Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 6 New Zealand | Page 49

motorised venetian blinds to shade the glass
walls on this level. These retract into external
pelmets for a clean look when not in use. As
wind could run through the blinds and be noisy,
they also have a sensor which retracts them
when breezes reach an unacceptable level.
As the top floor is long and narrow, the
island is set beside the staircase – the section
with the narrowest free floor area. This leaves
either side as open, uninterrupted spaces.
“The owners wanted a focal point in the
room that would both look sophisticated in the
evening and immaculate during the daytime.

To achieve this and to create atmosphere in the
living zone, LSA incorporated a sculptural gas
fireplace into the built-in joinery.”
Overall, the apartment’s interior look is
warm-industrial with a monochromatic colour
palette to add to the sense of spaciousness.
Both the floor and ceiling played important
roles in the interior design. To connect with the
original building’s warehouse aesthetic, a vinyl,
commercial-grade wallpaper with an unusual
2-D concrete texture was applied to the ceiling.
“In terms of flooring, the steel structure does
allow for a small amount of lateral movement,

Top and above: With one aspect of
the apartment built out by another
development, this blind side was
utilised as a large wall of cabinets for
the kitchen, display and storage. The
pantry and appliances are all fully
integrated for a clean aesthetic. Only
the coffee station is left on display.
Following pages: Indoor-outdoor
connection – a large deck accessed
by bifold doors extends directly off
the living area. A deep overhang
protects the deck from the sun.

search | save | share at