PROJECT | Alter Ego
DESIGN | Nexus Designs
TYPE | Residential 
LOCATION | Melbourne, Australia
PHOTOGRAPHY | Marie-Luise Skibbe

A bright refresh of an iconic 1960s Robin Boyd apartment, where classic Modernism meets the Centre Pompidou in contemporary South Yarra. Nexus Designs took a respectful and light-handed approach to reinstate aspects of Boyd’s original 1962 vision while adding light, flow and generosity of space. 

A subtle palette is accented with vivid orange pipework in a playful nod to 1960s design, and a more user-friendly corridor creates ease of movement in the project that venerates the building’s essential character while adding contemporary allure.

KITCHEN | Rey Stool, Arcs Vase and Kaleido Tray - all from HAY.

DINING | HAY Rey Table, Carl Hansen & Son CH24 and CH36 Chairs, HAY Pao Portable Table Lamp, Gubi 9602 Floor Lamp, HAY Splash Vase and Splash Platter. 

TERRACE | HAY Palissade Outdoor Table and Chairs, plus HAY PC Portable Table Lamp. 

LIVING | Gubi Wonder Sofa, HAY Common Floor Lamp, Gubi Pedrera Coffee Table, HAY Rey Stool. 

KITCHEN AND STUDY NOOK | Rey Stool, Arcs Vase and Kaleido Tray - all from HAY. 

LIVING | Gubi Wonder Sofa, HAY Rey Stool, &Tradition Boomerang Armchair, &Tradition VP9 Flowerpot Table Lamp. 

BATHROOM | Laundry Basket and Paper Paper Bin - both from HAY. 

KITCHEN | Revolver Stool, Kaleido Tray and Chopping Boards - all from HAY. 

FEATURED DESIGNS. Shop the look

Palissade Outdoor Collection
HAY

PC Portable Lamp
HAY

Boomerang Armchair
&Tradition

Flowerpot VP9 Lamp
&Tradition

Rey Dining Table
HAY

CH24 Wishbone Chair
Carl Hansen & Son

9602 Floor Lamp
Gubi

CH36 Chair
Carl Hansen & Son

Splash Vase
HAY

Pao Portale Lamp 
HAY

Laundry Basket
HAY

Paper Paper Bin
HAY

Wonder Sofa
Gubi

Pedrera Table
Gubi

Common Floor Lamp 
HAY

Rey Stool 
HAY

Revolver Stool 
HAY

Arcs Vase
HAY

Chopping Board
HAY

Kaleido Tray 
HAY