressive but functional, absorbing the subtle vibrations of the nearby Underground. The result is a building that feels both technically rigorous and visually weightless, a calibrated response to the city’s constant movement.
Within this precise envelope, the Park Suite by André Fu unfolds with measured calm. Fu’s approach is immediately legible: soft geometry, layered neutrals, and an almost residential sense of proportion. Where the exterior speaks in steel and glass, the suite shifts the language to tactility: brushed oak and tailored upholstery working in quiet dialogue.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing frames the green canopy of Hyde Park, but the design resists spectacle. Instead, views are mediated through sheer layers and carefully controlled sightlines, allowing the suite to feel cocooned despite its central London position. Fu’s signature restraint is evident in the way light moves through the space: never harsh, always diffused, settling softly across surfaces as the day progresses.
The Emory itself marks a significant evolution for the Maybourne portfolio, joining nearby siblings Claridge’s and The Connaught while establishing a distinctly more contemporary architectural voice. Yet what distinguishes the Park Suite is its sense of emotional temperature: warm, hushed, and deeply considered. In a city often defined by momentum, the experience here is one of controlled deceleration — an architectural pause rendered in glass, timber, and light.
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