By Hall Studio
This Melbourne Penthouse spans three generous levels and was originally designed in 1990 by Nonda Katsalidis and Kathie Hall at Katsalidis Architects. After years of bachelor life, a much-deserving refurbishment of its original bones was inevitably owed. Together with the overhaul of the existing three bedrooms and associated living and amenity spaces, a significant brief was also added to the rooftop area.
Capitalising on such coveted real estate, the rooftop works included the completion of a new landscaped area, studio and gym pavilions and additional garden entertaining areas in collaboration with Eckersley Garden Design.
At the core of the new works is a respect for the original form and design intent. Through a contemporary lens, existing design icons have been breathed new life through new upholstery and revised joinery; updated finishes, furniture and objects have animated this envious abode.
Project Type: Residential
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Project Size: 500sqm
Completion: 2017
Designer: Hall Studio
Architect: Katsalidis Architects (c1989)
Builder: Bear Projects
Engineering: Felicetti
Landscape: Eckersley Garden Design
Photographer:Tom Blachford
Hall Studio is a collective of design-driven individuals that aims to create elevated sensory spaces through experience. With art (in all its guises) as muse, the underpinning of the studios’ work is a meticulous attention to detail and an expansive exploration of ideas and opportunities through concept. Inventive and constantly questioning, the design process is led by founding director, Kathie Hall, whose vast industry expertise is testament to the dedication of rigor of each project.
The practice is underpinned by its background in Architecture and Interiors, where a holistic approach to understanding context and appropriateness is applied in each case. Spanning portfolios of Cultural Spaces, Galleries, Hospitality, Hotels, Private Residential, Multi-Residential, Commercial and minor alterations, every project is seen as a new untold design opportunity. The practice is well-versed on all stages of the project lifecycle, and regularly engages in concept and ideation, construction and detailed documentation, through to project management and hand-over on site.
Through a combined sense of enthusiasm, and an excitement of the endless possibilities through design, Hall Studio sees themselves as the conduit to better spaces. Their experience in varied solutions to spaces, with an array of exciting international and local clients, forms the foundations of the studio. Through a process of considered and analytical methodologies, the team works to their client’s objectives to create sophisticated articulated built works. Hall Studio offers full Architectural and Interior services: Concept Design, Design Development, Documentation, Styling Furniture Procurement, Project Management and Design Advisory services.