Chicago

A sensitive response in a riverside location.

Sympathetic design embraces a natural slope while environmentally sustainable practices combine for quintessentially modern living.

Chicago, black spiral staircase around a white stair void with a narrow window at the top

Chicago, sweeping black curved wall beside timber stair treads and a bright white opening

Architecture

Chicago is a soaring three-level townhouse situated at the end of a private driveway with sweeping valley views. The grey coloured zinc-clad exterior complements the dynamic architectural form, blending into its environment and requiring little maintenance.
Low energy appliances, solar hot water and PV solar panels assist to keep living costs to a minimum.

Chicago, bathroom with a marble vanity, timber panel and stool beside white walls

Chicago, round black wall with a cat on the timber floor beside a timber stool

Interiors

Fine details and custom features are hallmarks of the interior. Floor to ceiling windows maximise views and ﬂood the apartment in glorious sunlight, while the open plan design allows for natural ventilation. Warm timber tones in the ﬂooring and cabinetry capture the essence of the apartment’s bushy, riverside setting.

Chicago, living room viewed past a black curved wall to a glass wall and a grey sofa

Chicago, timber doors opening onto a bedroom with a pink throw, bed and window to trees

“An overarching sense of sophisticated restraint.”

Moulded steel balustrades connect the ﬂoors internally, making a striking design statement. Despite the presence of luxury ﬁxtures, ﬁttings and surfaces, there is an overarching sense of sophisticated restraint.

Chicago, close-up of black stitched wall panels beside a blurred figure on a white staircase

Chicago, exterior of a bronze-grey zinc-clad facade with a curved fin against a cloudy sky