• When Emily and Chris first saw a rundown 1930s bungalow in Marrickville, they knew it had potential. Void of cheer, the house sported smoke-infused carpet, grubby pink walls and no hot water system. Most would have run a mile.
But seasoned Sydney architect Emily Sandstrom of Sandstrom Architects, and her partner Chris (former chef and restaurateur, now Head of Vibe at a design tech startup) could see magic in