Upper Feilde

Upper Feilde is a distinctive mansion block located at 71 Park Street in Mayfair. Constructed between 1922 and 1924, it stands as a prime example of the architectural shift that occurred in the area following the First World War. During this period, the architectural firm Wimperis, Simpson, and Guthrie began replacing traditional, single-family townhouses with grand, large-scale blocks of flats designed to accommodate the changing needs of the wealthy. The building is particularly notable for its deliberate efforts to break away from the plain, blocky designs common to the era. The architects incorporated textured red brickwork from Daneshill, which they embellished with intricate bonding patterns and delicate diapering. These small details, along with the inclusion of a few ornamental gables, were intended to enliven what would otherwise have been a monotonous six-storey elevation. This thoughtful design approach served as an instructive early experiment in bringing artistic character to the functional architecture of London's residential developments.