Embracing a Colourful Past - Rose Street Residence by Fieldwork Architects

Salvaged neon lighting, brass and gold details, punctuated pink hues, and rich, dark furnishings all feature throughout the space. Each of the design elements were carefully considered to resonate with the home’s past while contributing to a practical and contemporary home. Quino says, “It was important to choose materials that were practical but which would also age gracefully. The brass for the kitchen benches was only lightly waxed, intentionally, allowing it to patina over time. Every imprint and scratch, telling a different story.”

The only portion of the original building to remain was the front room, both upstairs and down. The rest of the building is a new addition, creating a meeting point at the intersection of old and new, from the curved joinery kitchen with brass benches and herringbone flooring to the opulent green velvet curtains and opaque staircase.

Like most terrace homes, the priority was to bring light into the centre of the space. This was achieved by integrating a skylight over the staircase to the east and adding a one-metre setback to the west. The addition of textured glazing on the staircase let the northern light into the kitchen and front living space. A pink neon light illuminates the stairwell and continues up the stairs, casting a blush hue through the upstairs rooms.