The brief for this apartment was to refurbish the existing space while retaining its original layout and terrazzo flooring, creating a light, warm and relaxed atmosphere.
The apartment offered generous proportions and expansive views overlooking Queenscliff Beach, but also presented a few challenges, including a deep floor plate, underutilised spaces and a predominantly south-facing aspect.
Our design response was guided by the surrounding beach palette, subtly woven into the apartment's finishes to bring warmth, texture and a sense of place. We introduced an office and nap nook, carefully positioned to capture the expansive views while remaining tucked away in the privacy of the apartment's rear.
Materials and finishes were carefully selected to engage with the surrounding landscape, sometimes reflecting the view, sometimes drawing on its colours and textures. As the light shifts throughout the day, the apartment reveals different moods and frames of the ever-changing coastal outlook.
Ultimately, the apartment becomes a lens through which to observe the rhythm of life on the beach, while offering a quiet and welcoming retreat from the outside world.
