Domain House

SJB Interiors have developed a series of shared spaces to energise, comfort and entertain as a sophisticated extension of each resident’s private domain. At ground level, the lobby, lounge and internal gardens transition residents from a bustling streetscape to a peaceful inner sanctum, with all the features of a luxury hotel. 

The lobby engages a carefully connected sequence of spaces to build a sense of anticipation when entering the building. The modest scale of the external entrance provides an unexpected contrast to impressive stature of the lobby and lounge with its handcrafted detail and Japanese-inspired garden that imparts an unmistakable calmness on the space, renewing the senses as you step inside.
Upon entering, a linear colonnade leads to the lift lobby and an expansive lounge to the left. The main focus of the zone is its connectivity to nature. The internal spaces are connected by sliding glass doors to a raised landscaped garden set within a double height void. From the street, the garden and interior is screened by contemporary metal gridwork. Inside, the garden is a tranquil presence, inspired by the traditional principles of Japanese garden design. The diverse nature of the garden, with its many different forms and textures, offers a graceful contrast to the cantilevered, raw concrete volume hovering above and the rectangular columns that frame it. Overall the design provides a sense of nature, a freshness that encapsulates the building.
A timber-lined ceiling with a metal finish and feature timber wall panels reference the linear expression of the façade with vertical detailing throughout. The area comes complete with fireplace.