Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 6 New Zealand | Page 31

An architect looks at an interior project from
many angles. As well as ensuring a bedroom
and bathroom work well together, the design
might celebrate the good bones of the home – or
even provide a nod to the house next door.
This master suite does just that. It forms part
of a contemporary house with a warehousestyle sawtooth roof. The high, raking ceiling
over the bedroom and bathroom references this
iconic roof form and prompted architect Joe
Chindarsi to keep the room as one space.
“Retaining the one, large volume made it
easier to appreciate the ceiling form and make

the wider aesthetic connection,” says Chindarsi.
“So for privacy, we introduced a central
cabinet-vanity element as a divider. Up-lighting
in this freestanding wall further accentuates the
sloping ceiling and provides ambient light to
both areas.”
The design optimises light play between the
rooms and creates a sense of space.
Materials and textural contrast were an
important part of the design,” says Chindarsi.
“For example, the Tasmanian blackwood cabinetry brings warmth to the space, and plays off
the cooler stone and concrete elements.”

Above left: Polished plaster walls,
concrete floors and a freestanding
vanity wall with rich wood cabinetry,
combine to create a masculine yet
cocooning aesthetic for this master
bedroom and bathroom.
Above: Non-slip granite flooring and
a brass tile mosaic feature in the
shower area.
Following pages: The privacy wall
provides the vanity niche on one side
and hidden storage in the bedroom.

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