Armadale Residence pairs the discipline of minimalism with a streak of gold, a home where crisp detailing and a monotone palette set the stage for brass, deco flourishes and a little theatre. Housed in an art deco building that once served as the Spanish consulate, and reworked extensively in the 1970s, it draws on each era to move easily between family life and entertaining, with the polish of a luxury hotel.

Original doorways have been raised for loftiness and flow, and what was a small service stair now makes way for a broad, sweeping staircase that sets an opulent tone from the entry. Beyond it, a glass box addition cantilevers over the outdoor entertaining area and pool, where mosaic tiles swirl in black and white, a fluid counterpoint to the linear geometry above. Inside, polished Matrix, terrazzo concrete and infinity marble build a composition of weight and sheen, while a gold starburst pendant adds a retro embellishment that nods to the building’s deco origins.

Contemporary art and objects bring wit to the rooms. Balancing subtlety and spectacle: Armadale Residence is a house both ready for a quiet morning and a bustling evening.