Darling Point represents the ebb and flow of time, marking a turning point in residents' lives, and an original dwelling from the 1960s of the 20th century has been given a new chapter. Studio ZAWA has the opportunity to create a unique personal residence that connects with the surrounding environment and the owner, and the studio focuses on celebrating the overall connection—between the new and the old, between people who have come and gone, and between the past, present and future.

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“This apartment is designed for a small home and it explores the concept of distillation,” said Colebee Wright, ZAWA Studio Director. In making the most consistent response to an existing apartment, the movement of transitions between different stages of life is considered through sensitive lenses. “How do you organize a lifetime of thoughts, experiences, and possessions into a cohesive space that can both celebrate and enhance a good life?” Colebee asked. The key is to weave the personal meaning that permeates the entire design.

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Linked to the Claude Monet space at the Chichu Art Museum in Japan, clients wanted to strike a balance between minimalist serenity and a touch of material. The enhancement of craftsmanship and attention to detail is an important indication that as an alignment of the underlying building shell, the design of the base building shell is discreet enough to keep the selected property in focus. “The color palette of the material is deliberately understated, relying heavily on hand-crafted micro-cement floors, walls, and Tadelakt bathrooms to provide a sense of movement and touch,” Colebee describes. “The spaces we create are meticulously designed, but they are calm with a purpose.

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While the north side is ideal for living areas and daytime use, looking towards other passive spaces away from natural light is not an option. “There are no windows to the west and south of the apartment, which makes the space too bright in the morning and in the shade in the afternoon,” Colebee said. “We felt it was important to soften the strongly directed morning light and bring soft daylight to the apartment.” By combining a palette of matte materials, light is absorbed rather than magnified inside, reducing glare. Further softening and cushioning building edges is the fusion of white curtains, which work with warm Tasmanian oak fine carpentry to ensure the home feels warm and inviting.

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