Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 10 New Zealand | Page 95
Architect: Michael O’Sullivan, Bull O’Sullivan
Architecture
Carpenter: Michael O’Sullivan, Bull O’Sullivan
Architecture
Wall panelling: American oak boards from Timspec
Wall and floor tiles: Lunar Azul French pattern in
antique finish from Italian Stone
Basin: Roca Meridian
Taps: Robertson Urban Freestanding
Shower fittings: Hansgrohe Select slide shower;
Methven Echo Kick ultra shower mixer
Toilet: Kyo
Accessories: Formbathware; Heirloom; Yatin Elite
glass shelf
Lighting: LED
Hot water system: Rinnai Continuous Flow
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Patrick Reynolds
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inspired by the surrounding landscape,
which is continually changing in colour,
texture and mood.”
Two of the walls and the ceiling are
lined with widegrain American oak
tongue-and-groove boards. The oak and
sapele mahogany alternately feature
throughout the interior.
The other two walls of the bathroom
are lined with Lunar Azul marble tiles in
differing sizes and tones. These create a
pattern that references the landscape of
the Port Hills.
“I wanted this bathroom to be a
conscious act of indulgence,” O’Sullivan
says. “The freestanding tub, positioned to
maximise the wonderful view, is the centrepiece – there is even a ceremonial feel to
the spout. You can glimpse the tub from the
far end of the gallery, and from the window
seats that line this key circulation area. The
view, and the sunlight in the mornings,
draw you through.”
The view can also be enjoyed from
the shower, and is reflected in the mirror
above the basin.
Preceding pages and facing page, above: American
oak boards line walls and ceilings in this studio
with bathroom – a satellite office and staff
accommodation for Bull O’Sullivan Architecture.
Facing page, lower: The exterior of the building by
was designed to blend in with the environment.
Above left: A shaving mirror is mounted on the
wall on the other side of the bathtub. The door
handle is the horn of a red stag.
Above: The bathtub is positioned in front of the
window so the view can be enjoyed while bathing.
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