We are delighted to share the news that we obtained Listed Building Consent for the complete upgrade of a flat in Abady House, which forms part of Grosvenor Estate in Pimlico. The social housing development, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, was built between 1929 and 1935.
During the historic research, we found that the bathtub was located in the kitchen in the original lay-out. At the time of its construction, a private bath was the luxury of upper-class households, while social housing blocks were conceived without them. As the culture around personal hygiene evolved, bathtubs found their way into more homes. However, lacking a dedicated space, often the most convenient place for the bathtub was in the kitchen, where it could be used for various purposes. Apart from personal cleaning it also served as a sink, draining board, laundry and worktop with its cover on.
