Smoke and mirrors
Black sliding wall panels and strategically placed mirrors help this master suite make the most of its harbour views
Previous pages : The conversion of this wharf building into apartments had failed to make the most of the space and the setting – including in the master suite . Architect Eva-Marie Prineas addressed that by coming up with a fresh approach to the interiors and establishing a better connection with the harbour .
Above : A series of black sliding panels and doors allows the bathroom to be opened up or closed down in various configurations .
With the resurgence of inner-city living , some of the first buildings developed for residential were old abandoned wharf buildings . Sitting on prime waterfront sites , they were also potentially character-filled .
But their conversion to residential didn ’ t always make the most of these features – as was the case with the one containing the master suite featured here , says architect Eva-Marie Prineas .
“ The apartment layout was compromised by low ceilings , poor connections to the harbour , domestic scale doors and generic architectural detailing ,” she says .
As part of the total revamp , Prineas also addressed the wide uneven hallway .
“ To get everything aligned , we made the walls thicker , which could then be used to hide storage behind panelled joinery doors .”
The black panelling was extended to form a series of pods throughout the apartment , including in the revamped master suite .
Here , the main pod contains the bath and wet area shower , with sliding wall panels on two walls . One of these provides access to the bathing pod , while the other opens to the bedroom , providing a view to the harbour beyond . search | save | share at