Whilst quietly celebrating the considerable Victorian elegance of this inner-city townhouse, Paddington Residence carefully layers a new, considered contextual approach and crafted spaces built for its new inhabitants, evolving a Scandinavian-Japanese sensibility throughout. The original detailing is held in deep respect while a quietly contemporary register settles alongside it. Material, light and a carefully considered furniture program draw the rooms together, shaping a home that feels both anchored to its heritage and openly and easily responsive.

Photography by Shannon McGrath