“The relationship between the historic building and the new extension is characterised with a change of materiality; from light timbers and translucent glass screens to black terrazzo and steel framed doors to the terrace. The interiors responded to the iconic nature of the building with elegant details that will endure over time.”

We could be in Italy but instead, we’re harbourside in Sydney’s Elizabeth Bay.  An elegant marriage of historic and new, classic yet timeless. By Richards Stanisich.

Photography by Felix Forest