Urban Renaissance: How Mason & Fifth Westbourne Park Is Redefining City Living - and the Role AM Electrical Services Played in Making It Happen
London’s skyline is always evolving — but now, so is its sense of what it means to live well in the city. With the completion of the ground-breaking £140 million Mason & Fifth Westbourne Park development, the capital is witnessing a new blueprint for urban accommodation — one that is quietly reshaping the role of hotels, influencing workspace culture, and pushing the boundaries of sustainability.
Once the headquarters of the London Taxi Drivers’ Association, the now-iconic Taxi House is reborn. Set along the peaceful Grand Union Canal in W9, it’s no longer just a building. It’s a movement — and a milestone — as Mason & Fifth unveils its third property in a growing collection of community-first, design-led living spaces.
A New Era of City Stays
Mason & Fifth has been steadily carving out a niche for those who crave more from where they stay. With locations already thriving in Bermondsey and The Italian Building in King’s Cross, Westbourne Park marks a significant next step — expanding their vision for lifestyle accommodation with deeper roots in wellness, creativity, and urban connection.
Their model involves beautifully curated, flexible living spaces that merge the ease of a hotel with the comfort of a private residence. Whether checking in for a few nights or a few months, residents can immerse themselves in more than just stylish interiors. They are effectively joining a way of life.
With 332 fully serviced studios (some complete with kitchens, others designed for life lived mostly outside), the site also offers a wellness studio, swimming pool, cinema, canal-side dining in collaboration with top London chefs, creative workspaces, and even a professional recording studio.
Impact on Traditional Hotels
The traditional hotel model is under pressure. This kind of accommodation speaks to a new generation of urban dwellers — remote professionals, creatives, international nomads — who value autonomy, community, flexibility and meaningful design.
The rise of developments like Mason & Fifth is shifting expectations, setting a new standard where hotels must evolve or risk obsolescence. The message is clear: comfort is no longer enough. Culture, wellness, and flexibility are now part of the package.
Built for the Future — Powered by AM Electrical Services
Behind the headline-grabbing amenities and glossy visuals lies a foundation of expert engineering — delivered by AM Electrical Services (NI) Ltd. As lead electrical contractors on the project, our role has been transformative.
From energy-efficient lighting to fully integrated smart systems, AM Electrical Services has delivered a robust and future-proof electrical infrastructure that supports every element of the building’s function. Safety, performance, and sustainability have all been delivered to meticulous standards — reflecting the values that underpin Mason & Fifth’s entire brand.
Our work includes:
· Advanced electrical systems with seamless technology integration
· State-of-the-art fire and security systems
· Energy-conscious lighting and power solutions
· Rigorous testing and certification to ensure lasting performance
“It’s not just about powering a building,” said Martin O’Neill (Company Director). “It’s about enabling a new way of living — and making sure the infrastructure can evolve with it.”
Community. Creativity. Connection.
Westbourne Park is more than Mason & Fifth’s latest address — i t’s a beacon of what modern, meaningful city living looks like. With 1,100m² of affordable workspace for local start-ups and creatives, artist studios, a public piazza, and a long-missed link to the canal, this development is as much about giving back as it is about moving forward.
And at the core of it all, helping bring the vision to life from the inside out, is AM Electrical Services — the team ensuring the lights shine on London’s next era of living.
Photo Credits - Adam Firman/Mason Fifth