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Carpenters Workshop Gallery Expands Empire with Immersive London Venue

Christened Ladbroke Hall, the newly restored Beaux Arts building encompasses a performance space, rooftop terrace, patron bar, and fine-dining restaurant

By Melissa Feldman
Red brick building with large arched windows, surrounded by blooming trees on a clear day.
Ladbroke Hall, Carpenters Workshop Gallery’s new experiential space in London. Photo: Courtesy Carpenter's Workshop Gallery; Courtesy of Ladbroke Hall

Known for its impressive roster of daring design talents, Carpenters Workshop Gallery expands the scope of its cultural programming with an immersive enterprise in London. The newly restored Beaux Arts building has metamorphosed into Ladbroke Hall, a 43,000-square-foot showplace encompassing a performance space called The Studio, a rooftop terrace by Robert Stadler, a patron bar by Michèle Lamy, and Pollini at Ladbroke Hall, a fine-dining restaurant devised by Vincenzo De Cotiis. The Milanese architect incorporated site-specific murals by British painter Christopher Le Brun and a Nacho Carbonell chandelier.

“My role in its design was to interject a fresh dialogue that wouldn’t overshadow but would rather complement and enrich this preexisting narrative,” says De Cotiis, whose exhibition “Archaeology of Consciousness” is on view through January 28, 2024.

See photos of the space below.

Two men standing on marble steps in front of an ornate wooden door, wearing dark jackets and casual clothing.
Founders of Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery Julien Lombrail and Loïc Le Gaillard. Photo: Courtesy Carpenter's Workshop Gallery
Elegant modern restaurant interior with tall columns, large abstract painting, black seating, and unique ceiling light fixtures.
Ladbroke Hall. Photo: Mark Cocksedge
Colorful layered tart on an elegant white plate, featuring vibrant red, orange, and black swirls.
Plum tart from Italian chef Emanuele Pollini. Photo: Courtesy of Ladbroke Hall
Gourmet plated dish with sauces, greens, and crispy elements on a white plate on a gray background.
Dish served at Ladbroke Hall restaurant Photo: Courtesy of Ladbroke Hall
Elegant restaurant interior with large central chandelier, marble floor, dark wood tables, and a large bar area.
Ladbroke Hall. Photo: Mark Cocksedge
Group of six people standing in front of a large sculpture inside a grand hall with marble flooring and columns.
The Ladbroke Hall mechanics suit by Giles Deacon. Photo: Mark Cocksedge