A unique and beautiful blend of heritage and refined luxury, Apartment 16 aligns perfectly the old and the new.
Working with heritage buildings such as this former Carlton United Brewery provide a dramatic canvas of exposed brickwork some one hundred years old.
Restoring and preserving was at times a brick-by-brick task.
Shelley Roberts Architects added balconies to the main bedroom and created an additional bathroom and powder room by manipulating the existing floor plan.
A grey colour palette and matte finishes give each room depth, texture and warmth.
And a bespoke copper bathtub adds to the overall theatre of the design, while solid French oak flooring and deep grey painted timber panels adorn the walls.
Shelley Roberts Architects’ clients wanted to retain the warmth and feel of the original building but maximize the liveable floor area.
The key material selection was the existing brick work which was brought back to life via chemical stripping and re-pointing where necessary.
Copper was used in the kitchen and bathroom areas.
And solid French oak (flooring) and painted timber panels (walls) were also key materials.
By adding the balconies and increasing the opening size of the window, Shelley Roberts Architects was able to create an additional bathroom, laundry and walk-in closet whilst keeping the space open.
The sophistication of the end product was a real interior design success.
Project Details
Project Size – 305 m2
Site Area – 305 m2
Completion Date – 2017
Building Levels – 4
Project Team
Architecture and Interiors
Shelley Roberts Architects
Shelley Roberts Architects is a boutique architectural firm, specializing in apartment renovations.
Working at the intersection of architecture and interior design, they redefine and re-fashion inner urban spaces to create beautiful, functional homes.
Photography
Nicole England
Nicole has been exploring the built form, and the way spaces are used in her career, for almost 10 years.
She captures on film what is often ignored by other photographers, details that embellish each frame.
Nicole is also acutely aware of placing the viewer in a space, making them feel as though they’re exploring each room rather than being outsiders.
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