ORDE for archipro
September 2023
Stewart + Stewart embraced the opportunity to design a third home for their valued long term clients. The clients were relocating from an expansive family property to a dated faux Federation semi with stunning views of Sydney Harbour.
The team took inspiration from a pared back Belgian aesthetic, which created a backdrop to layer the home with edited, well-worn and much loved pieces owned by the client. The layout was significantly altered. The staircases were merged, relocated and executed in folded steel plate creating an origami-like structure to maximise the flow throughout the four levels.
The indistinguishable home is a palpable play on rhythm, light and shadow.
“ Steel is a key element that we used throughout the project. We were fortunate enough to work with fourth generation Italian blacksmiths. They manufactured and installed all the steelwork, including the thresholds and the floors, the reveals to the doorways, the steel doors and windows, the stair balustrades, and the stair handrails.”