DARLING POINT
Project Details
THOUGHTFUL RESTORATION
Behind its handsome Federation Arts & Crafts façade, the house has been thoughtfully restored to make a confident architectural statement that suggests little of the extensive renovation work. Though the home had heritage charm in spades, its century-old floorplan did little to facilitate contemporary living, so the clients engaged architect Tanya Hancock and interior designer Tania Handelsmann to introduce an increased sense of light and fluidity.
Location: Sydney, Australia
Project Type: Suburban Residence
Photographer: Prue Ruscoe
Architect: Hancock Architects
Interior Designer: Handelsmann + Khaw
CREATING CONNECTION
The renovation involved significant remedial works to the existing fabric, a two-storey rear extension, the addition of a pool, and extensive landscaping to bring the outdoors in line with the updated home. A large, open-plan kitchen and living area now extends the width of the new rear extension, connected to the backyard through a series of arched, steel-framed double doors.
UTILITY AND LUXURY
The architect concealed the Integrated Fisher & Paykel Column Refrigerator & Freezer and DishDrawer within pistachio-coloured cabinets, flanked by surfaces in natural grey-green stone. A large kitchen island anchors the room, and there is an adjacent pantry containing a wine cabinet, DishDrawer, extra bench space and a laundry. Thanks to this meticulous planning of work zones, there is now considerably more circulation space, allowing the client greater flexibility in the way the kitchen is used.
