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The Corniche
21 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7TJ
Three-bedroom apartments start at:
£3.60 million ($4.168 million USD)
Represented by: Coldwell Banker Southbank
Unit 3 Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard
London SE1 3GA
United Kingdom
T: 020 3600 1906
architecture, art traditions, world-class restaurants
and nightlife.”
The elliptical character of the architecture was
born out of a conscientious desire to maximize every
inch of the towers and orient them around the breath-
taking views of the capital city. The apartments were
“designed from the inside-out,” according to Foster +
Partners, “as the residential units define the propor-
tions and slender volumes of each building, and the
generous living spaces extend into the deep bays that
give the scheme its distinctive character.”
Celebrated interior design practice Goddard
Littlefair sought to seamlessly connect the interiors
with the exterior’s free-flowing design by integrating
curved forms and uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling glazing
throughout. The remaining seven luxury apartments,
including two penthouses, range in size from 1,936
square feet (181 square meters) to 5,520 square feet
(512 square meters), comprising three en suite bed-
rooms, as well as an open-plan kitchen and living area.
As Teuma explains: “Traditional window
designs, with their flat profile, make it hard to enjoy a
whole vista without being close to the glass. By giving
the bays a curved shape, the designers created a
three-dimensional frame that enhances the ‘cinematic’
quality of the views from within.” Another benefit of
The Corniche’s shape and orientation: natural light
pours in from every direction, giving each apartment
a rare sense of space and depth. The balconies,
too, have been oriented in such a way as to frame
the panoramic views of the city. Instead of box-like
enclosures, the balconies at The Corniche are curved
gardens in the sky that allow for wide, CinemaScope
perspectives of the river and Parliament with reflective,
metallic detailing, designed to catch the sunlight.
Texture, grandeur and space define the interiors,
which marry Art Deco heritage with sleek, modern
sensibility. A soft, neutral color palette uplifts the
mood, while a collection of refined materials creates
an abundance of comfort and ease: engineered timber
flooring throughout, natural stone walls and floors
in baths, Miele kitchen appliances, Dornbacht and
Hansgrohe brassware, freestanding baths, a
combination of Villeroy & Boch and Kaldewei
sanitaryware, and state-of-the-art electronics and
lighting technologies for seamless living.
Beyond the interiors, there are a wealth of
luxury amenities at The Corniche, including an infinity
pool, vitality rooms and the 19th-floor Skyline Club
lounge with terrace, plus 24-hour concierge service.
Secure basement parking is also provided, as well
as access to a range of facilities in the neighboring
development, The Dumont, including a cinema, and
games room with pool table and 10-pin bowling.
The ultimate cosmopolitan lifestyle awaits at
The Corniche. The property is situated on the Albert
Embankment, regarded as central London’s last river-
side regeneration area and where South Bank’s thriv-
ing art and cultural scene unfolds to Battersea. Nearby
Albert Embankment Plaza provides a thriving urban
oasis of office, retail and restaurants. Convenient tran-
sit is a mere seven-minute walk away via the Vauxhall
Station, which offers quick north-south travel on the
Victoria Line, along with mainline rail services.
Teuma’s final words ring true: “The Corniche
presents a bold and confident vision of the future.”