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principles used in traditional Japanese garden
design,” says von Sturmer. “These include
simplicity, asymmetry and understated beauty;
together with a sense of nature, tranquillity
and freedom from habit. The spirit of these
principles is carried through all spaces in this
expansive, spa-like master suite.”
In keeping with a resort-style sensibility, the
bathroom includes a Japanese soaking tub and
a luxurious steam shower. Von Sturmer set the
tub in a raised plinth to accommodate the one
metre depth required. The plinth was necessary
because the apartment tower is built entirely of

concrete, which meant there was no under-floor
space to utilise.
The plinth, steps and shower cubicle are all
in porcelain tile with a wood-inspired pattern,
combining a natural aesthetic with a practical
water-resistant surface. And while the bathroom follows age-old design concepts, it also
achieves a modern air, evoked in its clean lines,
off-centre marble basins, sculptural tapware
and curved stair handrail. The bathroom walls
are finished in a hand-applied, textured plaster
which has been highly polished. This creates a
damp-resistant, almost luminous surface.

Preceding pages and these pages:
Italian porcelain tiles resembling
timber planks contribute to a natural
aesthetic in this master bathroom by
Leonie von Sturmer. At the request
of the owners, the space adheres
to traditional Japanese principles
of good design. The soaking tub
is set within a raised plinth to
accommodate its depth. White
Corian vanity tops with natural stone
basins add a touch of luxury.

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