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andlimiteditsconnectiontothefamilyarea.Thelarge
livingroomwascutofffromtheinformalliving/dining
zoneattherearofthehome,whichlackedalinktothe
rearcourtyard.“Thelayoutfeltcrampedandtherooms
tooseparate,”saysarchitectRobNerlichofMcMahon

and Nerlich, the firm engaged for the renovation.
“Wewantedtoopenthelivingspacesuptoeachother,
improve the relationship with the garden, and update
kitchens and bathrooms to contemporary levels of
comfort,” says the owner. A walk-in wardrobe – an
indulgenceusuallyreserved for larger homes – was also
onthewishlist.
Robopenedupthelivingroombyreplacingfullwalls
with partial ones to facilitate sight lines through the

home.Doubledoorstothehallwereremovedto create
wall space for the owners’ art collection. >

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