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The client wanted to modernise the interiors and increase the storage whilst maintaining the light and open living spaces. In response, Nathalie Scipioni Architects opted for a minimal colour palette; stripping away the existing carpet to reveal the original parquetry which was stained black to contrast the crisp white walls. The contrast delineates the straight and curved lines of Bolot’s design.

The key to balancing a desire to modernise, increase storage and retain space was bespoke joinery that integrated into and enhanced the existing architecture. The small space called for joinery that was seamless, practical and adaptable.

The apartment is on the second floor of the iconic 17 Wylde Street Apartments, designed by Aaron Bolot in 1948. The apartments northern orientation and large ribbon windows ensures the apartment receives ample natural light and good cross ventilation. Bolot’s design has created efficient and amenable spaces with a clever layout. Whilst the building continues to have good bones, the apartment had not been updated since the 1980’s.

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.