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The home of architect, Clovelly Apartment represents a considered approach to small space living. Designing his family home brought architect James Garvan great joy – from seeing the recognising the apartment’s potential all the way through to the detailed craftsmanship that now defines the home’s interior. The original block was rundown, with a classic 1960s floorplan that was inconsistent to how families live today. By opening up the floorplan, the apartment has become a generous and connected architects’ home. Part of the potential of Clovelly Apartment was its beach location and the undeniably breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean. Being the home of an architect, many of the design choices became obvious from the outset. James maximised the small living space, creating an intense connection to its coastal outlooks. This focus – bringing the outside in – allows the light quality to change throughout the day and the apartment to fully embrace its coastal site. As the home of an architect,
