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Designing a quirky New York-inspired penthouse

This unique, quirky project turns a poorly-planned inner-city penthouse into a haven of imagination.

New York inspired apartment

This unique, quirky project turns a poorly-planned inner-city penthouse into a haven of imagination.

The clients, a couple from France and New York, were used to a fast-paced lifestyle spent entertaining friends over good food. Having purchased a rather mediocre Surry Hills apartment, they wanted to redesign the space to suit their tastes, turning it into a space perfect for cooking and entertaining, while also taking advantage of its rooftop position and city views.

New York inspired apartment toilet

Design response

new york inspired apartment interior construction

new york inspired apartment exterior construction
The construction process. Photography by Daniel Beasly

None of the walls were load-bearing, with a concrete frame at the building perimeter. This allowed the majority of the interior to be stripped out and re-planned. This does not include major existing essential service risers, however. These have been used a fulcrums or pivot points from which the new joinery attaches, creating a dynamic pantry, bar and entry sequence that shape and direct the use of the space.

New York inspired apartment living space

New York inspired apartment balcony

Inspired by commercial hospitality interiors, the space has been described by the architects as “New York basement meets Surry Hills warehouse”. The kitchen has been placed in the centre of the layout and is ambiguous in its extent, encouraging living around the preparation of food.

New York inspired apartment storage

Key products/suppliers

  • Polytec Valchromat solid coloured MDF, ‘Grey’ and ‘Orange’
  • Polytec timber and laminates, ‘Truffle Lini - Finegrain’; ‘Rocco Lini - Finegrain’
  • Neolith kitchen benchtop 12mm Beton Riverwashed.
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    Project Summary
    LocationSurry Hills, NSW
    Year2017
    StatusComplete
    Size135 m²
    Budget$464,000
    Credits
    ArchitectStukel
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