Built on contradiction
With a brief to maximise light and connecting views while also creating distinct spaces and plenty of storage in an open plan, this apartment is a study in harmonising the seemingly contradictory. Part of a new riverside development in a hidden area of a medieval city centre, the location suggested this concept.
Recalling the carriage entrances and yards in the area, the entry sequence design intentionally plays with colour and proportion to increase the sense of spaciousness in the main living area.
Glass partitions maintain views and light through the apartment while also creating three main areas within it — sleeping, living and working.
Changes in ceiling height and level along with alcoves further articulate distinct areas within the open plan.
Bespoke cabinetry is used throughout to alter the proportion and perception of the space while also providing acoustic and visual privacy for the private spaces off the main hallway.
HAND RENDERED FLOOR PLAN
Colours + Materials
The finishes take inspiration from the remnants of the city’s nineteenth century industrial past with reclaimed floorboards, encaustic tile, steel, glass and timber being used throughout to create cohesion.
