Kalm, a semi-detached residence in the bustling Maroubra Junction, has been transformed into a spacious home featuring three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a first-storey studio apartment with external access. Studio Gaxa has masterfully combined a modern, sophisticated interpretation of minimalist Art Deco design to craft a harmonious forever home for our client. This extensive project encompasses 9 wet areas, 6 bedrooms, 2 living areas, a garage, gym, and pool.
The transformation extended the home with an additional first floor to include another bedroom, bathroom, and living space, paying tribute to the property’s 1920s origins by mixing Art Deco elements with contemporary features. Alongside these changes, the backyard was fully redesigned, incorporating a new pool and a complete landscape overhaul to create a cohesive outdoor entertainment space. Features such as a recessed channel glazed fence line, beautiful limestone pavers, and a custom barbecue area with integrated stainless steel storage were introduced to complement the home’s aesthetic and functionality.
The goal was to create a spacious and stylish family home that respects the building’s historical roots while introducing modern comforts and aesthetics. This blend of old and new aims to provide a timeless space that meets the client’s needs and preferences.
Studio Gaxa, in collaboration with Amelia Skin from Semper Interiors, led the design and management of this ambitious project. Despite building design approval being completed by another team, Studio Gaxa took on the task of implementing environmental planning and assessment amendments. The renovation introduced a raked ceiling for added height and space, enhancing the home’s common areas with a ‘wow’ factor. The use of natural soft bag render, engineered timber flooring, and porcelain terrazzo tiles in the bathrooms highlights the project’s dedication to quality and style. Walnut cabinetry, grey engineered marble-look stone tops, and sleek black accent frames are woven throughout the living areas, complementing the landscaped backyard with a new pool, limestone pavers, and a custom barbecue area with integrated stainless steel storage.
This transformation of Kalm not only increases the living space but also integrates the indoors with the outdoors, ensuring the residence is a timeless, stylish sanctuary fitting for its setting in Maroubra Junction.