Studio Uno is an unexpected sanctuary for our client Naomi, a full-time carer and mother. Lying behind an established Brunswick terrace, it takes the shape of a meticulously designed Dependent Persons Unit. Naomi lives with her adult daughter, who has very high support needs. The nature of their circumstances means that living together under one roof isn’t always feasible. Naomi needed a certified DPU that met a simple brief: a dismantlable but quality retreat with warm, robust materials and a calming ambience. We’ve packed as much enduring quality and thoughtful design as possible into a compact footprint. Carefully engineered, the dwelling’s lightweight structure and internal linings enable it to be readily disassembled, transported and rebuilt elsewhere. It replaces the fence at the site’s rear, with its upper mass leaning into one corner to minimise impact on the neighbours’ skyscape. Inside, blackbutt timber and hoop pine plywood dominate the palette to create a warm, low-contrast and relaxing environment. The ground floor features dual sliding doors connecting to the courtyard and laneway, with a versatile living area between for retreat, Naomi’s art practice and above all, peacefulness. Lining the wall is a simple kitchenette, cabinetry, and a clever door concealing the bathroom. A staircase leads to the loft bedroom above, made deliberately cosy and secluded by the dwelling’s tapered form. It’s punctured only by a small window to the lane and a skylight above, offering light and ventilation without compromising privacy.

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House 1915 is a historically significant home, and Stage 1 of this design project is centred around preserving and transforming the front portion of the property. Paying careful attention to its heritage listing, the transformation respects the house's architectural legacy while blending modern design elements throughout to create a beautiful and functional home for its Owners. Our scope of work focused on the Entry, Formal Dining, Formal Living, and Master Bedroom. By preserving the original layout of each room, whilst honouring their architectural integrity, we introduced a modern and functional perspective through our curated furniture selection. The end result marries classic design and contemporary style to create a home that is both timeless and practical.

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With views out to sea, ocean breezes, and an east-facing aspect, our challenge was to create 2 light-filled homes which will be comfortable through the year. The form of the design has been carefully considered to compliment the surroundings in shape, scale and form, with an understated contemporary appearance. Skillion roofs and raked ceilings, along with large expanses of northern glass and light-well stairs draw light into each unit and encourage cross ventilation. Each home embraces the views from upper floor living areas and decks, with feature green roof gardens adding colour and texture to the street frontage as well as providing privacy and shade. Family living areas open onto lush and shaded garden courtyards at ground level for easy-care family beach living. Materials selection for longevity and beauty include weatherboard, corten steel and hardwood, creating a timeless 'beach-vibe'.

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Lorsque Pauline et Aurélien ont fait appel à l’agence pour réaliser ce projet, ils avaient d’ores et déjà entrepris les travaux de gros œuvre et de charpente. Première visite sur site : l’ossature bois est entièrement visible, et aucun mur de façade n’est encore monté au niveau de ce sixième et dernier étage. Après plusieurs relevés métrés des lieux et une bonne dose de projection, cette surface brute et atypique fut entièrement repensée : Une pièce à vivre en trapèze, où la cuisine sur mesure est délimitée par un îlot central offrant une grande surface de travail et de rangements est aménagée. Le salon s’articule autour d’une cheminée nouvellement installée et d’un espace télévision, en s’orientant vers les deux fenêtres offrant une vue dégagée. Le séjour, à l’extrémité de la pièce dans la ligne centrale de perspective, clôture la pièce tout en offrant un espace de réception généreux. Une chambre aux angles cintrés et notes poudrées prend place dans l’aile ouest de l’appartement, tandis qu’un espace modulable bureau/chambre d’appoint occupe l’aile est. Enfin, sanitaires indépendants et salle d’eau minérale occupent l’espace central entre les deux chambres. Le clou du spectacle : un escalier sur mesure en chêne permet l’accès au toit terrasse d’où les habitants jouissent d’une vue panoramique à 360 degrés sur Paris. Un appartement d’environ 80m2 sous les toits où la lumière est omniprésente, l’optimisation a son paroxysme et l’ambiance générale chaleureusement contemporaine.