Kingsland Locke to arrive in Dalston in the new year

Aparthotel brand Locke has announced that its fourth London property, Kingsland Locke, will open in Dalston in January 2021.

The 124-key property comprises Locke’s signature studio apartments, an on-site microbrewery and gin distillery, an all-day restaurant, a complimentary co-working space, a workout studio and coffee shop.

“This launch, as with other Locke openings, has been all about championing the local Dalston area and seeking partners and collaborators that call the area home – from the architects to the uniform designers,” explains Stephen McCall, CEO of edyn. “With Kingsland Locke, we are aiming to celebrate Dalston’s unique creative landscape, and in doing so, create an environment in which both travellers and locals feel at home.”

Designed by East London-based studio Red Deer, the interiors draw inspiration from the vibrant colours and scenes of the surrounding Dalston neighbourhood. The hallways boast vibrant peachy pinks, set against rough raw renders, whilst joinery pieces such as the reception desk and waiter stations mimic the vernacular of the market stalls by using metal framing against a mélange of colourful tiling.

In contrast, rooms have been designed with a more muted palette, using raw textures and subtle tones to encourage rest and relaxation. Synonymous with the wider Locke brand, all studios will feature fully-equipped kitchens complete with high-spec appliances, as well as custom-made green velvet sofas and living space. Another Locke staple found in the hotel’s communal spaces is the heavy planting and greenery throughout.

Lucas Che Tizard, Founding Director of Red Deer Architects says: “We are really excited to have partnered with Locke for their first venture into East London. For the design of Kingsland Locke we took inspiration from the hotel’s surroundings to help ground it within the local community, as well as creating a connection between the hotel guest and the space they inhabit.”

The food and beverage concept, realised by German Kraft Brewery, Jim and Tonic Distillery and Le Bab, is a microbrewery, gin distillery and restaurant entitled KRAFT Dalston. Producing beverages onsite will reduce the outlet’s CO2 footprint by 75% by eliminating any unnecessary packaging and deliveries to the site.

After establishing locations in Soho and Covent Garden, modern kebab restaurant Le Bab will expand into East London for the first time. There will also be a coffee shop – Shaman – located on the ground floor, serving third-wave coffee and grab-and-go items.

Locke hotels blend the traditional aparthotel format with the thoughtful design, disruptive food and drink collaborations and programming of a boutique lifestyle hotel. After successfully opening six UK properties in the past four years, Locke has further projects planned in Dublin, Berlin, Lisbon, Munich and Copenhagen.