vacay vibes in the city Escape the everyday to an inviting oasis that boasts modern minimalism with a heady touch of Palm Springs glamour. By Marina Williams - Photography by Leon Schoots Jess and Kane were initially wanting to transform a house for their next renovation, but on inspecting a three-unit block they knew something special had come their way. “The idea of units excited us, as we knew we could have a lot of fun with them and test our design sense by fitting each unit out with its own unique style. On seeing this complex, we immediately knew this was the exact project we had been searching for,” Jess says. “We were really drawn to the flat-roofed design. We knew we could create something modern, unlike our previous renovation, which was more of a heritage style.”
With the roof dictating a modern minimalist look, the project took on a Palm Springs vibe after their carpenter, Dave Lefevre from DLF Constructions, discovered a large cactus hidden in an overgrown garden. “There is also a beautiful large palm that is visible from the back yard of the units, which sits on a neighbouring property, so the Palm Springs vibe really fits the space.” To achieve the signature look of pared-back living in seamless spaces with linear lines, internal spaces were stripped back to basics and non-essential walls removed. 83
