a historic townhouse is transformed into a luxurious inner city dwelling…

One of four older style townhouses in South Yarra, this home required complex structural interventions in order to remove the compartmentalised spaces from the original layout. Inspired by London living, the owners objective was to craft a compact but tranquil urban retreat for a family of four. Functional spaces are concealed behind panelled doors, like the luxurious powder room beneath the stairs, and an efficient laundry adjacent to the kitchen, optimising every inch of available space. With generous ceiling heights, the interior feels spacious, aided by full-height joinery and window openings.

Steel-framed sliding doors delineate the zones, providing acoustic separation between activities without obstructing light. Glass doors extend the living space to the courtyard, blurring indoor-outdoor boundaries.

Upstairs, strategic arrangement allows for three bedrooms and two bathrooms within the limited footprint. The master bedroom overlooks the street's tree canopies, with an elevated ensuite capturing a hotel like vibe, with its custom tall stone vanity and handmade tiles.

In essence, this project embodies problem-solving and design finesse, where every detail contributes to a functional yet elegant living environment.