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Shelving by Vitsoe
Shelving by Vitsoe
BEFORE: Another shot of the basement, in all its wood-panel glory.
BEFORE: Another shot of the basement, in all its wood-panel glory.
The library/study space opens to the sunken courtyard on one side, and offers views through the living room to the water on the other side. “This transparency within the dwelling’s core provides an interconnectivity between these contrasting edges, allowing the clients to experience an ever-changing quality of lights and atmosphere,” says architect Fraser Mudge.
The library/study space opens to the sunken courtyard on one side, and offers views through the living room to the water on the other side. “This transparency within the dwelling’s core provides an interconnectivity between these contrasting edges, allowing the clients to experience an ever-changing quality of lights and atmosphere,” says architect Fraser Mudge.
A timber screen divides the library/study within the living space. It can be opened up to make a direct connection, or left closed for a layer of privacy. This was a key element of the scheme, as it creates a direct line of view through the living spaces from the sunken courtyard to the water.
A timber screen divides the library/study within the living space. It can be opened up to make a direct connection, or left closed for a layer of privacy. This was a key element of the scheme, as it creates a direct line of view through the living spaces from the sunken courtyard to the water.
The main bathroom features warmly crafted timber joinery contrasted with terrazzo-style concrete floors and industrial concrete ceilings.
The main bathroom features warmly crafted timber joinery contrasted with terrazzo-style concrete floors and industrial concrete ceilings.
The concrete flooring and American white oak joinery and stairs help to ground the light, bright interior. Colourful artwork and a vibrant rug add colour and texture. The artwork leaning against the entry wall is by Melbourne-based artist Christopher Jewitt.
The concrete flooring and American white oak joinery and stairs help to ground the light, bright interior. Colourful artwork and a vibrant rug add colour and texture. The artwork leaning against the entry wall is by Melbourne-based artist Christopher Jewitt.
As soon as guests enter the revamped apartment they notice the hallway bathroom clad in earthy, Bauhaus-approved 10 x 10 cm cement tiles from Otti Manufactura in Székesfehérvár, Hungary.
As soon as guests enter the revamped apartment they notice the hallway bathroom clad in earthy, Bauhaus-approved 10 x 10 cm cement tiles from Otti Manufactura in Székesfehérvár, Hungary.
Graced with another Marset Dipping Light pendant, the bedroom stars a large, space-saving closet dreamed up by Sarolta.
Graced with another Marset Dipping Light pendant, the bedroom stars a large, space-saving closet dreamed up by Sarolta.
"One thing that is highlighted by this project—and what I’m most interested in—is creating great architecture for limited means," Guess says. "When someone comes to me with constraints, I always feel like there's a better outcome in the end." The pouf, side table, and bookshelf are from CB2.
"One thing that is highlighted by this project—and what I’m most interested in—is creating great architecture for limited means," Guess says. "When someone comes to me with constraints, I always feel like there's a better outcome in the end." The pouf, side table, and bookshelf are from CB2.
A George Nakashima chair sits in the corner office off the stair landing.
A George Nakashima chair sits in the corner office off the stair landing.
Thoughtful joinery in the guest bedroom includes a low cupboard large enough for suitcases.
Thoughtful joinery in the guest bedroom includes a low cupboard large enough for suitcases.
Designed by Jagoda, the door swings open to fit in front of a bookshelf.
Designed by Jagoda, the door swings open to fit in front of a bookshelf.
The door to Eoghan Mahony’s office is set on a caster and has a hinge that runs the entire ten-foot height.
The door to Eoghan Mahony’s office is set on a caster and has a hinge that runs the entire ten-foot height.
When Libby May and Eoghan Mahony purchased a 1950s post-and-beam house in Los Angeles’ Santa Monica Canyon, they envisioned someday transforming the garage and adjoining workshop into livable space, with an office for each of them and a family room they could share with their sons, Wes, 14, and Duncan, 10.
When Libby May and Eoghan Mahony purchased a 1950s post-and-beam house in Los Angeles’ Santa Monica Canyon, they envisioned someday transforming the garage and adjoining workshop into livable space, with an office for each of them and a family room they could share with their sons, Wes, 14, and Duncan, 10.