INSIDE/OUTSIDE
Huge glass doors lead outside to a newly landscaped garden, which acts as an effortless extension of the interior
the renovation process easy, and we remained very open and honest with one another along the way,” she says. “David and Martin were also incredibly responsive and were quick to make decisions and stick with them.”
WITH FINESSE The project began in July 2019 and was completed by October 2020. Beautifully put together, the home is an exhibition of elegant materials and refined period features. Every new element was selected for its longevity, complementing the character of the existing building while giving it that touch of finesse. Ruta opted for a palette of zinc, brick, glass and steel, with a mix of tactile but hard-wearing materials internally. Throughout, there is a minimal colour scheme with pops of metal and warm timber accents. Every space is a celebration of the splendour of the Victorian era, and its ornate period details have been lovingly restored. The new steel frame doors beautifully tie in with the zinc cladding that decorates the rear facade, a product that is 100 per cent recyclable at end-of-life. In the original ground-floor extension, the space has been opened up to create a seamless room that can be used for cooking, dining, entertaining and relaxing. Certain elements break up the room subtly, providing zones for different tasks. The new glazing has also helped to enhance the space. The aged roof lantern has been replaced by a large, custom box skylight with a minimal frame. The rest of the ground
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floor was thoroughly refurbished, too, with timber wall panels and integrated joinery that gives a sleek finish.
Beautiful glass doors lead out to the newly landscaped garden. Tranquil and elegant, it feels like an extension of the internal living space. The area is David and Martin’s favourite part of the house – it was completely reconfigured to provide a better link with their new extension.
The biggest changes took place on the upper floors of the house, however. On both levels, two medium-sized bedrooms were combined to create generously proportioned suites with plenty of natural light. On the first floor is a master suite with a dedicated walk-in wardrobe and shower room, finished with Venetian plaster and Fabco steel doors that are replicated elsewhere in the house. Above, on the second floor, two more
bedrooms can be found, one in its very own rooftop ‘pod’. “The pod room leads out to a private terrace, which grounds the room beautifully,” Martin says. “It has contemporary zinc cladding, which is beautifully detailed and wraps around the whole top floor.” David and Martin were closely involved with the specification of all the elements of the refurbishment, resulting in spaces that will work for them now, and in the years to come. “Thanks to their impeccable tastes, the finishes are sophisticated in an understated way,” Ruta says. “There are no loud details, and the quality speaks for itself.”
DAVID AND MARTIN’S ADVICE
“When taking on a project, do it with a holistic approach. The spaces should improve your quality of life – that is the primary thing you want from the place you chose to live and invest money in to. Sometimes it’s not about increasing the size of the house, but ensuring that what’s inside works for you and your lifestyle.”
HIGH POINT
“Working together so closely enabled the project to run smoothly and it really felt like a team effort. We all had the same goal: to create a truly stunning home.”
may/june 2021
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