Maclaey Street, Elizabeth Bay

This apartment renovation in Elizabeth Bay sought to refresh a classic residence while carefully preserving its original character. The brief focused on creating a bright, modern interior that felt calm, refined and personal, balancing contemporary upgrades with respect for the apartment’s inherent charm. The design approach considered the apartment as a whole, prioritising spatial clarity, functionality and light.

Through thoughtful planning and selective interventions, the renovation enhances everyday usability while allowing the existing architectural qualities to remain present and legible. A reconfigured open-plan layout connects the kitchen, living and dining areas, improving circulation and visual flow throughout the apartment. The removal of non-structural walls allows natural light to penetrate deeper into the interior, resulting in a more open and expansive atmosphere within the original footprint.

“Great spaces are measured in moments, not metres.”