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Spiral staircase hammered bronze railing
Illuminated spiral staircase steps and entrance corridor
Blown glass fish elements
Upon entering the duplex you are greeted by a custom made spiral staircase made of hammered bronze railing on the outer side and Pirarucu fish skin inspired timber veneer on the inner side . The floating oak steps are illuminated at night . The bottom of the staircase is dressed in the same oak as the steps to bring in the feeling of the single solid timber volume entrapped between the railings . This installation is enhanced by a Sans Souci chandelier consisting of 84 piece blown glass fish like elements floating through the centre of the stairs . The side wall of the entrance area is made of teak timber cut out in a form of sea waves and in the background we can see the wallpaper with shimmering shoals of fish .
Arriving at the kitchen , which is integrated into the dining and living open space , we have a Bulthaup designed solution , with a mix of natural walnut for the storage cabinet doors and dark structure oak for the kitchen appliance doors as well as the island bar . London Grey Ceasastone countertop matches flawlessly with the rest of the material selection . The client adores high quality cooking and was looking for something with monolithic aesthetics and practicality in operation . One of the challenges was to distribute all the kitchenware and dishware , for that reason we have raised the kitchen height from standard to ceiling height .
Bulthaup kitchen in american walnut
This kitchen is providing maximised functionality of internal storage and function integration of Gaggenau kitchen appliances . The bar island hosts electrical induction as well as gas cooktops with custom made hood that matches the american walnut solid wood bar counter .
The Rimadesio dining table , coupled with the Atomic Chandelier by Delightfull , shows the transforming power of open space . The living and dining room is united by custom made linear low wall storage drawers with Rosso Portogallo marble top . The linearity is only interrupted to insert the Bang & Olufsen television and speakers . Several patterns and textures have been introduced into the living space via the Minotti sofa armchair , bench and coffee table with marble , wood and fabrics of varying shades and pillows with accent colours .
The dining and living room is connected to the veranda through a sliding glass door , generating a feeling of spaciousness and clarity . When you pass this boundary , an intimate space is created that provides a refuge and contact with nature .