Elizabeth Bay Apartment

Architects: B.E. Architecture
Engineer: SDA Structures

Room with large windows overlooking a city and water view, with a built-in bench and wooden shelving on one side

Art Deco waterfront apartment renovation

A special project unfolding against the backdrop of Sydney’s iconic harbour. Every surface and meticulous joinery echoes the architect and Layden Projects’ dedication to craftsmanship that defines this prestigious locale.

This renovation wasn’t just about upgrading a living space, it was about revitalising a piece of Sydney’s architectural heritage, ensuring its beauty endures for generations to come.

Key Details

Location: Billyard Avenue, Elizabeth Bay NSW
Duration: 6 months

Architects: B.E. Architecture
Engineer: SDA Structures

A beige window seat beneath a large white-framed window with multiple panes, looking out onto a cityscape with buildings and trees.
Minimalist kitchen with light wood cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a small kitchen appliance built into the counter. Light wood flooring and a wall-mounted light fixture on a white wall are visible.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a built-in oven, gas cooktop, and marble backsplash. There is a curtain on the left side and wooden flooring.
A minimalist interior wall with white panels and natural wood trim and flooring.
Close-up view of a wooden cabinet with a marble or stone insert panel.
Interior view of a modern home with wood flooring, wood cabinets in the kitchen, and wooden shelving on the right side.
Close-up photo of a light-colored wooden shelf bracket with natural wood grain visible, mounted on a white wall.
A walk-in shower with beige tiled walls, a silver handheld showerhead, a fixed showerhead, and a long horizontal bench.
A corner of a room with beige walls, a bottom trim made of natural stone, and light wooden flooring. A curtain is partially visible on the right side.
Kitchen with light wood cabinets, a built-in oven, and a beige marble backsplash.
Close-up of a corner with a beige marble surface, gray fabric curtain, light beige wall, and wooden floor and trim.
Public shower area with frosted partition doors in a tiled bathroom.
A wooden door slightly open revealing a closet or storage area with light wood cabinetry inside.
Interior view of a modern, minimalist room with light-colored wooden flooring, cream walls, large windows with sheer curtains, and a wooden bookshelf or divider.
A beige tiled bathroom with a white pedestal sink, a tall oval mirror above, a small window to the left, and a shower with a handheld showerhead reflected in the mirror.
Tall wooden bookshelf with open shelves situated in a room with large window overlooking a harbor with boats and cityscape.
A bathroom with beige tiled walls and floor, featuring a white pedestal sink with a mirror above it, a window with four squares in the background, and a corner bathtub.
View into a small bathroom with a pedestal sink, a mirror, a window, and beige tiled walls and floor.
Open closet with drawers, shelves, and hanging space in a modern bedroom.
Two closed restroom doors made of gray metal, with beige tiled walls around them.

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