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KATE MULVANY ON PLAYING ONE OF THE GREATS

ARCHITECTURE MPAVILION’S SARTORIAL SIDE

NEW IDEAS

WOMEN PUSHING CREATIVE LIMITS B AY S I D E & P O R T P H I L L I P

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Happy International Women’s Day! It’s a big deal around here – our editorial team is made up of women, many of you reading this I’m sure are women, and if not, I bet you have some amazing women in your lives. In this special edition of the mag, we are featuring innovative female leaders in our community, including four brain specialists from the Brain Cancer Centre, the architects of this year’s MPavilion and actress Kate Mulvany who, due to a disability, has adapted the way she works. We also speak to artists, designers and entrepreneurs who are leading the way in their fields. Enjoy. ●

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THE EDIT Things we love about Melbourne

OUR COVER \ Dr Heidi McAlpine, Dr Lucy Gately, Associate Prof. Misty Jenkins & Dr Sarah Best. Photo by Carmen Zammit

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Garments for good

FASHION Australian labels, big and small,

are embracing sustainability. Wo r d s KI M WI L S O N

ustainability in fashion is a buzz word that an increasing number of brands are touting – but how many are genuinely walking the walk? Brands such as H&M and Zara spruik sustainability but have made millions from fast-fashion, while greenwashing – where consumers are misled into believing a product is environmentally responsible – is an all-too-common practice. In Australia, there is a growing movement towards meaningful

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change and transparency in how some of our leading labels design, produce and sell their collections. PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival, in conjunction with David Jones, has put sustainability at the forefront of its National Designer Award. MFF chief executive Caroline Ralphsmith says sustainability is a key focus for them, and an increasing consideration for consumers. “Sustainability is extremely important to consumers, especially due to how accessible information

about sustainability has become,” she says. “As the world continues to grow and evolve, society is becoming more conscious about the clothing they are wearing and wants to make educated purchases that reflect their values.” Sustainability has been a core consideration in Country Road’s design philosophy and sourcing, and brand sustainability manager Fabia Pryor says they feel it’s their role to push boundaries and drive change. “The fashion industry is a contributor to the climate crisis and has a key role to play in shaping a better future,” she says. “The past couple of years ... proved to be a time of great reflection and a driver of change for us. We’ve made a conscious effort to look to our own backyard and ask how we can further support local – local farmers, local manufacturers, local communities.” Pryor says responsible business isn’t a siloed strategy but woven into every aspect of what they do. In recent years, Country Road has launched several industry-leading initiatives, including partnering with Oritain to scientifically verify fibre origin and opening 16 5-Star Green Star interior certified fashion stores. In 2022, the company launched the country’s first fashion industry climate fund, with the aim of accelerating and incubating projects driving positive climate action. There are several smaller Melbourne brands that have been driven by sustainability since their inception, such as Elk and Arnsdorf. Elk creative director and cofounder Marnie Goding says their commitment began 15 years ago and is at the forefront of every decision. “Our mission is to responsibly create product with enduring value through thoughtful, intelligent design and philosophy and crafted with an artisanal aesthetic,” she says “and to lead a conscious business supporting traditional trades and

a circular economy that operates ethically and transparently, in safe, fair and inclusive workplaces. “Once you open the door to knowledge and accept your responsibility in this cycle of production and consumption you cannot close it.” Being a privately owned, boutique business means they can be nimble and make fast decisions and change. “Every single part of our operation is under scrutiny, and we have control over every aspect, so it means we can put solar panels on our roof, we can manage our waste with worm farms and grow a vegetable garden – these things would be hard for really large organisations,” Goding says. Jade Arnott, founder and designer of Arnsdorf, based her business on transparency, sustainability and ethical manufacturing. “I had walked away from the industry because of the waste and questionable conditions I had seen, so it was really front and centre the next time around and the only way I wanted to re-enter,” she says. “We balance design with responsibility, using well-considered materials and manufacturing to create ... garments that have a lasting impact on women and the world around them.” ●

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ART

Artist Kathrin Longhurst’s work will grace a revolutionary project.

JAMES HORAN

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Picture of the future W hen 2022 Archibald Prize finalist and 2021 Archibald Packing Room Prizewinning artist Kathrin Longhurst was commissioned to create two works for a new high-rise apartment in Melbourne’s CBD, she was instantly drawn to the groundbreaking concept of putting the decision-making into the hands of renters. LIV Munro, Mirvac’s build-to-rent project, is the second of its kind to open nationally, giving renters a chance to move in for the long term. The $355 million, 39-storey building comes with a rooftop terrace, cinemas, pool, sauna, spa and designated dog park. Mirvac says the build-to-rent project is constructed to be fully leased to tenants, rather than for sale.

There are 490 apartments at the Therry Street location next to the Queen Victoria Market, with a third of the properties still available. Among its features is a recording studio for content creators and an outdoor terrace with barbecues.

Longhurst was born in communist East Germany (she now lives in Sydney) and her work is inspired by the propaganda art she saw when growing up. She’s found a way to empower women through her creative process and hopes those who live in the building will also be inspired by what they see. “I use the propaganda art as symbolism to the imagery I create with my own narrative,” says Longhurst, who is known for her contemporary figurative portraiture. “I am all about female empowerment and activism, and a progressive concept like this building puts that message front and centre." Her works on show in the building are The Biker Biker, which features a

portrait of First Nations woman Savitri Mason, while her daughter is painted in Astronaut. On a trip to Melbourne a few years ago, Longhurst met fellow musician and local resident Kate Ceberano through mutual friends artist David Bromley and his wife, Yuge Bromley. It led to a friendship and collaboration. In fact, it was Longhurst’s portrait of Ceberano that won the Packing Room Prize in 2021. “I have done many portraits of Yuge, and Kate saw my work at their house. She approached me to do album artwork, which never eventuated, but she sat for the portrait,” Longhurst says. “The painting shows Kate in a really critical period in her life. It shows a quite sombre, strong, powerful and regal woman.” Longhurst hopes to see more female artists represented in largescale projects in the future. “Representation matters to me,” she says. “Those living here will see two female models who are empowered and that’s important; they are strong role models.” With more than 1000 residents soon to occupy the building, the aim is to bring progressive renters to a shared space for a vibrant result. It’s high-end living with all the modcons one can dream about. ●

LIV Munro is a build-to-rent development with all the mod-cons.

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COVER STORY

Cancer Centre, founded by Bickmore’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer and established in partnership with the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI). Professor Misty Jenkins, Dr Lucy Gately, Dr Sarah Best and Dr Heidi McAlpine are among a team of “brainiacs” helping to solve the puzzle and support patients through brain cancer. Each one of them has defied the stereotype and discrimination to become leaders in a field

hen Carrie Bickmore emotionally donned a beanie in her Gold Logie speech in 2015 she raised the profile of brain cancer exponentially and set in motion a groundswell of support that has had a profound impact, not only on patients but on the incredible specialists and scientists who are working to better understand and treat the insidious disease. That beacon of hope has enabled four incredible women to pursue their passions through the Brain

Associate Professor Misty Jenkins

historically dominated by men. On this International Women’s Day their contribution is being recognised and celebrated. Working in a high-pressure, sometimes emotionally charged profession while maintaining a life outside their work requires a unique skill set and resilience, which they all admit to finding a challenge at various times. But their commitment to their roles and an unwavering desire to help people is what drives them. ●

Dr Lucy Gately

Dr Sarah Best

Dr Heidi McAlpine

Laboratory head, the Brain Cancer Centre and WEHI

Medical oncologist, Alfred and Cabrini hospitals and clinician researcher, WEHI

Laboratory head, the Brain Cancer Centre and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Neurosurgery registrar, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and PhD candidate, the Florey Institute

What inspired you to enter

this field?

the field?

this field?

I wanted to make a difference in the

I always saw oncology as a speciality

My interest in cancer biology

One of the most challenging parts

lives of patients with cancer. I was

in which you managed a person. I

stemmed from personal experience

of working in neurosurgery is giving

drawn to immunotherapy because

don’t treat a cancer, I treat a person

in my family, where we have a high

brain cancer patients their diagnosis

of its potential to harness the power

with cancer, and that person may

rate of different varieties of cancer.

– particularly because I know the

of the immune system to fight

have other health issues, family

This passion to understand biology

efficacy of currently available

cancer, and the exciting advances

circumstances, or life experiences

and identify what makes a normal

treatments is limited. Working

that have been made in recent years.

compared to the next. Everyone is

cell change into a cancer cell has

towards a better understanding of

unique and so it allows for a holistic,

driven my career, which has

brain cancer, and more efficacious

What percentage of women

or whole-person, approach. Being

spanned breast cancer, skin cancer,

treatments is important to me.

work in your field?

diagnosed with cancer is a stressful

lung cancer and brain cancer.

As of 2021, women make up

time and it’s a privilege that patients

less than 35 percent of scientific

and their families allow me to share

Have you had any challenges in

your role as a female?

leadership roles in Australian

that journey with them and support

your role as a female?

The logistical challenges of working

research institutes and universities.

them as best I can. I have always

I’ve had the frustrating experience

as a surgeon and breastfeeding

This represents an increase from

been fascinated by the brain – it is

of feeling challenged as a female

were difficult, but I was fortunate

previous years, but there is still

the master control room. Despite

researcher while working overseas.

to be very well supported by the

significant work to be done to

being so important, we still have so

I remember feeling my ideas were

consultant surgeons I work with and

improve gender diversity and

much to learn, which makes it an

not always respected but then

was able to express between cases

inclusion in these leadership

exciting field to research.

seeing the same idea raised by a

and breastfeed both my children.

positions.

Have you had any challenges in

male colleague and being valued. What do you love about your job?

What would you say to young

What would you say to women

I love the mixture of clinical and

What would you say to young

women considering entering

considering entering your

research, and the interaction with

women considering entering

your profession?

profession?

people with brain cancer that spans

your profession?

Neurosurgery is a wonderful, fulfilling

Science is really fun and making

and connects the two parts. My

Becoming a cancer researcher

career. It’s hard work but I love my

discoveries is the best feeling in the

clinical work helps me to understand

allows you to follow your passion,

life and wouldn’t change a thing. If

world. Pursue your passion for

the gaps in patient care and my

problem-solve and work towards

you have been told that neurosurgery

science, regardless of any gender or

research helps me to find ways to fill

solving an incredibly challenging

is incongruous with motherhood, be

cultural barriers that you may face.

those gaps. Without either aspect, I

problem in medicine: how to best

relieved to know that person was not

Also seek out mentors and allies,

don’t think that my career would be

treat patients so that cancer is no

a surgeon and a mother, so they

and prioritise your own wellbeing.

as fulfilling.

longer a terminal illness.

probably didn’t know. ●

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Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, Dr Lucy Gately, Dr Sarah Best and Dr Heidi McAlpine.

The brains trust Meet the women who have defied stereotypes to become leaders in brain cancer treatment and research.

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Jessie French‘s Ghost in the ’cene.

CHARLES DENNINGTON

Beyond imagination INNOVATORS Meet five women pushing boundaries in their fields. Wo r d s JA N E R O C CA

ARTIST AND EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNER

Jessie French uses seaweed and algae-based plastics to make art. It’s renewable and sustainable and safe enough to eat, but she doesn’t suggest you pick up her 14-karat gold-plated vessel and do just that. Ghost in the ’cene is made of algae material and constructed in a series of panels, and the work is on display as part of NGV’s Melbourne Now exhibition. French fuses her loves of art and science to create expressive works; a world first when it comes to using algae-based polymer on this large scale. Hers is a world of macro and microalgae, challenging historical laboratory practices to find a new way of making algae-based materials.

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JESSICA MAURER

Jessie French

“The vessel is an ambiguous-looking material; nothing we have ever seen before,” French says. “It’s organic looking but engineered and formed. “The dark colour is pigmented with microalgae and charcoal and all the stitching done in gold, and a hint at all the great things you can find under the water that have value.” ● jessiefrench.com

Paris Thomson FOUNDER, SIRAP

Paris Thomson, the founder and creative director of film production studio SIRAP, has worked on campaigns for clients including Bassike, The Design Files, Mecca Cosmetics, the NGV, Grown Alchemist and Visit Victoria – including the tourism

campaigns Stay Closer, Go Further and Click for Vic in 2020. She has won an Australian Marketing Institute award for her creativity and looks to new technology to help tell her story through video production. The RMIT graduate began as a one-woman show and now employs a team of 20 including directors, producers, cinematographers and designers. Her company was a winner in the B&T Best of the Best Awards in 2021. “It’s a rarity in the industry to have a company offer a full range of services from conception to final delivery, overseeing projects from start to finish,” Thomson says. “But that’s what we do at SIRAP.” ● sirap.com.au

Lizzie Waley

Cushla Whiting

FOUNDER, SUNDAE BODY

CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CUSHLA WHITING JEWELLERY

Siblings Anna, Cushla and Hamish Whiting launched their jewellery brand in Melbourne nine years ago, with a focus on transparency when sourcing precious gemstones and diamonds. Now, they’re looking at blockchain tracing to allow customers a full view of the diamond’s journey – from the rough to the polished finale. According to creative director Cushla Whiting, dispelling greenwashing (unsubstantiated environmental posturing) is also a top priority in their bid to deliver sustainable and quality pieces. Whiting, who moved to Melbourne from New Zealand at 18 to study architecture, saw a gap in the fine jewellery market and made the career switch. Her vision was to make jewellery less intimidating and more design-led. Their father Peter worked as a diamond wholesaler in NZ, so the seed leading to a desire for precious stones was planted early. “Hamish ethically sources diamonds directly from the largest diamond global site-holders,” Whiting says. “He works closely with cutters in Nigeria, which gives back to local communities. “The popularity of the teal sapphire is proof of this great relationship. Antique diamonds are also popular globally right now, but it all comes down to where you source from and sharing that legitimacy with clients.”

● sundaebody.com

● cushlawhiting.com.au

Nixi Killick FASHION DESIGNER

Fashion and technology have always found a place in Nixi Killick’s sartorial metaverse. Known for her bright and bold rave-meets-sci-fi garments, she’s all about creating augmented reality clothing – a chance for consumers to get intimate with wearable technology. The AR experience is imperative to her crusade, and she has partnered with the EYEJACK app for the hidden treasure hunt in her clothing. “Wearable technology has a track record of being clunky, but this is a seamless scenario,” Killick says. “My garments come with augmented reality targets and it’s within the artwork of my prints.

“It’s like a QR code you can then click on for an AR experience.” Killick’s circus family past inspires the storyboard, and her pieces have been worn by Lady Gaga, SIA and Kimbra. She works from her Northcote studio and is often elbow-deep in laser cutting and 3D printing. She has taught RMIT fashion students how to use laser cutting machines and how to 3D print. “My practice has always existed around the idea of hijacking technology from other fields and using those machines into a fashion context. “I call it techno-optimism.”

MARK PETERSON

A whipped-cream-scented body soap you take into the shower has proven a lucrative move for Mornington Peninsula-raised entrepreneur Lizzie Waley – the founder of Sundae Body. Last year, Sundae Body won the coveted Aerosol Product of the Year gong at the Australian Aerosol Awards, including the award for innovation in packaging, with the brand’s fun cans that mimic the look and feel of whipped cream. “Body wash hadn’t seen a lot of innovation, which essentially made us want to jump in,” says Waley, who is launching a kids’ range at Coles this year. There’s also a collaboration with an Aussie food brand coming in April. “We want customers to talk about body care items like they do about face masks and other self-care rituals, with genuine excitement,” she says. Waley is the daughter of Australian Crawl founding member Simon Binks, and says her dad’s advice is to dream big. “Dad has always been my biggest cheerleader,” she says. “The best advice he’s given me is to follow my passion. “He had a huge ‘dream big’ mentality as a musician and taught me to get really clear on what your vision is early on.”

● ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/melbourne-now-2023

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ere’s a startling thing about Australian actress Kate Mulvany. When she is not working – on projects that include TV’s Hunters, with Al Pacino, the screen’s The Great Gatsby, with Leonardo DiCaprio, and, right now, the lead role in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s Bernhardt/Hamlet – she struggles with a disability. A childhood fight with cancer and subsequent treatments means that she often needs a cane to stand, and endures permanent, chronic pain. She experiences the pain with one exception: it goes away when she is on stage. Even she can’t work out why, but says, “On stage, you get to step into another person’s body and existence and way of speaking and moving, and my body for some reason can do things on stage that I can’t necessarily do off stage. “I’m sure there’s something deeply psychological to it, but my pain kind of disappears on stage. For those brief couple of hours, I’m f loating. It’s respite that I get when I step into the mind and body of another person.” The fact that the latest person she is stepping into is Sarah Bernhardt – considered by some to be the greatest actress of all time – is also fortuitous. When Mulvany started researching her character, she learned that Bernhardt also had a disability; in later life, she developed gangrene from a stage fall,

resulting in the amputation of a leg. Despite that, the show went on: “She performed on one leg for a lot of her career and transcended even when film came in.” For Mulvany, it is Bernhardt’s boldness and foresightedness that appeals. “Half of us [actors] wouldn’t be here without her,” she says. “It’s almost a cliche to say that she was ahead of her time, but she truly was. “She liked to play male roles because they were the complicated ones that intrigued her. If the most mediocre actors of her time could play these incredible roles, why couldn’t the greatest actress of the time [do so]? She knew her own power. “And she embraced the power of the photograph; she was one of the first actors that hired photographers to come and take photos of her for publicity to sell.” Like Bernhardt, Mulvany has not let her physical constraints hold her back – when she’s not acting, she’s also a successful playwright and screenwriter – and sometimes she has even found a way to incorporate them into a role. When she appeared in Richard III, she exposed her spine on stage for the first time, revealing the atrophy of her back. On set with Al Pacino – “another Shakespearean aficionado” – the two discussed Richard III a lot “because he’s a Richard III fanatic”.

Mulvany knew how to impress Pacino, too. “I told him, I’ve got Richard’s exact disability. He said, ‘Oh, that’s smart.’ ” The memory still makes her smile. For theatregoers lucky enough to hold tickets to Bernhardt/Hamlet, Mulvany wants to make sure they know that, “This is truly one of those nights in the theatre that pulls apart theatre and makes fun of it but also elevates it. “And the audience will have a really, really good time.” ● BERNHARDT/HAMLET \ Melbourne Theatre Company, Southbank Theatre, March 4 to April 15.

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Lifting the curtain THEATRE How Kate Mulvany

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is transformed when she treads the boards.

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ARCHITECTURE

Building couture This year’s MPavilion brings fabric to the fore in its unique design.

elbourne architect and RMIT University academic Dr Leanne Zilka turns to fashion and textiles to bring soft structure to the world of architecture. The magic of fabric comes to life in a 48-piece canopy construction in this year’s MPavilion – a collaborative concept designed by all(zone) architects with whom Zilka collaborated to bring pleated folds to the towering outdoor installation. “The research I do at RMIT and the reasoning behind using fashion in architecture are what makes my work innovative,” says Zilka, who also works on residential and large-scale community projects with Zilka Studio.

“I am always looking at textile design for architectural solutions. Fashion naturally deals with the complex form that is the body and has done for many years – think of junctions between a torso and shoulder or foot and sock. “Fashion uses a lot of techniques that architects can learn from, and that is what I am interested in. I am looking for curvature all the time. Her practice of “floppy architecture” is evident in MPavilion, where soft-based materials add to its structure in a playful interactive manner. “The canopy is made using manufacturing techniques like large-scale knitting machines to produce it,” Zilka says.

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“I jumped at the chance to be involved in this year’s MPavilion because it’s innovative.” Architect and design director at all(zone), Rachaporn Choochuey, says the temporary outdoor building is more complex than meets the eye. “Working on the MPavilion project with so many talented individuals has been an incredible journey,” Choochuey says. “The engineering and manufacturing have been a huge step forward for us in understanding the possibilities of fabric-based architecture.” The canopy comprises three layers that explore the potential of fabric and tensile architecture at every step of the design process. From fishing nets that give tactile structure, to the middle section of the canopy crafted from a cutting-edge STFE membrane from French maker Serge Ferrari – which allows 10 times more light to filter through than glass would – MPavilion also has polyacrylate mesh to reduce glare and provide weatherproofing.

“It’s the first time STFE technology has been used in Australia, which is really exciting,” Zilka says. The waffle-patterned fabric is sewn together as a couture gown might be carefully constructed to evoke movement. The canopy behaves like a roof, with its waffle pattern acting like a bespoke couture gown – except that its manufactured by Oasis Tension Structures in Braeside and not constructed in the nick of time for Paris Fashion Week. “It’s the voluminous high ceiling that points to fashion; there’s drama, there’s structure and it’s fantastic to witness,” Zilka says. “The complexity with this project is it has to be waterproof, but the focus is ultimately all about the event programming that takes place inside. It’s a structured commission with a kiosk. But what makes this cutting edge is the tensile fabrics aren’t frozen to death and coated in plastic like sun-shade sails might – it’s ephemeral and moving and that is our point of difference.” ●

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FEATURE HOUSE HAMPTON \ 10 OCEAN STREET 5

When this red-brick Edwardian house was built more than a century ago, it was intended to be a showpiece of 1900s design. “The original owners were from Scotland and brought unique materials, such as the stunning pressed metal, over with them for the build,” explains agent Julian Augustini of the four-metre-high decorative ceilings. Named Ronaldsay, the property retains much of its original period characteristics, such as leadlight, fretwork and picture rails, within the original rooms. “Everywhere you look, there is unexpected detail,” says Augustini, drawing particular attention to what is now a sizable entertainment zone. “The huge living room was a purpose-built gentleman’s billiards room,” he explains of the space, which still has a slate billiards table on its fortified floor, a bay window with stained glass detailing and bumped out seat plus a fireplace that, thanks to a renovation by architect Robert Harwood, has been converted to gas. Harwood’s transformation of the double-level home has brought a contemporary aesthetic to the kitchen-dining zone, which is appointed with a Neff induction cooktop and dual ovens. A butler’s pantry (which conceals a laundry within the custom cabinetry) and a four-metre marble bench add to the ease of entertaining, with walls full of fullheight glass sliders leading to the fully tiled, heated pool. On about 920 square metres, there’s plenty of secure play space both in this private back garden and, with auto-gates on the driveway, the lawn at the front under the massive

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palm. The flexible floor plan offers options for families, with accommodation on both levels (the upstairs main suite

“ONE OF BAYSIDE’S FINEST EDWARDIAN HOMES WITH BEAUTIFUL PERIOD

with balcony and en suite with dual vanity and egg bath)

DETAILS AND A STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL RENOVATION MAKING IT IDEAL

and a generous “library”, which could function as a home

FOR MODERN FAMILY LIVING.” JULIAN AUGUSTINI – AGENT

office or with its Murphy bed, a fifth bedroom. The vendors, downsizing after 13 years there, “love that it offers high school kids some independence to walk to the station and catch a train to school”, says Augustini of the location that places the home a block from the “latte strip”, 300 metres from the station and within walking distance of the bay. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD property@domain.com.au

Agent: Hodges, Julian Augustini 0418 558 408 Price: $4.8 million-$5.2 million Expressions of interest: Close 3pm, March 21

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Melanie Walden 0422 395 214

bedrooms and a bathroom/laundry combo

Price: $1.97 million-$2.15 million

Upstairs, one of the bedrooms and the

Price: $2.75 million-$2.95 million

on the first floor and a retreat-cum-studio

Auction: 3.30pm, March 18

retreat open to a large rear balcony. You’ll

Auction: 11.30am, March 18

SANDRINGHAM \

of the kitchen-meals-living hub. The lounge

HAMPTON \ 62 THOMAS STREET

in the revamped bathroom and the ditto

44 VINCENT STREET

opens to the front verandah. Folding doors in the hub unite it with a deck addressing

kitchen impresses in modern terms. On the

the lawn backyard. You get rich timber

ground level, one bedroom claims a bay window, and another flaunts a fireplace.

floors underfoot and some fine ceiling

It’s almost unheard of these days for a

Upstairs, the study adjoins the enclosed

This Californian bungalow offers bright

detail overhead. Walk to Sandringham

property to remain in one family’s hands

front balcony. There’s a workshop area in

family living, topped and tailed by user-

Primary School and AJ Steele Reserve. ●

for 100 years. A sneak peek at this pile

the separate garage, and the backyard is

friendly gardens. A choice of living areas

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reveals plenty of reasons why the house

deep and green. ● KAY KEIGHERY

and the bedroom arrangement (with two

has had its owners by the heartstrings

sharing a bathroom in a rear wing) is ideal

for a century. The facade exhibits classic

for families with growing kids. There’s a

Edwardian allure. Inside, the transition

skylight in the entrance foyer. Step left for

between the original and added spaces

the main bedroom with en suite and bay

Agent: Nick Johnstone,

is smooth, with the leadlight windows,

Agent: Marshall White,

window with built-in seat. Step right for

Nick Johnstone 0414 276 871

ceiling roses, beautiful timber doors and

Robin Parker 0409 336 282

the linked lounge and dining rooms, and

Price: $1.75 million-$1.85 million

the spectacular timber staircase kindling

Price: $2.6 million-$2.86 million

venture straight ahead for the kitchen area

Auction: 11am, March 18

nostalgia, while the aesthetic use of timber

Auction: 10.30am, March 18

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Elwood 40 Shelley Street

‘Nesbury’ Inspired Renovation In Blue-Chip Locale With significant street presence on one of Elwood’s best streets, “Nesbury” an Art Deco residence, has recently been completely transformed into a stunning, stately 4/5 bedroom sanctuary that will be sure to impress. Finished in soft, muted tones echoing Elwood’s enviable position by the bay, the magnificent 4-5 bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home occupies a substantial corner allotment of approx. 805sqm just metres to the foreshore. With established hedging, ‘Nesbury’ cascades across two uncompromising levels with accommodation including a vast open plan living/ dining zone with glorious pool and sundeck views plus a fully equipped kitchen with exquisite stone benchtops and walk-in pantry. Outside, a pavilion with outdoor kitchen takes care of summer entertaining and is the perfect spot to relax as the kids play in the pool. A spectacular curved staircase leads to the home’s primary sleeping accommodation featuring a palatial master suite. An ensuited guest bedroom downstairs plus a home office/5th bedroom offers additional flexibility of space for everyone to spread out and enjoy.

Expressions of Interest : Close Monday 20th March 2.00pm Guide: $5,950,000 - $6,500,000 Contact: Torsten Kasper 0428 454 181 Carolyn Clarke 0414 944 933

Port Melbourne 8 Canberra Mews

An Inspiring Renewal with Parkside Prominence Capturing the idyllic nature of this parkside cul de sac, this premium 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom town residence has undergone the complete contemporary renovation to create a compelling connection of indoor/outdoor prosperity. Hallmarked by a cutting edge set of bi-fold glass doors that allow for the seamless transition between inside and out and welcome in a wealth of natural light, this renewed residence showcases stylish living and dining areas (concealed study nook), a parkviewing balcony, a stunning kitchen (Smeg induction cooktop) and an entertainer’s deck in the north-west facing rear garden. Ready for your immediate enjoyment, this outstanding home includes timber floors, reverse cycle air conditioning, security and an auto garage with rear roller door (extra parking). Beacon Cove precinct. • Impressive high-quality renovation throughout • Park-viewing balcony from main bedroom suite • Timber floors, security system and heating/cooling, • Auto garage with flexibility of extra lawn parking • In prized Beacon Cove precinct near Station Pier

Auction: Guide: Contact:

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Saturday 25th March 2.00pm $1,875,000 - $1,950,000 Jon Kett 0415 853 564 Mel Fredricksen 0497 942 933

HAMPTON 10 OCEAN STREET A landmark on a Hampton hill highpoint, Ronaldsay c.1908 makes history as one of Bayside’s finest Edwardians… & greatest renovations. Adaptably accommodating with a ground floor guest-suite & bay-view master-level, this up to 5 bed & 3.5 bath home offers grand original rooms (with spaces to entertain, retreat, dine & work), breathtaking poolside contemporary living & approx 920sqm grounds with double garage & tiled heated pool. Climate-controlled & alarmed, a walk to the station, strip, beach & primary school.

4+ a | 3.5 b | 2 c EOI

Closing Tuesday 21st March at 3PM

Agent

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Agent

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BRIGHTON 96 Asling Street POOLSIDE FAMILY PERFECTION WITH SELF CONTAINED STUDIO Experience unparalleled luxury living in this renovated 5-bed, 4-bath Edwardian with self-contained studio. From the elegant design elements to the perfect family layout, every detail will leave you in awe.

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FOR SALE VIEW See website for details

03 9596 7055 Sam Inan 0433 076 999 Maria Hunt 0413 187 188

ASPENDALE 48 Bowman Street RARE ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT OPPORTUNITY IN PREMIER POCKET Offered for the first time in four decades, this unrivalled beachfront property provides a once in a lifetime opportunity, nestled amongst the sand dunes in Aspendale’s most exclusive residential enclave. Commanding breathtaking views from both levels across Port Phillip Bay, this 82sq family home is set on 939m2 with 25.7m beach frontage, offering endless possibilities. Develop, build your dream home or renovate in this sought after, tightly held pocket (STCA.)

AUCTION Saturday 18th March at 11:30am

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xx 03 9583 3246 Garry Donovan 0419 588 660

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BALACLAVA 4/319 Inkerman Street

2a 1b 1v

EXTRA LARGE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT This renovated apartment is ready to move into and has been redesigned and opened up to create a bright, spacious and contemporary feel. The interior incorporates a sizeable living room with an effortless flow to the dining room, updated kitchen and the balcony enjoys the warmth of north-west sunshine.

CAULFIELD NORTH G08/15 Bond Street

2a 1b 1v

A LIFE OF LUXURY WITH WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES FOR SALE VIEW See website for details

Experience an exciting lifestyle in this modern apartment, offering resort-style amenities. The interior boasts a 2-bedroom layout with an open-plan living/dining, Smeg/stone kitchen and a courtyard that creates the perfect space for entertaining.

Shar Claridge 0402 170 732 Margaret Duncan 0417 382 686 Paul Hack 0418 328 055

Margaret Duncan 0417 382 686 Shar Claridge 0402 170 732 Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631

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SOUTH MELBOURNE 150E Wells Street

2a 1b 1v

HUGE GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT Spacious, updated and a perfect low maintenance private courtyard on the ground floor, this two bedroom apartment at Parkside is in an excellent location, close to the Botanical Gardens, public transport at your doorstep, local shops, restaurants, cafes, and more!

AUCTION Saturday March 25 at 1:30pm VIEW See website for details

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AUCTION Saturday March 25 at 11:30am VIEW See website for details

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2a 1b 1v

MODERN LUXURY WITH PEACEFUL PRIVACY

Julian Cannata 0424 717 913 Moses Habib 0450 011 922 Rob Harvey 0408 315 000

Prepare to be blown away by the jaw-dropping grandeur of this mansion-style apartment. With soaring ceilings and a one-of-a-kind design, the interior features a majestically scaled living/dining room, refurbished kitchen, huge bedroom and bathroom and a separate study.

Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631 Will Johnson 0449 131 648 Shar Claridge 0402 170 732

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Polished concrete floors in the entry create an edgy tone as you enter this contemporary home. Spread across two levels, the generous design features 2 ground-floor bedrooms and a roomy bathroom. Upstairs, the open-plan living/dining and kitchen provides a spacious area that leads to the balcony.

1a 1b 1v

MAGNIFICENT PROPORTIONS IN A PRIZED POSITION

Costa Karabatsos 0404 046 631 Julian Cannata 0424 717 913 Will Johnson 0449 131 648

ST KILDA EAST 26 Leslie Street

ST KILDA 2/40 Charnwood Road

ST KILDA EAST 21 Prentice Street

2a 1b 1v

AN URBAN EDGE ON THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING AUCTION Saturday March 25 at 12:30pm VIEW See website for details

Step into a cool, contemporary lifestyle in this AUCTION Saturday March 25 at 1:30pm stunning home. A winner for those seeking hasslefree comfort, the modern design incorporates a VIEW See website for details spacious living/dining area on the upper level, complete with a fully-equipped kitchen and balcony that's perfect for entertaining.

Julian Cannata 0424 717 913 Moses Habib 0450 011 922 Rob Harvey 0408 315 000

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4 B 2 b 2 c

Offering peace and beauty in the heart of Brighton, FiftyTwo Black is a collaboration of world-renowned designers including Nicholas Day and Jack Merlo, with New York’s Gregory Tuck and Meg Sharpe. With graciously house-like proportions, this unique collaboration has been designed with a private and elevated lifestyle in mind. RH branded furnished residences, the ﬁrst in Australia. Only one available, enquire now to move in within 4 weeks. CONTACT Alex Bragilevsky 0478 401 247 | Kelgend Winters 0439 434 449

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193 Canterbury Road, St Kilda West

Exceptional Family Space in a Prized Parkside Locale Simon Gowling Max Mercuri

Auction: Saturday 25th March at 10:30am Inspect: As advertised or by appointment

NICK JOHNSTONE

0422 234 644 0431 043 723

your personal agent

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Absolute Beachfront Indulgence over 1,172sqm (approx.) Breathtaking in style, stature and scale facing Port Phillip Bay, this striking 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom masterpiece spreads out over a commanding 1,172sqm (ap�� kitchen, alfresco terraces and a rooftop retreat with uninterrupted blue-water views. Elevated to appeal, enjoy a sunlit sitting room, relaxed living room, expansive rear terrace and a heated indoor pool. Includes a large laundry, extensive heating/cooling, electric blinds, solar paneling, storage, alarm, double garage and so much more!

OPEN TO INSPECT Wednesday 8 March 5.00pm - 5.30pm

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing 21 March at 5pm

Saturday 11 March 12.15pm - 12.45pm

AGENT: Bert Geraerts 0418 514 090

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737m2 Approx.

View – Inspections are STRICLTY via appointment only, to book in an inspection, please contact agents. Contemporary Home By Lauren Tarrant Design. At Orrong Road’s premium river end with Melbourne CBD views, this breathtaking contemporary home celebrates light, space and the beauty of natural materials in a sumptuous design dedicated to indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Custom designed and completed for its current owners by Lauren Tarrant Design, its five-bedroom four-bathroom accommodation brings together statement proportions with a carefully curated suite of finishes that convey a sense of effortless luxury throughout.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing, Mon 27th March at 5:00pm

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