Nestled in the historic neighbourhood of Drumcondra, this residence embodies a seamless dialogue between heritage charm and contemporary sophistication. A renovation spanning 325m² prioritising natural light, flow and family functionality. The result is a home that feels both timeless and effortlessly modern.
Design Philosophy
The renovation respected the existing framework while reimagining the interior for today’s lifestyle. Raked ceilings created an open sense of grandeur, while the heritage façade anchors the home in its context. Materiality bridges eras with quartzite, marble, and timber providing warmth and tactility, complemented by brass accents, reeded glass and steel framed archways to introduce subtle refinement.
Art at the heart of the home
Inspired by nature, the interior palette layers earthy neutrals with accents of deep green and blue. The client’s art collection, including Peter Watts’ European Australia (2021) with dramatic cloud formations moving across untamed landscapes informed these tones and textures.
Colour becomes the driver in defining the mood of each space; Warm Neutrals in the living areas; Chinchilla Fur in the master suite; Precipitous in the main bathroom and Beige Buff in the powder room. The gradation of colours move throughout the house as a dappled cloud moving across the sky slowly, creating contrasts within a unified scheme.
Detail and Craftsmanship
The ensuite and powder room extend the home’s commitment to refined detailing, where every element has been considered for both elegance and longevity. Tiger Bronze tapware, pairs effortlessly with the warm metallic accents found throughout the residence. Solid brass hardware, sculptural fittings and a lighting scheme attuned to a soft, lustrous glow that enhances the richness of these tones. In the powder room, a playful sensibility emerges. A mint Shelf 03 wall basin by Nood Co floats against muted blush pink tiles, introducing colour in a way that remains distinct, but never departing of the overall home’s tonality. Above, a wavy-edged brass mirror reflects a wallpaper scene of a golden primate scaling palm trees beneath a pastel pink sunset - an unexpected moment of joy within an otherwise serene interior.
The Drumcondra Residence is a study in balance - where heritage architecture is celebrated and contemporary design seamlessly embraced. With careful curation of materiality and meticulous attention to detail, the project delivers a timeless home tailored to modern Australian living.
October 03, 2025
Nood Co
