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Art that blends Wembley’s cultural stories with bold, uplifting energy for modern student living.
Arthur House is a 770-room, 20-storey PBSA for Greystar in Wembley Park, opening summer 2025. Focused on wellness and connection, the building features natural materials, a garden pavilion for mindfulness, and personalized student spaces for an authentic home. Amenities include welcoming lounges, vibrant hangout spots, a library, study areas, a gym, and private dining space.
Art Curation by The Art Office
Client
Greystar
Our goal for Arthur House was to curate an art collection that transformed the communal spaces, encouraging students to socialize and connect. Pieces were carefully chosen to complement the natural materials of the interior design, whilst bringing bold colours, fun and energy fitting for student living. A series of prints and posters for the ground floor corridors celebrate the area’s rich history in music, sport, and culture, from vintage 1920s Wembley football and rugby posters, to modern arena tour posters and the London Olympics.
Highlights
- Bespoke artwork by Steve McPherson. The artwork is created from XXX pieces of discarded plastic collected from the beaches of the UK.
- Posters of vintage Transport for London Wembley posters - To the Cup Final, 1925 by L B Black and Rugby League Cup Final, 1930 by Charles Burton, alongside contemporary music posters including Taylor Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour and Bruce Springsteen at Wembley Stadium.
- Series of prints by Marcelina Amelia for the residential corridors. The prints chosen primarily feature a single figure either reading or seated beside a stack of books. The books carry titles that evoke themes of self-reflection and self-care, such as How to Live, Detox, Work and Life Balance, and I Only Want Everything.
- Playful figurative works by Ed Burkes. These colourful paintings in the club lounge feature multiple figures interacting with each other, creating a lively sense of connection and shared experience.
- Original drawings and paintings by Anna Macdonald in the Pavilion. Using gestural marks and elemental colors, Anna invites viewers to slow down and connect with the stillness in her work. Her art explores the balance of spatial relationships, often evoking a sense of calm and encouraging mindful reflection.
Thinking about introducing art into your space?
From homes to workplaces to social spaces, art has the power to shift how environments are seen, felt and remembered.
If you’re shaping a space and exploring the role art could play, we’d love to hear from you.
