An upgrade to an existing apartment, the design approach was highly considered involving minimal changes to services or structure while breathing new life, fluidity, and lightness into the home. Curved geometries define the living spaces and create an ease of flow complemented by a considered composition of materials, finishes and forms.

The angular layout of the existing apartment was softened with the introduction of a series of curved edges and joinery forms redefining the spatial layout and choreography of the kitchen, living, and dining areas while leading the eye to a view of the gardens outside. This approach is transformative and addresses sustainability and budget considerations.

The brief called for minimal changes to the existing structure and layout of the apartment. Given the disruptions to the neighbours and limited site access, the location of services and structure were a significant consideration. Folk set out to make an ambitious and dramatic change to the existing space through materiality, form, and furnishings. The key goal was to create a greater sense of space.

The raw zinc clad kitchen has an ephemeral quality that gently changes with the light throughout the day and a subtle patina that will soften with time. The hearth of the home is the kitchen island bench with its asymmetrical elliptical form and honed green stone surface that floats above a zinc plinth. A hand brushed limewash paint finish has been applied adding to the warmth and texture to the interior spaces. Natural Hemptech curtains allow dappled light into the home providing a moiré affect with an ever-changing play of light and shadow. Furniture, artworks, ceramics, and textiles were carefully collected throughout the project and enhance the sculptural forms and atmosphere of the home with their colours, textures, and intriguing sculptural forms.