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of condensation and humidity in the
laundry had rusted out the steel frames.”
All the large Douglas fir structural
columns with their original cast iron capitals were exposed in the refurbishment.
Even columns within bedrooms and
wardrobes were exposed so the original
architecture can be read at a glance.
New insertions include a curved,
dropped ceiling that defines the seating areas on the top floor and conceals
mechanical services. Cutouts in the ceiling
ensure the columns remain exposed.

Above left: On the second floor of the building,
which is the main living level, furniture is grouped
to provide several different seating areas.
Firewood is stored in the concrete block fireplace
in the centre of the room – it fuels a pizza oven on
the other side.
Top: The Bulthaup kitchen features dark-stained
walnut and grey quartzite countertops.
Above and left: The formal dining area is
positioned on the rear wall, near to stairs. The
door leads out to a sheltered rooftop terrace (left),
which has an outdoor kitchen.

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