14 Hills

Perched on the 14th floor of 120 Fenchurch Street, 14 Hills represents a collaboration between Make Bespoke Studio and award-winning designer Robert Angell. As part of the D&D London restaurant group, the venue has become a favored destination for corporate dining and special occasions, offering panoramic views of Tower Bridge alongside a garden-inspired interior.

The design philosophy centered on creating a glamorous restaurant and bar that would merge British culinary traditions with French influences, all within a lush, biophilic environment. The space functions as an indoor forest filled with hundreds of plants and trees, designed to provide tranquility amid the bustling City. Large pergolas adorned with seasonal climbers help divide the restaurant into distinct zones while maintaining an open, welcoming atmosphere.

Make Bespoke Studio contributed custom furniture solutions tailored to both aesthetic and functional requirements. Bespoke banquette seating upholstered in rich fabrics creates intimate dining experiences, while custom rattan chairs and leather barstools complement the overall scheme. The studio also crafted substantial joinery elements, including pergolas that support the botanical canopy. A notable architectural feature is the jesmonite dome covering the bar, draped with greenery to evoke an outdoor terrace sensation.

The restaurant accommodates 170 guests in the main dining area plus a feature bar, with a private dining room seating up to 20 for more exclusive gatherings. Head Chef John Barber directs a menu emphasizing seasonal British ingredients, creating a comprehensive dining experience that unites exceptional design with culinary excellence.

Perched on the 14th floor of 120 Fenchurch Street, 14 Hills is a remarkable testament to the power of inspired design, bespoke craftsmanship, and botanical beauty. As part of the prestigious D&D London restaurant group, 14 Hills has swiftly become a beloved city favourite for corporate dining, special occasions, and all-day dining. With an award-winning design by Robert Angell, this destination for dinner offers not only stunning views of Tower Bridge and the London skyline but also an unforgettable dining experience in a lush, garden-style interior. From the elegant banquette seating to the sophisticated pergolas draped in greenery, the bespoke furniture and joinery creates an environment that feels both luxurious and intimately connected to nature. We explore the design methodology, processes, and unique elements that make 14 Hills such a standout in the world of hospitality design.

The vision for 14 Hills, designed by Robert Angell Design International, was to create a glamorous restaurant and lively late-night bar that would blend the best of British produce with a hint of French flair, set within a verdant, biophilic environment. The space was envisioned as an indoor forest, with hundreds of plants, trees, and greenery decorating its interiors, providing a sense of tranquillity amidst the bustling City of London. Located just below the public roof garden known as The Garden at 120 , this all-day dining destination offers an unparalleled experience, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that provide stunning panoramic views of the city skyline. The biophilic design, which won the Biophilic Design - Category Winner award, was inspired by nature and sought to create a wonderfully verdant space in the city. Featuring mature olive trees, a canopy of evergreen plants, and seasonal climbers, the design incorporates plants and foliage as a core part of the scheme, with several large pergolas helping to zone the space and create distinctive, individual areas within the restaurant.

Bespoke furniture is an essential element of hospitality design, especially in spaces like 14 Hills where every detail must be tailored to the atmosphere and function of the venue. For Make Bespoke Studio, the challenge was to produce furniture that not only complemented the lush, garden-style interior but also met the practical needs of a high-traffic restaurant and bar.