Woolloomooloo | 1.0
Council – City of Sydney
This 2 bed/1 bath penthouse apartment with enviable harbour views, failed to reach its potential due to poor internal layout, underutilised space and absence of natural light.
Brief Project Description
Downstairs the incorporation of a large modern light well with exposed beams, filled the living/dining areas with an abundance of natural light. In addition, the new colour scheme, flooring and lighting gave the property a sophisticated look to suit its city fringe location.
Upstairs, capitalising on existing roof voids facilitated the addition of a large modern walk-in-robe and ensuite. The room was transformed into a wonderful master retreat, celebrating the adjoining rooftop terrace.
Working with Brian almost made my renovation experience an enjoyable one! It was great to work with someone so good at their job and who is genuinely interested in it.
Brian is a very talented and innovative designer and had some really exciting ideas but he was always mindful of our brief and budget.
He kept it simple and came up with a stylish yet affordable design that maximised every last millimetre of space.
His management of some areas of the project meant that instead of a "good" renovation, we got an "amazing" one.
His attention to detail, his perseverance with every outstanding task and his communication with the trades people ensured a high quality finish across the board.
He's not only a great building designer but has a great eye for interiors, providing advice on contemporary finishes and colour schemes which are perfect for the space.
And all this with a good sense of humour, great communication and genuine care. - Trish & Jamie
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Brian Heavin
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For as long as I can remember, design has played a major part in my life. Growing up in the Irish countryside, I’ve always been fascinated with the built form and how it interacts with its surroundings. Initially my love of landscape design resulted in being offered a position at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Dublin, to study Horticulture and Landscape Design. However, my passion for residential design won out in the end and I successfully completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Technology at Napier University Edinburgh.
Over the past 14 years I have lead Health, Education and Residential projects for several multinational architectural firms based in the UK and Australia. In January 2016 I established my own firm BOX Design Studio, to focus solely on bespoke residential projects that are client focused and environmentally sustainable.
I work closely with my clients and their design brief to produce practical contemporary solutions that fit within budget. I am respectful of a building’s history and aim to maximise light and space, creating where possible a seamless indoor/outdoor aesthetic.
I understand the time constraints that people face balancing their work/home life whilst managing finances. This is where BOX Design Studio fits in. I offer a full range of building design services that can be adapted to your needs and aim to take the stress out of the design and build process.
Contact me for a consultation and take the first steps in the journey to building the home of your dreams.
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