More than a clinic, crossing the threshold of this space one might think they had entered a gallery or a design showroom. Dr Karen Doherty, aesthetic practitioner to London’s discerning clientele, demonstrates with this new centre both her contemporary outlook and her meticulous taste — qualities reflected not only in her advanced treatments, but also in a workplace that stands in marked contrast to conventional medical interiors.

In the heart of Shoreditch, designer and gallerist Max Radford has transformed this 750 m² space into an interior inspired by the old Italian galleries, by rationalism, and by the minimalism of the 1970s. At reception, an elegant black‑stone counter sets the tone: sombre, austere, restrained, and elevated. It is followed by steel details, sculptures on plinths, mirrors, very few yet carefully chosen pieces of furniture, chairs by Eileen Gray, Philippe Malouin or Maarten van Severen, Andrée Putman’s steel washbasins, and a collection of 20th‑ and 21st‑century art. It is an astonishing level of subtlety for a clinic — a reflection of its founder’s concept of beauty, which goes beyond standards and trends. Warm light, contained details and a deliberately crafted atmosphere offer clients a calming and deeply considered experience.

Polished and finely honed, the resulting environment is elegant and material, almost domestic, instilling in patients a sense of tranquillity and quality. The guiding thread: a neutral, dark palette combined with natural stone and striking, sculptural furniture — a blend of historic icons and contemporary pieces.