Grand Designs Australia Sourcebook — November 2017

17: DESIGN PADDINGTON HOUSE

LOCATION PADDINGTON, SYDNEY

This narrow terrace in Paddington underwent

a major renovation to remove the bad ‘70s

decor and restore some of its original charm

while bringing it into the 21st century. The

kitchen and dining room are located half a

level down from the central living room, but all

the spaces are connected by the same vein.

“The fl oors, walls and ceilings to the kitchen

and living areas are predominantly polished

and off -form concrete,” explains homeowner

and architect Annabelle Chapman. Aluminium

sliding doors stack away and open up the rear

section of the house to the polished concrete

rear terrace to create a continuity between

the spaces. Rich timber cabinetry covers one

wall of the space, providing a contrasting

texture to the ubiquitous use of concrete

and adding the warmth of a natural element.

A large centre island provides convenient

seating and adequate prep space for this

light-fi lled kitchen.

Architectural and Interior Design

Annabelle Chapman Architect

(achapmanarchitect.com.au)

Builder Nick Cockle, Cockle Constructions

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PROJECTS

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