Black And White Strelein Warehouse Loft By Ian Moore Architects

Bold and effective, the contrast evident in an totally black and white interior palette. This is only way I can describe the Strelein Warehouse Loft designed by Ian Moore Architects. This residence has a lengthy history of a number of uses prior to its most current renovation. The two story property was a grocery warehouse, an engineering workshop and an artist’s studio in its earlier lives. Now it is a quite bold, minimalistic and contemporary living space that has been able, by way of the uniquely inventive capabilities and tactics of Ian Moore Architects, to each retain and visually contrast its history and existing structure against its new residential design components. From the exterior no one would expect the special and commanding style that lies within.

This 19th century two story warehouse, situated in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia, has been converted into a modern one particular bedroom residence with a mezzanine style kitchen. The exterior of the attached house has frontage spaces on different streets which conveniently lends itself to possessing separate entrances for autos and persons. The exposed exterior places have been updated and subsequently reinforced with steel exactly where after timber was utilized. The contemporary steel entryway and coordinating needs of modern day living juxtaposed against the patina of the original brickwork offers wonderful contrast but nonetheless only a slight hint of what is to come as the interior unfolds for us.

This property and its distinct and almost sole use of black and white may not my very first decision as a comfortable abode for myself, but I have such respect for the owner and designer who chose to so eloquently individuate the integrated components of the past and present.  To make this visual distinction in between the historic aspects of the residence from the modern updates evident, the designer chose to paint all existing structural elements in white and then adventurously contrast the newly installed portions in black. I consider my favourite space inside the property is the library living area as pictured above. This area is bathed in organic light from the frosted glass and steel doorway and adjacent windows above. The light reflects off the beautifully polished white floors.

A steel kitchen was developed on a split level within the residence to add some contrast to the black and white decor. This kitchen is poised to overlook the dramatic living space. Every little thing within the property is very crisp and clean with dramatic modern day lines. It is tough to see the past when viewing such a contemporary space, which is although I feel that it was such an impressive selection to highlight the history in white. It truly offers this space with a specific sense of and respect for its history whilst simultaneously transforming it into a great modern day residential space.

Designed by Ian Moore Architects

Photography by Iain D. MacKenzie

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Black On White Atelier Property From Fabi Architecture

Interestingly adequate Fabi Architecture built this dream property, recognized as the Black on White Atelier House or Schwarz auf Weiß Neubau Atelierhaus, for their client French Connection Ltd.  It is a small 100 m² (1076.4ft²) residence consisting of a lovely open program living, dining and kitchen location on the upper black level. The reduce white level consists of a bedroom with en suite bath. The design and style seems pretty straight forward. Two interconnected geometric shapes, one particular placed atop the other at an angle in a cantilevered style. Every has a wall of glass that seems to be open to a private location. The home is constructed into the hillside to a degree, but rather seems to sit nestled once again it rather then becoming deeply cut into it. It is indeed an archetype.

Upon entering the house you see the external structure completely suits the internal decor. It is a minimalist contemporary style with a sleek modern kitchen and connected dining and living locations. This primary living space is lined from the floor to the ceiling with glass along one wall. The entire space seems to be a continual flow of natural wood material brought collectively in ideal seamless harmony. What is absent from the space speaks to the simplicity and peacefulness that it would subsequently bring to its residents.

The staircase is located to the rear of the main living area on the cantilevered portion of the residence. It still maintains an airy good quality given its place against the hillside via its style complemented by an incident of organic light. On the reduced level is the bedroom and combined bathroom with private toilet. The style echoes the important nature of the upper level. The entire space appears to be pure geometry, almost monolithic in nature.

I see this as the prefect holiday house. Fairly, peaceful and serene in each detail. The light fixtures on the main living level are beautiful. Specifically the ones more than the kitchen island and tall thin the circular floor lamp situated near the window. They are very effectively suited to the minimal design and style of the space. The luxuriously soft texture of the rug contrasts brilliantly with linear style of the area. The Eames Lounge Chair and leather sofa supply the best spot for speaking and relaxing or even undertaking a bit of perform in the course of the day. The property provides a warm and comfy space that provides for all of your basic demands without having extraneous distractions.

Now if you add kids, there would be an totally distinct story. But I for one particular am a large fan of this space, I’d just have to leave the children with grandma possibly.

Arranging / Construction Management: fabi architekten bda, Regensburg

This is a quick personal computer generated film of the arranging and constructing of the structure.