Apartment in Double Bay II is a playful renovation of a 1970s apartment situated on heritage-listed grounds. For clients who have owned the apartment since its conception, the renovation was conscious of the 1970s architecture that prevailed in the home - a 45 year old, untouched developer display suite still adored by our clients.
The design makes sure the client’s way of living and fond memories of their home do not disappear whilst making way for a contemporary lifestyle. Removing layers of adornment and a few non-structural walls spatially opens the plan and creates direct views to the heritage listed gardens beyond.
The material selections are limited, but not unrelieved. Granite, stone, chrome, bronze, carpet, arches, curves, colour and furniture choices were an extension of what previously existed, not a departure. We weren’t engaged to change their home, we were engaged to heighten it.
