Darling Point Apartment by Stanic Harding
The apartment space was stripped back to bare shell and redesigned to celebrate the potential of an unhindered circular journey. The idea was to allow space to ooze out to the perimeter while keeping the core unencumbered. A series of sliding doors along the journey pull away from the core into the radiating walls that define the individual spaces. They were very conscious of the space between the ends of these radiating walls and the core as this formed an essential part of the experience. These spaces were curved and splayed to counter the beautiful walnut lining of the core. Connecting all these spaces within a circular plan allowed for a wonderful series of vistas out to the city skyline, harbour and the tree canopies of Darling Point.
The existing entry from the private lift lobby lead straight into an air conditioning cupboard. This was reconfigured, using Body Corporate issue doors, to provide a direct connection to the Bay and the external balcony. A bedroom was removed to allow the combined living and dining spaces to enjoy an unencumbered view of Rushcutters Bay. The existing air conditioning cabinet was clad in curvaceous metallic silver paneling to create niches for display, storage, a fold down bar and housing for the sound and audio visual equipment.
The curved walnut panelling to the core is designed to contrast with the glazed perimeter and to anchor the occupant. As with previous projects the core houses laundry, walk in robes, and storage that is hidden to the casual observer. Mirror panelling bends the space as you move through giving glimpses of the view. The scheme celebrates the circle and those edge conditions that result from planning within it.
June 28, 2007 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0