The Hacienda: Big Ideas for a Small Art Deco Apartment

The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architects

Adriano Pupilli Architect's brief was to breath new life into an un-renovated 42 square metre, one bedroom apartment from the 1930s to provide sufficient relax, play and work spaces for a young professional couple.

The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Apartments, Heritage, Brick Houses
The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Joinery, Timber Floors

New work was designed to incorporate as much of the existing structure and character of the art deco apartment as possible, for both economic reasons as well as to respect the original detailing and design intent.

The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Apartments, Open Plan Living, Timber Floors, White Kitchens, Kitchens, Lounge Suites
The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Joinery, Timber Floors, Pendant Lighting, Dining Areas

Oak floors were revealed below worn carpet, original wall chamfers are echoed in new joinery and partitions. The original brick storage cupboards were retained and made into structural elements, then re-lined to perform new functions.

The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Timber Floors, White Kitchens, Kitchens, Dining Areas
The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Joinery

Wall hung joinery floats across the polished oak floors of the living room, new uses are contained within; fold-out office/desk and also a media centre. The joinery continues towards the bedroom and becomes a wardrobe and bulk store.

The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Timber Floors, White Kitchens, Kitchens
The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Brick Houses, Bedrooms

Cement tiles and timber detailing in the bathroom echo latino flavours in the buildings’ original detailing. Walls slide, doors retract, materials are raw and unadorned. Pattern and colour is subtle and quiet, design plays second fiddle to life.

The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Joinery, Plywood, Bedrooms
The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
White Houses, Plywood, Timber Floors, Bedrooms
The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Joinery, Eames Chairs, Pendant Lighting, Bedrooms
The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Bathrooms, Showers, Basins
The Hacienda by Adriano Pupilli Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Bathrooms, Basins

From cluttered and cramped to spacious, calm and joyful. It's hard to believe there's only 42 square metres in this light, bright and fun apartment.

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