Victorian Lady

An old Victorian seemingly bastardised beyond repair - previously functioning as a mass of cellphone storerooms - required some much-needed TLC.

After critical consideration, ill-placed Moorish arches, crumbling walls, and the dilapidated storerooms were demolished, whilst selected materials were salvaged for re-use into the home. In time, the unloved building was transformed into the elegant home she is today, the heart of which is her long, elegant kitchen. Created specifically for the owner-and-chef, Jason, to lavishly cook and entertain, this element also served as an important design consideration in order to bring much needed North-light into the central living area via a light-shelf that reflects light onto the kitchen ceiling and beyond.

This once dark space was brought to life with large East-facing windows & a stairwell that doubles up as a light shaft.

Original timber floors meet polished concrete & slim, steel stairs. A simple palette of materials.

The heart of the home. Tucked under a long concrete light-shelf that reflects North-light, the kitchen is brought to life.

A floating steel staircase transports one from the downstairs living area to the light-filled, open-plan main bedroom, designed with a sunken bathroom & ample dressing room space.

Exposed brick, polished concrete floors & rustic wood give the sunken bathroom an industrial-chic feel.

Simple materials such as bagged brick, stained & treated pine, plain white tiles & concrete pavers kept the budget in check & created a modern, textured aesthetic.

With the vision of creating an intimate relationship between house & nature, the steel & wood pergola & the trellace cladding serve as structures for plants to grow up.

An Eco-pool incorporated into the garden reflects a deep value for natural systems even in urban environments.