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PROJECT MY WAYMY WAY PROJECTBuild speakersinto the ceilingfor a smoothand seamlessappearanceLeftThe <strong>Vergola</strong> motorisedroof system ensuresthe dining terraceadjacent to the openplanliving area can beused all year round“In my view, theapartment had goodbones and was ripefor remodelling toachieve its potential”Situated on the top floor of a newlyconstructed boutique apartment buildingover five levels, the 140sqm north/south-facingapartment was designed with two bedroomsuites, each with a private bathroom, loungearea and timber pergola-covered terrace.The dual suites shared a common kitchen,laundry facilities and entry. The apartment hadvariegated chocolate-brown marble tiled floorsthroughout and the ceiling height wasa generous 2.6m.For most potential purchasers, the layout wasunsuitable for conventional living arrangements.And there was the compounding issue of how todeal with the proverbial white elephant.“In my view, the apartment had goodbones and was ripe for remodelling to achieveits potential,” Lynn explains. “A few weekspassed and, you guessed it, my partner and Ipurchased the apartment. My new design calledfor extensive demolition retaining only thetwo concertina glass door systems, a centrestructural wall, the interior walls surrounding thelift and the marble floor tiles on the respectiveterraces. The reverse-cycle airconditioningsystem compressor was relocated from thenorthern terrace to the building rooftop.Otherwise, anything saleable, such as redundantjoinery, appliances, bathroom fittings, lightfixtures and sink mixers were sold. Thank youvery much, eBay.5859
PROJECT MY WAYMY WAY PROJECTSoften otherwisegeometric forms withcurved elementssuch as this boatshapedisland bench“Virtually starting with a blank canvas, Icreated an open-plan living area and kitchen onthe northern wing that included a guest toiletand separate laundry. The northern terracethen functioned as an alfresco dining area andsecond kitchen.”beforeOppositeA floating kitchen island with soft curvesprovides casual seating and contrasts withthe geometry of the oven wallAboveBehind the headboard wall fitted with leatherupholstery insets is a walk-in wardrobe anddressing roomRightAn under-cabinet concealed LED lighting stripevenly illuminates the stone bench. The clearmirror cabinet doors add a second dimensionto the bathroomOn the southern wing there’s one bedroomwith walk-in-wardrobe and dressing room andan ensuite with concertina doors leading toa garden-style landscaped terrace. Each terracehas a <strong>Vergola</strong> motorised roof system thatallows the area to be used despite inclementweather. A foyer seamlessly joins the public andprivate zones.In lieu of framed interior walls used for thedelineation, the joinery walls were fabricatedand designed to display artwork, decorativeaccessories, books, electrical components andstorage. Floor-to-ceiling doors with closing6061
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