A contemporary design that harmonizes with its environment. Bold, modern, and livable. This was the starting premise of this beautifully executed residential project, in an area where stately Victorian homes were prevalent. It sounds like quite a challenge to take on, and I’m sure it was. But the execution is so flawless, it all looks easy as if the whole building has just been placed on the ground ready-made. The result is two modern single-level apartments, where open spaces allow for light and air to flow, and for each inhabitant’s personality to be expressed within the canvas-like setting.
What caught my attention, and drew me in to investigate these residences more, was the main door. Crafted from stainless steel, its beauty lies in its duality. What can be considered a cool material, and avoided in an environment that means to be welcoming, achieves a peaceful, ceremonial effect, one that almost feels like a rite of passage walking inside, and creates a real moment of the transition between outdoors and indoors. The unique project bringing these modern homes to life needed a closer look.
