Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf Apartment

The Woolloomooloo Apartment has been transformed into a sophisticated “Bachelor Pad” embracing a masculine, dark and moody finishes palette. The waterside, loft-style apartment recognises the wharfs industrial past with the singular timber beam that cuts through the apartment which remains raw and exposed.

Design Outcome

Excellence in the design outcome of the Woolloomooloo Apartment was achieved through a meticulous approach that seamlessly blended functionality with sophisticated aesthetics. The apartment was transformed into a “Bachelor Pad” featuring a masculine and dark finishes palette, including black veneer, Domino stone, and black-stained timber flooring. These elements provide a bold and cohesive backdrop that enhances the overall ambiance.

Colour was introduced into the Powder Room & Ensuite, using deep green textured tiles and a complementary green fresco. The tile selection breaks the monotony of dark finishes and adds a vibrant yet harmonious contrast. In the powder room, a curve was incorporated to soften an existing bulkhead with sharp edges, creating a more inviting and fluid space.

Bespoke light fittings were carefully selected to complement the masculine finishes, ensuring that each piece enhanced the overall design while providing practical illumination.

The curated range of modern and vintage furniture, paired with a custom bench seat, seamlessly ties the space together. The bench seat, featuring monolithic Nero Marquina marble and ivory boucle upholstery, reflects the apartment's harmonious blend of contrasting materials, adding both elegance and comfort.

How did the project respond to the clients brief?

To respond to the client's brief for the apartment, the focus was on enhancing functionality and aesthetics within the compact space. Given the small nature of the apartment, the layout remained largely unchanged, but significant improvements were made to optimise the spatial layout of the bathrooms, update finishes, and increase storage.

A dedicated bar space was created to meet the client’s lifestyle needs. Additionally, a hidden fold-down bed was cleverly integrated behind mirrored doors, located behind the banquette seat, providing a secondary sleeping area without compromising space.

The interior design embraced a dark and moody, masculine palette, in line with the client's vision, and the space was designed to allow the client to display and curate his vintage finds.

A custom bench seat was designed to perfectly fit the width of the living and dining areas, seamlessly tying the spaces and finishes together. The monolithic Nero Marquina marble plinths, chosen for its striking dark features, was paired with ivory boucle upholstery to soften the overall look. This harmonious blend of contrasting materials captures the essence of the apartment, reflecting both its historical context and contemporary design.

Project Lead: Bianca Fraser