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A stunning heritage conversion in one of Sydney’s most loved buildings

One of the landmark buildings on Sydney Harbour gets a new lease on life
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Prue Ruscoe

It’s a building thousands of Sydneysiders and tourist alike walk past daily. Here’s a chance to peek into what lies within.

Historic building restoration in The Rocks | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Prue Ruscoe)
Historic building restoration in The Rocks | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Prue Ruscoe)

Built in 1884, the ASN Co. building in The Rocks, Sydney remains one of the few examples of nineteenth-century Anglo Dutch architecture, featuring a painted brick façade, copper-roofed bay and ornate stone-capped gable ends.

Historic building restoration in The Rocks | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
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With beautiful views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, the Investment group Emerge Capital Partners enlisted Infinite Design Studio in the interior design and fitout of the interiors covering three floors in which to work, meet and entertain. The work and was carried out in the style of a modern “Old World manor”, reminiscent of HBs Tailored Simplicity style trend for 2018.

Historic building restoration in The Rocks | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Prue Ruscoe)
Historic building restoration in The Rocks | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Prue Ruscoe)

The results showcase the historic fabric of the building, with stylish interior touches of iconic vintage furniture including chairs by Grant Featherston and Hans Wegner; contemporary productions of Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen and Eero Aarnio pieces; and lighting by Tom Dixon and Jason Miller.

Historic building restoration in The Rocks | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Prue Ruscoe)
Historic building restoration in The Rocks | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
(Credit: Prue Ruscoe)
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Writer Diana Moore Digital Editor

Content expert, florist and interior decorator Diana Moore has been passionate about helping others make the perfect home ever since she moved into her own. With over 20 years as a florist and more than 10 years specialising in interior decorating, design, and retail, Diana is a firm believer in making the best of what you have in front of you. From transforming her local bar into a space reminiscent of your best friend’s lounge room, to spontaneously revamping people’s bookshelves, Diana captures the essence of what she's long promoted in homes - make it your own.

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