Ultimate Library talks curating bespoke books for The OWO
Ultimate Library curates bespoke book collections for luxury hospitality and residential projects worldwide, each tailored to reflect the location, design and character of the property.
At The OWO, set within the Grade II-listed former Old War Office, the London-based firm undertook three distinct projects that showcase a dedication to creating unique and immersive reading experiences.
For the hotel component, Ultimate Library collaborated with Raffles leadership to curate a collection that enhances the guest experience, immersing curious visitors in the building’s storied past and its role in British history. In The Drawing Room, beautifully crafted shelving is stocked with a wide range of tomes, including biographies on Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming, alongside titles celebrating London’s literary legacy.
In a collection of residences, designed by Albion Nord to marry old and new, classic and contemporary reading books add warmth and soul to each space, and include biographies of key British figures, alongside titles on London’s cultural history and the visual arts. According to Camilla Clarke, founder of Albion Nord, the bespoke collection adds to the scheme: “Ultimate Library go over and above to help us source the best books for the job.”
And at The OWO Penthouse, created by Winch Design, the coffee table is topped with luxuriously produced monographs that nod to the contemporary artworks displayed throughout, by artists such as Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama and Harland Miller. Sophie Robson-Barton, Senior Interior Designer at Winch Design, shares: “The books look incredible, and they are also relevant to the spirit of the penthouse and its location.”
