Beaumont Apartment

With a number of small, dark areas, this apartment was not amenable to Queensland living. Anna O’Gorman Architects worked in collaboration with Brit Andresen Architect to rejuvenate the apartment without sacrificing its warmth.

The tired apartment received little natural light due to a layout that contained a series of impractical spaces.

Anna O’Gorman’s clients wanted to modernise the home and create a canvas where they could showcase their art collection.

There were scant defining character elements worthy of retention yet working within an existing apartment building did pose a number of practical constraints.

For many years, the potential of this apartment was unrealised.

Its L-shaped plan faces north-east, offering an abundant source of light and ventilation.

By virtue of these foundations, Anna O’Gorman and Brit Andresen were able to make modest structural changes to the apartment and keep the project within budget.

A dividing wall between the kitchen and dining area was constricting the space.

Its removal opened up an uninhibited living area.

To enhance the impact of this transformation, all other existing apartment walls were painted white.

Finally, a palette of light pine and tallowwood timber was selected to simultaneously bring warmth and character to the interior while helping to bounce light throughout.

The joinery elements create continuity throughout the apartment.

Anna O’Gorman and Brit Andresen worked with the joiner on-site to ensure it was executed to a high standard.

The reconfigured living space connects sight lines from one end of the apartment to the other and also lets more light in, resulting in an enhanced sense of spaciousness and connection.

Project Team

Architecture

Anna O’Gorman Architects (in association with architect Brit Andresen).

Anna O’Gorman’s Brisbane-based architecture studio was established in 2016. Since then they have rejected the tradition of adhering to a single discipline and aesthetic – instead, Anna O’Gorman Architects engage in open conversations with their clients to create a thoughtfully executed outcome.

www.annaogorman.com

Brit Andresen

Brit Andresen is a Norwegian born Australian architect and was the first female recipient of the RAIA Gold Medal, awarded in 2002, for her sustained contribution to architecture through teaching, scholarship, and practice.

Photography

Christopher Frederick Jones

Christopher is an experienced architectural and interiors photographer based in Brisbane, Australia.

www.cfjphoto.com.au