The timber seamlessly moves from wall to floor to joinery uniting space in a cocoon of material delight. the open plan kitchen has dark concave japanese tiles covering the walls and quartzite benchtops. the folded steel shelves are partially obscured by sliding smoked glass doors. built-in cabinetry in dark grey tones completes the space. the newly added powder room on the ground level features an exceptional tile that has been resurrected from a rare sample found in a factory in taijimi, japan. the glazed, handmade tile were made specially for this home display irregularities and unique qualities and are a highlight of the refurbishment.