What was an awkward dual-key apartment is now a light and spacious dwelling with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and even two living spaces. The clients wanted a home tailored to their lifestyle, and that would be suitable as rental when they are posted overseas. So instead of the typical open-plan living area, the lounge is separated from the kitchen and dining area via an arched hallway. This also provides separation between the two bedrooms and bathrooms, with the main bedroom (and dining area) opening to the north-facing balcony.
Taking a light touch to the renovation and working with an affordable budget, we played with textures to create visual interest and enhance the light in subtle ways. High-gloss cornices and oversized skirtings frame rooms; steel exaggerates the length of the hallway and conceals cupboards; and blue tiles in the kitchen and butler’s pantry have a soft, reflective sheen. Inspired by the client’s Indigenous artworks, the blue palette creates a bright, unified interior.
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Exploring the project in-depth enables us to deliver the unexpected and go beyond your expectations. We start with discussions and site visits and investigate what you need and want to achieve. Then taking a step back, we’ll research the context of your project and identify ways to make a positive contribution to the local community and neighbourhood. Examining the existing materials and architectural history helps us gain valuable insights and develop innovative solutions.
Through our open, collaborative approach, we’ll guide you through the design and build of your project from concept to completion, taking the time to make sure our design decisions are clear and logical and you’re informed about what’s going on. We believe client involvement and ideas lead to bespoke and tailored outcomes, resulting in buildings and spaces designed especially for you.
Our designs have a firm foundation in reality. It’s essential that our projects are not only visionary but also functional and feasible. We’ll meticulously investigate all constraints and requirements, whether related to planning rules and regulations or time and budget, to ensure the project is achievable and practical.
Sustainability and quality are ingrained in our work, and every project integrates first principles: orientation, passive design, insulation and air tightness. We advocate for adaptive re-use to minimise environmental impact. We strive to build smaller and better, creating more structures and spaces that are long-lasting and more efficient.
Through our holistic approach, we’ll consider interiors and exteriors together, and many of our projects call for one-of-a-kind elements and details, such as custom furniture, objects and lighting. These bespoke additions – designed in-house and manufactured by our team or local artisans – help achieve a unique and cohesive vision for your project
2024
Australian Interior Design Awards
2024
ACT Institute of Architects Awards
2023
Eat Drink Design Awards
2023
ACT Institute of Architects Awards
2022
Master Builders Awards
2020
Master Builders Awards
13 Wiluna Street,
Fyshwick ACT 2609
02 6176 3438
hello@mymymy.com.au
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