Harrison restores Hort’s townhouse to former glory with revolutionary refurbishment
Design Rooted in Story
The Art Deco architecture defines the interiors: blue panelling, rectilinear mirrors, velvet banquettes, and chandeliers that catch the light with quiet confidence. The former layout was narrow and fragmented has been reworked to improve flow and connection. The cinema was removed and the kitchen expanded. In its place, layered spaces emerged that feel elegant, tactile, and deliberately composed.
Every element works together to create atmosphere without excess. It is expressive, but never theatrical. Characterful, yet composed.
A new era of the Roaring Twenties," guided the narrative and interior direction, fusing Art Deco elegance with Bristolian charm
Heritage quirks made distinctive through smart space planning, clever detailing, and rich, characterful styling.
Individual Boutique Bedrooms
The transformation extended beyond the ground floor. Upper levels were reimagined as 19 boutique bedrooms, each shaped by the constraints and quirks of the original structure. No two were the same. Some feature skylights tucked into unexpected corners. Others revealed quiet views across Bristol’s rooftops. Each room balances individuality with comfort, combining thoughtful technology, generous detailing, and moments of calm indulgence.
Despite having worked with Young’s & Co for 20 plus years, this was by far one of the biggest projects we have worked together on. We are immensely proud of what we have achieved. We feel we have showcased the rich history of the building itself and brought it back to its full potential. Each piece of furniture, design, and little details are selected to add to the character of the building and bring out the art deco feel it once captured so well.
Previously a tired sports bar with an underused cinema, this Grade II-listed building in central Bristol has been reimagined.
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