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INTERIOR DESIGNER GREG NATALE’S OLYMPIAN EFFORTS ON THIS SYDNEY HARBOURSIDE APARTMENT YEILDED AMAZING RESULTS FOR THE FAMILY WHO HAVE MADE IT THEIR HOME.

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INTERIOR DESIGN AWA R D S 2 0 2 1 From an

outstanding field of nearly 300 entries, we are proud to present the talented finalists in this year’s Belle Fanuli Interior Design Awards.

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A RT Take a tour of the most captivating

exhibitions on display around Australia as selected by Belle deputy editor Harry Roberts.

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A RC H I T EC T U R E Why does this Italian

architect cite Australian inspirations in his work?

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A RC H I T EC T U R E N E W S Groundbreaking structures from around the globe: in this issue, New York, São Paulo, Venice and Ravenna.

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I N F LU E N C E S Leading Australian interior

design maestro Steve Cordony presents his inspirations du jour, from must-have decorative elements to favourite creative types.

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L I B R A RY Larger than life and gloriously

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glossy, the best new volumes on interior styling, garden design and art.

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M A N Play the love interest in 90s geek chic.

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S M A RT S PAC E S Australia’s brightest interior designers set their minds to reimagining these eight bijou abodes. The results are spectacular.

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M E L B O U R N E Kennedy Nolan tenderly

stripped this 1800s Victorian villa back to its roots then lavished it with the cream of 21st-century comforts and embellishments.

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OUR COVER Photography Dave Wheeler.

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S W I T Z E R L A N D A chalet-style getaway in Gstaad boasts priceless Alps

views while inside accoutrements summon up a Scandinavian spirit.

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SY D N E Y Architect Scott Weston was inspired to devise a palette of

heavenly paint colours by salvaged remnants found in this heritage villa, the stunning Paddington home of he and his partner.

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M E L B O U R N E Rough stonework and velvety concrete create a united

front for this distinctive home designed by Powell & Glenn.

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SY D N E Y Partridge Daniels played up the prized heritage hallmarks of

this 1920s home while recharging it with ample light and sunlight.

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SY D N E Y Pohio Adams rationalised the flow and reconnected disparate

elements of a Federation house into a sophisticated, charming whole.

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BY RO N B AY When TV personality Shelley Craft called on interior designer Jase Sullivan to help realise her vision for a dream home, together they achieved a place “filled with love and heart”, she says.

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EDITOR’S LET TER ‘Cosmic’ pendant light

by Eva Menz for StudioTwentySeven. graziaandco.com.au

He burnt his toast every morning by Eliza Gosse, POA, from the group show ‘Going Home’. hugomichellgallery.com

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have been extremely fortunate to have worked at Belle for around 13 years and over that time I have seen the genesis of lots of collaborations, synergies and a fabulous dynamic circle of life in the design world. Some of these ingenious liaisons work, some don’t, but in my opinion an excellent creative concept is always worth a shot!

I remembered all the ideas that spark from design industry soirées when I attended a gorgeous brunch down at the Sydney Wharf Theatre, home of the Bangarra Dance group, a couple of weeks ago. The light-filled room looked like it was floating on the harbour with rugs and creative people adorning the walls and seats. Yosi Tal, the owner of Designer Rugs, was our host and he was introducing design doyenne Meryl Hare’s second collection for the rug house. He mentioned meeting Meryl 34 years ago when he was fresh to the family company and eagerly trying to sell his rugs to her interior design clients.

Many years later, he invited Meryl to design two eponymous and very successful collections for his business.

So, you see, if you hang in there long enough things really do come full circle!

Mentors are so important in this context, and I have been lucky to have had some great ones. And I think it is evident from the outstanding field in this year’s Belle Fanuli Interior Design Awards that many of the designers we see shining through with their unique and sophisticated work have learned from the masters, some of whom are still in the business. Turn to page 19 for the full line-up of 2021 finalists. We announce the winners in our October issue – on sale August 23.

We have some beautifully conceived and curated Smart Spaces in this issue, starting on page 55. It is so gratifying seeing people create truly signature spaces in which to work and play regardless of property size.

And for a house that truly meets that brief visit Villa Carmelina, the home of Private Sydney scribe Andrew Hornery and architect partner Scott Weston on page 126. Their penchant for history, colour, outstanding design and a great party are truly evident here!

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1 ‘STRUCTURES FOR LIFE’ Artist Niki de Saint Phalle, who was born in 1930 and died in 2002, was a woman way ahead of her time in embracing a freedom out of reach for many of her contemporaries. She ‘played’ at her art practice partly to temper her childhood trauma. A powerful feminist force within the art world she explored female labelling from ‘bride’ and ‘whore’ to ‘witch’ and ‘devouring mother’, questioning why men are great at inventing industrial machines to make work easier but struggle at making the world a better place. Her retrospective at MoMA, generously supported by luxe skincare marque La Prairie, is a fitting homage to a prolific and dynamic body of work. Until September 6. moma.org

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IN PARTNERSHIP with leading furniture and design brand Fanuli, Belle is delighted to announce the finalists in this year’s Interior Design Awards. Celebrating its 11th edition, the prestigious program recognises excellence in Australian interior design and decoration.

This year’s awards garnered more than 290 submissions, reflecting the remarkable vision and vitality of the Australian design industry today, especially in the face of a very challenging year. Thank you to all of the talented designers who entered, and to our panel of expert judges – Saskia Havekes, Louise Olsen, Stephen Ormandy, Jean Wright, Karen McCartney, Lucy Montgomery, Steve Cordony, Fabio Fanuli, Sandro Fanuli, Marco Fanuli and Harry Roberts.

Winning designers and their work will be published in the October issue of Belle – on sale August 23.

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PEACE PROJECT Carole Whiting Studio and Whiting Architects [A] GARDEN HOUSE Arent&Pyke and Polly Harbison Design [B] LA CASA ROSA Arent&Pyke and Luigi Rosselli Architects [C] LENA Smart Design Studio [D] BRISBANE HOUSE Greg Natale [E] SOFT SERVE YSG Studio [F] ROCKS REVIVAL Thomas Hamel & Associates [G]

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CICCIABELLA Fiona Lynch [H] FOUR PILLARS EILEEN’S BAR AND GIN LABORATORY YSG Studio [I] HARBORD HOTEL Alexander & Co [J] THE UPPER Luchetti Krelle [K] POODLE BAR & BISTRO Bergman & Co [L]

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Centennial Park Bathroom by Partridge Daniels. Berwick Residence by Martin J Scott Design.

Queen Street Residence by Phoebe Nicol Interior Architecture.

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BEST WOR K WIT H COLOUR JUSTINE HUGH-JONES & KATRINA MACKINTOSH Hugh-Jones Mackintosh [F] JULIETTE ARENT & SARAH-JANE PYKE Arent&Pyke [G] GREG NATALE Greg Natale [H] PATRICK KENNEDY & RACHEL NOLAN Kennedy Nolan Architects [I] YASMINE GHONIEM YSG Studio [J]

Clockwise from above left Greenhouse by Hugh-Jones Mackintosh. Darley House by Arent&Pyke. Cotton On HQ by Greg Natale.

Erskine House by Kennedy Nolan Architects.

Crane in the Sky by YSG Studio.

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JEREMY BULL Alexander & Co [A] ANDREW PARR SJB [B] JULIETTE ARENT & SARAH-JANE PYKE Arent&Pyke [C] YASMINE GHONIEM YSG Studio [D] FIONA LYNCH Fiona Lynch [E]

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HALL OF FAME >> To mark the 11th year of the Belle Fanuli Interior Design Awards, the 2021 program is celebrating the outstanding achievements of an individual designer, design partnership or design practice by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. The inductee will be recognised for their body of work across Residential, Commercial and Hospitality sectors, as well as their contributions to the Australian interior design industry.

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Harbord Hotel by Alexander & Co. Palais Penthouse by SJB. Queens Park House by Arent&Pyke. Dreamweaver

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Cultiver’s new home melds the grandeur of an Italian villa with the intimacy, grace and textural nuance of its wares.

BEDTIME STORIE S Interior designer Yasmine Ghoniem of YSG Studio spun a romantic story in her own rebellious style for the headquarters and showroom of homegrown linen label Cultiver. Tapestries, tourmaline tiles and stepped archways reminiscent of an Italian loggia – albeit in the hues of our sunburnt country – set a vivid scene in what was once a modest warehouse in St Leonards, Sydney. ysg.studio; cultiver.com.au

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SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES Jeremy Eaton’s UV-exposed fabric photographs channel the erotic charge suggested by the lighting of a cigarette – a gesture coded and recurring in gay cinema – by stitching together smoking scenes from films such as Pink Narcissus, Before Night Falls and A Single Man. This approach to the sexualised object – as in Through the hand to the mouth (left) – aligns the artist with sculptor Naomi Eller, whose anthropomorphised ceramic weights are showing alongside his work in a paired exhibition at LON Gallery. Until July 31. longallery.com SY D N E Y

M O N U M E N TA L The first major Southern Hemisphere survey for US artist Doug Aitken, ‘New Era’ spans 25 years of practice, including his epic interventions into built and natural environments, multiscreen installations that envelop the viewer in moving images and sound, and sculptural objects (left) that render text in light or reflective materials. From September 24. mca.com.au

Good looking Set your sights on a series that undoes expectations.

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PURPLE RAIN Oliver Wagner pulverises paint into a fine powder to form his prismatic abstractions (left), upending the flatness of his medium to form effervescent, gossamer-clouds of colour with a crystalline quality that feels almost elemental. His new series ‘Three Colours’ is at Sarah Cottier Gallery until July 24. sarahcottiergallery.com

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TECHNICAL ISSUES Independent art fair Spring 1883 is checking into the Hotel Windsor from August 4-7, with more than 30 galleries turning their own suite into an immersive platform for their artists.

Titled ‘Interface’ in reference to the unstable boundaries between real and technological worlds, Haydens gallery’s presentation brings together work by Guy Grabowsky, Jordan Halsall and Amalia Lindo, whose Two Marionettes Collide is shown (above). spring1883.com; haydens.gallery

RU M I N AT I O N S Titled after 13th-century poet and mystic Rumi’s paean to the power of friendship, intellectual synergy and spiritual bonds, ‘Soul FURY’ finds kinship across a globespanning group of 16 female artists, including Shireen Taweel, Naiza Khan and Nusra Latif Qureshi, whose work is shown (right). August 7-October 24. bendigoregion.com.au SY D N E Y

REAL LIFE Created through a slow and incredibly precise process, Anna Kristensen’s photorealist paintings, including Lattice (left), invite a heightened awareness of the physical, emotional and psychological act of viewing. August 7September 11. the commercialgallery.com

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STATE OF PLAY ‘Seemingly Playful’ features work by four very different Iranian artists – Mehdi Ghadyanloo, Asal Peirovi, Hoda Zarbaf and Farrokh Mahdavi – who each find ways to construct caricature from contemporary life, abstracting domestic settings or exaggerating quotidian details with the exuberance seen in Farrokh’s hyper-expressive, impastocovered portraits (left). August 5-28. yavuzgallery.com

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GROUND WORK With a strong sense of natural forms and expressive gestures this Italian practice channels a longstanding Australian sensibility into their structures.

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AS A YOUNG MAN, Gianmatteo Romegialli had two passions: a love of architecture passed down from his parents who had a practice in the northern Italian town of Morbegno where he grew up, and trial, a motorcycle off-road sport at which he became a national champion. Gianmatteo draws an analogy. “Every piece of the motorcycle is precision designed with necessity and aesthetics in mind and has to function perfectly, like architecture,” he says.

A motorcycle also embodies a sense of freedom and Gianmatteo’s spirit of adventure led him to Australia as a graduate architect.

“I had seen Glenn Murcutt’s Kempsey House in a magazine and its relationship to the landscape was new to me. In Italy there is always a historical context to factor in,” he says. Gianmatteo’s colleague and travelling companion, Massimo Tadi, introduced him to his uncle, Italian Canberra-based architect Enrico Taglietti (1926-2019), and they struck up a lifelong friendship. Gianmatteo visited annually and they travelled together to India with Taglietti’s daughter Tanja to see Le Corbusier’s work at Chandigarh and to Sicily to the temple at Agrigento. In 2018 he took to the stage at the Enrico Taglietti Symposium as part of the Design Canberra Festival and the push-and-pull of architectural debate between the two was underpinned by a huge sense of mutual affection.

“In architecture there is no single answer to the problem,” says Gianmatteo, “but the exchange of opinions and passionate ideas can help you get a better view of the paths to take.”

In 1996 he had set up the practice Act_Romegialli with partner architect Erika Gaggia with core values that remain at the heart of the firm today. “The essential and historical characteristics of a site are carefully considered and reinterpreted in contemporary language. This is to celebrate, uphold and revive the history, identity and culture of each site territory.” This mantra is clearly applied to one of their largest projects to date – the re-imagining of the Rinascente department store in Turin as a signifier of a new cultural identity for the brand. The facade was to be muted and opaque to enable the creation of a contained interior retail world while relating to its broader historical context. Hence the arch is used as an abstracted, inverted motif on the travertine marble facade, while protruding metal blades animate light and create shadow. The handsome building speaks to civic pride married with a luxurious retail and hospitality experience. Put best by Vogue Italia, the structure is, “A distillation of the past, a challenge for the present, a real glimpse into the future”.

Scale is not an issue for the practice as what matters is the alignment with the client. Indeed many are repeat clients who, as their circumstances change, want a new pool, a new house, or the re-imagining of a cultural or heritage site. One example, with the project name St. Giobbe +160, is a tiny 40sqm Venetian apartment converted from a workshop positioned right on a canal.

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An underground swimming pool clad in tiny ceramic tiles takes on sinuous curves. The barrel vault at the entrance to the Rinascente department store in Turin speaks to its historical context. St. Giobbe +160, a tiny Venetian workshop on a canal, is converted to a living space. Green Box – an exercise in natural forms. One of Gianmatteo’s designs for furniture brand Fioroni.

An indoor swimming pool overlooking a lily pond. Metal blades on the facade of the Rinascente store in Turin.

Waterproofing was essential against the frequent high tides and a cast-concrete container forms an internal shell that was simply partitioned for a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

“The constant concrete wall perimeter level of plus-160cm gives the internal space a sense of protection and intimacy,” says Erika.

Green Box in the Rhaetian Alps is another project small in scale but large in its conceptual driver. A modest garage on a site with an “overwhelming presence of nature” was wrapped in a metal framework and landscape designer Gheo Clavarino ensured the vegetation provided its own unique seasonal character. The raw, robust interior in concrete and steel houses a kitchen and tool storage and is fit for purpose year round. The idea of burying buildings in nature has clearly taken root and the swimming pool project, Roccolo, set in the grounds of an historic home integrates deeply within its landscape. There is a winter garden adjacent to the house while the pool pavilion with gym looks directly onto a lily filled lake and can be accessed via an underground tunnel.

“I wanted to introduce curves into the space and sourced small ceramic tiles that can be shaped around walls for a more sensuous feeling and a more gentle relationship with the water,” he says.

Current projects include private houses on Lake Como alongside art spaces and a music recording studio in Puglia but Gianmatteo is keen to make clear he is committed to the public service aspect of architecture. “My father worked on a program of economy housing and I would like to revisit those ideals.”

He acknowledges the profound impact the relationship to Australia, and Taglietti, has had on his work and his practice.

“Enrico showed me the value of a deep relationship with light, nature and landscape and that has never left me.” actromegialli.it

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Architecture PIER PRESSURE Inspired by the expanse of nature Central Park provides to New York, Heatherwick Studio sought to rethink what a pier could be for their Little Island performance venues and public park (below) in Manhattan’s Lower West Side.

The practice created a new topography for the city with the piles extending into massive planters filled with more than 100 indigenous species. Putting user experience first, the idea is to leave the city behind and become immersed in nature. heatherwick.com

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L E G E N D A RY L O S S Paulo Mendes da Rocha (1928-2021) was a great Brazilian architect who won the 2006 Pritzker Architecture Prize and, in 2017, was lauded as a ‘living legend’ and awarded the RIBA Gold Medal. His early houses , Casa Masetti and Casa Millán (pictured), illustrate the powerful beauty of raw concrete, which alongside large public works, such as the renovation of the Pinacoteca do Estado, a fine-arts museum in São Paulo, form his legacy.

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E A RT H M OV I N G In a coming together of technology and clay, the Tecla Progetti (left) is a 3D-printed model in raw earth by Mario Cucinella Architects studio in Massa Lombarda, Ravenna.

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MODUL AR T WIST Looking at the notion of contemporary meeting areas, the Alis pod (below) was developed by Zaha Hadid Architects and constructed by Tecno SpA. Shown as part of the Italian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale (until November) with the theme Resilient Communities, the modular pod design is conceived to be dismantled, transported and reconfigured with each durable element having the ability to be recycled or upcycled. zaha-hadid.com

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RICHLY DESERVED THE PRESTIGIOUS RIBA GOLD MEDAL FOR 2021 HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO SIR DAVID ADJAYE, OBE, OF ADJAYE ASSOCIATES WHICH HAS OFFICES IN GHANA, LONDON AND NEW YORK. SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS INCLUDE THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE IN WASHINGTON, DC (2016), AND RUBY CITY (LEFT) IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, THAT WON BEST NEW PUBLIC BUILDING IN THE 2020 WALLPAPER* DESIGN AWARDS. ADJAYE.COM

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One of my all-time favourite fragrance houses, Cire Trudon has opened its first standalone store in Australia, bringing a touch of Paris to The Intersection in Sydney’s Paddington. The full range of candles, fragrances, diffusers and home accessories are on display in the new atelier, designed in the brand’s signature deep, rich palette and signature blue accent. trudon.com/eu_en

Monaco-based Humbert & Poyet, one of my favourite architectural firms, have unveiled the latest Beefbar outpost (above and right) in Athens within the glamorous Four Seasons’ Astir Palace. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape, the natural elements of marble, terracotta, timber and rattan create a textural and layered design which mirrors the surrounding Mediterranean. Add to that executive chef Thierry Paludetto’s ultra-tasty yet simple food and you have a match made in paradise. humbertpoyet.com

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In a two-day experiential hotel takeover in May at the Paramount House Hotel (above), Semi Permanent and Highsnobiety brought together global artists, designers and creators to present their vision for the future. The talent line-up included menswear brand director Melvin Tanaya, artist Louise Zhang, and poet and Indigenous art educator Dakota Feirer who were on hand to dialogue with attendees. semipermanent.com; highsnobiety.com

SATELLITE ISL AND had been on my bucket list for many years, and having just recently visited, it is remaining there so I can return again and again. A private island situated just off Bruny Island in Tasmania, the property is exclusively yours to explore, fish, swim or simply slow down.

Accommodation is all yours, from the Summer House, which lies seamlessly up on the hill, or for the full Instagram experience the Boathouse (below) sits on the water’s edge for the most magical experience. satelliteisland.com.au

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As its name suggests, the ‘Chubby’ stool (right), designed by Arthur Vallin, is a masterclass in form and proportion, allowing it to sit singularly as a sculpture or functionally within any space. studiotwentyseven.com

UNCHAIN MY HE ART H an dm a d e in Fl o re n ce in alabaster and blackened brass, t h e n e w e s t ‘ 2 0 2 A B B L K’ chandelier (above) by Orphan Work packs a stylish punch in this sophisticated Copenhagen kitchen. orphanwork.com

DE C OR AT ION BORN FROM A LOVE of textiles and with an extensive background in architecture and design, Fold Studio creates unique screens (below), locally made in Sydney, which allow you to customise arrangements and finishes chosen from the material library including linens, rich bouclé, paper cord and a range of timber frames. fold-studio.com

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Side tables are quickly becoming the standout occasional piece to insert within the home, and the Miniforms ‘Soda’ side table (left) is a highly covetable form to add. Skilfully hand-blown by three master glassmakers (above) into a transparent form with three sculptural petals forming the base, the side tables come in versatile shades of glowing Amber and cool Petrol Green. jrf.com.au

ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE EMPORIUM MOTHER OF PEARL & SONS IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRING LEVERS, HANDLES AND HINGES (INCLUDING THE TASMAN FORGE ‘HERMES’ PULL HANDLE, LEFT), ALLOWING YOU TO ADD THE PERFECT FINISHING TOUCH OF HOME JEWELLERY TO ANY DOOR OR CABINET. MOTHEROFPEARL.COM

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EXPLORING INTERNATIONAL HOMEWARES FROM THE SOFA IS THE NEW NORMAL AND THE ‘INVIDER’ LAMP, HANDCRAFTED IN PAPIER-MÂCHÉ FROM FAVE PARIS BOUTIQUE MERCI, IS ALREADY IN MY CHECKOUT CART. MERCI-MERCI.COM

A STUDY IN form, nature and sustainability, Ukrainian minimalist design collection Faina includes the oversized ‘Strikha’ pendant light woven in carbon-negative willow. tigmitrading.com

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A forever-classic staple for home and fashion – and a favourite from Paula’s Ibiza collection – the Loewe ‘Square Basket’ (below) is beautifully handmade in honeycomb iraca palm and calfskin. loewe.com RUSTIC RUGS are having a moment – and for good reason. This nomadic Afghan ‘Bohemia’ rug (above) with intricate patterns and a rich colour palette is an artwork for the floor. cadrys.com.au

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PARALLEL LINES After staging his first solo exhibition in 1997 at Utopia Art Sydney, George Hairbrush Tjungurrayi has gone on to showcase his distinctly minimal yet strikingly linear paintings (left) both locally and internationally. utopiaartsydney.com.au Exploring both photography and model-making during her extended process, artist Amanda Marburg uses these elements to create quirky, melancholic paintings as seen in ‘The Order of Things’ (below) on display at Olsen Gallery. olsengallery.com

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Award-winning architects Emil Humbert (left) and Christophe Poyet’s signature style can be seen on their projects for residential and retail spaces, hotels and restaurants, such as Beefbar (see p41). This inspirational space plays with colour, texture and form, principles they apply in all their work, including on the stunning Collection Pouenat furniture recently launched in Paris. humbertpoyet.com

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T Y PES BRUNSWICK-BASED MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGNER BIANCA SCIUTO CREATES INTERIOR SPACES AND FINE OBJECTS. AT THE RECENT MELBOURNE DESIGN WEEK SHE DEBUTED ‘MAKING PLACE’ (BELOW), A COLLECTION OF FURNITURE AND PIECES FOR TRANSITIONAL SPACES. BIANCASCIUTO.COM

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A constant source of inspiration for me, interior designer Kelly Wearstler has debuted ‘Transcendence’, her latest furniture range celebrating the vibrant energy of Southern California.

In the collection are the ‘Colina’ credenza (left), Superluxe ‘Ternion’ and ‘Triad’ side tables (above), and ‘Oblique’ round dining table (right). kellywearstler.com

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Lynda Gardener’s style is the embodiment of eclectic. As an interior stylist she has built a career in both commercial and residential properties, as well as a portfolio of boutique stays around Australia that offer a unique charm. Texture and patina, repurposed and found objects, vintage and nature are stirred together in a mix that is individual, unpretentious and totally captivating, and seen in spaces from a warehouse to a country retreat. Lynda Gardener, Ali Heath, Hachette Australia, $55

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P R OV E N C E ST YLE STILL LIFE Emanating the sense of calm and purity that the genre engenders, this assemblage of still life works by 40 of Australia’s finest artists including Cressida Campbell, Robert Malherbe and Lucy Culliton highlights the poetry that can be found in everyday objects.

From the more expected flowers and fruit to beer cans, an Olivetti typewriter and a vintage Mixmaster the artistic rendering of the ephemera of life is poignant as well as beautiful.

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Subtitled Designs that Engage with Wildlife and Nature, this title is perfectly in tune with the zeitgeist and celebrates environmentally friendly gardening. With lush examples from around the world including New Zealand, Morocco and the Caribbean there is plenty of encouragement and advice for working with the conditions and the site to create splendid, flourishing gardens using organic methods, conserving water and supporting wildlife.

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LOOKING TO APPE AL to an ‘eccentric, multicultural demographic’ in Melbourne’s Windsor, the property owners called on architect and interior designer Maria Danos to help bring to life this high-quality, small-scale townhouse development.

How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? Maria Danos: I was thrilled when approached by my clients after they purchased the property in inner Melbourne, seeking a local architect to assist in the delivery of their first speculative twin home development.

What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? MD: Conceptually I wanted to present a visually ‘permeable’ building to the street, to encourage the prevalent spirited level of social engagement and capture northern light deep into the dwellings. The exterior facade is a balance of permeation and privacy, through concealed roof terraces, cedar timber screening, and considered placement of glass. Internally, the central stair void (also acting as the conduit of light) created spatial volumes that were instrumental in crafting dynamic interior volumes in an otherwise limiting narrow townhouse f loorplate. The site width presented

opportunities to develop the property into two dwellings consistent with the single-fronted rhythm of the street but also presented further challenges of working with a north-facing frontage and south-facing rear, protecting the amenity of the adjoining neighbours with tight boundary setbacks, and delivering an elegant building in a tight cul-de-sac on budget to make the project commercially viable. Sensitively angled at the upper floor, the building form provides a softer interface with the neighbours, and allows light ingress in the south courtyard (and adjoining properties). How would you describe the completed interior? MD: Materials and finishes – with an emphasis on local, sustainable sources where possible – are warm, textured and timeless to seamlessly integrate with south courtyard ‘rooms’ via sliding doors that disappear into external walls, extending

These pages, clockwise from far left ‘Chair 811’ dining chairs from James Richardson Furniture surround the custom ‘Myron’ dining table by John Bastiras Design. Iittala ‘Kuru’ bowl in Moss Green and Muuto ‘Ridge’ vase in Terracotta, both from In Good Company.

Eames lounge and ottoman, Prostoria ‘Cloud’ sofa and DCW Éditions ‘Mantis’ floor lamp, all from In Good Company. Cushions on sofa from GlobeWest. ‘Bandy’ stool from Jardan. Riedel whisky glass. ‘Ivy’ coffee table from Grazia&Co with Georg Jensen and Iittala vases. Burgundy IX and Xavier artworks by Bobby Clarke. RJ Living ‘Diva’ rug in Rosetta. Warwick ‘Crete’ sheer drapes by Inside Edge. Fireplace surround and island benchtop both in honed dolomite in Silver Ash. Muralla Roja 09 by Derek Swalwell.

On shelves, desk sculptures by Kristina Dam, Denmark. Wine storage in custom solid Tasmanian oak timber dowels slotted into stained and quarter-cut Tasmanian oak joinery. Kitchen joinery in stained solid Tasmanian oak and quarter-cut veneer and honed dolomite in Silver Ash on benchtops and curved shelves. Fisher & Paykel oven and cooktop from E&S. Hay ‘Palisade’ outdoor dining setting from Open Room. Custom chandelier in stairwell made by Giffin Design.

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This page, clockwise from top Caroma ‘Aura’ bath with Phoenix Tapware ‘Vivid’ wall set in Gunmetal. Aura Home ‘Paros’ towels in Caramel. Brodware ‘City Plus’ shower tapware from Navi.

Porcelain floor tiles and ‘Kayoborder’ wall tiles, both from Academy Tiles. Custom vanity in Silver Ash dolomite with bronze frame and concrete basin made by Slabshapers. Mirrored cabinets by AB Symmetrix. Jardan ‘Nook’ bed and bedding with ‘Evie’ linen cushions from GlobeWest. ‘Leo’ bedside table from Grazia&Co. Wall in Polytec ‘Ravine’ in Cafe Oak. Sconce by Giffin Design. SuperTuft Escape Twist carpet. Muuto ‘Fiber’ armchair from In Good Company. From left, artworks by Maggie Green, Adrianna Nangala Egan, Unknown and Philippa Riddiford. Vitra bird from Living Edge. Sculpture by Anchor Ceramics.

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MD: Light dancing from the roof terraces through the void into the spaces below. The void’s strategic placement is practical for communication between the inhabitants. Crafted and woodturned stair handrails by Charles Sandford were stained to match the joinery. Spaces balance intimacy as well as adequacy for comfortable congregation and have a strong relationship to the exterior with lush, verdant landscaping designed by Mud Office. The studies are clad in finely grained finishes and enjoy northern landscaped forecourt gardens and connection to the streetfront. Isolated from living spaces, these are ideal for work or quiet contemplation. Were there any devices employed to maximise the sense of space? MD: Internally the stair void acts as a sculptural ‘insertion’ with soft corners enhancing spatial flow. Strategically located, it is a conduit of light drawing luminosity from the north roof terraces into internal bathrooms and down into the heart of the home at the ground floor. Collaborations included working with a local artisan for bespoke light fittings traversing three floor levels through the void. On the ground floor, with glazed sliding doors disappearing into timber wall cavities, the interior integrates with south exterior courtyard ‘rooms’ extending living spaces.

As a townhouse with spatial considerations, strategies included a curvilinear island bench enabling comfortable access around it for perching and ease of flow in the townhouse. On the upper floor, the angled walls create interior spaces with dynamic volumes, and opportunities for deep floor plans and storage. Were you happy with the execution? How do you use the space? Client: The design offers beautiful light-filled open plan spaces, with the kitchen at the heart of this. Given that we like to entertain, most of our time is spent around the kitchen island grazing or at the dining table. It’s perfect on a balmy summer’s day with the rear doors open, or on a cold winter’s afternoon we just draw the sheer curtains and gather in the living area with a glass of wine in front of the fire. mariadanos.com.au

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These pages Newly installed curving features open up the living, dining and kitchen areas creating a generous circulation space. Cappellini ‘Bac’ dining chairs from Cult. Flos ‘Arrangements’ suspension light by Michael Anastassiades from Euroluce. The sideboard bought by the client in South Africa holds Gold Split, a 2014 sculpture by Sam Leach. Above is Flipside, a 2020 artwork by Karen Black. A hanging perforated brass sheet delineates the kitchen with recessive Bristol ‘Jackal’ painted onto the exposed concrete above. Bespoke kitchen pendant light from The Lighting Guild. Walls painted in low-sheen Dulux ‘Knave’.

Kitchen joinery by Intermic features fumed oak timber veneer by Fethers. Bench top and splashback in Cote D’Azur marble from CDK Stone installed by HB Stone with Gessi Emporio tapware from Abey. ‘Umthi’ bar stools from Meyer von Wielligh, South Africa. Integrated Wolf oven from Winning Appliances.

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This page, from top Threnos, a 2009 artwork by Sydney Ball, creates a dramatic focal point in the living room. A pair of cushions by Martyn Thompson from Spence & Lyda rest on the sofa. DCW Éditions ‘Mantis’ floor lamp from Spence & Lyda. Planter by Robert Plumb. On sideboard, Glenn Barkley multicoloured earthenware pot and Mud plate holding pumpkins. Above is Flipside, a 2020 artwork by Karen Black. Curtains by Simple Studio in ‘Laconia Air’ fabric in Granite.

TACKLING AN AWKWARD configuration by opening up the internal circulation with the clever use of curving elements as well as removing most ceilings to steal more vertical space has reawakened this apartment into a f lowing, relaxed home. Interior designer A ndrew Macdonald of Allied_Office also dreamed up a moody industrial ambience with a darker palette for the interiors of the formerly too-bright, north-facing dwelling.

How did you become involved with this project and what was the clients’ brief ? We were recommended to these clients by their friends who were our former clients we had worked with on two other residential projects.

The brief was initially centred around refurbishment mainly of the bathrooms and the kitchen. But our conversation led to a mutual feeling that the apartment was quite ‘circulation heavy’ and that the flow was very narrow so we were briefed to find a solution for these concerns. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? Working with apartments it is often problematic to move rooms in case you end up with a bedroom below someone else’s living space or vice versa so the project became about improving the spaces rather than rearranging them. There was also really no need to rearrange as the open-plan living, kitchen and dining faced north and looked to the views of the harbour, while the bedrooms faced south with

district views over Darlinghurst and Paddington. The k itchen and t wo bathrooms were then in the centre of the apartment. As these services feed into the existing risers, they too could not be moved just reshaped. We were able to reconf igure the dead space from the circulation for storage. The central cross of the circulation was also very narrow and somewhat awkward when welcoming or farewelling guests.

By introducing curves we were able to op en t h i s up i nto a muc h more generous circulation space. How would you describe the completed interior? Dark, industrial and moody. Being north facing the apartment is very bright – which enabled us to explore darker colours for the living area. What are some of your favourite elements? The curved walls in the hallway and the removal of all the ceilings (except in t he b at h r o o m s) w h ic h a d d e d approximately 300mm to the floor to ceil i ng height. Th is ex posed the original concrete slab above and

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This page, from top left Caroma ‘Artisan’ basin with ‘Icon’ tapware by Astrawalker.

Kontex hand towels from Hub. Ceramics by Daniel Smith. A Nightworks ‘Code’ pendant light from Workshopped hangs above a console in the hallway. C1957 ‘Safari’ armchair by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen. &Tradition ‘Lato LN8’ side table with stone base from Cult with ceramic vases by Vivienne Foley. Bed Mess, a 2017 artwork by Karen Black.

Himalaya carpet in wool and yak hair from Whitecliffe Imports.

the sprink ler pipes (which we painted along with the concrete) and re-ordered all the cabling for the electrical/lighting – which are what gives the apartment a light industrial feeling. The rerouting of the lighting cables was encapsulated in the Delta Shiftline surface-mounted magnetic track lighting system from Inlite. It comes with a kit of curved joining elements allowing the electrical cabling to all be tidied up in a sinuous form that snakes along the concrete soffit. Were there any devices employed to maximise the sense of space? The re-ordering of the circulation and the removal of the ceilings to increase the height were the key elements to change the feeling of the apartment. What informed the selection of furniture, art, fittings and finishes? The clients brought some of their own furniture and together we also chose some key light fittings that are at the edgier end of the spectrum. The art was all selected from Sullivan+Strumpf which has an amazing stable of cutting-edge artists. The finishes were reduced to a very simple palette of timber, stone and painted surfaces. All the timber elements were altered in their characteristics to add patina and deliver fresh tones. Were the owners happy with the execution? How do they use the space? They are very happy and use the apartment as their city pad, as they are also building a house in Palm Beach. allied-office.co; @allied_office

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S M A RT S PAC E S These pages Vintage, antique and contemporary features, furniture and fittings harmonise in the living room and study. Desk and four chairs from The Vault Sydney. The large vase on the desk was purchased on a buying trip to France. Sculptures by unknown artist bought in Europe. Wall lights from James Said.

L AYERED SHADE S of white on white and the installation of a new master ensuite and additional skylights and windows uplift the interiors of this heritage home. Phoebe Nicol of Phoebe Nicol Interior Architecture skilfully updated, refreshed and rationalised the Woollahra, NSW, property, bringing it into a new century all ready to face a beautiful future. How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? Owners Jessie and Maclay approached me in January 2020 as they had just purchased the house and were excited to renovate. It was their first home and their first renovation, and they wanted to create a young space that balanced its heritage features with a pared-back modernity. The final result is a home that is easy to live in without compromising on character. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? While the home’s facade is dist inctly unchanged, t he interior structure is completely new. The most challenging part of the design was incorporating a new master ensuite into the existing roof space. We really wanted to maximise every inch of usable area to ensure we capitalised on functionality. How would you describe the completed interior? A delicate balancing act of marrying the old with the new.

The bedrooms are soft and subdued. There is a touch of luxe introduced through various antique pieces. The main dining and living spaces are playful and incorporate added colour, textures and art. What are some of your favourite elements?

The craftsmanship of the stone in this home is really exciting. The trough vanity in the powder room was designed to look like a monolithic sculpture. It is carefully designed and crafted from a magnificent piece of Statuario marble. In the kitchen, the marble splashback is a stand-out.

In the bathrooms, stone again is celebrated. The strong marble vein against the cabochon marble floor tile is a match made in heaven. Were there any devices employed to maximise the sense of space?

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This page The ‘Huxley Curve’ dining table from GlobeWest is attended by custom slipcovered armchairs by Phoebe Nicol and Pierre Jeanneret chairs. Murano vase from The Vault Sydney. Console in Viola marble and light fitting both designed by Phoebe Nicol. Perspex book holder from Taschen. The Wonderland wall sculpture by Dylan Farrell. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Sofa from Coco Republic with fringed Belgian linen cushions from Lucy Montgomery Collection, floor lamp from The Vault Sydney and Gubi ‘F.A. 33’ mirror from Cult. Sisal rug from Floorspace. Desk and three-legged chair from The Vault Sydney. Phoebe Nicol had the window seat upholstery, Roman blinds and cushions made in linens from Westbury Textiles.

Console in Viola marble, sconces and pendant light, all by Phoebe Nicol. Perspex book holder from Taschen. Wall sculpture by Dylan Farrell.

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This page M Hill Building made the custom-designed joinery finished in Resene ‘Double Alabaster’. Honed Statuario marble with bullnose edge on island bench from Gitani Stone. Franke ‘Kubus’ sink from Winning Appliances with Industrica tapware in Chrome from Brodware. Ilve 90cm freestanding dual-fuel cooker and Fisher & Paykel integrated fridge/freezer, both from Winning Appliances. Bespoke brass pendant light by Phoebe Nicol. ‘Aerin’ vase from Becker Minty. Engineeredtimber flooring in Roman Grey laid in a chevron pattern from Woodcut.

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S M A RT S PAC E S This page, clockwise from top left Bringing a metallic shine to the bedroom, brass table lamp by Peter Mabeo from Studio ALM. Roman blind made in linen from Westbury Textiles. Custom joinery in Resene ‘Double Alabaster’ by Phoebe Nicol. Table lamp from The Vault Sydney. Linen towel from Cultiver. Cabochon marble floor tiles from Aeria Country Floors. Vanity joinery in Resene ‘Double Alabaster’ and bench top in Statuario marble from Gitani Stone. Alape ‘Metaphor’ basin from ACS Bathrooms and Industrica wallmounted tap set in Chrome from Brodware.

Light throughout the home was key. Additional windows and skylights were employed to bring in natural light, while the interior palette focuses on layered shades of white to naturally lift the space.

What informed the selection of furniture, art, fittings and finishes? I worked closely with Jessie and Maclay on the selection of furnishings to create a sense of confidence and charm. There’s a great cross-pollination of furniture throughout this house. I like the juxtaposition of ideas, styles and materials. We’ve worked with local artisans to have custom-made f urniture and f ittings sit effortlessly in this interior. The brass fixtures and fittings give a sense of inherent quality. I wanted to use materials which gain patina with age and become more beautiful over time. We’ve also sourced beautif ul and unique antique pieces which add a certain authenticity to the space because, after all, every home needs at least one antique. Were the owners happy with the execution?

How do they use the space? It was such an enjoyable experience guiding Jessie and Maclay through their first renovation. They love what we’ve created and are looking forward to all future endeavours. phoebenicol.com

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This page Custom dining table made by Luxmy Furniture in Laminex ‘AbsoluteMatte’ surface in Raw Cotton and base in Resene ‘Granite Green’ with ‘C-hair’ chair by ToposWorkshop from Hub. Rina Menardi ‘Buttercup’ bowls from Ondene.

Bench seat in Navurban ‘The Oaks’ veneer from New Age Veneers with upholstery and cushions in Kvadrat ‘Atom’ fabric

by Raf Simons. Sheer curtains made in ‘Charlton’ fabric in Paper from James Dunlop Textiles.

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Baldwin & Bagnall

OP E N I N V I TAT I O N [ Coogee ]

Photography TOM FERGUSON Styling ANNA DELPRAT

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H AY D E N B A G N A L L of design studio Baldwin & Bagnall and his partner, Adam Lindsay, channelled their love of art, design and entertaining at their beachside apartment, creating a crisp and modern canvas on which to layer eclectic, expressive pieces that reflect their personalities and produce a welcoming space for visitors.

What were the requirements for your home and what initially appealed about the space? We wanted it to be comfortable for the two of us, with a guest bedroom, two bathrooms, a great kitchen in which to cook for plenty of people, and wall space for art. Only one street back from the beach, the apartment has a generous 130-square-metre footprint and a large north-west terrace – plenty of room to play with! There are only two apartments on the floor so it has windows along three sides and is filled with sunlight for most of the day. What was the starting point for the interiors?

We had a well-developed understanding of how we live and how we wanted to live in the apartment. Aesthetics were important but so was function and we made early planning changes: the direction the terrace doors open, the configuration of the lounge room to create a larger wall for artworks, and removing the bathtub for an open shower to hose off sandy feet straight from the beach. The apartment was what I call a ‘pristine original’ with cute light fittings, timber-framed robes, a galley kitchen and so on. We didn’t want to create an ultra-minimalist white space but rather awaken the 1980s charm in a 2020 reimagination. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? Running new services in older apartments

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can be tricky. We rewired and plumbed it to include the comforts of a newer home: air conditioning, underfloor heating, gas cooking and water heating, and decorative and ambient lighting concealed in bulkheads or joinery. How would you describe the completed interior? A careful study in curating a lifelong love of design.

It incorporates sentiment, customisation, and old and new classics. The outcome is unique, exciting and wonderfully familiar thanks to a trained eye at the helm. But more importantly, it is ‘us’. What are some of your favourite elements? We love to cook and spend time in the kitchen. The coloured cabinets with the timber veneer are beautiful, but the Arabescato Corchia steals the show! The movement in the marble is so striking. We love to entertain so we filled it with all we could need: two ovens, a convection oven, Billi tap, large integrated fridge, and integrated cool drawer that we keep full to be able to host guests at short notice. Plus the surprise of the little library. We walk through here daily, noticing books, objects or artworks that sit on the shelves, and there’s a great reading chair where you would usually find one of us sitting and enjoying the

This page Hayden and Adam created a library space with Cassina ‘Utrecht’ armchair from Mobilia and Moroso ‘Yumi’ side table from Hub with Ichendorf Milano glass from Space. Marset sconce from Est Lighting. Custom burnished steel shelves by Baldwin & Bagnall made by Savage Design.

Among objects on top shelf, ‘Pearl’ vase by Dinosaur Designs and Eagle tall stoneware sculpture by Humble Matter from Curatorial+Co. Middle shelf holds ‘Offering’ bowl from Dinosaur Designs. Opposite page, from top The Camerich sofa was re-covered and legs replaced. Cushions from Studio ALM and InStyle. ‘Joy’ armchairs in white bouclé from Jardan. Molteni&C ‘Vicino’ table from Hub. Bespoke console in Evergreen marble from CDK Stone made by Sawan Stone holds sculpture by Michelle Chanique from Galerie Pompom. Moroso ‘Moon’ chair from Hub. Two artworks by Patrick Dagg from James Makin Gallery. ‘Swole’ coffee table from Blu Dot with ‘NS’ bowl by When Objects Work from Hub. Pair of ‘Cross’ side tables by Arno Declercq from Hub. Black vase from Marloe Marloe. Vivian Cooper Smith artwork from Galerie Pompom. Arkoslight downlights from Koda Lighting. Malawi rug in Oatmeal from Armadillo. Artwork by Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori purchased from Menzies art auction.

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afternoon sun on weekends. The dining room has space to entertain eight guests (or more), and for when we are working from home. I wanted the table to be a place where it all happens, no fuss when someone puts a mug down or spills a glass of red wine. We wanted it to feel warm but durable to withstand all it goes through. Plus the banquette seat has a really fun Raf Simons fabric on it that I love.

Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space?

Adding the banquette meant we were able to shift the dining table to one side to enhance the sense of space and widen the walkway to the terrace. The 12-metre timber veneer wall creates a long focal point down the apartment centre. We enlarged the kitchen to a 5.5-metre galley by removing the laundry in favour of a stacked washer/dryer in a bi-fold cupboard, swapped the storage hot water to instant gas and deleted the old sink. We removed the dividing wall and door and extended the bench with space for a coffee machine and appliances, and dirty dishes after a party. What informed the selection of furniture, art, fittings and finishes? As executive director of Sydney Living Museums and NSW State Archives and Records, Adam has a passion for art and culture and had more of a say in this department. The art selection is quite personal, reflecting memories of loved ones, as well as aspirations, ideals and moments in the Australian canon. Larger-scale artworks are hung with lots of air around them. We chose classics such as the ‘Utrecht’ chair as well as newer pieces with vintage vibes such as the dining chairs. Terrazzo throughout was a neutral base for everything else to shine, such as the green marble bench in the lounge room and the timber wall that runs into the kitchen. It was a matter of trying to combine textures and materials and creating balance among them. For the guest bedroom we wanted

a place where friends and family would feel calm and comfortable, so we put a soft pink wash over it. How does the space reflect the work that you do? The home is a reflection of Adam and I, but also a candid expression of the Baldwin & Bagnall aesthetic. I call it minimally eclectic: not bare enough to be minimal nor so outrageous as to be eclectic. It represents where we as a design studio are sitting, delivering projects along the spectrum.

We are honing our ability to deliver restrained interiors that aren’t devoid of detail or character. We were able to experiment with materials, fabrics, prototype joinery details, furniture and combinations of colour and texture. Ideas we’ve tried can be adapted for future projects and I can feel confident when talking to clients about their homes and encouraging them to take chances. What do you enjoy about living here? We appreciate the small design details and lovely fabrics and finishes. We use the home exactly as we imagined. We work, cook, entertain, sleep, party, relax and grow there and it is perfect for every one of these uses. I love the small elements of surprise when guests discover the apartment for the first time, such as the pink guest room, fun terrazzo in the bathroom or the large terrace beyond the sheer curtains. baldwinbagnall.com

This page Washed in a warm pink, the guest bedroom features soft curves including on the bed from Harvey Norman with custom bedhead and cushions in Maharam ‘Meld’ fabric in Bare with bedding by Society Limonta from Ondene. ‘Martini‘ side table from West Elm with Lightly vase, Hay container and Ferm Living ripple glass.

Joinery in ‘The Oaks’ veneer from New Age Veneers made

by Uneek Interior Solutions. Natalie Rosin sculpture from Curatorial+Co. Sculpture by Carol Crawford on middle shelf. Walls painted in Resene ‘Half Sourdough’. European oak engineered floors in Blanc by Plank Floors.

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S M A RT S PAC E S This page At centrestage in the now light and bright sitting room is a custom sofa covered in Colefax and Fowler ‘Drummond’ fabric in Bone layered with cushions in Rose Cummings ‘Bellflower’ fabric in Cornflower and Chelsea Textiles floral embroidery in Beige. Large artwork by David Rankin. William Delafield-Cook artwork above commode. In the adjoining study can be seen a Danila Vassilieff artwork. Sisal carpet from Floorspace.

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CA B B AG E PATC H [ South Yarra ]

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This page Cane chair with seat cushions covered in ‘Espalier Square’ fabric in Emerald from Soane. Ceramic stool from Orient House.

Cressida Campbell artwork above mantelpiece. A Kevin Lincoln artwork hangs above the cabinet made to display the client’s china collection of 30-plus years sourced from different eras and countries. Antique George I-style chinoiserie dresser from The Vault Sydney.

Abaca woven rug from International Floorcoverings. Opposite page, from top Custom sofa covered in Colefax and Fowler ‘Drummond’ fabric in Bone. ‘Celine’ cocktail table with custom travertine top from Cromwell. Rose Tarlow armchair covered in ‘Gigi’ linen in Ciel. Bragg & Co ceramic tortoiseshell stool. Still life paintings by unknown artist. Thibaut ‘Shang’ grasscloth wallpaper is the perfect backdrop to the owner’s cabbage ware collection. The antique fruitwood table is attended by upholstered chairs in Pierre Frey ‘Amalfi’ fabric in Amande.

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A PRIZED CHINA COLLECTION takes pride of place in an apartment reconfigured to enlighten dark spaces and rationalise the f low. Designer Adelaide Bragg also infused the interiors in a refreshing palette of caramel, blue, green and white.

How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? Our client is a long-standing friend and her daughter is one of our senior designers.

She purchased an established apartment which had wonderful bones but was somewhat dark. Moving from a large family home she wanted to create an oasis while adjusting to apartment living. Our client wished to create a sense of space within the confines of the footprint with changes to the floor plan to update and maximise the use of the areas. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them?

We needed to change the layout and reconfigure the apartment to use the third bedroom as a man’s study, while at the same time stealing space from this room to allow for a new, oversized walk-in robe for the master bedroom. The kitchen and powder room were completely overhauled and remodelled. Our challenge from a decorating perspective was to give the apartment a new lightness by replacing the earthy tones and dark accents with a soft palette of greens, blues, caramels and whites. How would you describe the completed interior? It is a timeless modernisation of a formerly masculine apartment.

The light and bright interior has a soft palette of colours balanced by the considered pieces of antique furniture and artwork and new investment pieces.

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What are some of your favourite elements? Were there any devices employed to maximise the sense of space? The hand-painted wallpaper in the master bedroom is a joy and adds a whimsical femininity. The layering and use of different textures and finishes throughout the apartment creates interest and balance in the small spaces. We used seagrass wallpaper throughout the main living areas. Sisal matting is layered with rugs to ground the rooms. The natural stone accents in the floor and on benchtops in the bathrooms and kitchen provide a quiet formality to those spaces.

The apartment had heavy timber columns which provided a strong architectural backbone, but the wood finish was too prominent. We stripped these back and applied a wax paint finish that kept the character of the wood but also softened the colour and the texture of the timber, adding to the perception of scale and increasing the visual ceiling height within the rooms. The TV room was remodelled to be a study, which is an extension to the sitting room, adding depth and creating a much more interesting room. The high-gloss caramel joinery within this study provides a focal point, adding charm to a once dull room. What informed the selection of furniture, art, fittings and finishes? The client had a good collection of antique oak furniture and artworks. Using her favourite pieces added her story to the apartment, as well as depth and character to a pretty palette, which was driven by the colours of the cabbage ware china. The Colefax and Fowler caramel-coloured upholstery chosen for the sofas and armchairs balances the green and blue accents in the other soft furnishings and wallpapers. The antique pieces are also balanced with modern pieces purchased from Cox London and Soane Britain and Rose Tarlow in LA. Were the owners happy with the execution? How do they use the space? Our client was overjoyed. She uses every inch of the space which is a good example of the success of apartment living after downsizing from a major home. adelaidebragg.com.au

This page, from top Guest bedroom bedhead and curtain in Nine Muses ‘Jaipur’ floral fabric in Black/Blue by Tigger Hall Design. Quilt in Pierre Frey ‘Trinidad’ fabric in Crème backed with Colefax and Fowler ‘Seaweed’ fabric in Aqua. Bragg & Co bedside table with aged brass ball feet. Colefax and Fowler ‘Tealby Stripe’ wallpaper in Beige/Blue. The limestone polished flooring features an oak inlay. Interior designer Adelaide Bragg stands in the hallway beside an antique console on which sits a white ceramic cabbage by Vladimir Kanevsky.

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PLASTER CLASS [ Burnley ]

Photography AMELIA STANWIX

This page Tranquillity reigns in the adjoining lounge area of the master bedroom with an Arflex ‘Strips’ sofa from Poliform and custom cube side table by Michael Gittings. Neon artwork by Hannah Quinlivan on the fibre cement sheet walls. Wild Romance carpet

by Edel Carpets from Whitecliffe. Opposite page Jeweller and designer Brenton Angel created the translucent fibreglass shield with integrated lighting on the dining room wall. Oak bench by Fiona Lynch made by Orana Joinery. Carl Hansen & Søn ‘CH88P’ chair from Cult. ‘Saw’ marble dining table by Friends & Founders from Fred International with ceramics by Fiona Lynch and vase by Alvar Aalto. ‘Bow’ floor light by TossB from Hub. Curtains in linen from Seneca. Polished plaster wall finish by Rad Constructions.

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This page, clockwise from right The dwelling revels in its indoor-outdoor connection. Blakebrough+King ‘Kite’ stool from Criteria. Cassina ‘Maralunga’ sofa by Vico Magistretti.

Perforated steel armature shelving designed by Fiona Lynch and made

by Vision Cabinets. Staircase balustrade layered with a crisp Calacatta marble from Signorino.

Hay ‘Palissade’ outdoor setting from Cult. Platek ‘Flamingo’ light from Est Lighting. ‘Castle’ planter by Friends & Founders from Fred International.

Brenton Angel created the fibreglass shield on the dining room wall. Orana Joinery made the oak bench by Fiona Lynch. Carl Hansen & Søn ‘CH88P’ chair from Cult. ‘Saw’ marble dining table by Friends & Founders from Fred International. Opposite page Custom bedhead by Fiona Lynch upholstered in Tanami by Mokum fabric in Seashore. Bed linen and throw from Abode. Integrated steel lamp and side table from Roche Bobois.

ClassiCon ‘Bibendum’ armchair by Eileen Gray covered in Kvadrat ‘Herald 3’ upholstery from Anibou.

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SPARKLING FE ATURE S designed to play up natural light, including a translucent fibreglass installation and polished plaster walls, enhance this three-level Melbourne townhouse with interiors conceived by interior designer Fiona Lynch for a design-savvy client with a penchant for luminosity.

How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? The client had been following our work for some time and was a fan of a residential project in Fitzroy within a converted boot factory.

Now a surgeon, he had studied architecture, so his interest in gestural elements and eclectic pieces of f urnit ure w it h int rig uing form had to resonate throughout the home. He wanted to create a luminous sanctuar y that capitalised upon the natural light afforded by a generous balcony and courtyard beneath it. So walls in the main living areas were covered in polished plaster to allow light to bounce about, enabling the tactile, velvety nature of the furnishings to shimmer. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? Being a three-storey home condensed within a 154 square metre frame, it was imperative that the lounge, kitchen and dining area on the top level felt like one open room using clever st r uct ural and tonal div isions instead of walls.

Perforated steel armatures f loat above the central kitchen and stairwell to support potted greens, with k itchen joiner y located beneath bench height to

enable open sightlines across to the lounge area. Sinuous lines feat ure t hroughout, including upholstered armchairs plus Carl Hansen & SØn’s t i mber d i n i ng cha i r s w it h a rc embraces. Defining the dining area, a translucent pale-green fibreglass shield l i ne s t he r e a r w a l l . C r e at e d i n c ol l ab or at io n w it h je wel ler a nd designer Brenton A ngel, its curved return is bracketed by a vertical neon globe that pools depth behind the glacial surface. One end of the bespoke oak dining bench subtly echoes its contoured expression. Hugging the rounded edge of the table, it eliminates the need to structurally enclose the space. The sculptural feature’s datum line frames the intimate setting of the dining room, while the exaggerated arch of the TossB freestanding lamp at the opposite end of the table draws the eye upwards to accentuate the generous height of the walls. How would you describe the completed interior? Colour cools and texture warms and comforts with seasonal ease. Soothing shades of sage and pistachio merge with deep

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oceanic blue and the seafoam white of the dining table’s elliptical marble surface to def lect the intensit y of summer heat. Nat ural t imbers insetting floor heating and cooling, orbiting the dining table and surrounding oversized glass doors leading to an abundantly leafy balcony and courtyard beneath draw the outdoors within.

What are some of your favourite elements? Were there any devices employed to maximise the sense of space?

Wa l ls lay ba re to emphasise t he a i r i ness, concealing integrated storage. Adjoining the lounge’s fireplace, open shelving in black ash timber enables the corner to recede into undefined depth. A lso custom created by A ngel, a lithe folded curtain of pale-green fibreglass, matching the shade in the dining room, rustles on the other side of t he f ireplace, cou nterbalancing t he recessive nature of the shelves. Strategically positioned in an upright, angled position, it gently glistens in the sunlight. Throughout, lightweight brass and metal accents fuse industrial strength and practicality with an opulent finish. Another custom lighting sculpture by Brenton illuminates a shelved corner within the study. Tethered to ceiling and f loor, the thread-like brass fixture securing an elongated neon tube casts glowing war mt h upon t he pale-lemon plaster wall, instantly expanding the confines of the room.

What informed the selection of furniture, art, fittings and finishes? Touch is paramount. Plush carpets and nubby soft furnishings bolster soft serves of cushioned comfort. The apartment’s material advantage comes via the use of luxe elements including marble, solid timber, velvet, leather, plus bamboo silk rugs and carpets. A ll were used sparingly to avoid density. For example, the central staircase balustrade is lined with a crisp layer of Calacatta marble as opposed to a heavy, thick application, as is the thinly framed Elba integrated mirror and shelving unit within the ensuite. Was the owner happy with the execution? How does he use the space? Absolutely. He says he moves about the house following the sun in the cooler months, starting on the upper green deck at mid-morning when his schedule allows, before retiring back indoors. The master bedroom’s densely mottled fibre cement sheet walls usher a sense of utmost quiet. Countering the sun-bathed light from the adjoining courtyard, shadows cast upon them provide a deeply calming effect. Within, a rich sapph ire ar mcha ir glows l ike a n oversized precious stone mined from the site, as does the l o u n g e r o o m ’s f a c e t e d e m e r a l d - g r e e n electroplated steel pedestal – strategically placed beside another armchair that beckons hours of relaxation. fionalynch.com.au

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This page, from top ’GUM’ leather and oak and armchair by Christophe Delcourt from Ondene. ClassiCon ‘Pli’ electroplated pedestal side table in Green by Victoria Wilmotte from Anibou. ‘Mondrian’ oval coffee table with lacquer finish by Jean-Marie Massaud from Poliform.

Baxter ‘Fringes’ bamboo silk rug from Criteria. Curtains in linen from Seneca. Juxtaposed against the soundproofing fibre-cement sheet wall, the intersecting polished plaster installed by Rad Constructions was designed to bounce light around within the interiors. Timber desk with steel legs by Matthew Hilton from Spence & Lyda. Carl Hansen & Søn ‘CH88P’ chair from Cult. Flos ‘Snoopy’ lamp from Euroluce.

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These pages The high ceiling easily accommodates one of the owner’s larger artworks, Coastal Kit (Turbulence) by Simon Taylor from Martin Browne Contemporary, above the sofa from James Said with French velvet cushions from Gaudion Furniture. Vintage Italian brass coffee table from Apologue Antiques as are the cushions on the 19th-century Louis XVI fauteuils from Conley & Co. 1840s Louis Philippe walnut commode from Ben Stoner Antiques. Alex Seton bust from Sullivan+Strumpf. Armadillo ‘Agra’ rug. Flowers throughout by Steven Gabriel of Maccora Flowers.

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This page Studded linen bedhead from Lavender Hill Interiors with bed linen and Lanerossi throw from Polite Society, pillows by Creswick Woollen Mills, gold cushion from James Said and Ralph Lauren navy cushion from Palmer & Penn. Tulip vase from Amsterdam. 19th-century Louis XVI-style mirror from Brownlow Interior Design. Riviere bedside tray table from Becker Minty. Dog sculpture by Troy Emery from Martin Browne Contemporary.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left Picture This, Watermelon by Jonny Niesche from STATION gallery rests on a marble benchtop in the kitchen beside a leopard sculpture by Hamish Mackie. Alessi kettle and Miele stovetop. 18th-century Delft bowl holds pomegranates. 1840s Louis Philippe walnut commode from Ben Stoner Antiques. Untitled (Queen at her coronation) by Daniel Boyd from Roslyn Oxley9 and Sam Leach artwork from Nellie Castan Projects. Dining chairs from James Said and table from Arranmore Furniture with 1920s Lalique vase and Georg Jensen vessel. Kenny by Ben Quilty from Tolarno Galleries and Untitled (Matisse self-portrait) by Daniel Boyd from STATION gallery.

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A V I D A R T and antiques collector Seymour Cohen bought this apartment in Melbourne’s leafy Toorak off the plan. He moved in at the peak of the pandemic so while he couldn’t have any visitors, he got to “really enjoy and appreciate the space” to the fullest. Seymour, who has lived for extended periods of time in flats in Singapore and later in Sydney, says he prefers apartment living. “I’m much more of an indoor person than outdoor.”

When did you buy the apartment? I bought it off the plan in 2018 and it took two years to build. It was really nerveracking as I’d never bought a place without seeing it first.

I moved in July 2020 – right in the middle of lockdown.

Because you bought it off the plan was there any opportunity for customisation? There were two bedrooms but no study so I added some built-in joinery to use as a desk. This was really useful when working from home. What appealed to you about the apartment? It was designed by architect Christopher Doyle who has worked on a lot of luxury developments in the area. I like the simple 1920s New York deco style with the premium finishes. There’s also a hotel-like sensibility to the complex, with a gym and even a concierge. I also loved the location with its tree-lined streets and easy access to the CBD. How much of a factor was having space to display your art? Most new apartments have extensive feature walls but this was fairly compact so I had to make sure there was enough space to hang my collection. On the plus side, the ceilings are really high so there’s room for bigger works such as the Simon Taylor above the sofa. I ensured there was counter space that could be used for sculptures and I’ve got a few consoles to rest pieces on. What were some of the challenges of the space

and how were they resolved? The apartment is west facing which is not good for certain artworks so I placed the finer pieces away from direct sunlight and moved the television and mirrors closer to the windows. I installed metallicised blinds to let in light but not damaging U V rays. How would you describe the interior? The dark parquetry flooring and high ceilings contribute to the Parisian feel I wanted. There’s a European sensibility with a mix of mid-century f u r n it u r e , Fr e nc h a nt iq ue s a nd contemporary art. I wanted elegant, pared-back pieces to complement the art, most of which is Australian. What’s the connection to the outdoors like? There’s a wonderful balcony with a westerly outlook so I get to enjoy the light of the beautiful Melbourne sunsets. I’ve put a couple of olive trees in green Anduze pots from Vintage Gardens. After living in Asia, I’ve come to hate air-conditioning so it’s seldom on. I like to keep the balcony doors open so I can enjoy the breeze. Did you employ any special devices or tricks to maximise the sense of space? I changed the light fittings to white to help create the appearance of larger rooms and added long linen drapes with a puddle that draws the eye, creating a dramatic effect.

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These pages, from left Emu ‘Heaven’ outdoor settings from Ke-Zu take in glittering harbour views along the western terrace interspersed with clustered planters from Garden Life and a B&B Italia daybed from Space. Curves are the defining feature of the living area, where a custom round ‘Despres’ rug by Greg Natale from Designer Rugs anchors a pair of Tacchini ‘Julep’ bouclé sofas from Stylecraft with cushions from Greg Natale and a Gubi ‘Pacha’ chair from Cult. Gubi ‘TS’ coffee table from Ownworld.

De La Espada ‘Lauren’ side table from Spence & Lyda. Fireplace from EcoSmart. Bench surface in Carrara marble from RMS Marble. On bench, brass candleholders, bowl and vases, all from Greg Natale. The artwork is a custom Emilio print from Greg Natale. Below the artwork, ‘Liza’ box, ‘Athena’ catchall, ‘Electric Dreams’ vase and ‘Sanctuary’ candle, all from Greg Natale. Lambert & Fils brass ‘Dot 14’ pendant light from Living Edge. Kap ceiling lights from Euroluce. A vintage artwork hangs above a ‘Toy’ side table from Domo. Walls in Dulux ‘Lexicon’ with chevron flooring from Woodos.

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This page, clockwise from top left Sheers from Design Curtains and the hand-carved stone base of the island bench carry a softness and curvilinearity into the kitchen, where cabinets in ‘Lexicon’ quarter-strength satin finish from Dulux are fitted with ‘U’ handles from Linear Standard. Cararra marble clads the bench, splashback, shelf and rangehood. Greg Natale accessories on rear bench and shelf. ‘Halo’ tapware from Brodware. ‘Cima’ cooktop from Pitt. A Lambert & Fils ‘Dot Line’ light from Living Edge hangs above ‘Strike’ counter stools from Ownworld. With intersecting geometries recalling painters Sonia and Robert Delaunay, the custom ‘Despres’ rug by Greg Natale from Designer Rugs is a splash of deco glamour in the living area. Roll & Hill ‘Aquafresh’ wall lights from Space flank Peonies 0121 by Simon Barlow from Studio Gallery. Lee Broom ‘Orion’ light from Space. ‘Rose’ bowl from Greg Natale on a ‘Lunar’ table from Living Edge with Gubi ‘Beetle’ chairs from Cult.

Opposite page On the eastern terrace, Andreu World ‘Reverse’ table and Emu ‘Riviera’ stool, both from Ke-Zu.

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G L E A M I N G F I N I S H I N G T O U C H E S of golden metals and mustard yellows set against warm white walls highlight the newly spacious and curvaceous interiors wrought by interior designer Greg Natale in this apartment on stunning Sydney Harbour.

What was the brief? The clients, a couple with two sons, sought Greg Natale to renovate their two-storey, threebedroom penthouse apartment in Walsh Bay. Their brief was for a modern design that featured ‘plenty of curves’, European furniture and a palette of soft pink, grey and yellow. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? The home required a completely new design and major structural work to address underutilised and awkward spaces. The downstairs rooms were resized and relocated to align better with the double-height void above the living area, and the staircase was moved from the middle of the apartment to a corner of the living room to embrace and enhance that void. Upstairs, the constraints of dead space were addressed by expanding areas such as the master ensuite.

How would you describe the completed interior? The result is a seamless, sophisticated interior designed along

appealingly f luid lines, with curves playing a major role throughout, from t he i nt er ior a rc h it e c t u re to t he furniture and even accessories. It’s a beaut if ul example of how interior design can create its own language of line to shape a home’s character, and the delicate palette emphasises this, making a n impact t hat is subt le yet st il l powerful. What are some of your favourite elements? My favourite elements are where the play on curves makes its strongest statements: in the living area, w it h t he c u r v i n g s t a i r c a s e a nd surrounding walls, fireplace and builtin bench; in the kitchen, with its handcarved island base of Carrara marble; and in the master ensuite, designed to feel like a luxury hotel room. Devices to maximise the sense of space included aligning the downstairs rooms around the double-height void in the living

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This page In the master suite, a Gubi ‘Revers’ sofa from Cult and E15 ‘Enoki’ side table from Living Edge with ‘Laguna 37’ table lamp from Artemide on a custom ‘Rateau’ rug by Greg Natale from Designer Rugs form an attractive sitting area opposite the open bathing zone, which is delineated by a shift in materials to ‘Raku Speckle’ matt finger mosaics from Teranova for the walls and Carrara marble from RMS Marble for the floor and vanities. An Aerin ‘Corvo’ table from Palmer & Penn with vessels from Greg Natale attends the AVA freestanding stone bathtub with ‘Manhattan’ bath mixer from Brodware. Flos ‘Mini Glo Ball’ sconces from Euroluce light the vanity with custom mirrors, ‘Halo’ tapware from Brodware, ‘Green 42’ bench-mounted basins from Rogerseller and accessories from Greg Natale.

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area, and moving the staircase so it curves up the void, echoed by the fluid lines of the built-in bench and walls, which all keep the focus on the openness and space above. Upstairs, the use of curves highlights the open design of the master ensuite, where t he bat hroom space is delineated by the subtly mirrored lines of the ceiling and floor.

The bedroom furnishings follow the room’s curves, with storage and an integrated custom desk on one side and a sitting area on another, creating the sense of a luxurious, lavishly furnished room spread across a vast space. What informed the selection of furniture, art, fittings and finishes?

The client likes modern European furniture, and the pieces selected contribute their own gentle contours to the apartment’s design, such as the invitingly rounded forms of the grey Tacchini sofas and nude Gubi lounge chair in the living area, the nude and pink Gubi dining chairs, and the pink Gubi sofa upstairs. The pieces also embrace the apartment’s palette and bring a lush softness with textures such as bouclé and velvet.

Rugs by Greg Natale continue the palette, with other pops of colour coming courtesy of pieces such as the yellow leather stools in the kitchen.

The grey Carrara marble that features here is used throughout the apartment, finding beautiful e x pre s sion i n t he b at h ro om s where it i s complemented by mosaic finger tiles in either grey or white. The blond solid oak floors tie the palette together with their warm tones, which are picked up in brass accents throughout. Artworks bring a feminine touch that reflects both the palette and the interior’s fluid lines, while various small side tables and stools repeat the motif of curves. Were the owners happy with the execution? They were delighted and welcome the openness of the design, which makes for relaxed living. The palette is a calming and aesthetically pleasing element, while the flow of spaces highlighted by the curved lines is appreciated by all. The living area in particular is constantly in use, offering a spacious oasis and light, open hub of the home. gregnatale.com

This page, from top Artwork by Leonie Barton from Curatorial+Co. Ligne Roset ‘Ruché’ bed and footstools from Domo with ‘Astoria’ throw and ‘Shatter’ cushion, both from Greg Natale. ‘Halo’ bedside table from Zuster with Flos ‘Atollo’ lamp from Euroluce. Feathers

by Paule Marrot from Natural Curiosities hangs in the entry above a Gebrüder Thonet Vienna ‘Mos’ bench from Space. Joinery by In Vogue displays a ‘Rope’ bowl and ‘1984’ bookends, both from Greg Natale, and lamp from Boyd Blue. Gubi ‘Beetle’ chair from Cult.

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With a Gabonese statue, crimson painting by Ulrich Erben, and Pierre Jeanneret chairs around a hefty Rick Owens console, this tableau encapsulates the mix of mid-century elegance and alpine rusticity that gives Emmanuel de Bayser and Josef Voelk’s luxe ski lodge its warmth and character. See High Pitched, p118.

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A stately residence and contemporary pavilion have been linked via a new cloistered walkway, setting the tone for the heritage-meets-modern style to follow.

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This page The garden aspect and northern light inspired the serene fern-green palette of the study with joinery painted in Dulux ‘Nimrod’, walls papered in Phillip Jeffries ‘Juicy Jute’ grasscloth from The Textile Company, stone fireplace from Peraway Marble and ‘Egyptian’ rug in Aegean from Armadillo.

Woolshed Falls, Beechworth artwork by Charles Billich. Custom desk by Anton Gerner with Gubi ‘Masculo’ chairs from Criteria. ‘4 Bowl’ pendant light by Anna Charlesworth. French oak flooring in Sesame from Made by Storey. Opposite page Accessed at the end of the new walkway, the entry hall has silver travertine floors and a ‘4 Bowl’ pendant light by Anna Charlesworth.

This page, clockwise from top left In the hallway, Agapecasa ‘Eros’ console

by Angelo Mangiarotti and vase by James Lemon. ‘Crystal’ runners from Loom. French oak flooring in Sesame from Made by Storey. Pendant light and sconces by Anna Charlesworth. In the gym, ‘Syrma’ armchair and footstool from Ajar. ‘Dioscuri’ sconces from Artemide. Curtains from Colleve in Zepel ‘Pure Linen’ in Pewter. Sitting room walls and the custom joinery unit are painted in Dulux ‘Adept’, adding to the room’s retreat-like feel. Carpet is custom dyed from Halcyon Lake. Opposite page The sitting room is a perfect retreat “when you don’t want to be surrounded by light”, says Patrick. “It’s cool, dim and dark.” Bespoke sofa in Giotto velvet in Liquorice made by Furniture Inspirations. Orange stool from Zuster. Drapes from Colleve in Élitis ‘Pondichéry’ linen. Enlightening artwork by Miodrag Jankovic. Highly ornate mouldings skim the perimeter and have been painted an electric blue in the ultimate clash of old and new.

elbourne design studio Kennedy Nolan have a refreshing take on the value of the pool in residential environments. Their philosophy honours it not just as a means of enjoyment, but also as a body of water that can be celebrated passively from afar in the colder months. At this house in one of Melbourne’s most prestigious inner suburbs, there’s a clever, unobstructed scenic quality to the pool as it runs close to the coping and almost flush to the architecture, making for some walk-on-water optics. It’s a glossy liquid sheet that sets the scene for the owners who access the house through a cloistered walkway that runs along its length.

The residence, restored and upgraded for a couple and their child, is light years away from its 1800s roots and trajectory of alterations. “It was an original Victorian that had been substantially renovated in an Edwardian fashion, with both heritage styles coexisting as one,” recalls practice principal Patrick Kennedy. “It was subject to lots of renovations over the years and was fairly hodgepodge. Everyone had had a crack at it.” In some instances the reproductions and revisions were clear and apparent, but better imitations made it harder to decipher. “We really researched and investigated to try and uncover the clarity of the building and make decisions about various precedents.” The majority of the dwelling, however, was well-preserved and in good, solid condition. »

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These pages, from left In a former life the cavernous kitchen was likely a billiards room. The island bench is made from Persian travertine and Grey Tundra stone from Peraway Marble. ‘Diiva’ stools in perforated leather from Grazia&Co. Astep ‘VV Cinquanta’ pendant lights from Hub. Custom joinery in limed oak. Astra Walker tapware in Aged Brass. Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf oven, Miele dishwasher and concealed Qasair rangehood.

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This page In the third bedroom, linen sheets by Bed Threads, Mercator ‘Moby’ table lamp, and curtains from Colleve in Zepel ‘Pure Linen’ in Feather. Opposite page, clockwise from top left In bedroom two, an artwork by Tracy Sharp hangs above the fireplace between wardrobes with oak frames and inserts of Phillip Jefferies ‘Juicy Jute’ grasscloth from The Textile Company. Merino blanket from Bemboka. ‘Egyptian’ rug in Aegean from Armadillo. The ensuite is clad in Carrara marble from Peraway Marble. Kaldewei undermount bath from Bathe. Tapware from Astrawalker.

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« The family lived in the house for a year but the formal floor plan wasn’t conducive to their lifestyle. Its sheer breadth meant personal interaction was disjointed and the connection to the garden was lacking. “It was quite an old-fashioned arrangement, set up for separate living. While the family still wanted to be able to have their own individual zones, they also wanted a centralised area where they could congregate with each other and friends.

Our job was to make it a more contemporary space with a communal area they could enjoy together,” says Patrick.

While the home’s grand entryway still welcomes guests, a modern underground garage pavilion now provides everyday access for the family. A lift from the basement moves to the ground floor where a colonnaded walkway transitions to a new back entrance. Opening into the old hallway (kitted out with a convenient Zuster coat cabinet), to the left is the existing but renovated bones. To the right is the old but completely reimagined kitchen in an icy palette of silver travertine, stainless steel and grey walls. Likely once functioning as a games room, vast industrial ceiling beams overlook the kitchen island bench where a billiards table once stood.

A three-leafed glazed door separates the kitchen from the generous new living and dining addition. Here, four pyramids have been carved into the oak ceiling, culminating in a flat-roofed cupola ringed in glass for natural light with an adjustable LED panel integrated at the very top. “Because the room is so large, dividing the ceiling up creates some compartmentalisation and »

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« breaks it up a bit,” says Patrick. “Each one has its own light panel so at night it creates a volumed spotlight. It really manages to modulate the experience of that room so it’s not overwhelming.”

The overall approach, says Patrick, was to look at the contemporary design through a heritage prism. “This involved abstracting, transforming and reframing the traditional elements,” he says, referencing the alternating coloured brickwork on the pavilion plane that takes its cues from the 19th-century polychromatic bricks. Other examples include the quilt-like copper garage inspired by the patterning of the slate roof, and the original old roof monitor in the kitchen that has been overscaled and multiplied in the adjoining living area.

Despite the generosity of the shared zones, it was important that all the rooms serve a genuine purpose. “We didn’t want the family to just live solely in these back rooms and the rest to be a museum.

Our job was to make all the existing rooms relevant,” says Patrick.

Aside from the four bedrooms off the central spine, there are now three personal spaces – a green-accented study lined in grasscloth wallpaper, a serene library with direct access to the courtyard and an electric-blue ocean-floor sitting room. “The intense cosiness of this room is exactly what the rear sitting room is not. It’s cool, dim and dark – the perfect place for quiet time at night. It’s not about the hubbub of family life, it’s more about retreat.” # kennedynolan.com.au

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SPEED READ » This sprawling historic home began life as a Victorian villa but has been appropriated over the years with elements of Edwardian and Arts and Crafts styles. » The family lived in the house for a year before undertaking a major upgrade and restoration. » With its estate-like proportions, the greatest challenge for design studio Kennedy Nolan was establishing one cohesive, integrated residence. » Key to the design was a new rear garage pavilion that links back to the historic house via a walkway. » The rear living extension features a vast oak ceiling with pyramid skylights. » “It was important that the existing part of the house still be relevant so it didn’t become a museum,” says Kennedy Nolan principal Patrick Kennedy. » The family wanted to be able to have their own zones separate from one another as well as a centralised area to congregate. » The older rooms were completely reimagined and are now used daily, especially the electric royal-blue sitting room with its ornate plaster ceiling mouldings. » The approach was to find contemporary expressions by abstracting, changing scales and re-framing the heritage materials.

These pages, clockwise from top left The original formal entrance to the sprawling home has been retained but isn’t used for daily access. “The original home and the new pavilion are linked by a cloistered walkway which gives a sense of threshold and transition,” says Patrick. The swimming pool runs along the the west terrace. The four cupolas function as skylights.

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These pages Perched on a wool rug from Tisca, the 1940s vintage armchairs upholstered in cosy sheepskin in the expansive living room were designed by Flemming Lassen. The small bronze occasional table, front left, is by Rick Owens. The small wooden stool is by Charlotte Perriand. On the wall is Posa, a 2015 work by XOOOOX from Circle Culture Gallery, Berlin. The ‘File Rack’ shelving unit by Pierre Jeanneret is made in sissoo wood. ‘Kopf’ sculpture in bronze

by Joannis Avramidis. Jean Prouvé ‘Standard’ desk chair. ‘Lovo’ dining chair, front right, by Axel Einar Hjorth, c1930. Custom banquette upholstered in ‘Frisson’ fabric from Nobilis.

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This page, clockwise from top left The ‘190’ sofa from Pierre Augustin Rose has been re-covered in a mohair wool velvet by Maison Decour, Paris. André Borderie ceramics on the table. Owner Emmanuel de Bayser. The couple’s requirements were simple: eaves and a view. Teak desk by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s ceramic lamp by Georges Jouve and ceramic dish by Guidette Carbonell. Opposite page 1930s armchairs by Viggo Boesen flank the ‘J9’ stone coffee table by Axel Vervoordt. C1955 ‘Easy’ chair by Pierre Jeanneret. Pine stool by Charlotte Perriand. C1935 ‘Chinese Hat’ brass and rattan floor lamp with wicker shade

by Paavo Tynell for Hotel Aulanko in Finland. The chimney is clad in travertine.

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mmanuel de Bayser and Josef Voelk were not initially planning to buy an apartment near Gstaad. They weren’t even necessarily looking for a place in the mountains. They simply wanted somewhere they could reconnect with nature after spending 15 years living exclusively between Paris and Berlin. They actually came within a whisker of buying a house in Normandy, France, with a spectacular sea view. A week before the contracts were due to be exchanged, however, Emmanuel chanced upon an article about local fishermen protesting against the installation of an offshore windfarm. “There were plans for 60 turbines to be set up directly in front of the house,” he recalls.

Relieved yet disappointed, they decided to change tack completely and switch attention to the Swiss Alps. It was Josef who insisted they go to Gstaad, despite the fact that his previous trip there had been marked by misfortune. Back in the 1970s, he had been invited to stay with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton but on arrival he slipped on a sheet of ice, broke his arm and spent the next 10 days convalescing.

Josef started out his career in the cinema as assistant to Luchino Visconti, but later segued into fashion. In 2006, he and Emmanuel opened the first of their three Berlin concept stores all called The Corner, which stock fashions by the likes of Celine, Off-White and Balenciaga, as well as perfumes, home accessories, and books. »

« Their requirements vis-à-vis a mountain apartment were simple.

They wanted to be under the eaves and to have a view. The 180 squaremetre flat they found perfectly ticked the first box. As for the vista, it required something of an act of faith. “We visited it in the middle of a snowstorm and could see nothing at all,” recalls Emmanuel.

The couple chose to gut the existing space to create two relatively compact bedrooms and the kitchen. In doing so, they were careful not to clad absolutely every wall in wood. “If that’s all you have, it can end up being a little stifling,” says Emmanuel.

Emmanuel has a very clear aesthetic. Long drawn to the work of mid-century French masters such as Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé and Pierre Jeanneret for their “architectural, minimal” qualities, here he also branched out into 20th-century Scandinavian design by the likes of Flemming Lassen, Paavo Tynell and Axel Einar Hjorth. “It’s both rustic and elegant, and works well in a mountain setting,” he says.

Deciding where to place everything in the immense living room proved something of a conundrum. “We had about 150 different ideas,” says Emmanuel. To test them out, they built a miniature maquette of the space and furniture out of cardboard and polystyrene. But even that did not prove infallible. They had planned to place a late 19th-century Scandinavian console near the entrance, but it proved too modest in size and was replaced by a more substantial table by Rick Owens.

The couple have had more of a chance to reconnect with nature than they imagined. The installation was completed just as Covid-19 swept across Europe and they have spent much time hunkered down there with their shiba-inu dog, Aki. “The timing could not have been better,” says Emmanuel. “For me, there’s something magical about the mountains. It’s almost as if you’re outside of time.” # thecornerberlin.de

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This page The bespoke ‘Moon_MN4’ stone table by contemporary French designer Francesco Balzano is attended by Jean Prouvé’s ‘Standard’ chairs. The c1953 ‘Matégot’ bowls on the table made from perforated metal were designed by Mathieu Matégot. On the wall ‘Anima Mundi’ artworks by Imi Knoebel.

‘Plywood’ wall light by Rick Owens. Opposite page, from top ‘Plug’ console by Rick Owens in black plywood from the Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris. ‘Type’ chairs by Pierre Jeanneret made in teak and cane. Farbe der Erinnerung artwork by Ulrich Erben, 1989. The wool rug is from Tisca. The door on the left leads to the guest bedroom; the one on the right to the bathroom. The ceramic in the middle of the table is by Kristin McKirdy. The African sculpture is by the Fang tribe in Gabon. The brass sculpture on the left is by Hans Josephsohn. The kitchen units are pine and the benchtop is Grey Moonstone. Oven by V-ZUG.

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Switzerland SPEED READ » Seeking a bolthole where they could commune with nature after 15 years living in Paris and Berlin, Emmanuel de Bayser and Josef Voelk almost purchased a seaside property. » Then Voelk suggested they explore Gstaad, where in the 70s he’d been invited to stay with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. » Emmanuel and Josef’s requirements were simple: to be under the eaves and to have a view and the 180 square-metre flat they found ticked both boxes. » Gutting the interiors, the couple created two bedrooms, a kitchen and an immense living room. » They layered the space with their beloved mid-century pieces and 20th-century Scandinavian design.

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This page, clockwise from top left Travertine-clad surfaces in the bathroom are augmented with Tara tapware from Dornbracht. Bronze table by Rick Owens. Nach dem Sauna framed photograph by Leni Riefenstahl. In the guest bedroom, the bedspread is

by India Mahdavi. 1930s ‘Uto’ bench and ‘Lovo’ pine rocking chair, both by Axel Einar Hjorth. The wool rug is from Tisca. Princess Pearl artwork by Imi Knoebel, 2001. On the terrace, Aki, a shiba-inu, makes himelf comfortable on the ‘Exeter’ loungers from Tectona.

Opposite page The bedhead is upholstered in Pierre Frey ‘Heron’ fabric. Bronze bedside lamps by Eric Schmitt. Pierre Jeanneret bench.

This page In the formal dining room, above a custom mirror-topped table, the pendant light was confected

by Scott Weston to evoke a chapeau de chef using DuPont paper, traditionally used by construction workers to wrap buildings and now affixed to an 1875 Swiss wrought-iron fitting. ‘Otto’ chairs from Thonet.

Kosta Boda and Skultana candle holders. Walls in ‘Matcha Tea’ and ceilings in ‘Modernist’ from Scott’s colour range for Wattyl. Cabinet by ACA Joinery clad in Phillip Jeffries ‘Manila Hemp’ wallpaper in Spring Green from The Textile Company. Opposite page The room features two important Fornasetti pieces, one of which is the ‘Curved Zebra Cabinet’ by Piero Fornasetti.

Above it hangs Young Officer, 2013 by Phil James.

Displayed in the cloche is an 1875 Victorian still life in knitted wool from Leonard Joel. Elsa Peretti silver salt server from Tiffany & Co.

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This page Living room walls are painted in ‘Miss Havisham Rose’ from Scott’s range for Wattyl. Reuben Paterson’s Thanks Indigo artwork hangs above the home’s restored fireplace. 1875 Swiss wrought-iron pendant light. Grant Featherston ‘Scape’ chair from Grazia&Co. B&B Italia ‘Charles’ sofa from Space. ‘Bloom’ wool and silk rug from Tibet Gallery. Footstool upholstered in ‘Peacock’ Sensuede by Moran Furniture. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Chinese elm moon gate from the Zhongshan antique market. ‘Architettura Trumeau’ cabinet by Piero Fornasetti and Gio Ponti from John Playfoot.

Chinese porcelain pot from BKK Australia. Upstairs, on the enclosed front verandah, architect Scott Weston sits on a Victorian bamboo chair from the Weston family home near Tintinhull, NSW, while his journalist partner Andrew Hornery stands in front of the home’s original 1950s colour, now sealed with Wattyl GranoGlaze. Objects on the moon gate shelves include Chinese ceramics from Hang Lung Arts & Antiques in Hong Kong. A custom credenza built by ACA Joinery and finished in straw marquetry by artisan Arthur Seigneur displays a Murano glass grape sculpture, Napoleon Bust and Dichotomy by paper artist Benja Harney, Life is a Riot for Betty and Phil sculpture by Penny Byrne and Pagoda Temple sculpture by Linde Ivimey.

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ust as Alice was transported to her wonderland after falling down that rabbit hole, an equally colourful and fascinating world awaits those who step across the threshold into Villa Carmelina, the grand 1880s Victorian Italianate terrace home of architect Scott Weston and journalist Andrew Hornery in Sydney’s Paddington.

Named in honour of Andrew’s late Maltese mother, the couple spent three years transforming this once-derelict deceased estate that they’d bought in 2016. “From the moment we first walked into the house it resonated deeply with me,” says Andrew. “It had a unique soul and I could see us living there, but exactly how that would happen – logistically – was something I relied entirely on Scott’s expertise for.” Not surprisingly, Scott rose to the challenge “that he approached collaboratively when it came to how we wanted the home to function, from our work lives to our social lives”.

The owners for the previous 50 years had been a Latvian dentist and her Mexican husband. With crumbling brickwork, concrete cancer, damp and drainage issues, the house was in need of some major structural work. Remnants of its former life were all there – the painted floorboards and walls, albeit peeling and crumbling; 1920s linoleum, tiles, wallpaper and carpet; drawers of bric-a-brac; even an intact Johnson & Sons ‘Rose Cloud’ dinner set that fed into the couple’s curiosity – and these salvaged elements became the basis for the colours and finishes throughout.

Having gathered objects, textiles, wallpaper and paint samples from the old house, Scott developed a cohesive colour palette with Wattyl recognising the building’s heritage, its owner history and its architectural bones, now overlaid with modern finishes and built forms designed for living today and into the future. »

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This page, clockwise from top Cabinetry built by ACA Joinery using Laminex in Wattyl ‘Curious Planet’ from Scott’s range. Island bench clad in ‘Dtile’ tiles from Mondopiero. Splashback in Essastone ‘Concrete Pezzato’. Gessi mixer from Abey. Stools from Thonet.

Terrazzo floor by Smith & Sons Maroubra. In the living area, Grant Featherston chairs from Grazia&Co, sofas from Zuster with Kenzo cushions from Lane Crawford and coffee table from Anibou. 19th-century bronze ormolu water feature. Smeg kitchen appliances.

Opposite page Artworks are Australia Day #1 Ford Falcon XR8 by Elaine Campaner, Woman with Skeletons by Julian Meagher and A Bed of Colour to Squeeze Between a Sidewalk Crack by Reuben Paterson. Cabinet in Laminex ‘Cherry Riftwood’ by ACA Joinery with Essastone ‘Unique Calcatta’ bench on which rests Cinder Rings by Sam Leach. 1990s zebra ottoman from Brescia Furniture.

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Sydney « As part of the journey Scott made a concept diorama – a Villa Carmelina wunderkammer – consisting of six rooms in miniature that was exhibited at the NGV’s 2018 Rigg Design Prize. This cabinet of curiosities became a living reality when the couple moved in a year later and began filling the home with art, objects and collectables that Scott had gathered over his lifetime.

The property comprises two separate dwellings with dual street access. At the front is the two-storey 1880s Victorian Italianate terrace. At the rear, original stone steps lead up to the repurposed stables, a private oasis five metres above the main house with a self-contained guest cottage and courtyard garden.

For the original terrace, Scott reconfigured the internal layout to capitalise on its nine-metre width. He opened up the rear of the house with a modern, two-level addition in glass and steel with a series of roof decks and a new living area on the ground level. The ground-floor living area comprises a kitchen anchored by a monolithic 3.6 metre-long island bench unit, as well as a butler’s

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pantry, bathroom and guest bedroom that wraps around a sandstone-paved courtyard which is a sun trap. The pièce de résistance is a 19th-century scallop-shell water feature in bronze ormolu set in lush greenery, accessible via three metre-high sliding glass doors. On the other side of the living area, a concealed timber-panelled door slides open to a neat library and office space.

On the second floor of the addition is the tranquil master suite with a luxurious, light-filled bathroom. Leading off the bedroom, through large sliding doors, is a sun deck and barbeque area paved with ‘Field of Flowers’ tiles, which Scott designed in green, mauve, pink and lemon to hark back to the colours of the original house.

At the front of the house, in the original part of the main terrace, Scott’s vision was to amplify the sense of arrival by knocking out the wall between the entry hall and formal living room. Either side of the old marble fireplace, he also inserted a pair of three metre-high glass doors that open onto a narrow courtyard, originally a carriageway to the stables. »

These pages, from left The walls of the staircase are painted Wattyl ‘Studio Mauve’, a custom colour by Scott. The handrail and bannisters are in custom Wattyl ‘Ivory Grey’ and ‘Walnut’ stains. A digital print of St John the Baptist in the Wilderness by Caravaggio. Tallboy from Sydney Antique Centre topped with ‘Cactus Sunrise’ handblown lamp from Seletti. Painted Skull artwork through archway by Julian Meagher. In the formal dining room is a yellow ‘Fold’ light by Alexander Taylor. Timorous Beasties ‘Noir Ruskin Butterfly’ runner from Premier Carpets. Butterflies artwork by Catherine Swan and Shanghai Spaceman drawing by Matt Coyle. Easycraft dado wall painted in Wattyl ‘Lady Gray’ and ceiling in Wattyl ‘Lemon Chiffon’, both custom colours by Scott. George Nelson ‘Saucer’ pendant light from Living Edge.

1880 French bamboo coat rack and umbrella stand from Blake Watson Antiques. Boys Don’t Cry artwork by Julian Meagher.

« Opening up these spaces allows for the full drama of an exquisite Chinese elm moon gate to be appreciated. Scott discovered the handcrafted screen in the Zhongshan antique market and had it shipped to Australia. It is both elegant and practical in connecting the formal living and dining rooms while allowing for each room’s integrity to remain intact.

“With Scott there is always an element of surprise,” says Andrew, pointing to a new glass roof high above the staircase. The stairway and central core of the home is now flooded with natural light and there’s an added sense of whimsy in the Timorous Beasties carpet runner dotted with butterflies, bugs and foliage.

Another surprise is an ensuite pod clipped on to the side of the original terrace, which serves both an adjoining guest bedroom and Scott’s studio. From the outside it is discreetly visible as a modern addition alongside the original. Inside this glass-roofed four metre-high pod is a bijou bathroom, clad with miniature Bisazza mosaics reminiscent of a Dutch still life. Scott’s architectural practice at the front of the house maintains the original enclosed front verandah with its peeling teal-green walls, now preserved under coats of Wattyl GranoGlaze and forming a popular selfie backdrop for visitors.

For Scott and Andrew, their home is incredibly biographical.

“It is built to meet our needs, to accommodate the way we live. We are collectors, we love to entertain, we enjoy gardening, we like to read, listen to music … All of those aspects have been incorporated into the design,” says Scott. “And in a creative and, hopefully, inspiring way.” # swad.com.au

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This page The barbeque roof terrace looks towards the new ensuite pod and adjoining guest bedroom, which is accessed via a recycled door with an arched fanlight window. Custom ‘Field of Flowers’ patterned tiles designed

by Scott and available from Olde English Tiles. ‘Classico’ giant planter from All Poly Products. Tom Fereday ‘Eileen’ outdoor table and ‘Chee’ chairs from Space. Retractable awning from Aalta Australia. Opposite page Colour comes to the fore in the guest bedroom, including a strip of Wattyl ‘Edite’s Pink’ for the hearth, developed by Scott from remnants of the original painted floors. Walls in Wattyl ‘Celadon Blue’, also by Scott. Hanging above the original fireplace is Song Bird 3 by Song Ling. On the mantelpiece, Floral Still Life by Maris Cummins, Havelock Dancer automata by Di Holdsworth and anatomical torso from Hong Kong. A bed from Christophe Living is dressed with William Morris print bed linen from Liberty. Bisazza Carlo Dal Bianco ‘Bouquet’ glass mosaic tiles from Academy Tiles clad the glass-roofed ensuite pod. Vanity in Laminex ‘Burnished Wood’ custom-made by ACA Joinery with Omvivo ‘Arki 700’ basin and a mirror designed by Scott.

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These pages, clockwise from top left The walls of the master bedroom are papered in Timorous Beasties ‘Birds n Bees’ from South Pacific Fabrics. Joinery in Laminex ‘Cherry Riftwood’. ‘Pearl’ king bed from Fanuli with Kenzo red mohair blanket from Lane Crawford. In the master ensuite, Omvivo ‘Latis’ bathtub and basins from Reece, Inax tiles from Artedomus and ‘Lumi Sfera’ wall light from Gineico Lighting. Oversized red ‘Classico’ planter from All Poly Products on the roof terrace. External walls are finished in Alucobond ‘Pure White’. The downstairs guest bedroom opens to the courtyard while the original stairs lead up to the repurposed stables. In the downstairs guest bedroom, joinery in Laminex ‘Cherry Riftwood’ with wardrobe doors in Laminex ‘Smoky Sapelle’ and wall cladding in rib-clad hemlock from Cedar Sales. Cole & Son ‘Chiavi Segrete’ wallpaper by Piero Fornasetti from Radford Furnishings, bed from Poliform and Looking for Chloe painting by Di Holdsworth.

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SPEED READ » This 1880s Italianate terrace in Sydney’s Paddington has been given new life by architect Scott Weston and his partner, journalist Andrew Hornery. » The property has been affectionately named Villa Carmelina, after Andrew’s late mother. » This house had belonged to its previous owners for 50 years and, while offering good bones and character aplenty, it was certainly ripe for an update. » As part of the renovation process, Scott made a wunderkammer (a concept diorama) consisting of six rooms in miniature that was exhibited at the NGV 2018 Rigg Design Prize. » Surprises abound throughout Villa Carmelina in some unexpected furnishings and materials and an ensuite pod that looks to be clipped on the side of the original terrace. » The finished result is a home-meets-working space (Scott’s architectural practice is located at the front of the house) that Scott and Andrew describe as “incredibly biographical”.

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These pages, from left A visit by the owners to the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia inspired the concrete facade. The courtyard garden by Myles Broad of Eckersley Garden Architecture includes dense plantings to create a ‘veil’ for the home’s interior. Outdoor armchair from Curious Grace and side table from Cosh Living. Endicott crazy pavers from Eco Outdoor. Custom planter designed by landscaper Myles Broad of Eckersley Garden Architecture.

overseas travels, and inspired by the work of a leading spectacular new build in the heart of the action.

These pages, from left Located at the front of the house, the formal dining area is separated from the informal living area by a courtyard garden. Moroso ‘Shanghai Tip’ sofa and ‘Redondo’ armchair, both by Patricia Urquiola from Hub. Ligne Roset ‘Linden’ tables from Domo. Artwork by Jane Burton. Custom rug by Forest Create from Behruz Studio. ‘Byobu T36’ coffee table by Nendo from Hub. Flos ‘Rosy Angelis’ floor lamp by Philippe Starck from Euroluce. Fireplace hearth in honed Zimbabwe Black Granite. American oak solid-timber floor from WR Timbers. Also at ground level, the study area is adjacent to a bedroom and benefits from a garden aspect via a large picture window. ‘Långfjäll’ office chair from Ikea.

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he couple who own this house in South Yarra, medical professionals whose children have left home, regularly soak in great architecture on their overseas travels. From Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Pennsylvania to Victor Horta’s grand art nouveau homes in Brussels, numerous images were already embedded in their minds.

Closer to home, architect Allan Powell’s TarraWarra Museum of Art at Yarra Glen, a 45-minute drive from Melbourne, also registered in their psyche. “TarraWarra is breathtaking – the adrenalin rush is on the same level every time we visit,” says the owner, who commissioned Powell & Glenn architects when inspecting the site with Allan and practice partner Ed Glenn and planning to build a new home.

Scaling down from a large 1930s Tudor-style home, the owners’ brief to Powell & Glenn was to take into account the architectural treasures they had visited, but also for a house that would respond to the sloping site (a two-metre fall at the rear oriented to the north) as well as the gentle one-metre fall across the front of the site.

While words such as ‘monumental’ and ‘timeless’ were mentioned, so was the aversion to large open-plan spaces such as living areas. “We certainly weren’t after frosty, stitched-up, formal enclosed rooms,” says the owner. “We were keen to have a more subtle delineation of spaces rather than seeing everything as you open the front door.”

Rather than seeing the lie of the land as a constraint, Powell & Glenn used the level changes as an opportunity to create a more engaging response to the neighbourhood. From the street, the front stairs rise above a stone fence which appears to have always existed. “We took considerable effort to get the right feel for the stonework, using Endicott stone and washing it back to reach just the right level of imperfection,” explains Ed. »

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« In contrast to the rough stonework, the home’s in-situ angled concrete walls provide a ‘dialogue’. “We love the look and feel of the concrete,” says the owner. “It’s like touching velvet.”

Taking advantage of the level change across the site, Powell & Glenn was able to create a three-storey home that reads as two and is firmly anchored to the soil. At ground level are the garage, wine cellar and laundry, together with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The north-facing garden and the courtyards were designed by Myles Broad from Eckersley Garden Architecture and create a verdant veil around the home. “I love the vignettes through every pane of glass,” says the owner. “We’re literally surrounded by greenery.”

On the middle level is a central courtyard separating the formal sitting area at the front of the house from the more informal living area at the rear. “Having the courtyard-style typology allows you to provide natural light in every space,” says Ed. The kitchen at the core of the floor plan, as with the other rooms (all without doors), is lodged between the two living areas and adjacent to the dining room. Connected to the dining area but not on full view, the layout responds to the brief for a non-open plan arrangement. “You can enjoy being part of a conversation, but you don’t necessarily want to hear the dishwasher or see food prepared,” says Ed, who continued the stained-oak joinery in the kitchen into the dining area to allow for visual continuity.

On the top level are the main bedroom, a walk-in dressing room and an ensuite, together with a guest bedroom and separate bathroom.

And while there’s a sense of being in the treetops, the views from the top level take in the neighbourhood and glimpses of Melbourne’s city skyline. “There’s certainly the inner-city experience, but there is also a sense of ‘floating’ above the trees,” says Ed. »

This page Walls and columns in stucco lustro frame the passage leading to the courtyard gardens. Pair of framed etchings by Olivia Mazzone on the right wall. Flooring in American oak solid timber from WR Timbers. Opposite page, from top Japan-stained timber joinery in the dining area is punctuated by a custom brass cocktail cabinet. C1930s billiard table lamp from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Custom dining table by Forest Create with In Good Company surrounded by ‘DC09’ chairs from Great Dane. Ceramic vessels on table bought in Antwerp. The informal living area connects to the dining room, and both benefit from a northern aspect with floor-to-ceiling glazing. Moroso ‘Phoenix’ coffee tables

by Patricia Urquiola from Hub. Swedese ‘Continental’ easy chair from Fred International. Vase and bowl from Mud Australia.

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« Detail, as well as the subtle shift of spaces, is also something that you notice in this home. In the dining area, for example, a customised brass cocktail cabinet is built into the oak joinery. It was conceived by Powell & Glenn’s interior designer Jessica Zbornik, who worked closely with the owners in selecting furniture and light fittings. “We wanted to bring a few pieces from our former home, such as this light,” says the owner, pointing to a 1930s pendant that formerly hung above a billiard table. Other details, such as the brass inlay in the steel windows and doors, represent the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

“The word ‘gutsy’ was included in our initial discussions,” says Ed. “The Barnes Foundation [art institute in Philadelphia], one of many key buildings the owners found inspiring, was one influence, but the way they wanted to live certainly came into the mix.”

And, reports Allan Powell, according to the owner seeing the completed home as he climbed the stone stairs was akin to travelling to Italy. # powellandglenn.com.au; e-ga.com.au This page, from top The master bedroom features generous timber joinery. Custom bedside table by Alex Earl in collaboration with Forest Create. Trizo21 bedside wall light from Great Dane. Citi linen from Abode. Prestige Carpets Oakford Elegance carpet from Don Currie Carpets. Workstead brass sconce from In Good Company.

A north-oriented courtyard with its steel-framed pergola functions as an outdoor room. Opposite page The ensuite creates a sense of bathing outdoors. Walls in Carrara mosaic tiles from Byzantine Design. DCS towel rails from Mary Noall.

SPEED READ » The owners of this home in Melbourne’s South Yarra were influenced by architectural classics seen on their travels. » Esteemed local architect Allan Powell, another of the owners’ inspirations, was commissioned through his practice Powell & Glenn. » A sloping site was used to create a three-storey home featuring angled concrete walls. » Year-round natural light is welcomed through a northerly aspect and floor-to-ceiling glazing. » The kitchen is the focus of the middle level and is connected to the dining area despite being separated by a blade wall. » To ensure a smooth transition between past and present, the owners brought cherished pieces from their previous home.

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Detail ORIENTED A wealth of considered elements are the hallmark of the reinvention of this heritage house into a haven of contemporary living for a young family.

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These pages The front living room is enhanced by the traditional bevelled leadlight windows which were restored and offer filtered views across the park opposite. The sofas were existing and were reupholstered. Cushions from Manyara Home and No Chintz. Mirror over fireplace and coffee table both custom by Partridge Daniels on Sultanabad rug from Behruz Studio. Michaël Verheyden suede boxes from Ondene. Candle and incense holders from Planet. Anna Charlesworth ‘Dish’ pendant light. Owner’s existing side table with ‘Linden’ lamp by Kelly Wearstler. Papier-mâché vase from Becker Minty. Glass vase from Pond. Wall sconce from Lightmaker Studio. Artwork by Michael Cusack from Olsen Gallery.

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It’s a chilled atmosphere that pervades the stately c1924 home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, newly refreshed by design studio Partridge Daniels for a family of four. The house, sited within a conservation area, had been occupied by four generations of the same family until its sale to the current owners in 2018. Showcasing all the features of its era – high ceilings, leadlight doors and windows, wide corridors, a deep verandah – the single-storey, sandstone-based house was principally rectangular in form, with a messy 1970s addition of enclosed porch, laundry and bathroom doing the generous site no favours. The previous owners had already received approval for restoration and upgrades to the property which the new owners slightly amended before work began to convert it to an expansive two-storey home.

Natural light and storage were high on the family’s wish list, as well as a harmonious blending of old and new and the use of natural and raw materials including timber, stone and brass. The approved design allowed for a two-storey structure that extends to the rear boundary and hugs the

perimeter to the south and east, maximising the northern sun in the central courtyard.

During construction the builders, EJ Constructions, discovered news clippings dating from the 1920s detailing the closing of Sydney pubs due to strict licensing laws. As they commenced work in March 2020, 100 years later, again the pubs were closing – but for a very different reason! The newspapers have been framed and now grace the cellar walls.

Partridge Daniels principals Lucy Partridge and Emma Daniels were heavily influenced by the historical elements of the original property in their creative process. “The soul of the house was handsome and understated and it called for an enduring, high-quality restoration with a defined, effortless flow to the modern addition. As such, we adopted a light touch,” says Emma.

Onto a base of French oak flooring and warm white paint the designers layered natural stone, timber and bronzed brass – timeless elements that underpin the home’s classic nature and will age beautifully. Furnishings are a mix of custom pieces, some reupholstered sofas and new acquisitions that lend elegance while also being warm and approachable.

The front two rooms were retained as formal dining and living with walls replastered and leadlights restored. The ‘dogleg’ hallway was straightened and bathroom modified »

This page In the formal dining room Gubi ‘Beetle’ chairs with custom upholstery from Cult surround a dining table from Zuster. Bowl from Conley & Co. Vistosi ‘Puppet Ring’ pendant light from Mondoluce. Lightmaker Studio wall sconce. Artwork by Laura Jones from Olsen Gallery. Owner’s existing cabinet was refurbished. Rug from Cadrys. Plant and pot from Garden Life. Opposite page Christophe Delcourt side tables with ‘Armato’ lamp by Kelly Wearstler. Brass oil burner from Studio Henry Wilson. Artworks by Laura Jones from Olsen Gallery. Rug from Cadrys.

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This page In the casual family dining area a custom cabinet sits beneath a mirror from MCM House. On cabinet, Flos ‘Snoopy’ table lamp from Euroluce, Tom Dixon coffee and tea set and white concrete vase from Manyara Home. Dining table from Mark Tuckey with candles and candleholders from Studio ALM, Stacks of Wax and Pond. ‘Smart’ chairs and ‘Trevi 6’ pendant light from Spence & Lyda. Anna Charlesworth brass wall lights. Rug from Natural Floorcovering Centre. Plant and antique brass planter from Garden Life.

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This page, clockwise from top left Looking back to the new extension across the courtyard and pool. Part of the extension is clad in silvertop ash timber and the rest is painted in Dulux ‘Antique White USA’ and ‘Domino’. Courtyard dining with ‘Mill’ outdoor table from Eco Outdoor. Limestone floor tiles from Onsite. The kitchen has custom hand-painted joinery with a leathered granite benchtop on the island and Elba marble on the rear benchtop. Bronzed brass rangehood, frame and custom handles. Handmade Moroccan tiles from Onsite. Mater stools and Gubi ‘Semi’ pendant light from Cult.

‘Clemente’ wall lights from The Montauk Lighting Co. Large bowl from Orient House. Ceramic bowl from The DEA Store. Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, Wolf cooktop and Smeg oven, all from Winning Appliances. French oak flooring from Enoak.

This page, clockwise from top left The traditional facade with central terrazzo steps and classic columns gives no hint of the sinuous timberclad extension that lies behind. The casual sitting area has a custom sofa and B&B Italia ‘Eileen’ side table from Space on a cashmere abrash rug from Cadrys. Cushions from Planet and No Chintz. White throw from InBed. Bronze bowl from Pond. Shelving is in tallowwood. Parentesi suspension light from Euroluce. Tom Dixon ‘Jelly’ vase. Maison Balzac ‘Coucou’ carafe. Partridge Daniels principals Emma Daniels (left) and Lucy Partridge. Custom mirror and cabinet. Large white vase from Mandalay Flowers. Candleholders from Modern Times. Stone figures from Orient House. Opposite page The children’s bathroom has custom floor tiles from Popham Design and a Basaltina vanity. Brodware tapware, bath and basin from Candana. Flos ‘Glo-Ball’ wall lights from Euroluce.

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« to a powder room with the extra space given over to storage. A capacious family dining and kitchen area at the back marks the start of the new part of the house that in turn leads to separate adults’ and kids’ casual living areas with bedrooms and bathrooms above. The new wing benefits from the north-facing aspect and is flooded with light and sun as well as enjoying an outlook over the pool.

The designers’ focus on the finer points has given the house an extra level of finesse. “We’re very much about the little details,” says Emma, indicating a beautiful heavy shower curtain in a Ralph Lauren outdoor fabric in the guest bathroom. Add to that the bespoke bronzed brass handles, doorplates, the tiling inside cupboards and on bathroom ceilings and the tactile, leathered granite benchtop in the kitchen – a particular favourite of the owner’s. “The kitchen bench is special – it feels like velvet,” she says. “I love the dark and moody look, and it is the perfect place to sit and share a bottle of red with friends.”

While the home exudes contemporary liveability, there are subtle reminders of its history throughout. Taking cues from the traditional symmetry in the house saw the designers retain the existing twin windows in the powder room and replicate them in the kitchen flanking the rangehood. Similarly, a glass and timber cabinet that had to be preserved to comply with heritage requirements was reworked as a stylish showcase for glassware.

With two school-age children the pool and pizza oven in the courtyard get a regular workout, while the variety of living spaces offer plenty of choices for entertaining family and friends. “It is the perfect home for our busy family,” says the owner, “and I love how the character of the original heritage house blends with the modern and functional extension. It constantly delights me!” # partridgedaniels.com; ejconstructions.com.au

This page Looking from the master bedroom to the ensuite bathroom. Elton John artwork by Phil Meatchem. Noguchi lamp. Vase from Mandalay Flowers. India Mahdavi stool from Studio ALM. Custom leather cushion on window bench seat. Cashmere abrash rug from Cadrys. In the bathroom, bronzed brass and hand-painted vanity with Elba marble top. Kelly Wearstler wall lights from The Montauk Lighting Co. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Custom bed with Society Limonta bed linen and throw from Ondene.

Bedside table from Zuster with Maison Balzac carafe. Matthew Johnson artwork from Olsen Gallery. Parachilna ‘Aballs’ pendant light from Ke-Zu. Custom green dresser. Cashmere abrash rug from Cadrys. At the entrance to the powder room is a custom console

by Partridge Daniels with a custom mirror with bronze frame. Parachilna ‘Aballs’ wall lights from Ke-Zu. Custom floor tiles and custom bronzed brass vanity with terrazzo top from Terrazzo Australian Marble. Aggregato ‘Saliscendi’ pendant light from Artemide.

One of the children’s bedrooms and study area. Bed from Mark Tuckey with bedlinen from Cultiver. USM bedside table and desk pedestal from Anibou. ‘Nelson Saucer Bubble’ pendant light from Living Edge. Charlotte Perriand wall light from Mondoluce. Muuto wall hooks. Jieldé lamp and Flos ‘Tab’ lamp, both from Euroluce. Desk chair from Cult. Custom oak desk. Rug from Armadillo.

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SPEED READ » Design studio Partridge Daniels was engaged for the reinvention of this significant heritage house in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for a young family. » The owners had bought the house with approved plans so after a minor tweaking the designers set about seamlessly blending the traditional aspects of the house with the contemporary extension. » The classic detailing such as the beautiful leadlight doors and windows were restored and walls replastered before new French oak flooring was laid, while bespoke pieces made by metalworkers and joiners such as the bronzed brass door pulls complement the existing features.

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These pages Natural light floods the new glass-enclosed living pavilion at the back of the house.

DePadova ‘Flying Landscape’ sofa from Boffi. Tan leather De La Espada ‘Elysia’ armchairs from Spence & Lyda. Astep ‘VV Cinquanta’ floor lamp from Hub. Kitchen bench and splashback in Arabescato Vagli marble from CDK Stone. Vola tapware from Sydney Tap and Bathroomware.

Mater stools from Cult. Apparatus ‘Lantern 2’ pendant lights from Criteria. Joinery by Sydney Joinery in ‘Xilo’ veneer in dark blue/black from Elton Group. Hardware by Joseph Giles from The English Tapware Company. Lacanche cooker from Malcolm St James. Kitchen bulkhead in Rockcote Venetian plaster. Flooring in Hekke oak from Tongue n Groove. On the mantelpiece, The Queen and Cheek to Cheek sculptures, both by Katarina Wells from Curatorial+Co. ‘Oscar’ bowl from Greg Natale on coffee table. Windows and sliding glass doors from Steel Windows Australia.

Paving in Sydney sandstone from Gosford Quarries. Landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith.

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onnection is a word that architect Bianca Pohio of Pohio Adams uses frequently in describing this beautifully resolved home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Created from the shell of a Federation house sitting high on a hill with city and district views it offers facility and sophistication in equal measure, with connectivity never in doubt.

It wasn’t always that way, however. The owners and their three daughters had lived in the house for three or four years after buying it in 2015 and realised that while it was a pleasant home it wasn’t exactly what they wanted. “The existing connections were encumbered by challenges,” says Bianca.

“You couldn’t walk directly from the front of the house to the back garden, nor from the garage into the house – there were different levels everywhere. However, the size was good as well as where it was located on the site.”

The house had charming features and initially the plan was to enhance what was existing, creating a better flow between spaces and simplifying the layout. Like Topsy this brief quickly grew in scope into a major review of the house and its whole persona.

Three rooms downstairs at the front of the two-storey house were retained and upgraded and the back was demolished to make way for a spectacular steel and glass pavilion that hosts informal living, kitchen, laundry, powder room and study.

Despite being south-facing, this space is flooded with light thanks to the soaring walls of double glazing on three sides and a circular skylight perfectly positioned to capture the undulating branches of a giant old eucalypt near the pool.

“This room is calm and beautiful and really feels like part of the garden,” says Bianca. “Often people don’t think of using the »

This page The formal living room at the front of the house is a symphony of pastel hues. Sofa and armchairs from Jardan, padded velvet stools from Coco Republic, coffee table from Workshopped with brass vases from Greg Natale, and Christophe Delcourt ‘Ouk’ side table from Ondene, all on a rug from Robyn Cosgrove. Roll & Hill light from Space. Artwork is by Chris Langlois. Opposite page, from top The front entrance has steel and glass doors from Steel Windows Australia. On entry console, ceramic vessel by Jann Kesby from Bess. Sydney Sandstone paving from Gosford Quarries. The casual living area with tan leather ‘Elysia’ armchairs from Spence & Lyda. DePadova ‘Flying Landscape’ sofa and ‘Capitonné’ ottoman, both from Boffi, with velvet cushion in Camel from Polite Society. Rug from Robyn Cosgrove. Mater kitchen stools from Cult. Apparatus ‘Lantern 2’ pendant lights from Criteria. Kitchen bench and splashback in Arabescato Vagli marble from CDK Stone. Vola tapware from Sydney Tap and Bathroomware. Joinery by Sydney Joinery in ‘Xilo’ veneer in dark blue/black from Elton Group. Bulkhead in Rockcote Venetian plaster. Windows and sliding glass doors from Steel Windows Australia.

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These pages, clockwise from top left The wife’s study is an exercise in simplicity with custom-designed desk and shelves by Pohio Adams in natural oak. DePadova ‘Serbelloni’ chair from Boffi and Gubi desk light from Cult. On lower shelf, Baruk grey sculpture by Kristiina Engelin from Curatorial+Co. Looking from the hallway to the study and the dining room beyond. Stair wall is in Rockcote Venetian plaster with custom brass handrail. Flooring in Hekke oak from Tongue n Groove.

A Robert Dickerson artwork in charcoal hangs in the hallway. The dining area (opposite page and below) has a Salvatori ‘Dritto’ table and DePadova ‘Rea’ dining chairs, all from Boffi, under an Apparatus ‘Trapeze 10’ pendant light from Criteria. Custom-designed credenza

by Pohio Adams has an aged-brass top with gloss lacquer finish.

Ceramic vessel by Jann Kesby from Bess. Wall panels in Rockcote Venetian plaster. Artwork by Jerzy Michalski. Brass vases from Greg Natale. The wine cellar links the garage and rumpus room with the rest of the house. Libreria del Vino wine wall system from Living Edge with ‘Clancy’ sandstone rubble wall opposite from Eco Outdoor.

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« southern side – they think it will be cold and dark but the double glazing works really well in controlling heat and cold.”

While a fabulous kitchen is usually the focal point of a large multipurpose living area, here it is equalled by the laundry that wins high praise for its glamour and functionality. The owner says her husband calls it “her happy place” and, with its lavish size and generous appointments as well as its position directly behind the kitchen and overlooking the garden, that is understandable. In addition to the bank of cupboards on one wall housing the appliances and extra storage there is a luxurious custom credenza in gloss lacquer finish with an aged brass top, matching perfectly with a similar piece in the nearby dining room. If privacy is required the space can be closed off with a sliding mirrored door. “When you have teenagers I think you appreciate how significant and important a laundry is,” says Bianca. “And here it is celebrated.”

Throughout the home soft curves are a repeated motif – from the kitchen bulkhead and walls finished in Rockcote Venetian plaster that reflects the light and balances the sharpness of the steel-framed glass doors to the round ottoman that echoes the circular skylight above. Even the pool has gently rounded ends.

“Everything is quite angular so it’s nice to have the contrast with the curved shapes,” says the owner.

The tension between opposites is played out to perfection with rooms such as the husband’s study with its leather sofa and bookcase-lined walls offering a dark and cocooning mood contrasting with the light and openness of the gelato-hued sitting room and the simple linearity of the wife’s study.

Linking the garage internally with the house provided the opportunity to add a games room, wine cellar and extra powder room to the lower level. A new sandstone wall offers a nod to the history of the house and the trafficable glass ceiling admits plenty of light into the subterranean spaces. »

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« Upstairs, the daughters each have a bedroom, study area and ensuite bathroom, while the parents’ suite at the front of the house makes the most of the city aspect from a sunny outdoor balcony.

The consistency of the materials palette lends coherence and there is no indication of where old finishes and new begins.

Floorboards throughout are in Hekke oak from Tongue n Groove with doorways raised and lined in natural oak and new oak skirting boards and windows. On each staircase is a Michael Anastassiades pendant light, with Studio Henry Wilson sconces on the landings.

Outside, the traditional form of the Federation house is barely evident as the structure has been completely modernised with an aubergine-coloured rough-cast render and the addition of a sandstone-paved entertaining terrace at the front with expansive seating offering city views and surrounded by a lush garden devised by Will Dangar of Dangar Barin Smith.

The owners have only been back in residence since November but are delighted that they now use every part of the house whereas previously there were rooms they never entered. It is perfect for entertaining with several different areas to choose from depending on the weather, or the number of guests, and with each space offering that desirable connection with the rest of the house. # pohioadams.com; dangarbarinsmith.com.au; kinn.com.au

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These pages, clockwise from far left The master bedroom suite on the top floor has a custom-designed bedhead by Pohio Adams in upholstered linen. ‘Clyde’ side table from Spence & Lyda with Flos table lamp from Euroluce. Astep ‘VV Cinquanta’ twin wall light from Hub. Custom-designed dressing table and mirror by Pohio Adams with leather top and front. Stool and bench by Poliform.

Fabrica ‘Seduction’ carpet from Whitecliffe Imports. ‘Xilo’ veneer wall panelling in dark blue/black from Elton Group conceals the walk-in wardrobe. The ensuite bathroom has ‘Casa Grey Chine’ wall tiles from Onsite and Fibonacci Stone ‘High Cloud’ terrazzo floor tiles. White ceramic ‘Anton’ wall lights by Volker Haug.

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“THE CONSISTENCY OF THE MATERIALS PALETTE LENDS COHERENCE AND THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHERE OLD FINISHES AND NEW BEGINS. ”

SPEED READ » Architecture and interiors studio Pohio Adams was engaged to breathe new life into this Federation-era house in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. » With a disconnect between the front of the house and the back, as well as a variety of levels across the property, the challenge was to create a coherent flow and link the spaces elegantly. » Bianca Pohio joined the garage internally to the house, adding a games room, wine cellar and powder room in the process. » The back of the house was demolished and a new steel and glass pavilion housing informal living, dining, kitchen, laundry and study was built leading to the garden and pool. » The juxtaposition of opposites – dark and light, angles and curves – creates excitement, tempered by the palette of sophisticated materials.

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This page, clockwise from top left The guest bedroom on the ground floor has a ‘Little Petra’ armchair from Cult and a Flos floor lamp by Michael Anastassiades from Euroluce. Curtains by Simple Studio. The terrace outside the formal living area has Gervasoni chairs from Anibou. The powder room is an ingenious design by Pohio Adams incorporating a guest bathroom that can be closed off for privacy. Custom-designed mirrors and medicine cabinets. Basins by Lindsey Wherrett Ceramics. Vola tapware in tumbled brass finish from Sydney Tap and Bathroomware. Glazed ‘Cotto’ wall tiles from Eco Outdoor with floor tiles in Fibonacci Stone ‘Road Trip’ terrazzo. Soap holder by Studio Henry Wilson. ‘Anton’ wall lights in gunmetal by Volker Haug. Opposite page The front terrace enjoys a leafy outlook to the city. Gervasoni ‘InOut’ outdoor furniture from Anibou. Sandstone paving from Gosford Quarries.

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This page Kitchen cabinetry designed by Jase Sullivan made by Custom Kitchens. Stools from Island Luxe. Custom light by Havit. Large mustardcoloured bowl, Georges Pelletier lamp and Moroccan terracotta urn, all from Tigmi Trading. Black vase from Nikau. Artwork by Chrissy Huntsman from Pack Gallery, Bangalow. Amy Leeworthy ‘Dream’ vase from Of The Sun at Newrybar Merchants. Opposite page The main bedroom has a Jardan ‘Sunny’ bed hand-dyed by Shelley. Bed linen from Cultiver. African cushion from Orient House. Lex Williams ‘Socle’ black timber side table from Tigmi Trading.

Plant and ceramic pot from Nikau. ‘Longton’ wall lights in Gunmetal by Volker Haug. Arte ‘Selva Capas’ wallpaper from Unique Fabrics.

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N AT U R A L INSTINCTS A vision for a dream home in Byron Bay was realised when designer Jase Sullivan conjured a potent mix of industrial and vintage pieces in a relaxed setting.

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uxury means different things to different people. For Shelley Craft, television personality and owner of this home in the Byron Bay region, it was being able to tweak the design on an almost daily basis before the build started in February 2020, resulting in the ‘true magic’ that unfolds once inside the gates of the property.

Occupying the site of the old Byron Bay whaling station the intention was for the house to respect the industrial heritage of the area both in its architecture and materials. Constructed of brick, timber, sandstone and steel it has a timeless feel.

When the project was in the planning stages with Paul Uhlmann Architects, Shelley called in interior designer Jase Sullivan, a former Belle contributor who has worked internationally. “We have crossed paths over the years and I love his work,” says Shelley. “I knew he was the perfect person to help us realise our vision. We had been sitting on the block and plans for the house for years, waiting for the right time to build,” she adds. “Once we broke ground we knew this was going to be our ‘forever-for-now’ house and the excitement grew.”

The organic nature of Jase’s designs was a perfect fit with the setting and with Shelley’s aesthetic, and their shared sense of environmental responsibility meant their choice of sustainable, natural and vintage elements was a given.

The project is the family of four’s dream home, designed and finished to suit their lifestyle, with everything just exactly as they want it to be. “We know every inch intimately – every decision made was to better the result,” says Shelley. “We worked closely with our builder, Ben Quinlan of Marloane Building Co., and with Jase making regular site visits we altered the design on an almost daily basis until we had our dream home.”

With a standout location across from the beach, the single-level home with five bedrooms and four bathrooms is practical and »

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This page Mid-century cane lounger, ‘Kangaroo’ chair, and Sarah Ellison ‘Bowie’ vase on table, all from Tigmi Trading on a flokati rug from Vampt Vintage Design. Big Ass fan. Opposite page, from top Home owner and television personality Shelley Craft and designer Jase Sullivan.

The TV room has a ‘Togo’ settee in Ecru from Domo. Cushions and Brutalist stool from Tigmi Trading. Ewer from Softedge Studio.

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These pages, from left The living area with Jase’s favourite composition of pieces – the Cassina ‘Soriana’ sofa and armchair from Castorina & Co and the O’Keeffe artwork by Hunter Amos. Rug and floor cushion from Tigmi Trading. Custom built-in sofa by Jase Sullivan upholstered by The Dusty Road in Maharam ‘Wide Corduroy’ fabric. ‘Longton’ wall lights in Gunmetal by Volker Haug. Timber stools from Mark Tuckey. Gae Aulenti ‘Pipistrello’ lamp from Tigmi Trading.

Big Ass fan. Dedon outdoor lounger from Cosh Living.

« hard-wearing – necessary with two pre-teenage kids and two large ridgeback dogs. It is a new house but incorporates brick walls designed to look as if they were original – “much like a ruin”, says Jase.

Reclaimed timber beams from an old local bridge add to the illusion.

Shelley describes the house as offering “easy living with a sense of relaxed luxury. It’s industrial beach house meets Italian villa.”

Thanks to the area’s benign climate the indoor-outdoor connection was able to be exploited to the full. The house stretches across the block so rooms face onto an internal garden. At the front of the property a two-storey black plantation shutter system adds drama while also allowing for privacy and sun control.

The home feels grounded in nature with the soft and muted colours outside repeated in the furnishings indoors. The atrium entrance sets the scene, profusely planted with tropical varieties – strelitzias, monstera deliciosa, dragon and palm trees, cordylines and bougainvillea – and the home offers a green outlook from every window. Inside, the nature theme is repeated, even on the master bedhead which Shelley custom-dyed green.

While some existing furniture pieces, such as a favourite Barcelona chair, were to be kept, client and designer were on the same page when it came to making new selections. “Shelley knows that I love mid-century furniture, so specifying beautiful vintage pieces was our first conversation – even before I saw the plans,” says Jase. The first major choice was a chunky ‘Soriana’ sofa, a 1970 design by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, recently reissued by Cassina and to which Shelley readily agreed. It now occupies a prime spot in the living room paired with a Hunter Amos artwork – “my favourite furniture detail in the house”, says Jase. However, there is an abundance of notable detailing throughout, including clever concealed slatted timber doors to the walk-in robe in the master suite, high angled windows and glass ceilings that admit slices of sky and greenery, and a timber wall system that stacks to completely open up the living space to the kitchen.

Shelley couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the home. “It is filled with love and heart,” she says. “The lifestyle that it has provided for our family is obvious. The way we use the spaces and live in the home is testament to the care that everyone involved put into it. It’s so important to create a home for how your family loves to live – not how you want people to think you live! It’s your home and should be your sanctuary.” # jasesullivan.com.au; pua.com.au; marloanebuildingco.com

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“ T H E WAY W E U S E T H E S PA C E S A N D L I V E I N T H E H O M E I S T E S TA M E N T T O T H E C A R E E V E RYO N E I N V O LV E D P U T I N T O I T.”

This page ‘Organic Table Collection’ 10-seater dining table and Olavi Hanninen chairs, all from Tigmi Trading. Spouts From Which to Drink sculpture by Jessica Leitmanis. Mustard bowl and Gae Aulenti ‘Pipistrello’ lamp, both from Tigmi Trading. Opposite page, clockwise from top The bathroom has ‘Skyline’ silver travertine mosaics from Beaumont Tiles. ‘Arbon’ French-pattern stone floor tiles from Eco Outdoor. Benchtop from Slabshapers. Robert Gordon basins with Abi tapware in Gunmetal. Artwork by Josephine Ehlers from Pack Gallery, Bangalow. I Build My Nest on a Van Gogh Sunshine sculpture by Jessica Leitmanis. The family’s ridgeback dogs enjoy the alfresco lifestyle. The main bedroom has a Jardan ‘Sunny’ bed hand-dyed by Shelley. Bedlinen from Cultiver. ‘Longton’ wall lights in Gunmetal by Volker Haug. Arte ‘Selva Capas’ wallpaper from Unique Fabrics. Lex Williams ‘Socle’ black timber side table from Tigmi Trading. Message in a Bottle sculpture by Jessica Leitmanis. The ‘Barcelona’ chair was bought many years ago.

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SPEED READ » Television personality Shelley Craft approached interior designer Jase Sullivan to help realise her vision of creating a dream home for her family of four in northern New South Wales. » Located on the site of the former whaling station in Byron Bay the house was to pay respect to its heritage with a mix of industrial and vintage materials and furnishings. » Thanks to the mild climate the indoor-outdoor connection is intrinsic to the home’s design with flourishing greenery contributing much to the relaxed nature of the living spaces. » Jase specified a mix of organic, vintage and contemporary pieces that lend character to the home that Shelley describes as “industrial beach house meets Italian villa”.

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