Contemporary Sophistication – Glen Osmond Residence by Williams Burton Leopardi

Optimising the grand spaces within an existing home for a family of seven, Williams Burton Leopardi injects a contemporary sophistication with minimal intervention.

Located in one of Adelaide’s leafy eastern suburbs of the same name, Glen Osmond Residence is a grand home nestled into a large block surrounded by dense greenery. After careful review of the home’s existing spaces and functionalities, octagonal rooms were modified and transformed into squared formations by removing trivial balconies and verandas. This creates an opportunity for the large family to grow into the home and continue to celebrate its heritage features for years to come. As part of a thorough replanning, Williams Burton Leopardi raised the ceilings and reconfigured the living spaces to include floor to ceiling glazing so that natural light floods into the house and draws attention to the greenery in the backyard as well as the views of the city beyond.

Ensuring that the new well-proportioned rooms throughout the house are connected while still referencing the past characteristics of the home, the design team utilised a consistent material palette made up of natural, earthy colours. Featuring tones of warm white, beige and oak flooring, the interior of the Glen Osmond Residence denotes a contemporary touch. Additionally, accents of weathered bronze, aged brass and black steel were introduced to maintain warmth and elegance with an allusion to the house’s past. Needing only a small increase in the internal area, an additional bathroom was introduced, fitting for a busy family home. Upstairs, bathrooms feature splashes of sage to emanate light-hearted hues.

As a transformative renovation of an existing home, Williams Burton Leopardi’s Glen Osmond Residence is an exemplary harmonious marriage of timeless design with a sophisticated contemporary touch. With a sense of refinement, the home now caters abundantly to the hustle and bustle of a big family.