The Jacaranda Terrace, Paddington banner

The renovation was a part of a two-storey terrace house in Paddington. When renovating the bathroom, we aimed to utilise the space to create a modern layout with soft geometric shapes. We embraced the use of monochromic notions by including dark fixtures and accessories to create an edgy, sophisticated look. We ensured that an abundance of natural light was incorporated to provide a great source of visibility to the area and ventilation to improve airflow.

The new rear roof extension fills the existing space with natural light and ventilation—an excellent conversion of an unused room. The brief was to create a well-lit and cozy kids' bedroom in the unused, inaccessible attic space. We designed it in a way to fit an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Adding one traditional dormer to the front and a rear roof extension transformed the space into a bright and fun room.

Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Double Bay, New South Wales

Products used in
The Jacaranda Terrace, Paddington

Professionals used in
The Jacaranda Terrace, Paddington

About the
Professional

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.