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The Oxford Club
Private Club London, UK 2023

The Oxford Club

Client

The Oxford Club Ltd

Scope

Full Interior Renovation

Size

12,000 sqft

Concept

The Oxford Club occupies a historic Georgian townhouse in Mayfair, a building that has served as a private members' club for over a century. Our renovation honors this heritage while introducing contemporary comforts and a more inclusive, diverse vision of club life.

The design draws on the club's literary and intellectual history—its name evokes the university town where so many members first formed their friendships and ideas. We created spaces for conversation, for reading, for dining, and for simply being among like-minded people.

Rich materials, warm lighting, and carefully curated artwork create an atmosphere of understated luxury. This is a club that feels established yet fresh, traditional yet forward-looking.

Design Approach

Heritage & Innovation

The building's original architectural features—marble fireplaces, ornate plasterwork, and oak paneling—were meticulously restored. Against this historic backdrop, we introduced contemporary furniture, lighting, and art that create dialogue between past and present.

Spaces for Gathering

The club is organized as a series of interconnected rooms, each with its own character and purpose: a library for quiet reading, a drawing room for conversation, a dining room for formal meals, and a bar for more informal encounters. Members can move through the spaces according to their mood and company.

The Library

The club's library is its heart—a double-height room lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, anchored by a monumental fireplace, and illuminated by a contemporary chandelier commissioned specifically for the space. It's a room designed for ideas, for debate, and for the simple pleasure of being surrounded by books.

FX Design Awards 2023 — Leisure Interior Featured in Wallpaper*