By Mathieson Architects
A strong sense of scale, form, and materiality are employed to establish a sense of timeless simplicity within the interior of this apartment situated in Bondi Beach.
Highly resolved planning accommodates the client brief for a summer holiday retreat, choreographing social and visual experiences throughout. A substantial central living space forms the heart of the apartment, while a single timber clad volume conceals a study, laundry and scullery. The open kitchen, designed as an element of furniture, seamlessly extends to the external terrace and is finished in solid timber and stainless steel, with a monolithic black granite island. A cluster of three bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and dressing room feature full height apertures, opening to unobstructed ocean views and the surrounding vibrant neighbourhood.
A palpable sense of stillness is created by the soft envelope of white walls, terrazzo floor, and generosity of light. Custom furniture pieces crafted from natural materials including brushed Tasmanian blackwood, woven abaca, and linen add layers of warmth and sophistication.
This project was designed in association with Harlan Redgen whilst at Mathieson Architects
Photography by Romello Pereira
Mathieson Architects is a Sydney-based architectural design studio.
Design Director Phillip Mathieson leads an approach to design that is grounded in Modernist principles of authentic, timeless design and planning rigour. Central to this philosophy is a strong sense of scale, form and material, and an emphasis on finely detailed spaces built to outlast changing fashions.
The firm has gained a reputation as a leading practice whose work has been widely published both in Australia, and internationally. With significant experience in designing and delivering high-end projects across a range of residential, multi residential, commercial and hotel/hospitality sectors, Phillip is supported by a creative and enthusiastic team of architects and interior designers.
Mathieson Architects was awarded at the Australian Institute of Architects ACT Awards 2019 for Residential Architecture – Houses (New) and at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2013 and 2017 for Best Architecture Single Residence Australia. In 2019 the studio was awarded The Robert Foster Award for Light in Architecture.
Mathieson Architects is an A+ Practice Member of the Australian Institute of Architects and is a registered Architectural Practice with the NSW and ACT Board of Architects.