The traditional-meets-modern bathroom is
part of an entire new downstairs floor created
by carving out portions of the villa, addressing
major retaining work and adding masonry walls.
“Everything about this bathroom furthers
its pampering aesthetic,” says Smith. “The first
room encountered at the base of the stairs, the
bathroom has high windows in opaque glass
that offer natural warmth, privacy, and light.”
Further in, the room becomes subterranean,
adding to the sense of privacy, cosiness, and
sanctuary, while the heated concrete floors bring
added warmth and a solid, grounded feeling.
Playing a key part in the spa-like aesthetic,
new-to-the-market Statuario Florim oversized
panels provide the dramatic wall finishes to the
bathroom’s perimeter walls.
“The panels’ generous proportions evoke
the feeling that the space is carved out of solid
marble,” he says. “The soft-toned porcelain
panels work well with the vanity’s waterfall
marble benchtop and mosaic tile blade wall.”
The marble mosaic blade wall partly conceals
the wall-hung toilet behind it on one side and the
walk-in shower, complete with an invigorating
rainhead, behind it on the other side.
These pages: This spa-like bathroom
designed by Matter Architects forms
part of a new excavated lower
floor in a 110-year-old heritage
villa. The design combines modern
function with a classic feel. The
marble-topped vanity offers plenty
of storage, while large wall mirrors
add to the sense of spaciousness.
Recessed LED strips in the ceiling
create a soft, diffused light in the
space, as do the high-set frosted
glass windows.
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