Mnemosyne Apartments
Client Brief
Design two luxury serviced apartments for short- to mid-term stays, offering refined, home-like environments with high-end finishes, considered amenities, and fluid, functional layouts.
Define zones for sleeping, working, dining, and relaxing - balancing privacy, flow, light, ventilation, and views.
Apartments should be able to connect as one cohesive residence, while still functioning independently as standalone spaces.
Demonstrate a clear concept, with strong storytelling and a cohesive spatial narrative across the design
Location
Year
Software
Edgecliff, Sydney
2024
Revit
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Enscape
Adobe Suite
Mnemosyne building, designed by Robert Tuckwell (Tuckwell, n.d.)
Concept sketches
Design Concept: A Space In Between
The apartments serve as sanctuaries from the city’s energy - a place of pause within the movement of modern life. Interiors echo the building’s sculptural form through fluid layouts, soft curves, and layered transitions. Brushed metals, natural stone, and textured textiles shift with light to create visual depth, while muted palettes, low curved seating, and natural materials shape a calm, sculptural retreat.
Design Development & Spatial Planning
Floorplan ideation
Version 1
Version 2
Spatial planning
Feedback notes
Final submission
Material Board & FFE Schedule
Micro Cement (No. 18) by Bishop Master Finishes
Ceppo Di Vagli marble by Signorino
Chefchaouen Zellige EZR1010 by Tiles of Ezra
Cappucino marble by BC Stone
Micro cement (colour 147) by Bishops Master Finishes
Cremorne wall finish (No. 110) by Bishop Master Finishes
Thin Bejmat Forest tiles EZR1550 by Tiles of Ezra
Silt tile EZRTS1515 by Tiles of Ezra
Apple Green marble by Signorino
Brushed stainless steel by Barazz
Eveneer Raw ALPIlignum Sapphire Burl by Elton Group
Marlo couch by Jardan (Jardan, n.d.)
‘Stay Curved’ sofa by Gubi (Gubi, n.d.)
Daumiller dining armchair by Gubi (Gubi, n.d.)
Kumo coffee table by Casa Blanco (Casa Blanco, n.d.)
Travertine coffee table by Guimel (Guimel, n.d.)
Hieroglyph Pendant XII by Workstead (Workstead, n.d.)
Wes chair WE67 in Lilac/Elk Velvet by Jardan (Jardan, n.d.)
Pendolo Pendant III by Workstead (Workstead, n.d.)
Custom lighting and expressive stone define the dining space with tactile contrast and colour.
Sliding timber doors open to a shared terrace, linking the two apartments while maintaining flexibility and privacy.
An open, curving layout connects zones of rest and gathering, softened by natural materiality.
A quiet, self-contained room with custom joinery and direct ensuite access, designed for comfort and privacy.
Glass blocks, deep green tiles, and soft shadows bring privacy and tonal richness to the bathing zone.
Soft forms and tonal restraint unify living and dining into a cohesive, flowing interior.
The kitchen’s monolithic volumes and brushed stainless steel finish echo the building’s sculptural rhythm.
A play of curves, light, and layered materials creates a serene, gallery-like powder room.
Minimal furnishings and natural textures frame views outward, offering a tranquil retreat.