Unliveable upon purchase, the owners of the McMahons Point Apartment enlisted the skills of AlphaMade to com- pletely renovate the space so they could begin a new chapter. Filled with sustainable and hard-wearing materi- als, such as EGGER’s Vicenza Oak, the apartment radiates a neutral colour palette of whites, greens and browns, along with elements of timber and marble, and sweeping views of the surrounding streetscape. Trusting ForestOne to deliver quality materials, Phillip and Vanessa were able to specify with confidence and deliver a home that fits the modern needs of the clients. Located in the upper levels of a boutique apart- ment building, McMahons Point Apartment was lacking the characteristics that the 1910s building was otherwise filled with. When approaching the design and build pro- cess, AlphaMade attempted to create a space “that felt balanced and appropriate, both in relation to the home’s surrounding landscape as well as the character building that it is in,” Phillip says. By using green and blue tones throughout the apartment, AlphaMade combined the palette with EGGER’s Vicenza Oak for the joinery as delib- erate choices in the “Australiana-inspired design.”
Employed due to its alternative aesthetic, Vicenza Oak offers an elegant version of a rift-cut oak with a prominent woodgrain structure. Notably seen in the study, ensuite and bedroom wardrobes, the décor sur- face blends seamlessly with the timber flooring and softly painted walls. Combined, the materials illuminate the archi- tect’s inspiration taken from tall gum trees and the blue- green waters of the harbour seen from almost every van- tage. Additionally, Vicenza Oak is used within the kitchen, tying all the elements together to offer a calming space for the clients to cook and entertain. Alongside EGGER’s sustainable production methods, the finished design of McMahons Point Apartment incites a positive reflection towards Australia’s architectural and design future. Proud of the space they have designed, the moth- er-and-son duo at AlphaMade deliver a space that feels “contemporary and Australian, but also considerate and sympathetic to the historic building,” says Phillip. Along- side ForestOne’s specification representatives, Phillip and Vanessa have been able to create a home that effortlessly comes together and celebrates the subtle references to the apartment’s surroundings.
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