praising ‘the wonderful bathroom with the
beautifully detailed skylight’.
Architect, designer and art director
Paola Navone enjoyed the ‘landscape for
living’ concept and the seamless integration
of works of art into the rooftop garden. ‘The
combination of nature, art and architec-
ture is very special,’ she said. The jury also
highlighted the skilful use of varied materi-
als – including raw concrete, marble and
ceramic tiles – to achieve a visually stunning
yet warm and welcoming effect. ‘It says a lot
for this apartment,’ said Dominique Taffin of
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, ‘that we can
all imagine ourselves living there.’ – JS
sjb.com.auPEOPLE'S VOTE
Nassim Mansion by 0932 Design ConsultantsSYDNEY – The jury particularly appreci-
ated Cleveland Rooftop’s sense of place.
The apartment’s strong connection with its
context bucks the trend, noted by Libby Sell-
ers, of ‘lots of residential projects becoming
like hotels, while ironically hotels become
more like homes’. According to SJB’s Adam
Haddow, the project originated from the
desire to create a unique and localized space
‘without relying on the usual Sydney iconog-
raphy – the harbour and the Opera House –
and instead using the landscape and climate,
which are very special’.
The apartment is a new rooftop
addition to an older, industrial structure. As
Sydney’s climate allows for year-round out-
door living, the home brings the outdoors
inside through garden spaces and skylights,
which also help to provide a sense of time
passing. Studiopepe cofounder and crea-
tive director Arianna Lelli Mami admired
the apartment’s ‘imaginative use of green-
ery and sensitivity to nature’, specifically
The jury appreciated SJB’s ability
to firmly root Cleveland Rooftop
into its Sydney surroundings.
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