Suspended Animation

This open home by Bud Studio overcomes limited space and the afternoon heat to embody calm, cohesive elegance

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At just 800 sq ft, this two-bedroom condominium in Leonie Hill presented Bud Studio with the challenge of turning a small, west-facing unit into a serene, spatially efficient retreat. The brief called for clean circulation and minimal material variation—yet without sacrificing functional essentials such as a dining area, sofa and TV console in the shared living space. Instead of conventional zoning, Bud Studio employed visual layering, suspended elements and clever intersections to achieve openness.

Key to the transformation was the strategic use of form: a wall-mounted TV console floats above the floor to enhance flow, while the dining table intersects with the kitchen counter in a single, streamlined gesture. Throughout the home, muted finishes—cream microcement, beige limewash, timber accents—are elegantly offset by rich green marble, grounding the interiors with tactile contrast.

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