From Concrete to Cantilevers: Filming a Contemporary London Apartment in Bermondsey
Earlier this year, I was commissioned by Story of Home to create a film showcasing a striking modern apartment designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris for developer Solidspace. Situated in Bermondsey and on the market for £2.395M, the property blends meticulous craftsmanship, architectural clarity, and layered textures making it a joy to film.
Shot in a single day, the project called for a lean but precise approach. I used a Canon C400 locked off on sticks to give us clean, composed shots that reflect the geometry of the space, while the Canon C80 on a gimbal provided gliding wide shots and transitional moments to move us through the home. This setup let me strike a balance between formality and flow; a key part of communicating a space that’s both architectural and intimate.
Material Storytelling
The apartment offers a visual language of shuttered concrete, bespoke walnut joinery, and walnut herringbone flooring—elements that ask to be filmed with tactility in mind. The combination of close up details and slow gimbal moves let me explore these surfaces in depth, with plenty of room to let the natural light speak.
The layout unfolds across half-levels, linked by custom walnut staircases. These transitions became a natural way to move the camera, building rhythm and allowing the spatial design to guide the viewer through the home.
Elevated, But Grounded
With high-end property films, it’s easy to default to something overly glossy. But what makes this space special is its balance of architectural form and domestic warmth. From the framed view of The Shard from the bedroom to the south-facing terrace off the living room, it’s a space made to be both admired and inhabited, and I wanted the film to reflect that.
If you're marketing a residential or architectural space and want to go beyond standard walkthroughs, I’d love to help. My approach puts the design front and centre, using movement, light, and rhythm to tell the story your stills can’t. Let me know what you’re thinking!
