Habourview Apartment

Brief & Context Overlooking Darling Point, this apartment transformation establishes a bright, calming retreat tailored for an individual lifestyle while effortlessly accommodating future family growth. The internal alterations and additions turn a once-constrained layout into an airy, welcoming sanctuary deeply connected to the harbour experience. Challenge & Intent Removing structural walls resolved the limitation of a small, dark, and isolated kitchen, creating an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen zone. This structural intervention allows natural light and improved ventilation from existing windows to serve the entire combined area rather than a single room, creating a flexible environment for hosting gatherings with friends. Lifestyle & Experience New windows and sliding doors line the balcony to merge the interior with the outdoor terrace, drawing the harbour landscape directly into the daily routine. Navigating the construction limits of an apartment building required sourcing specific products and materials that could be easily transported up into the unit. Collaborative input from a structural engineer, interior designer, and specialised product suppliers ensured complex building constraints were met within budget. The team integrated a flush balcony threshold despite a minimal structural setdown to secure flawless waterproofing, while a reconfigured layout overcame fixed plumbing constraints in the renovated bathroom. The resulting simple aesthetic functions as a clean gallery-style backdrop, purposefully curated to showcase the owner's collection of inherited artwork. Interior Designer Lorna Sinac