Vantage Point

Through careful evaluation of properties with the couple, the Studio identified a 1938 residence nestled into the hillside; a home of equal parts promise and panoramic beauty. Structurally sound but falling short of its potential with a labyrinth of impractically small dark spaces, a complete overhaul was needed but importantly had to work within rigid zoning restrictions.

By working within the existing envelope, the studio honoured the home's original footprint whilst completely reimagining how light, space and view could be woven together. Enclosing two balconies and removing the chimney that ran through all floors dramatically increased the available space. The home now unfolds through a fluid sequence of living areas — a strategically placed powder room providing just enough definition to preserve intimacy whilst maintaining the desired openness throughout. The living room, imbued with shades of olive green contrasted against wood and textiles, completes a layout that harmonizes function, proportion and atmosphere.

The result is a residence that feels both rooted in its historic origins and entirely contemporary — a place where the couple's desire for openness, beauty and connection to landscape finds its fullest expression.