The flat, in a 1972 residential building with load-bearing walls and one-way floor slabs, needed bringing up to date: a larger kitchen, better connection between the living spaces and new services.

The design partly changes the layout, removing partitions to join spaces, and renews the windows and doors, kitchen and bathroom fittings and the electrical, telecoms and ventilation services.

The kitchen grows and opens onto the living-dining room, which leads to the balcony. A low wall separates the work area without closing off the space, while light-wood units with a white worktop, under-cabinet lighting and the wooden floor give continuity to the whole living area.

All bathroom fittings are renewed, with changes to the plumbing and drainage connections. The main bathroom pairs a terrazzo wall with the shower, a wall-hung vanity and black taps; the en suite bathroom follows the same style.

The two double bedrooms, one en suite, are renewed with the same light wooden floor and warm-toned walls. The windows are replaced while keeping the layout and colour of the building’s originals. The balcony, overlooking a tree-lined street, and the utility room complete the home.

On the left, the original layout; on the right, the renovated plan. The comparison shows the new arrangement: a continuous living area towards the balcony, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms.