Studio Tate has transformed a historic Melbourne home originally built in 1899 by pioneering mining magnate as one of three identical grand residences. Refreshed by a renovation befitting the current residents’ modern needs, Armadale Residence II is an elegant example of cohesive design, respectfully balancing heritage features with a contemporary vision.
Drawing from her nostalgic relationship with the client, Studio Tate’s Principal Interior Designer Alex Hopkins and team developed a considered reimagining of the existing home’s floorplan. Thoughtful spatial planning fosters harmonious coliving as children evolve into young adults – the reconfiguration reflective of the need for designated spaces that effortlessly transition.
Grand Victorian period mouldings, picture rail datum and parquetry flooring create a sense of formality which informed Studio Tate’s design narrative. The stately heritage façade, grandiose entry hall archway and geometric motif ceilings inspired a mirrored symmetry that echoes throughout.