Alma Residence
By Architelle
This State Heritage-listed property has been restored and subtly altered to create a livable, contemporary family home. This home has had many iterations. Originally a Victorian mansion, then a school, boarding house, and finally commercial offices prior to the current owners taking over custodianship and reverting it back to a family home. Restoration included peeling back the layers, removing numerous kitchenettes, office toilets, and air conditioning units, then restoring the bones back to original condition. Along the way, we made some subtle changes to transform the building and its surroundings into a comfortable and beautiful place to live. Architelle was the project architect and heritage consultant for this exceptional project.
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Architelle seeks quality design solutions that enhance lifestyle and add value to your property.
Architelle can assist with simple renovations, significant extensions, and new homes; guiding homeowners through the design, approval and construction processes.
Architelle specialises in residential design, including an extensive portfolio of Heritage-listed properties.
Architect Margaret Skilbeck studied at the University of Melbourne, graduating with first-class honors.
Following graduation, she spent several years working in London for leading global architecture companies, Gensler and Perkins & Will, working on prestigious commercial developments and corporate interior projects.
Margaret then returned to Australia to settle in Sydney and worked for NBRS+P architects, a well-respected design practice with expertise in architecture, heritage, interiors, urban planning, and landscape architecture. As an Associate architect, she managed a variety of institutional and commercial projects, including Capitol Square hotel and retail development, Sydney University Medical and Economics Schools, Sydney Central YHA, and PLC Croydon.
Architelle was established in 2000 by Margaret to focus on residential design.
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