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The project allowed us to reconsider the potential of a compact outdoor space, by dismissing the typical planar typology of terrace gardens. Instead, we opted to integrate a series of tiered platforms that engulfed a hidden garage. The platforms allow for the delineation of spaces for different functions, the garden was separated into a place to sit, play and eat. The simple concepts were derived from an ongoing discussions with the clients about how they wanted to utilize the garden.

The space is grounded by the timber, stone and water features that are offset by a striking metallic screen and warm metallic lighting creating a Balinese styed escape, in the heart of Sydney.

Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Double Bay, New South Wales
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Internationally trained and experienced in architecture, interior design and heritage restoration, we combine contemporary European influences with a restorer’s eye for detail, story, flow and possibility. You’ll be amazed by what we can do for light, space and living, delivering incredible results for every budget.

Nathalie has an internationally-honed understanding of structure, space and orientation that she brings to designing the exteriors and interiors of homes, restaurants, hotels or offices. She studied architecture for nine years, completing a Doctor of Architecture in Florence at Universita degli Studi di Firenze followed by post-graduate studies in heritage architecture at the specialist École de Chaillot in Paris.     

Over the last 20 years, she has worked on architecture and heritage restoration projects in France, Italy and Australia. In Paris, she was a heritage architect responsible for the completion of restoration projects, including site supervision and project management of listed Heritage monuments in the Nancy and Paris areas.

Nathalie relocated to Sydney and founded NSStudio in 2007. She maintains constant contact with developments in Europe, travelling annually to the world’s most forward-looking trade shows to bring back concepts, materials and products that ensure her designs continue to be far ahead of local trends.