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Madison Square
by Kate Nixon

Madison Square

by Kate Nixon

Shortlisted: Luxury Residence - Asia Pacific Award

The International Design & Architecture Awards 2025

IDA 2025
Kate Nixon

Kate Nixon has unveiled an exquisite transformation of a grand family residence, seamlessly blending classical elegance with contemporary functionality. The renovation respects the original architecture by Michael Suttor while creating a refined yet practical home designed for multi-generational living.

The ground floor has been thoughtfully refreshed with custom joinery, elegant window treatments, and sophisticated yet comfortable furniture that harmonizes with the home’s existing antiques and heirlooms. Upstairs, the bedrooms have been updated with a particular highlight being the conversion of one room into an expansive, dual-access master robe featuring floor-to-ceiling walnut cabinetry, custom brass handles, carved marble, and woven grasscloth inlays.

A standout feature of the project is the transformation of the lower ground floor into a luxurious wellness retreat, offering direct access to the tennis court and swimming pool. Kate Nixon incorporated large-format natural stone flooring throughout the billiards bar and tennis chill lounge, while a striking climate-controlled wine cellar, clad in walnut veneer, adds a touch of understated opulence. The renovation also introduced a cinema, gym, spa treatment room, and a travertine-clad sauna and steam room, elevating the home’s sense of comfort and indulgence.

Kate Nixon
Kate Nixon

The pool area was redesigned with generous paddling platforms for the client’s grandchildren and a centrally heated spa, ensuring both practicality and luxury. Throughout the home, Kate Nixon applied an earthy palette of timber, marble, and limestone, complemented by weathered brass and contemporary lighting.

With a focus on thoughtful storage, flexible spaces, and tactile furnishings, Kate Nixon has created a sophisticated yet welcoming residence. The result is a beautifully considered home that balances timeless grandeur with modern comfort, ensuring its place as a cherished family retreat for generations to come.

Interior Designer: Kate Nixon

Architect: Michael Suttor

Construction: iBuild

Associated: Acroyali Engineering

Photography: Maree Homer

Kate Nixon has been shortlisted for Luxury Residence – Asia Pacific Award in The International Design & Architecture Awards 2025.

Kate Nixon
Kate Nixon

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