A minimalist home in the Melbourne suburb of Toorak, Australia, redesigned and expanded by Lucy Bock. The studio focuses on the highest level of detail, refined materials and rich layered palettes. The interior architecture celebrates clean geometries and a boldness of form. A restrained use of colour punctuates a monochrome palette while bespoke joinery and selected fixtures show a dedication to craftsmanship.

Originally designed by Melbourne architect Marcus Martin, the home was conceived during the Art Deco movement and its progressive expression of geometry and articulation of craft could be seen throughout. Lucy Bock Design Studio reinterprets these gestures through the focus on highly crafted details, select materiality and through the clearing of ornamentation to allow for a richness of layering.

Imagined as a home to capture a flow and movement, natural light moves in from full-height transparent glazing and internal steel-framed screens. Bringing light in from above, and deeper into the living area, are light wells carved into the ceiling. These elements mirror the formality of the space and add a sense of natural theatre to the internal experience. Although the home is spread over three levels, the renovation works took place on level one, opening and connecting the living and gathering areas to the outdoor terrace. As a nod to acknowledge the old and new converging, thresholds are expressed through steel framed glass doors, creating a visual connection and signalling change.

Layering neutral tones, pale oak herringbone flooring sets the foundation for the comprising elements to come together. Toorak Residence features painted impasto paint finish combine with Japanese brick tiles, grey painted oak joinery and the cooling qualities of natural stone. As well as conceiving and imagining the spaces and their tactile finishes, Lucy Bock Design Studio also brings together furniture, art, object and styling to infuse a sense of the personal throughout. The resulting home radiates sophistication and is a true interpretation of timelessness, while still being both present and crisp.