In this modern three-story Hunters Hill residence, open plan design meets warm liveability through personal touches and intimate detailing. Beyond the sleek charcoal façade of this corner block home, a custom staircase with black marble treads spirals upwards to connect all three levels, establishing a palette of black-and-white that continues throughout. On the top floor, an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area honours the owner’s request for modern apartment-style living. Pendant lights, custom rugs and feature artworks are intentionally placed to anchor the contemporary furniture, delineating between each intimate living space.

Custom fluted joinery adds a distinct tactile component that is continuous throughout the house. Timber accessories and accents of blush and purple tones bring warmth to the neutral surroundings. Indoor-outdoor flow is established through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which creates an organic sense of movement between spaces that leads the eye to the spectacular view of the Sydney city skyline. A secluded enclave built around existing natural rock becomes a private outdoor lounge, with a custom glass screen featuring the signature Astoria pattern separating the pristine pool from the main entrance’s sandstone steps. Through a dynamic application of colour, texture and materiality, this modern home is infused with warmth and personality without compromising the sleek, minimalist design.