Apartment in Sydney by Renjie Teoh
Completely redesigned by Renjie Teoh, this inspiring apartment is located in Sydney, Australia.
Description by Renjie Teoh
Mr Miller’s brief was typical enough: more natural light and improved artificial lighting; make more storage space, free up more usable floor space, overhaul the dated apartment and give it a more “spacious” and uncluttered feel. However, he made this one condition very clear: “please do not go over the top with fancy design”.
The apartment had undergone a minor, partial renovation under the previous owner in the late 1980s that saw the kitchen relocated to its present location, but still retained most lighting, electrical and plumbing services; original fixtures and finishes from the early 1960s when the building was originally constructed. The 80s renovation work was also deteriorating badly by the time I was called in. I started by considering the fundamental qualities that make a Home – one that creates a sense of immediate calm and grounding; provides warmth; protects and nurtures the occupant, and yet, leaving enough room for personalisation and ownership. I decided that a pared-back ?minimal? spatial approach and a restrained material palette would achieve that sense of calm and uncluttered spaciousness. Yet, there was always this danger that going ?minimal? could result in a cold and harsh space; some warmth and ?softness? would be needed to strike a balance.
The pared-back, ?minimal? spatia...
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