What was the brief?
Seeking a down-sized city pied-à-terre, the client chose this Prahran apartment for the area’s social vibrancy. Loving good design and never afraid to be bold with briefs that suit themselves, not market norms, they briefed us on an extensive refurbishment. The site was stripped to its concrete core, with all wall partitions removed, to transform a compact two-by-one into a spacious one-bedder with ensuite.
The Studio Amble ethos is grounded in the connection between designer and client. We take a deeply considered approach to producing beautiful and refined spaces that are unique to each client. For the King Street Residence, the desire was to evoke feelings of comfort and elegance. This was ultimately achieved through crafted moments and tactile materials that follow you throughout each space. A feeling of generous living was also paramount. Decisive planning, clever storage, and thoughtful material placement were used as illusory devices to create the feeling of an extended space.
What were the key challenges?
The apartment footprint is compact so we needed to strike a balance between making the spaces feel designed but not overpopulated. The reductive palette places emphasis on the subtle textures of each finish. Deliberately pared back to allow objects and furniture to exist without conflict and chaos, we wanted to ensure a sense of calm was felt throughout. The continuity of design language allows the home to feel cohesive but special, even in the most unexpected moments.
What materials did you choose and why?
We sort materiality that gave a sympathetic nod to the building’s context. Without wanting to be overly themed we aimed to balance the flamed oak chevron and custom black stained rattan through restrained design lines. Emphasis on materiality that would endure well under the rituals of day-to-day living, metals that are enhanced by patina over time, textured stones robust against daily life.
Team:
Architects: Studio Amble
Photographer: Lillie thompson
Material Used :
Flooring:
M: George Fethers
S: Oak, Chevron
F: Oiled
S: George Fethers
Doors:
M: By Builder
S: Solid core door,
F: Painted Dulux “Black” to match corridor walls.
Interior lighting:
D: Delta Light
P: Spy Clip
S: Inlite
Interior furniture:
Ensuite Logs:
D: Gervasoni
P: Logs
S: Anibou
Kitchen Stools:
D: Grazia and Co
P: Diiva Stool
S: Grazia and Co
Armchair:
D: Pierre Paulin
P: Groovy Lounge Chair
Tapware:
D: Astra Walker
R: Icon Lever range Finish Iron Bronze
S: Astra Walker
Stone & Tiles
Stone to Kitchen and Ensuite:
S: Signorino
T: Marble
N: Orne
F: Brushed
Tile:
M: Surface Gallery
C: White
C: SG285-ZEL001B
Stone Living Plinth
S: CDK
T: Limestone
N: Savior
F: Sandblasted
Beauty Mirror
D: Hawthorne Hill
P: Pivoting Style Shaving Mirror
S: English Tapware
Appliances
Cooktop:
D: Smeg
R: Dolce Stil Novo
S: Michael’s of Brighton
Oven:
D: Smeg
R: Dolce Stil Novo
S: Michael’s of Brighton
Integrate Fridge/ Freezer :
D: Liebherr
P: SICO 3356
S: Michael’s of Brighton
Rangehook:
D: Qasair
P: Rangecraft under cupboard
S: Michael’s of Brighton
Dishwasher:
D: Miele
P: G 6660 SCVi
S: Michael’s of Brighton
Objects
Vase in Ensuite
D: Simone Karras’s
P: Raku Vessel
S: Jardan
Blanket
D: Hale Merchantile Co.
P: Flocca Linen Blanket “Russo”
S: Hale Merchantile Co.
Hand Towel
D: Hale Merchantile Co.
P: Flocca Hand Towel “Fog”
S: Hale Merchantile Co.
Bath Matt
D: Loom Towels
P: Ecru Striped Bath Matt
S: Loom Towels
