low lime brick boundary with tropical landscaping, exposed brick house with strong white rendered bands, terracotta roof tile, white shutters

VIDA & ‘The Kent Road Collection’

Vida and Forma are two of a trio of small-scale apartment developments that sit side by side in a leafy enclave surrounded by one of the oldest golf courses in Australia and public parkland; an historically significant residential area with Arts & Crafts and interwar villas and small apartment buildings, located in the harbourside suburb of Rose Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Both apartment buildings have been carefully designed not only to complement each other, but also to seamlessly integrate with the ambience of wider mixed streetscape, itself a designated heritage conservation zone with many excellent examples of early twentieth century and interwar architecture common to metropolitan Sydney’s suburbs.

To the street, Vida embraces and enhances the fabric and general appearance of the original interwar unit block. Elements such as classical window screens and full height shutters provide privacy and texture to elevations; and rendered, curved elements to the rear, and sweeping angles soften the building’s edges.

The interiors are the unconventional fruit of Interior Designer, Romaine Alwill’s imagination, executed with skill of Project Architect, Lluis Molins Calvet. Here, the usually anonymous design of apartments is contrasted with elements of domestic bliss such as fireplaces, intuitive flow out to the gardens, generous access to sunlight, privacy screens, and a carefully selected palette of materials.

Now under construction, we look forward to seeing these apartment buildings complete.

For further information about Vida visit Kent Road Collection.

To learn more visit www.kentrdcollection.com.au

Design Architect: Luigi Rosselli
Project Architect: Lluis Molins Calvet
Interior Design: Romaine Alwill from Alwill Interiors
Developed by Harbourland
Sales: Brad Caldwell-Eyles from 1st City Real Estate Group
Visualisation: Stab Studio

Foliage spill over each rear balcony; the ground floor opens onto a pool and backyard, the building is symmetrical with a stained brick chimney at the center — The rear elevation features curved forms and sweeping balcony lines that soften the buildings contemporary massing. Deep white-rendered terraces are planted with cascading greenery, while a central light-brick chimney anchors the composition. Full-height glass doors on the ground level open directly to gardens and a private pool, with classical window screens and timber shutters adding texture and privacy.
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full height sliding window invites the outdoor terrace and greenery into the living room — An expansive living and dining area opens to a large terrace through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, creating a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape. Warm timber flooring runs throughout the space, while a central light-brick fireplace forms a sculptural focal point. The dining setting features a dark table and curved chairs, framed by fine timber classical window screens that filter views of the leafy parkland beyond.
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Structured living room furnitures such as large rectangular sofa and low stone coffee table faces the centerpiece - a cozy lime brick fireplace — The open-plan living area centres on a large grey sectional sofa and a minimalist rectangular coffee table with a gold-toned finish. A sculptural brick fireplace with a timber and stone base anchors the room, while the dining area beyond sits beneath a contemporary chandelier. A timber joinery unit and delicate arched privacy screen subtly separate the kitchen, while full-height glass doors open the interior to a sunlit terrace.
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Timber flooring, open plan living room and dining room with a breakfast bar, contemporary fireplace with a triangular plasterboard hood — A sculptural white fireplace with a heavily veined marble hearth and floating timber base forms the focal point of the living space. Adjacent, a kitchen island with a matching marble countertop and timber cabinetry is paired with slender bar stools. A fan-patterned privacy screen filters sunlight wide-plank timber floors beneath a bubble-glass pendant light.
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timber veneer kitchen joinery storing cookbooks, Carrara marble benchtop and splash back, bronze tapware — A close view of the kitchen highlights dark timber cabinetry with slim-profile detailing paired with a marble backsplash and countertop with bold grey veining. A minimalist bronze faucet is set into the marble beneath soft under-cabinet lighting. In the foreground, the rounded edge of a timber island is visible, while integrated shelving displays books and objects.
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long kitchen bench with Carrara benchtop and splashback, timber veneer breakfast island with a marble top and high stools — The kitchen is organised around a long curved island with a warm timber base and marble countertop. Full-height timber cabinetry contrasts with a heavily veined marble splash back behind. A sculptural rounded timber element integrates storage, while sunlight passing through a traditional-style window screen casts geometric patterns across the wide timber floorboards.
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mermaid scale patterned aluminum screens the lobby staircase, arbon marbled limestone tile flooring — The entryway features a curved staircase with light-toned stone treads and a slender black metal handrail against a neutral wall. Sunlight filters through a perforated brick screen, casting patterned shadows across the steps. In the foreground, a decorative metal screen with a repeating fan motif forms a semi-transparent divider beside a large potted plant.
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spacious and bright bathroom, porcelain tiled bathroom floors, freestanding bathtub in front of a large window shaded by brick screens — The master ensuite centres on a deep white freestanding bathtub set against a calm, neutral-toned backdrop. A floating vanity with a marble countertop and dark timber drawers sits beneath a large split mirror and circular wall sconces. A window fitted with a fan-patterned screen filters sunlight, casting soft patterned shadows across the stone floor.
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a detailed terracotta dragon finial perched on an ornamented roof ridge — A close detail shows an intricate terracotta dragon finial positioned along a tiled roof ridge. The sculpted wings and scales reference Arts and Crafts and interwar architectural ornament found in the surrounding conservation area. Warm terracotta tones stand out against a soft backdrop of lush palm foliage.
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Luigi Rosselli yellow trace sketch of the side view of the apartment, showing its characteristic exposed brick and white bands, white shutters and brick screen — Luigi's sketch of the street elevation presents a contemporary interpretation of interwar architecture with a prominent gabled roof featuring decorative half-timbering alongside a hipped roof form. The facade combines textured brickwork with white horizontal banding and traditional window shutters. A rounded corner tower incorporated perforated brickwork, while the building sis behind a low brick fence and dense garden planting.
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Luigi Rosselli yellow trace sketch of the rear view, with the sinuous chimney curving along the terraced balconies, and retractable fabric awning providing shade — The rear elevation sketch shows curved rendered forms and sweeping balcony lines stepping down toward a landscaped garden and pool. Deep terraces with striped awnings provide shaded outdoor living areas across multiple levels. A prominent chimney anchors the composition, while classical window screens and cascading planters reinforce the building's integration with its leafy surroundings.
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