Land of the Cadigal, Birrabirragal clans

Customised for the clients’ lifestyle, the apartment provides calm, meditative spaces for everyday living, with a sense of drama that injects a glamourous overlay for entertaining at night. The floor plan was re-configured to include a bar connected to the main living area and a large cellar viewed from the main entry as the client enjoys hosting friends and family at home. The spaces were designed to be versatile so they are enjoyed for day-to-day living or lively evening entertaining. All of the habitable spaces connect directly to the garden - the living spaces look out on to a grassed area with established hedging and the bedrooms connect to a Japanese ‘Zen’ garden. The history of a traditional Japanese ‘Karesansui’ or ‘Zen’ garden was created originally for meditation and to escape from the outside world and this apartment feels secluded and private.

Project Team: Jo Lawless, Ike Sonder, Eliza Perkins
Photographer: Felix Forest
Styling: Jack Milenkovic