YSG transforms Sydney warehouse into Mojave-inspired co-working space

In Redfern, Sydney, YSG, an Australian interiors studio, has transformed a historic warehouse into a co-working space called Cinderella House. This 387-square-metre corner property, constructed in the early 1900s, once served as an art gallery with living quarters. The project’s name, inspired by a late 19th-century South African gold mine, comes from the client, who hails from Cape Town. Influenced by the bright skies of South Africa and experiences in southern Texas, the client desired a vibrant and luminous environment. YSG introduced rich textures, patterns, and colors, moving away from stark white walls. The three-level space includes a mezzanine for desks, a central hub with a kitchen, and an upstairs lounge with a Murphy bed, leading to a personal office adorned with colored portholes. Bathrooms feature terracotta red and Opus Rosso marble. YSG director Yasmine Ghoniem emphasized the residential feel to foster casual interactions. Photography by Anson Smart.