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Custom Made Sculptural Art For over 12 years, Sculptura has been working with architects, landscapers, interior designers, property developers and private individuals, delivering enduring sculptural art of the highest calibre. Our talented artists work in a range of mediums including stainless steel, bronze, aluminum and COR-TEN to develop contemporary and traditional sculpture for both interior and exterior installations.

Call us today to discuss your project requirements: 1300 278 347 or email custom@sculptura.com

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LIVE IN ITALIAN LUXURY 100% HAND MADE IN ITALY

Bromley & Co Windsor 93-95 Chapel Street Windsor VIC 3181 (03) 9510 8990 info@bromleyandco.com

Bromley & Co Daylesford 45a Vincent Street Daylesford VIC 3460 (03) 5348 3979 daylesford@bromleyandco.com

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Smeg’s genuine design choice We share love with family and friends, live for food and entertaining and do it with style.

For nearly 70 years, Smeg has been adorning homes with the most elegant appliances, each designed and engineered to bring joy like a work of art. And because beauty is in the eye of the beholder, Smeg offers genuine design choice for individuals to choose an aesthetic style that reflects their own, personal taste.

Smeg’s three architecturally designed collections, Classic, Linear and Victoria, will soon be joined by Dolce Stil Novo.

With four distinctive aesthetic styles, Smeg has the widest choice to match every conceivable décor. Add to this the Classic and Victoria freestanding offerings, beautiful 50s style Small Appliances and FAB refrigeration, and it’s easy to punctuate and personalise your home with designer pieces from Smeg.

Classic Collection

Linear Collection

In 1985, world-renowned architect Guido Canali developed the Classic Collection, a design that pre-dated the stainless steel built-in appliance trend. Emulated across the decades, the Classic Collection has endured for over thirty years punctuated by its inimitable signature – the distinctive and beautiful “Canali” knob.

In 2005 Smeg developed the full glass door Linear Collection designed by architect Mirco Zanini. Linear’s design is based in fundamental elements and principles of design – line, shape, space, colour, balance and symmetry with ergonomic form. Available in lustrous silver, black and white, Linear by Smeg’s complexity is expressed in minimal simplicity.

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Victoria Collection

50s Style Collection

Smeg’s recent Victoria Collection has irresistible nostalgic familiarity and surprising contemporary appeal. Victoria’s sumptuous curves, eye-catching style and radiant enamelled finish in black and panna (cream) is today shaping trends in kitchen design. Its versatility makes it equally at home in a country, Shaker or Hamptons style home as it is in a New York-style warehouse apartment.

Smeg’s 1950s-style FAB refrigerator has inspired luxe collaborations with doyens of fashion. At EuroCucina 2016 in Milan, Smeg released 100 hand-painted Dolce & Gabbana FAB fridges.

As the only brand to offer a total kitchen solution – from fit-out to small appliances, Smeg is excited to announce a new collaboration between Dolce & Gabbana and Smeg. ‘Sicily is my Love’ was unveiled at Salone del Mobile di Milano, 2017, bringing Dolce & Gabbana’s unmistakable modern classicism to the benchtop, and high-end fashion into the home. #DGSMEG

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BACK IN BLACK When it comes to fittings and fixtures, matte black is still in - in a big way. In fact in the last 12 months we’ve seen even more products released to catering to the matte black trend , particularly when it comes to bathrooms and kitchens, take a look at a fabulous selection of matte black below.

Bathroom featuring matte black tapware and accessories by GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens Melbourne www.giarenovations.com.au

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Apex Matte Black Door Handle

by Zanda Velvet’. www.zanda.com.au

Ilan Elv’s artistic approach to lighting has earned him commissions from leading brands including Estee Lauder and Four Season’s Hotels. www.ilanel.com

Icona matte black kettle & toaster from Delonghi.

www.delonghi.com

SMEG retro style fridge in ‘Black Velvet’. www.smeg.com.au

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1. Vivid Slimline Wall Set by Phoenix Tapware 2. Vivid Slimline Wall Set

by Phoenix Tapware 3. Vivid Slimline Wall Set by Pho enix Tapware 4. Radii Towel Rail by Phoenix Tapware. www.phoenixtapware.com.au

Valdama, matte black basin

from Parisi. www.parisi.com.au

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Rain chandelier by ILANEL.

www.ilanel.com

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Prizm table console (top left and bottom right), Freaky Chair (bottom left) by Sovereign Interiors

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Destello Mirror ainished in gold leaf by Uttermost.

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1. Vivid Slimline Sink Mixer by Phoenix Tapware 2. Vivid Slimline Wall Mixer Set by Phoenix Tapware 3. Vivid Slimline Baser Mixer by Phoenix Tapware www.phoenixtapware.com.au

Xandra Serving Cart by Uttermost. www.uttermost.com.au

Gold Pendant by Lightingales. www.lightingales.com

Pacino Coffee Table

by Future Classics Furniture. www.futureclassicsfurniture.com.au

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PURPLE RAIN If you haven’t heard, it will be raining purple this year, thanks to Pantone’s 2018 colour of the year ‘Ultraviolet’. So if you’re a purple fan, now’s the time to unleash your passion!

Galaxy Lounge Suite by Sovereign Interiors. www.sovereigninteriors.com.au

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Kristall Soap Dispenser

from Giuselle Bathrooms. www.giusellebathrooms.com.au

Arabella (above) and Apollo (below) Chandeliers in Bohemia Crystal from

Sovereign Interiors. www.sovereigninteriors.com.au

Purple Velvet Chesterfield Lounge by Cocolea.

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On Your Walls

Baroque Collection in Plumb

by Simcox. www.simcoxdesigns.com

Morocco Haze in ‘Ultraviolet’ by Origin Wallpaper. www.originwallpapers.com

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This sensational family home embodies the perfect balance of indoor living and outdoor entertaining. Clean lines and light-filled spaces create an inviting and upbeat atmosphere.

The challenge to the builders, Marque Property Group, was to create a home with the privacy required for family living while featuring open living spaces that would bring the outdoors in and allow for easy entertaining.

A pool was central to the client’s must-have list, and it became central to the design of the house. The design places the pool at the midpoint of the home where it acts as a partition separating the active living in the east wing from the west wing where the second, third and fourth bedrooms are found. A master bedroom with a walk-in robe and a gorgeous ensuite sits in a private location on the first floor of the home.

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The living space in the heart of the home holds a kitchen/dining area along with a living room with a butler’s pantry and wine cellar. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the pool to accentuate the feeling of space while admitting natural light into the open plan area. Views of the pool beckon family and guests to take a dip and enjoy the advantage of the fully decked area with a dedicated change room. The adjacent alfresco is the ideal spot for a meal in pleasant weather.

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Marque Property Group incorporated many desirable features into this lovely home. A stepdown second living area with a fireplace, a light court that illuminates the indoor space, hydronic slab heating with a gas boiler and pipe coils for chilly nights and floor-to-ceiling tiling in the master ensuite are just some of luxuries the clients enjoy in this contemporary family home. Marque Property Group is a Melbourne-based boutique building company specialising in custom designed luxury homes.

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OneWorld has been delivering beautifully designed homewares to leading retail stores that include Harrods, Selfridges & David Jones for more than 25 years.

Allow us to help you create beautiful spaces from our extensive catalogue of over 1000 products. Our ranges of high quality, unique pieces include Coastal, Classic & Loft styles.

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South Yarra The striking, contemporary façade of this South Yarra residence is not the only thing exceptional about this new home by Aristacon, who specialise in highly detailed, custom homes in Melbourne’s inner-east. As well as several unique architectural features and an enviable selection of luxurious materials, Aristacon have delivered a private, yet spacious, three level home in the heart of the city on a mere 178 sqm site.

On the exterior, extensive glazing, two shades of render, laser cut screens and Rheinzink cladding, have been cleverly integrated to create angular lines and textural interest. Add-in a glass window that showcases a spectacular rooftop lap pool and you have a home that would be a stand-out on any street.

Creating a connection between the exterior and interior spaces an elongated water feature welcomes visitors into the entry of this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home at the lower level.

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The top floor master-suite is a luxurious oasis for the owners, with an expansive terrace and private access to the fully self-cleaning, 14 meter, heated lap pool. To accommodate the load of the pool the engineering and construction of the home required heavy duty solid concrete throughout and 11.5 meter precast panels to the perimeter. Due to difficult street access two massive mobile cranes were required to pass these panels from one point to another, into position. The balcony overlooks beautiful city views through triple laminate glass. A separate entry allows guests to access the pool.

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Throughout the interior of the home, exquisite natural materials including, hand-picked, fully book-matched marble and travertine flooring create a luxurious finish that is timeless.

In the master ensuite, custom-made Calacatta vanity basins rest on nero Marquina marble, whilst black seraphic glass on the fully enclosed showers create the ultimate space to relax and regenerate.

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Toorak With a building site in one of Australia’s most prestigious suburbs, utilising every millimeter of space was high on the priority list for the owners of this new Toorak home, as was their desire for a luxurious residence, fitting of the neighbourhood that was sufficiently low maintenance and secure to ‘lock-up and leave’. Aristacon expertly executed the brief to within 10mm of title boundaries and with outstanding results, creating this exceptional contemporary residence that incorporates over 675 sqm of luxury living space.

Built over three levels, angled blades on the upper storey add privacy to the bedroom windows as well as create a feeling of fortification. On the ground floor the expansive open-plan design incorporates stackable, commercial grade aluminum doors that open in a myriad of combinations, seamlessly connecting the interior spaces to the alfresco areas and the inviting pool offering the ultimate entertaining space on warm summer nights.

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Internally a myriad of hand-picked, imported materials have been used throughout to create luxurious finishes, including book-matched Calacatta marble and stone flooring that flows seamlessly from internal to external living spaces.

A central lift connects all three levels including a 500-bottle wine cellar, cinema, gym and 6 car garage at basement level through to the four

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generous sized bedrooms each with their own ensuite on the upper-level.

The exceptional finishes and features throughout the home are endless, however one of note is in the cleverly designed entry lobby where full height , mirrored pivot and sliding doors that appear to be walls, secretly open to other rooms, creating an illusionary delight!

Calacatta marble suspended over a fully floating vanity and imported European wall finishes are highlighted by cleverly placed lighting in this luxurious powder room.

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A darkened base to the front facade provides a solid, fortified appearances and emphasizes the seemingly, floating appearance of the monolithic structure above.

Aristacon are exclusive design and construction builders who specialise in prestige, architectural contemporary homes within Toorak and bordering suburbs. Their focus remains on constructing extraordinary custom homes with exceptional, highly detailed, luxurious finishes.

What differentiates Aristacon is their unique ‘turnkey’ service, helping source and manage the acquisition, design and subsequent construction of their new architectural home through their panel of carefully selected real estate agents, renowned architects, interior designers and associated professionals and craftsmen.

Aristacon remain responsible for architectural briefs, assignment, approvals, permits, construction and even furniture selection and purchase, offering a complete and total ‘Hassle Free’ experience. Most importantly their independent and detailed two stage costing process ensures there are no nasty surprises – the total cost is fixed and guaranteed.

Whether you’re an existing home owner looking to knock down and rebuild or seeking to purchase and build, Aristacon can ensure that the process to build your dream home is a problem free, pleasurable experience.

SUITE 10/210 TOORAK RD, SOUTH YARRA, VIC 3141 T +61 3 9826 4402 E info@aristacon.com.au www.aristacon.com.au

Photography: Urban Angles

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Palazzo Sul Mare Presents

European Grandeur

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With its exquisite detailing and opulent finishes you’d be excused for thinking these interiors belonged to a palatial home in one of Europe’s style capitals… certainly not in any case, a home in suburban Australia. It is however the spectacular outcome of a collaboration between boutique design agency Palazzo Disegno and luxury brand retailer Palazzo Collezioni who together created the elegance and sophistication of a European luxury home in the Sydney beach-side suburb of Sandringham.

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The inspiration for this exceptional home arose from a vacation the owners had at Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast. They loved the look and feel of the resort so much they wanted to emulate it in their own home that was at that time mid-construction. Interior designer and Director of Palazzo Collezioni & Palazzo Disegno, Michael Chard was engaged and he took over with the architectural styling and interior finishes of the home to see their incredible dream home come to life.

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Positioned opposite the beach in the exclusive Dolls Point enclave, the home enjoys breath-taking views over the bay and is expansive with over 850sqm of floor space. With such grand proportions and the exceptional detail and bespoke finishes found throughout it’s no surprise that the project was 3 years in completion.

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Due to the intricacy of some of the finishes, which included gold gilded coffered ceilings, highly detailed marble and mosaics flooring, custom designed parquetry with marble inlay and specialised craftsmen were flown in from all parts of the world, which Michael worked closely with to ensure both his exceptional standards and his client’s vision were upheld throughout the project.

An abundance of luxurious materials have been incorporated into the home finishes including Versace tiles hand-crafted in Italy and rare marble including lapislazzuli. Bespoke Versace style bathrooms and kitchen have been finished with medusa head detailing with Greek key routing and inlays have been incorporated into the custom design stones in benchtops & feature areas.

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Palazzo Disegno are Australia’s leaders in luxury interior design, providing architectural planning and interior styling, working with all the prestigious Italian maisons including with: Versace Home, Roberto Cavalli Home, Fendi Casa, Bentley Home, Gianfranco FerrÊ Home and Trussardi Casa.

Palazzo Disegno showcase luxury Italian craftsmanship combined with the latest innovations and manufacturing through their Italian partners and providing their clients with a white glove atelier service.

To discuss your luxury interior project contact Riccardo Gardenal (02) 9319 0600 / 0473 059 777 Palazzo Disegno 370 George Street WATERLOO NSW

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Visit our showroom to select your new or beautifully restored upright, grand or digital piano.

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Commercial quality and meticulously woven by hand using only the highest grade rattan and materials.

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With a history of over 40 years in a highly competitive industry and with global sales in excess of $300 million per annum, furniture design company, Uttermost, is clearly doing something right…

Starting in the US in 1976, the family owned business made a commitment to delivering quality, designer furniture and accessories at reasonable prices and Uttermost’s global reach now incorporates prestigious international retailers and products that have featured on sets for productions such as Suits, Big Little Lies and Veep.

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It’s not hard however to figure out what the success of the company is owed to—you only need to take a look at their extensive collection of stunning accent furniture, lighting and accessories to see that their design team are at the top of their game.

Beautifully crafted pieces created in styles that suit current design trends toward Hamptons, French Provincial and contemporary interiors with a classic, timeless elegance. www.uttermost.com Ph: 1300 842 862 Call for Appointment

Individually, David and Yuge Bromley are creative forces to be reckoned with. Together, as Bromley & Co, the pair are a creative maelstrom.

Under the Bromley & Co banner the well-respected artist and his wife run two creative studios, galleries in both Australia and in China, a fashion label and a burgeoning event and interior design service which is transforming hospitality spaces, hotels and even luxury custom homes into 3D artworks.

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Art is just as essential as cars, fridges and lawnmowers. It gives an inherent quality of life.”

—David Bromley

The Bromley Penthouse - West Village

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orn in Sheffield, England, David Bromley immigrated to Australia with his family at the age of four. After first working as a potter, David emerged as a painter in the mid 80’s and has since become one of the most recognisable contemporary artists in Australia, whilst also receiving widespread acclaim and notoriety internationally. As he stated in an interview with The Weekly Review: “I want to be like Crowded House or the Beatles - everyone’s got one of those albums” and it seems he’s well on his way to achieving his goal.

As an artist, David has developed distinct themes and unique styles of painting, his best known being nude female portraits and his children’s series. Whatever the subject matter, his work is enduringly figurative, daringly coloured and executed with a graphic intention that is striking and memorable. More recently, David’s work has extended into sculpture, creating in both bronze and resin to bring to life the characters portrayed in his paintings. His work, both in painting and sculpture, has become integral to the key interior projects undertaken by Bromley & Co in recent years.

David’s wife, Yuge, who was born in Beijing and brought up in New Zealand, originally worked as a lawyer while pursuing her passion for the arts. In 2012, she launched her own fashion label, Yugeyu, creating timeless pieces that blur the lines between art and fashion and often incorporating textiles designed by David.

Says David: “Like a farmer takes his intuition to the land and combines this with the pragmatic during the seasons, working hard and being creative every day is to us a language we speak together. When working together on numerous projects, we are each other’s Radar O’Reilly (think M*A*S*H), intuitively bouncing off each other.

When we first met, we didn’t realise that neither of us slept much and found work more invigorating than socialising. The term ‘workaholic’ has been thrown around, but we disagree. With family at our core, we just do stuff together all the time. There are 24 hours in a day and seven days in a week, we measure a good day and night by how immersed we are in our creative adventure.”

The pair’s approach to interior design projects is fun, vibrant and flamboyant, creating immersive art installations to live in, rather than interiors with a few artworks displayed on the walls. As David explains, “Art is just as essential as cars, fridges and lawnmowers. It gives an inherent quality of life.”

“With a motley crew of collaborators / family of friends we constantly seek to bring our passions, our drive and wide range of skills to everything we pursue, be it art, design, retail, interiors or construction. Combining an established and multi-faceted capability in design, with an everexpanding web of passionate artists and artisans to create products and environments that we love to be surrounded in.”

Opposite Page: The Bromley Chapel Street, Studio & Gallery

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The Bromley collaborators certainly are extensive and include major property developers, luxury home builders and brands like Dulux, Mercator and Zagame.

The immediately recognisable Bromley child sculpture in the front garden of The Residence

by Mazzei Homes in Melbourne in collaboration with Dan Webster Architecture and Nathan Burkett Landscape Design is an indication that Bromley & Co have been at work within.

“Releasing in February 2018, is our interior fit-out for Mazzei Homes in Balwyn North,” says Yuge. “As part of our work for this luxury display home, we have been intimately involved in every facet and will be bringing in several customised design pieces including a 2.8 metre wide bronze wall relief featuring David’s iconic butterflies and birds in the main living area.

We’ve also designed custom furniture pieces as well as curated an art collection for the home that will not only make the space a luxurious visual feast but somewhere people can feel entirely relaxed, at ease nestled in their nest.”

On a larger scale, Bromley & Co have been

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intimately involved with the West Village development in Brisbane by Sekisui House.

“Our work on this major development has extended across a variety of realms,” says Yuge, “from working with the developers, architects, landscape architects and lighting designers to evolving and finalising components of the precincts through to creating a 1300 square metre function space, The Bromley Room, and the build of a rooftop loft apartment, The Little Bromley Loft, which will be a drawcard for the development and something to introduce people to the residential component of the precinct before it officially launches stage one in November 2018.”

David and Yuge have also been engaged for the interior design and styling of other components in the precinct. “We will be back on site in April to work on the design and styling of the lobby and key entrance points for the first two residential towers, laneway activations, community engagement and art installations throughout the various beautiful and innovative park and green space areas.”

Top: A portion of the stunning 2.8 meter, bronze wall feature, based on Bromley’s iconic butterfly paintings that will feature in the new Mazzei display home.

Opposite Page: West Village development by Sekisui House receives the Bromley treatment.

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Then there’s the Pub With Two Names, a hotel like no other in Ballarat, Victoria. Here, Bromley &Co have created a uniquely art-centred experience within the 100-seat restaurant/dining/drinking area, adorning the space with paintings and sculpture reminiscent of their own studio spaces.

“We wanted to create an enveloping experience where locals and visitors alike can feel transported to a fanciful space within the heart of Ballarat,” say Yuge. “Upstairs we have created a series of five apartments, three of which are available for rent while two will remain as our own residence. We will truly be the artists in residence of the pub and be involved intimately in the curation and styling of all the spaces on a regular basis.

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The Pub with Two Names

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We wanted to create an enveloping experience where locals and visitors alike can feel transported to a fanciful space within the heart of Ballarat.”

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“The three apartments available for rent are a journey into the unexpected, imbued with an immense sense of exploration. The brief to ourselves when designing and decorating the apartments was Alice’s journey down the rabbit hole (adding a few mod cons along the way!).”

The original stables built in 1887 will become the setting for supremely unforgettable events. “Set to open later in 2018, the Stables will be the epitome of entering into another world,” says Yuge. “While the Stables has been styled and set in our Mad Hatter’s way, we are still working on some extra special surprises for its launch.”

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Bromley in China

Further afield, the irrepressible Bromleys have been busy in China, opening a gallery in Xiamen in 2016. Through the gallery space, the pair have launched a variety of other branches of their vision – participating in Xiamen international fashion week, hosting events for Bentley, collaborating with a number of Chinese artists and linking in with a major online retailer to launch a series of Bromley & Co stores in each key city in China.

Watch out world, art – and the unstoppable Bromleys – are coming soon to a space near you, creating realms of experience that excite, inspire, immerse and provoke with their curiouser and curiouser aesthetic full of life, whimsy, vibrant colour and insouciant disregard for all ‘rules’, trends and conventions. Bring it on Bromley & Co.

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Contemporary Timber Framed Multi award-winning custom home builder Hedger Constructions implemented a creative solution for this striking timber framed home which is set on a steep slope adjacent to a creek reserve in rural Victoria.

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The home was conceptualised as two stacked rectilinear volumes with a dramatic light-filled double height entry foyer separating the two wings of the home at their intersection. The architectural team and the site team formed a close relationship with the clients right from the outset, and the build team had significant input throughout the design phase with a focus on the external appearance as well as the high functionality of the home. The homeowners were keen to explore material and fixture selections and the collaborative effort resulted in a stunning achievement in contemporary home design.

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A stunning spotted gum timber staircase features at the centre of this space. Meticulous attention to detail and high quality finishes are apparent at every turn.

The interior offers zoned living with private retreats and entertainment spaces woven into the space. Sun drenched living spaces on the lower

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level extend down the slope to encompass the garden, and bedrooms on the upper level afford gorgeous views of green, lush bushland. The design achieves privacy for residents and guests with an master suite on the first floor and a guest bedroom cleverly set apart beside the main entry.

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The home is highly sustainable with double glazed windows throughout, a full ceiling, wall and floor insulation and careful attention to air flow. Privacy screens in key areas add insulation, and zoned heating and cooling enhance energy efficiency.

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A flow effect from the pool and deck areas into the house results from the alignment of finishes on the deck to the ground level spotted gum flooring. High 2,340 mm doors throughout, high end joinery and a feature staircase with a dramatic glass balustrade add to the feeling of luxury.

Award-winning Hedger Constructions specializes in innovative custom home building in the Melbourne area. Known for its 27-year track record of work on hills and sloping blocks, the company fosters positive client relationships and creates homes with attention to detail.

Hedger Constructions is committed to sustainable building practices.

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Charles Blackman Turns 90 Esteemed Australian artist Charles Blackman OBE, who turns 90 in August this year, first came to prominence in the Melbourne art world of the mid-1940s with his dreamlike images tinged with mystery and foreboding. Best known for his Schoolgirl, Avonsleigh and Alice in Wonderland series of the 1950s, Blackman’s career culminated in a major retrospective of his work in 1993.

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Now in frail health, the artist’s affairs are managed by the Charles Blackman Trust, which manages the sale of works still owned by the artist himself to ensure his expenses are taken care of. The Bromley & Co galleries in Daylesford and Windsor, in Victoria, are among the few places entrusted with the sale of these artworks.

Blackman has been a mentor to younger artist David Bromley throughout his career. In 2002, David was an Archibald Prize finalist with his portrait of Charles, an homage to a man whose iconic work epitomises a definitive time in Australian art history.

In recent years, David’s admiration for Charles and his work has seen a further collaboration whereby, under the authority of the Charles Blackman Foundation, David has worked with a selection of Charles’ artwork, in particular his series of ink drawings on paper, to colour, collage and ‘reimagine’ the visuals through his own colourscape. The resulting works, the Blackman by Bromley collection, bring to light Charles’ drawings spanning from 2006 to the present with a playful flair and imagination, with part proceeds from the sale of these works playing a part in the support and care of the older artist as his health began to fail.

David has always admired Charles’ no-nonsense nature and his ability to view the world and his surroundings as though peering down the rabbit hole, much like the Alice in Wonderland figures that feature prominently in his work. “I’ve spent a big part of my life endeavouring to turn dreams into reality,”says David, “and working with Charles is an honour so great that I would never have dared to dream it could be possible. I have had the good fortune to spend a lot of time with Blackman’s work and the opportunity to see in the flesh much of the last decade’s work.

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“As I had done with my father, I mourned the loss of the vital expressive, surreal work of the Blackman I had revered for so many years.

“Then, after years of seeing these works unfold I started to realise I was doing as I had done with my father, not being able to see the potency and poignancy of this stage and I was missing out on seeing this side of the man and his art. When I removed the veil from my eyes and from my thinking, I was able to see this new world unfold.

“I now truly see this recent work and have entered once again into a “rabbit’s hole” type of experience that he has taken me into the past that was staring me in the face.

Characters and stories ever present in his surreal mind, outpouring despite frailty. A determined hand connected to an imagination ever fertile, ever determined, making art, as usual, for his life.

“As for his art, despite his condition, it can never be truly closed from memory, autobiography.”

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Charles said to me once, a relationship with art is about the conversation and interaction you feel and have with a particular piece or body of art and then the conversation that the art has back with you..

BUTTERFLIES IN THE TUMMY / FIREWORKS IN THE EYES… A TWO WAY CONNECTION HAS BEEN FORGED …this is what I have with this decade of Blackman work—magic in a world of Charlie’s making.”

— David Bromley

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Modern Masterpiece With a generous building site of close to 900sqm in sought after Monee Ponds, the owners of this spectacular new home sought out to build their dream home. Having previously purchased a Chris Clout Design home, “Saltwater” on the Sunshine Coast, and loved the Asian influences and resort style feel, they were keen to engage Chris to design their new Melbourne abode.

From the street the home has a commanding presence, with a striking contemporary façade and architectural detailing that sets it aside from the older, more traditional styled homes that surround it. The owners wanted to create a resort style home and the design was conceptualised as a contemporary take on a Balinese resort and the Asian influences are clearly evident in the design of the roofline, extensive use of timber and resort style, timber decked entrance through tropical gardens.

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The home has been designed in two large volumes separated by a central pool and luxurious outdoor entertaining area, the two volumes are connected by a long hallway with floor to ceiling glazing that provides a frameless view of the interior courtyard. The pavilion style design not only reflects the Balinese influences but addresses the sites orientation issue, allowing for the rear living pavilion to take in the northern aspect and abundant natural light.

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A double storey void creates a soaring ceiling in the luxurious open-plan living pavilion that incorporates kitchen, living and dining room, a butler’s pantry and wine cellar. Architectural detailing and bespoke finishes are at every turn, created with an abundance of quality, organic materials including slate and bluestone tiles, oak flooring and thermally treated Cambia and Wenge timber cladding, all highlighted for effect with concealed LED strip lighting.

A timber ‘web’ design features throughout the home as a modern adaption of a nest concept.

On the front and rear exterior it serves to add privacy as well as architectural interest.

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The client’s desire for a home built for entertaining is showcased in the spectacular outdoor entertaining area, which is central to the entire home. It includes another slate clad wall with gas fireplace, with built in seating, a Teppanyaki bar and an extensive decked area to lounge by the glass edged pool.

Of course no entertaining area is complete without the right ambience, and again enhancing the holiday vibe, extensive, concealed LED strip lighting has been added as well as a fully integrated sound and visual system.

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An upper floor void and high pitched timber clad ceiling create an exceptional feeling of space in the open-plan living area, whilst an internal window allows the master ensuite to take in the northern light and views of the stunning pool and tropical gardens in the internal courtyard.

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Although working with a large and level building site, clever design principles were employed to overcome obstacles relating to the site’s orientation and also the client’s desire to incorporate a basement level garage which needed careful consideration to ensure the angle of the slope did not damage the luxury cars that would be housed there.

The need to work a considerable distance around an enormous, protected Phoenix palm at the front of the home also created site access issues. Despite the difficulties this spectacular home has been finished with exceptional detail and an abundance of high quality finishes – truly delivering a luxurious resort style residence.

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MAAS appeal Since coming to the world’s attention in the 80’s Christian Maas has been labelled as one of the great contemporary sculptors of the 21st century.

Known for his eccentricities, Maas has developed somewhat of a cult following, working primarily in bronze and aluminium creating work that is humorous, erotic and often quite bizarre.

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For me art is a game.

A game of the first person (oneself) which allows you to break the rules in order to create your own rules and world, always with this pretention of matching your individuality with the universe.”

— Christian Maas

Born on September 11, 1951 in Saint Étienne, Maas admits he was immersed in art from a very young age, growing up on a farm he created ‘stuff’ out of objects he found in the rubbish. Those creations led him to working in foundries throughout France before starting his own workshop.

His body of work is now extensive, and incorporates over 100 public monuments, including a McLaren F1 racing car in Monaco – a tribute to the Grand Prix. He’s also created life-size sculptures of celebrities including Grace Knight and Kate Moss, however, it is the eroticised female forms and life size animalia that Maas is perhaps best known for.

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Maas has won multiple awards and exhibited his symbolic and fantastic sculptures globally, including, New York, London, and the Middle East, as well as in his own galleries in St Tropez and Monte Carlo. Over the years he’s developed a slew of celebrity collectors and friends such as Princess Stephanie of Monaco and Bridget Bardot - a well known animal lover who Maas has donated animal sculptures co-signed by Bardot to auction in aid of raising funds for Bardot’s animal welfare endeavours.

Although there are a large number of small table-top sculptures in Maas’ body of work, his passion is for the large - giant ferocious bulldogs, 6 foot tall hares, monumental skulls and life-size rhinos.

Whether big or small, the appeal of Maas sculptures is certainly broad, with regular Christie’s auctions demonstrating an unwavering interest in his work, and a recent auction for 1 of 9 life-size rhino’s in aluminium fetching over $60,000 AUD.

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I love the big format – it’s spectacular! I find it more interesting. I have gone so far as to produce a piece that is 12 metres high. ” — Christian Maas Opposite Page: Sarco. Top Right: Retour De Chasse.

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CONTEMPORARY EDGE on 1920’s Home

Drawing inspiration from its original 1920’s aesthetic, leading architecture and interior design firm, SJB undertook a major renovation of this Toorak home, transforming it into a sophisticated modern home with a style and elegance that pays tribute to its past.

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n existing archway was reinforced with a pair of large circular steel framed glass doors that throw light onto the original dado wall panels which were ebonised to match the dark timber flooring, creating a stunning entry to the home.

Throughout the home the interior palette is a striking contrast of black and white, accentuating the magnificent scale of the home and allowing colour to be introduced into the home via furnishings and art.

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With a modern twist on art deco a geometric pattern runs through the house from the kitchen feature skylight to the large sliding doors. It is also evident in the two custom designed fireplaces in polished black Marquina marble.

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On the upper floor the home was reconfigured to incorporate 5 bedrooms. In the luxurious master suite the geometric pattern continues on windows and doorways to the opulent bathroom that features both white Calacatta and Nero Marquino marble.

The overall result is a spectacular transformation by SJB that has blended modern architectural elements with the homes history, creating a modern home with the sophistication and elegance of the years gone by.

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Situated on an elevated site of over 3000sqm offering breathtaking views over Port Philip Bay, this Mt Eliza property represented an exceptional opportunity to acquire premium property in a sought after area when it was offered up for sale. Unfortunately however, the existing 60’s built home did not meet the lifestyle needs of the new owners and architect Alistair Lucas was engaged to redesign the home into a

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contemporary family home that would also maximise the available views of the location. Local Mt Eliza based building company, Quality Built, were engaged to undertake the renovation and the outcome has resulted in yet another award for the dynamic young team who picked up the 2017 Master Builders Association Victoria award for Best Renovation / Addition over $1 Million for the project.

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The renovation involved a partial demolition of the existing home, refurbishment of the remaining home and an architecturally designed addition. In order to seamlessly integrate new and old, the red / blue clinker bricks were salvaged from the demolition and an additional 6,000 were sourced and used on the ground floor addition and chimney, whilst on the upper floor a zinc cladding and feature timber

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combine to give the home a unique contemporary profile, bringing the home into the 21st century.

A new formal entrance was created at the rear of the home, creating wow factor for guests passing by the formal lounge with stunning picture framed views of the bay seen through windows custom made to fit the seam profile of the exterior cladding.

Major landscaping works were also undertaken including a new infinity edge solar heated pool and extensive bluestone paving that compliments the exterior bricks beautifully.

A new formal entrance was created at the rear of the home, creating wow factor for guests passing by the formal lounge with stunning picture framed views of the bay seen through windows custom made to fit the seam profile of the exterior cladding.

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Offering a personable approach whilst meeting the demands and expectations of their clients, Quality Built enjoy the challenge of unique projects specialising in detailed finishes and sourcing and using new and innovative materials. With a solution based approach to innovative and complex architecture, Quality Built services clients from south east Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula for new architectural homes, period homes or renovations and additions.

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The house was named ‘The Herringbone House’ as a result of a herringbone pattern that has been repeated in various applications, from the external paving to the French Oak parquetry floors inside and in a tile cladding that has been used around the fireplace.

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LACHLAN ROSS You might expect an artist with work prominently displayed in public spaces, like Melbourne’s prestigious Toorak Road, to be somewhat affected by his success - after all Lachlan Ross has every reason to feel quite pleased with himself. Where many artists careers fail to take off, Ross has gone from strength to strength with regular large commissions for private and corporate clients and his work displayed in leading galleries across Australia. Despite this Ross has chosen a life out of the limelight remaining humble and grateful for a career that has allowed him to earn a ‘very comfortable living’ doing something he loves.

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passionate traveller, Ross regularly travels to remote regions of the world where he connects with local indigenous people, learning ancient skills from craftsman that he embraces in his art. When at home, however, Ross lives a semireclusive lifestyle in the Byron Hinterland in northern NSW, an area he says he was drawn to through a powerful feeling of spiritual energy.

The region is certainly known for its natural beauty and Ross credits the inspiration for all his work to the close connection he feels with the environment, and ‘all living things’.

“We are all connected, humanity, the moon, the stars, the ocean, everything - that’s where I source my energy from and it’s what I try to express in all of my work.”

You only need to take a look at some of the names of Ross’ work get a sense of his affinity with the universe; United, Eternity, Infinity, Entwine, Zen, and not to forget, Transcendence - a spectacular 12 meter high stainless steel sculpture commissioned by Westfield for their Bondi Shopping centre.

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We are all connected, humanity, the moon, the stars, the ocean, everything - that’s where I source my energy from and it’s what I try to express in all of my work.”

— Lachlan Ross

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“I received a commission for a large 3 meter wide sculpture for a private installation in bronze. It was a piece I had previously created in woven stainless steel.

To be honest I hadn’t considered using bronze before but now I am really enjoying the process of experimenting with bronze and various patinas.”

Preferring to have someone else manage the ‘business end’ of his career, commissions and sales are managed via Sculptura who specialise in sculptural art for public, corporate and private clients.

More information and a variety of his work can be found on their website: www. sculptura.com

His work has also varied considerably in size ranging from small sculptures of only 60cm in diameter to monumental size pieces, like Transcendence and others that are over 3 meters in diameter.

As to what Ross has planned for the future, his answer is as mystical as some of his sculptures, laughing, “I don’t plan – I take everyday as it comes and allow the universe to carry me on my journey. “

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I don’t plan – I take everyday as it comes and allow the universe to carry me on my journey. ”

Transcendence (fused stainless steel) Westfield Bondi

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— Lachlan Ross

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Harkaway Hilltop Retreat Constructed by award winning boutique building company Visioneer Builders, this spectacular Harkaway home delivers drama both in context and in its bespoke design and not surprisingly received a Judges’ Commendation at the 2017 HIACSR Australian Housing Awards for Best Custom Home over $2M.

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Carved into the crown of a hill, a sleek low profile, strategic use of natural materials and extensive glazing creates a seamless integration with the environment whilst providing commanding views of the valley and far into the distance.

Photography by Shannon McGrath

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The home sits elevated above a grouping of large boulders that serve to incorporate the structure into the landscape. Ample use of soaring double height glazing interspersed with imposing panels of custom-coloured rammed earth sourced from local materials further assimilates the home into its hilltop setting.

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The main living space incorporates the kitchen, two separate lounge areas and the dining area.

This open concept area is surrounded by glass windows and doors that admit a profusion of natural light. The views reinforce the feeling of sitting perched on top of the world surrounded by dramatic natural vistas of the valley below.

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Combining airy, gallery-like public spaces with warm and sophisticated areas for private retreat, the home has been highly specified throughout with finishes that showcase exceptional attention to detail. Large format stone tiled floors and rammed earth walls provide the natural look requested by the client whilst hand detailed oak clad walls and crafted glazed panel cabinetry add a sense of warmth and luxury to the home.

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Outdoor living areas include an expansive patio adjacent to the main living area and a lavish pool, spa and pool house that overlooks the landscaped gardens.

Visioneer overcame several challenges that were created by the complex design, one major issue was the large unsupported spans of rammed earth that required cladding of the precast concrete panels behind to achieve the desired visual effect.

Visioneer worked with the client on decisions about materials and methodology, resulting in a close and trusted working relationship throughout the project and post construction. The collaboration resolved design and structural issues from the early pre-construction phase to the completion of this outstanding project which was given a special commendation for Best Custom Over $2 Million in the 2017 Master Builders Excellence in Housing Awards.

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DAVID GILES THE SOLACE SERIES Inspired by his recent move to Margaret River and frequent walks along the beach at sunset, multi-award winning artist David Giles’ latest collection The Solace Series, continues his expression of his ‘spiritual journey’ and his pre-occupation with creating mystical, revelatory and beautiful representations of light emanation.

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“Why is it that so much art, not just painting but writing, music and dance is inspired by grief and heartbreak… I don’t know… but I anticipate I will be doing this series for a while.”

— David Giles Wonder, 85 x 100cm

Whilst the sun setting over the ocean is hardly an original subject matter and draws on the romantic landscape tradition, The Solace Series artworks have been purposefully structured quite formally so that they can be read almost as Rothko-like colour field paintings.

For David the series has also been a way for him to process the grief of a recent relationship break up, which sheds some light on the melancholy title of the series.

“Why is it that so much art, not just painting but writing, music and dance is inspired by grief and heartbreak… I don’t know… but I anticipate I will be doing this series for a while.” says David. “I do tend to say that though about every new series, only time will tell.”

Serenity, 65 x 85cm

Looking at works like ‘And then You Were Gone’ there is perhaps some evidence of emotional turmoil, however throughout the series there is a pervading sense of light, evoking a feeling of hope and optimism for the future.

David’s work and the work of other talented local artists is on display and available for purchase at:

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT NATURAL STONE Nothing says luxury quite like natural stone and marble but choosing the right one for the right application can make all the difference to the results.

That’s why it’s important to work with a company that not only provides a great product but has the expertise to

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This exceptional home by Melbourne’s Aristacon features extensive use of exquisite marble from RMS Natural Stone & Ceramics. Luxurious Calacatta marble has been used as the kitchen splash-back, on the fireplace surrounds and in a stunning floating vanity unit in the powder room. Paglierino (Classico) Travertine that was vein cut, honed and filled was used on both walls and floors of the bathrooms and on the floor throughout the expansive open plan-living areas and terraces.

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When it comes to suppliers of marble, RMS Natural Stone& Ceramics are known as one of the best in the business. They’ve been sourcing and supplying natural stone to the Australian market for over 20 years. With a focus on quality marbles, hand-picked from quarries in Europe their range of marbles in both slabs and tiles is extensive, with a reputation as having some of the best quality whites from Carrara available in the country.

Whether the project is big or small, RMS’s qualified interior designers are happy to work in consultation with architects and builders, bringing their expert knowledge to the project to marry the right product with the right application and ensure of a sensational outcome.

RMS have showrooms in Sydney and Melbourne with an extensive array of stunning stone and marble products on display.

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FARMHOUSE Transformation The brief for the renovation of this working farmhouse in rural Victoria was not an easy one.

The owners wanted to retain the functionality of the farmhouse whilst creating a new, light filled, showpiece home. Maximising internal space was also important, as was increasing energy efficiency. The owners also wanted the new home to have a rustic feel that would suit its country setting. Seemingly reasonable requests, however all this needed to be achieved whilst maintaining the existing footprint and external wall structures of the home!

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The internal layout of the home was reconfigured and an abundance of double glazed, timber framed windows were added to create light-filled living areas. Smoked Oak floor boards flow through the living areas accentuating the space and feature tiling add a quaint rural touch to the newly created modern kitchen and bathroom.

Carefully placed lighting in the expansive ironbark and merbau deck has created a fabulous outdoor entertaining space all year round. A great deal of time was put into the structural issues associated with redoing the subfloor, framing and roof to allow the lining and finishing materials to be applied with straight, clean lines but the result created by Hedger Constructions is truly commendable, like an entirely new home unrecognisable as what stood before.

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Resort Style Living Inspired by the client’s tropical holidays in Bali & Thailand, this striking new resort-style home in Glen Iris was not just a fantastic outcome for the family, it also resulted in a Master Builders Association Victoria Award for Best Custom Home $1-2 Million for builders, Neumode Design & Construction.

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Just like homes from where their inspiration was drawn, entry to the home is via a landscaped front garden and through a large, solid timber gate set into a stone wall. Visitors then follow a raised, timber decked pathway that leads them through a secret courtyard to the main entry gallery, which is flanked on either side by tranquil water features that run the full length.

Catering to the needs of a family with teenagers, the floorplan creates separation of spaces and emphasises the outdoor lifestyle via a central courtyard with stunning mosaic tiled, infinity edge pool and decked alfresco area.

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A tropical Bali style ambience has been introduced to the home, via extensive use of timber. In the main living pavilion, 5 meter high timber posts support the spectacular sloping roofline with matching Spotted Gum cladding that continues from the exterior to the interior of the home adding a natural warmth to the expansive open plan space.

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Extensive double glazing ensures the home is flooded with natural light and several large sliding doors open the home up to the interior courtyard emphasising an indoor /outdoor lifestyle.

A clever design has created clear living zones that include the living pavilion, a guest suite, children’s bedrooms and a private parents retreat. Whilst the design provides clear separation of spaces, carefully considered architectural elements ensure they do not feel isolated from the rest of the home.

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Director and builder Michael Hill has 24 years’ experience as a carpenter and builder in the industry and brings to Neumode a high level of attention to detail and a broad range of technical building expertise. It is this experience and commitment to quality that has

seen Neumode awarded four Master Builders Association Awards showcasing excellence in building and craftsmanship.

Neumode has also been a finalist on several other occasions, including a finalist for a national Master Builders Association Award.

60 HIGH STREET GLEN IRIS, VIC AUSTRALIA 3146 P 03 9885 2600 Michael@neumode.com.au www.neumode.com.au

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his Toorak garden by award winning Philip Withers Landscape Design perfectly integrates the garden into the broader landscape whilst embracing the contemporary architecture of the home. The objective was to provide large framed views from the main living spaces and the designer chose to create a contemporary space that integrates exciting elements for dramatic visual appeal. A perfect selection of materials harmonizes with both the environment and those used in the construction of the home

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The garden features an array of plants and dramatic features so that there are interesting elements showcased at every turn. An eye-catching cascading water feature nestled into a soaring geometric structure can be seen from the living area of the home. There are vertical gardens of greenery, a colorful fountain, wispy bamboo and vibrant flowering shrubs. A brick wall and warm wood features enhance the inviting ambiance. Carefully selected and placed sculptures add a charming touch, and the large expanse of green lawn fringed by trees provides privacy and heightens the sense of tranquility. Carefully placed outdoor lighting showcases the garden at night to its best advantage. The result is a wonderful space that can be enjoyed as much from inside the home as when entertaining guests outside.

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Relegated to tiny terracotta pots at Bunnings as gift ideas for kids and rockery filled gardens at Mexican themed restaurants, succulents were dismissed from mainstream landscaping for decades.

Today however, succulents are arguably the hippest plants on the planet - being used in everything from floral arrangements to, vertical gardens and luxury landscape design. You only need to take a look at how versatile these ‘hard to kill’ beauties are to wonder what we were missing all these years.

Succulents make excellent vertical gardens because they are hearty, grow slowly and do not require regular watering.

Known as the ‘camels’ of the plant world, succulents store water for long periods which makes them particularly good for dryer regions where there are often watering restrictions in place, which also makes them great for those of us with black rather than green thumbs!

They are often thought of as desert plants, but they also thrive in coastal regions which make them great for many parts of Australia where wind and sandy soil conditions limit planting option.

One of the best things about succulents is their diverse array of colours, shapes, sizes and textures. From small and delicate pastel coloured rosettes to rich green tree like forms, they can be integrated into almost any style of garden to add colour and interest.

A considered selection of gorgeous pastel coloured succulents for ground cover have created this living work of art.

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Starring a variety of succulents for visual interest, Perth landscapers, Reside by LD TOTAL, gave this newly-renovated Subiaco home a water-wise low maintenance garden, that despite being untraditional works beautifully with the Heritage style of the home.

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Stunning STAIRS More than just a way to move between floors, a staircase can become a spectacular feature of your home. Just take a look at some of these stunning examples.

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Top: Harkaway Residence, Visioneer Builders, Melbourne Opposite: Palazzo Designo Project Sydney

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Toorak Residence, Visioneer Builders, Melbourne

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Clockwise from top: Trigg Residence, Weststyle Design & Development Perth. Watermans Bay Residence, Spadaccini Homes, Perth . Burraneer Bay Residence, Sammut Developments, Sydey. For more CUSTOM HOME INSPIRATION see our website: www.customhomesmag.com

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ST TROPEZ Situated in the heart of St Tropez’s action - just above the beach of Plage de Pampelonne and a stone’s throw from Le Club 55, this new home by renowned architecture firm SAOTA epitomises the St Tropez lifestyle.

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A considered approach was taken to the contemporary design, to ensure that it blended well with more traditional homes in the neighbourhood and the result is a sophisticated, rectilinear design that flows from inside to outside through terraced spaces that follow the natural slope of the site.

With an emphasis on outdoor living the expansive alfresco areas lead down to the pool, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and an outdoor pavilion with lounge and bar area.

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From the street the home is striking. Walls clad in travertine in a manner that create an appearance of over-sized brickwork, are interspersed with walls finished in textured plaster that serve as a contemporary interpretation of the characteristic St Tropez homes finished in stucco.. An impressive custom designed, double-height entry door, with free form bronze handle adds a sculptural element to the horizontal lines of the faรงade.

Entering into the home you are welcomed into a grand double height entry foyer with a spectacular floor to ceiling wall of glass that provides views to the stunning rear entertaining area and landscaped gardens. Throughout the openplan design, there is an interplay of solid walls and openings. The connection to the outdoors is emphasised through the use of full height windows and sliding doors that open into cavities, creating seamless transitions between interior and exterior spaces in typical, spectacular, SAOTA style.

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SOUTH AFRICA Perched on an elevated site with spectacular views over the city, ARRCC have created this architecturally striking new home that is set to become an iconic local landmark.

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The home is constructed of rectangular forms, perpendicularly opposed with expansive cantilevered elements, that create a powerful , sculptural composition. An organically shaped pool positioned in front of the striking rear elevation, creates a sharp contrast against the angular lines of the building.

Taking inspiration from renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando geometric forms have been used throughout the home to sculpt natural light.

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NEW ZEALAND Situated on Waiheke Island, a 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Aukland this stunning new custom home offers a lot more than just breathtaking views. Recently awarded the Master Builders Association 2017 Home of the Year for the Aukland/Northland region, the home was described as “a work of art”, “with outstanding craftsmanship and exceptional finishing” by MBA judges. Judges also applauded the builder, Pitch Construction’s skill in overcoming a very difficult, narrow and steep site.

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A joint project between architects Paul Macintosh and Andre Hodgskin, the design of the home consists of two main volumes separated by a central courtyard with outdoor entertaining area and swimming pool. Of course, maximising the views of the outstanding location was integral for the owners, so bi-folding glass doors on either side of the main living pavilion provide a clear view from the guest quarters at the rear of the home, central courtyard, right through to the horizon.

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FENDI CASA LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA Officially opened in grand style in November, Luxury, designer homeware brand, Fendi Casa, is the latest addition to the Palazzo Collezioni portfolio, joining Versace Home and Roberto Cavalli Home at the Palazzo Collezioni base in the design district of Sydney’s Waterloo.

Fendi Casa is at the forefront of international luxury design, providing access to a lineage of artisanship and creativity by the Fendi Maison in Rome. Fendi Casa’s launch in Australia celebrates Palazzo Collezioni’s dedication to offering the latest and most luxurious lifestyle collections from leading luxury Italian design houses.

“We are committed to providing the most renowned and exclusive portfolio of Italian luxury lifestyle brands for our Australian clientele. The arrival of Fendi Casa this year marks another unique occasion for the Australian market.” — Michael Chard, Director of Palazzo Collezioni.

The boutique itself is architecturally designed with European elements,that nod to Fendi’s Roman origins, creating an atmosphere of refined grandeur.

The Sydney Fendi Casa boutique showcases the latest in the Fendi home collection including furniture, lighting, rugs, soft furnishings, tableware, glassware and accessories.

Fendi Casa is located at 4/409 George St, Waterloo

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We are committed to providing the most renowned and exclusive portfolio of Italian luxury lifestyle brands for our Australian clientele. The arrival of Fendi Casa this year marks another unique occasion for the Australian market.”

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