Balaclava House

by Luke Fry

Luke Fry‘s Balaclava project is a sensitive contemporary interior renovation to an original 1938 Art Deco apartment in inner Melbourne.

Every contemporary element within this beautifully restored residential home complements and enriches the original features which were fully restored. The studio reconfigured underutilized spaces to maximise the floor area, opening up what was individually segregated rooms, while maintaining the essential period features of the spaces.

Luke Fry loyally followed the clients original brief ensuring that each space was carefully crafted to be a functional as possible whilst complimenting the existing Art Deco elements. High quality natural materials such as stone and timber were used throughout this renovation project.

The Balaclava project is an exceptional example of good interior design. The home responsibly maintains the significant existing elements of the period home, while carefully integrating contemporary elements into each space. These contemporary elements do not over power the original art deco features but rather compliment and highlight them to further enrich the space.

Structural changes were made to open and connect the spaces in a more modern way of living while maintaining the key period features such as ceiling details and double hung lead windows. High quality fittings and natural finishes are used throughout which further reflects the original architectural era for which the home is synonymous.

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