Living Room

The experience was designed to begin as residents approach the development, we were asked to evoke the Art Deco history of local Paddington Station which starts with a contrast chevron patterned floor leading residents through the entrance. This architectural statement becomes a bold focal point, complementing the scale of the lobbies double height spaces. Brass metal work is layered throughout the space, adding touches of luxury, en-keeping with the development. This starts on entry, announcing ‘Paddington Exchange’ inset within the floor. Subtle and contemporary vertical polished plaster detailing also accentuates the double-height arrival points . A series of black and bronze pendant lights sit in a crossed pattern to mirror the playful flooring. The central concierge desk has curves referencing Art Deco architecture, as well as elements of train and automobile design. Completed at HLM Architects

Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Sergey Krasyuk

Rodrigo Felix ©

Jason Schmidt

photos: Kyle Born

Smart spatial planning allowed us to convert this traditional, narrow semi-detached Victorian house into a spacious family home. By opening the two small reception rooms into one larger space with the feeling of separate zones, we were able to create different seating areas, with focal points around the beautiful original fireplace and the custom-made TV reception unit.

Mid-century inspired green living room designed as a multi-functional space.

This stone staircases simple but clean form creates an lovely and original space full of light and shadow. One of many architectural features in this renovated home. Photographed by Michele Panzeri

Tony Soluri

Photo Credit: Nicole Leone

Two Victorian terrace reception rooms have been knocked into one, each has been given its own clearly defined style and function, but together they make a strong style statement. Colours are central to these rooms, with strong teals offset by blush pinks, and they are finished off with antiqued mirrored tiles and brass and gold accents.

A formal living room is changed into an adult wine room with wet bar, paneling, metallic grasscloth wallpaper and antique mirrors for an upscale casual space.