Located at the heart of Belgravia, The Peninsula London redefines the barometer for world class guest experience. Its unique location facing Wellington Arch, overlooking three Royal Parks and the Grounds of Buckingham Palace, defines the Architectural context and design. CIE’s involvement in this prestigious project focused on delivering a design solution that both complements the architectural vision and upholds the exacting standards synonymous with the Peninsula brand. Working collaboratively with the wider project team, our design approach prioritised craftsmanship, material quality and meticulous design detailing and project management.
Located at the heart of Belgravia, The Peninsula London redefines the barometer for world class guest experience. Its unique location facing Wellington Arch, overlooking three Royal Parks and the Grounds of Buckingham Palace, defines the Architectural context and design. CIE’s involvement in this prestigious project focused on delivering a design solution that both complements the architectural vision and upholds the exacting standards synonymous with the Peninsula brand. Working collaboratively with the wider project team, our design approach prioritised craftsmanship, material quality and meticulous design detailing and project management.
The Peninsula hotel in London is a finely tuned global ‘showpiece’
The design of the kitchens at The Peninsula London is defined by a deep respect for materiality, precision and bespoke craftsmanship. Conceived to align impeccably with the overall design vision of the hotel, each kitchen was developed as a highly considered design element that balanced refined aesthetics with functional performance. The use of real copper was central to this approach, selected for its warmth, character and ability to evolve visually over time while maintaining a timeless presence within the space.
The design of the kitchens at The Peninsula London is defined by a deep respect for materiality, precision and bespoke craftsmanship. Conceived to align impeccably with the overall design vision of the hotel, each kitchen was developed as a highly considered design element that balanced refined aesthetics with functional performance. The use of real copper was central to this approach, selected for its warmth, character and ability to evolve visually over time while maintaining a timeless presence within the space.
Apartments: 22
Main Contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine
Architects: Hopkins Architects
Interior Design: Peter Marino Architects
Furniture: Italian Bespoke
Appliances: Sub Zero Wolf
Worksurfaces: Cremo Delicato Marble
Apartments: 22
Main Contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine
Architects: Hopkins Architects
Interior Design: Peter Marino Architects
Furniture: Italian Bespoke
Appliances: Sub Zero Wolf
Worksurfaces: Cremo Delicato Marble
Each kitchen is hand crafted in Italy by specialist artisan trades. Every door and visible panel has been individually clad in real copper, all formed from a flat sheet. Advanced cutting technology ensures absolute accuracy, while folding, burnishing and seamless finishing are carried out by hand under strictly controlled climate conditions. Every panel is uniquely identified and managed from start to finish by the same craftsman throughout the process. This ensured consistency, accountability and an exceptional level of detail.
Each kitchen is hand crafted in Italy by specialist artisan trades. Every door and visible panel has been individually clad in real copper, all formed from a flat sheet. Advanced cutting technology ensures absolute accuracy, while folding, burnishing and seamless finishing are carried out by hand under strictly controlled climate conditions. Every panel is uniquely identified and managed from start to finish by the same craftsman throughout the process. This ensured consistency, accountability and an exceptional level of detail.
A Most Prestigious Address
CIE’s kitchens at The Peninsula London exemplify a seamless synergy between interior design vision, material innovation, and artisan craftsmanship. Every design decision, from the selection of copper to the precision of its execution, was carefully aligned with the wider interior language of the hotel. This ensured cohesion across the architecture, detailing, and user experience. The result is a collection of bespoke elements that not only perform functionally but also contribute meaningfully to the overall spatial narrative. The outcome is a series of truly bespoke kitchens, each with its own subtle visual identity that respond to light, season, and viewpoint.
CIE’s kitchens at The Peninsula London exemplify a seamless synergy between interior design vision, material innovation, and artisan craftsmanship. Every design decision, from the selection of copper to the precision of its execution, was carefully aligned with the wider interior language of the hotel. This ensured cohesion across the architecture, detailing, and user experience. The result is a collection of bespoke elements that not only perform functionally but also contribute meaningfully to the overall spatial narrative. The outcome is a series of truly bespoke kitchens, each with its own subtle visual identity that respond to light, season, and viewpoint.