A series of new public spaces are laid out in sequence from the street to park, closely connected with the new facility. Each space will have its own distinct and intimate character. The landscaping design took inspiration from exotic nurseries and the former horticultural use of the site, where structure and landscape were closely intertwined. At first users arrive into the entrance yard: this is a moment of orientation defining the transition from street into the centre’s landscaped fringes and the park setting — brick pavers and ground surfaces establish a pedestrian link between the new site and the park. Progressing to the lobby at the heart of the centre is a base from which users can continue their explorations; to the cafe, common room, hall and other facilities. The Lodge courtyard and terracing is the third part of the journey, providing outdoor seating and a vantage point to take in all the social activity. New planting, trees, hedges, green walls and wildlife habitats, create a shaded retreat from the street while enhancing the local biodiversity.

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Dyvik Kahlen Architects have converted this former warehouse, overlooking the Paddington Old Cemetery, into a contemporary and vibrant live/work unit for an artist and his family. Warehouses for all their abundance of space and exposed, sexy steel roof trusses, don’t usually have much to offer in the window department. However, this one is flooded with natural light courtesy of the continuous array of windows along all four facades that deliver the light and generous feel of the original space. Skylights above and whitewashed timber floors add to the feeling of expansiveness. The original 200sqm open floor plan has been simply divided into five rooms.

Dyvik Kahlen have resisted the urge to make use of every square metre, essentially keeping the integrity of the ‘warehouse experience’ in place, creating an expanse of openness, uninterrupted by walls or corridors. The main space is arranged around a large central staircase that leads to an open living area and the kitchen. Towards one side, large double doors continuing the sequence of windows, lead to three bedrooms. Towards the other side, a series of columns define the transition to the living area as well as the bathroom and a larder. Two sliding doors are arranged along this threshold which allow you to close or open these rooms towards the central space.

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