The Gentleman was redesigned by YSG as a full renovation of a 95-square-metre apartment within a 1929 art deco building in Sydney's Redfern suburb. The project restored original architectural details while introducing contemporary interventions shaped by the clients' lifestyle and the building's heritage.
Taller entryways were created by reinstating the original architraves at a higher level, while chamfered surfaces, stepped cornices, geometric detailing, and a sculptural timber banquette reinterpret art deco forms throughout the interior. The layout retains the apartment's linear organization, linking living spaces with views toward the Sydney Opera House.
The renovation combines American oak, Australian red cedar, stainless steel, Lauriana quartzite, and amber glass to create a warm material palette. Ochre walls, chocolate-toned finishes, and amber lighting complement the restored architectural features, while the kitchen pairs stainless steel surfaces with a monolithic quartzite hood and splashback.
Bold Art Deco Apartments
The Gentleman is a Renovated Art Deco Apartment in Sydney
Trend Themes
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Heritage-modern Interiors — Restored period details paired with contemporary materials create differentiated residential experiences for owners seeking character-rich homes with modern functionality.
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Art Deco Revival — Geometric forms, warm metallic tones, and sculptural built-ins signal renewed market interest in heritage aesthetics adapted for compact urban living.
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Material-led Renovation — Premium natural stone, timber, glass, and stainless steel combinations introduce new value propositions for renovations centered on texture, durability, and emotional warmth.
Industry Implications
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Interior Design — Studios can distinguish high-end apartment projects through sensitive heritage restoration integrated with bespoke contemporary spatial interventions.
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Residential Real Estate — Character apartments with architecturally refined renovations offer stronger lifestyle positioning in dense urban markets where uniqueness drives buyer appeal.
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Building Materials — Suppliers of stone, specialty timber, architectural glass, and metal finishes are positioned to benefit from demand for expressive, heritage-compatible renovation palettes.