Studio Tate has transformed a historic Melbourne home originally built in 1899 by pioneering mining magnate as one of three identical grand residences. Refreshed by a renovation befitting the current residents’ modern needs, Armadale Residence II is an elegant example of cohesive design, respectfully balancing heritage features with a contemporary vision.Drawing from her nostalgic relationship with the client, Studio Tate’s Principal Interior Designer Alex Hopkins and team developed a considered reimagining of the existing home’s floorplan. Thoughtful spatial planning fosters harmonious coliving as children evolve into young adults – the reconfiguration reflective of the need for designated spaces that effortlessly transition.Grand Victorian period mouldings, picture rail datum and parquetry flooring create a sense of formality which informed Studio Tate’s design narrative. The stately heritage façade, grandiose entry hall archway and geometric motif ceilings inspired a mirrored symmetry that echoes throughout. Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 01 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 02 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 03 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 04 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 05 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 06 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 07 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 08 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 09 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 10 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 11 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 12 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 13 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 14 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 15 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 16 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 17 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 18 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 19 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 20 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 21 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 22 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 23 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 24 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 25 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 26 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 27 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 28 Armadale Residence Studio Tate Australian Interior Design Photo Sharyn Cairns Yellowtrace 29 Visitors are welcomed by contemporary design elements that breathe new life into the traditional stained-glass framed entry. The considered placement of unexpected furnishings and joyful pops of colour marry the interior with the intricate heritage windows – a feature to be celebrated.A monochromatic palette throughout acts as a crisp canvas to hero contemporary artwork and freestanding objet d’art, also inspiring vibrant soft furnishing. Carefully curated, the pairing of new additions with existing sentimental pieces encourages movement, mapping a journey through the home while chronicling both the physical space and its residents.The lush foliage of the reconfigured arbour by Eckersley Garden Architecture is the perfect place for informal midweek meals – a family favourite to gather and connect at the end of a busy day.Along with a refresh of the existing bones, Studio Tate implemented two key architectural gestures. A sensitive interplay with the past and the present links an original rear tack room for housing saddle supplies, to the main house via a new glass walkway, while an extension to the northern side of the home allows for the addition of an ensuite with dual access from each of the teenagers’ bedrooms. Related: Brighton Residence II in Melbourne by Tecture & Studio Tate. [Images courtesy of Studio Tate. Photography by Sharyn Cairns.] Share the love:FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPinterest Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ