Queens Court

Set in a heritage mansion block, this two-bedroom apartment fuses an industrial edge with mid-century modern finishes.

A 1930s apartment provides the framework for this imaginatively renovated home. Stripping it back to its core, architects Feilden Fowles exposed steel columns and structural concrete beams, while reinvigorating the space with contemporary touches.

Palladian symmetry and a considered palette of materials combine to create a sense of calm sophistication. Wrapped in walnut, the entranceway is a warm, welcoming space to enter. Blonde herringbone floors create seamless flow as the space expands into a whitewashed living area with gallery proportions.

Riveted steel columns give texture and a reference to the building’s history while carefully restored sash windows provide triple-aspect fenestration, flooding the space with light. Pared-back cabinetry and an undermount sink create clean lines in the stylish white kitchen, enhancing the sense of serenity. A polished concrete island, illuminated by pendant lights, separates the kitchen and dining area.

Herringbone floors continue into the two bedrooms, one served by an en suite with a freestanding bathtub and the other by a neighbouring shower room. Details such as the sliding bookcase exemplify the compelling design lexicon exhibited in this home.

An industrial space reimagined with a contemporary eye, this apartment is a tranquil city sanctum and the epitome of open-plan living.