OBS Loves

Space & Form | The Language Of Architecture

AS THE FIRST SIGNS OF SPRING BEGIN TO APPEAR AROUND US, WE LOVE FEELING THAT FAMILIAR SENSE OF RENEWAL THAT COMES WITH THE CHANGING SEASONS.

SPRING BRINGS WITH IT A WELCOME SHIFT IN ENERGY,

AS EVERYTHING COMES TO LIFE.

Here in the studio, this feeling of renewal serves as a reminder of the way we approach our projects, where the start of each new commission carries the promise of a fresh beginning and the opportunity to breathe new life into the remarkable legacy residences we are entrusted to work on.

An Oliver Burns Studio Project, House of Walpole

When we work with heritage homes, we focus on creating thoughtful designs that guide them into their next chapter. We honour the stories that have come before us, while also embracing the chance to bring a sense of balance between timeless elegance and contemporary living, letting heritage sit comfortably alongside modernity. In every project, we craft interiors where space and form enhance both how the home feels and how it works for our clients’ everyday lives.

An Oliver Burns Studio Project, House of Walpole

THE ALLURE OF HERITAGE HOMES

When our clients curate their collections, they are drawn to pieces that speak to them, whether it is the provenance, the story behind it, or simply something in the piece that feels meaningful. There has to be a quality that captures their attention. The same is true when they are looking for a property. Many are drawn to residences of quiet significance, where architectural integrity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are evident in every corner. They are properties of genuine rarity, shaped by a different era and rhythm of life, yet still carry a presence that feels alive and timeless today.

For us, every project begins with respect for the history of the home. We work to preserve the architecture and the stories that already live within it while gently refining the spaces so they work for contemporary living. It is never about erasing the past, but about designing in a way that allows it to continue and evolve. Each interior becomes a conversation between what came before and what will come next.

An Oliver Burns Studio Project, House of Walpole

ACHIEVING SPATIAL HARMONY

Many of the residences we work in were designed hundreds of years ago, when there was a very different way of living. Rooms were shaped by formality and tradition, and the flow of the house reflected the rhythms of life at that time. Today, modern life moves differently, and it is only natural that they need adapting for contemporary living.

Our clients want interiors that foster a sense of wellness, whether that is kitchens full of natural light to start the day or family rooms that encourage connection. Our role is to realise that potential without disturbing the buildings underlying character, creating a quiet harmony of structure with spaces that feel generous, calm, connected, and instinctively liveable, where beauty and function combine effortlessly.

An Oliver Burns Studio Project, Highgate Legacy Residence

FORM AS EXPERIENCE

We often work with spaces defined by remarkable scale, ceiling heights, expansive glazing, and strong architectural presence. Designing for this form is not just about preserving these features but also about shaping how they are experienced. Our approach allows this grandeur to inspire without overwhelming, where daily life can be lived fully.

By thoughtfully maintaining the authenticity of the architecture, we introduce discreet interventions that soften, anchor, and humanise the experience of the space. The scale and legacy are preserved, yet the atmosphere becomes intimate and liveable. We create a deliberate balance that honours the power of the original form while delivering moments of comfort, calm, and sensory richness.