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ST Y LE E T IQ UE T TE Presents of mind. BUS I N E SS OF DE S IGN A new breed of hotelier is reimagining staycations.
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A TROPICAL ISL AND LOCATION INSPIRED DESIGNER GREG NATALE TO TRY SOMETHING COMPLETELY NEW.
WH E R E Dazzling jewellery exhibitions. WOM A N Star-crossed looks. MA N Wherefore art thou Romeo?
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SYDNE Y Perfect proportions allow this home to punch above its weight. PAR I S A spectacular view of the Arc de Triomphe is just one of the many attractions of this apartment. A DE L A IDE HIL L S A vintage homestead at a winery is opened up and
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SYDNE Y A minor update by Arent&Pyke led to a complete makeover of this home that now boasts a sculptural staircase as its centrepiece.
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Claire styled the Sydney house designed by Alexander & Co, p156. What was your impression of the house? For a family with young children it has a vast feeling of calm. The colour palette and consideration of materials don’t scream but sit peacefully within the surrounds. I focused on furnishing the home to align with this stillness. Who/what have been some enduring creative inluences? I ind that shapes and form are more of an inluence rather than speciic people. Having been a stylist for many years I see homes through a portrait or landscape lens so principles of design that are relected in products and art are my main inluences. What are some favourite local haunts that you frequent? Where do I start … I have a passion for interesting ceramics and every type of cuisine. I have wonderful relationships with many local stores, artists and ceramicists. My mother once said “Shops and restaurants are Claire’s churches”. What would be your ultimate travel escape in 2019? I’d like to go back to Japan to learn more from the skilled ceramicists. What is inspiring you right now? Sculptures. I’m researching sculptors who work with raw organic materials. E L IZ A O’H A R E
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Eliza wrote the story on the Hamilton Island house, p196. Who/what have been some enduring creative influences? Charlotte Rampling, Joan Didion, Christiane Amanpour, Jana Wendt, Louise Olsen, Gucci Westman and Maggie Beer. Where is home for you, and what do you love about it? Sydney! We have a big funny old lat in Rose Bay and a bush cottage in the Blue Mountains. We can be on the harbour in the morning and by the ire in the mountains at night. What are some favourite local haunts? Bambini Trust in the city, Marta in Rushcutters Bay. For coffee it’s Paddington Alimentari and we are regulars at Raffan Kelaher & Thomas auctions in Leichhardt. Saint Cloche gallery in Paddington, Incu in The Galleries in the city and David Jones’ Level Seven shoe department. At Station Street Store in Blackheath Tavlin Charter stocks incredible local pieces. What would be your ultimate travel escape in 2019? I’ve been in the northern hemisphere ive times this year so I’m thinking The Kimberley, and I’m newly obsessed with North Stradbroke Island. What design item are you coveting right now? I am going crazy trying to hunt down a pair of Pierre Jeanneret chairs. and I’m visualising a Lottie Consalvo piece in my dining room. J E N A H P I WA N S K I
Jenah photographed the home in the Adelaide Hills, p174. What was your impression of this residence? A beautifully renovated homestead that is texturally refined and presents warmth throughout. Who/what have been some enduring creative influences? My biggest influences in business have been people I’ve met in the industry along the way, and who I now call friends. Having good people around you is everything. Where is home for you, and what do you love about it? I live in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, with my husband Simon. We are removed from the hustle of city life, the air is fresh, the hills are green, and we’ve made it feel like home for the past two years. What are some favourite local haunts that you frequent? Proserpina Bakehouse in Sassafras mill their own lour and bake bread every morning. In the city I love visiting The Hub General Store in Collingwood. I rarely leave empty handed. What design item are you coveting right now? A ceramic piece by Zhu Ohmu. What is on your reading/viewing list at the moment? I’m waiting for Netlix to release The Ballad of Buster Scruggs by the Coen Brothers.
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y the time you are reading this issue chances are you will be in the full tilt of madness towards Christmas with all its lunches, parties, impromptu festive tipples, accompanying project deadlines, manic shopping and frantic – trying hard to be stylish – gift wrapping. It’s an oft-repeated cliché but 2018 has truly zoomed. We moved ofice loors just before Christmas last year and have had such a busy time that I still have things that need to be packed and sorted. Hopefully, this issue’s serenely elegant cover caught your eye as you were out scrambling for those elusive gifts. The image was shot by photographer Tom Ferguson of a project from the Belle Coco Republic Interior Designer of the Year winner, Alexander & Co, featuring principal Jeremy Bull (p156). And there’s more – with stunning projects from Australian designers Arent&Pyke, Enoki, Edwina Withers, Greg Natale and landscape designer Annie Wilkes, and fabulous international homes including Soia Coppola’s Belize beach house and an exquisite Parisian apartment by rising French interior design star Charlotte Biltgen. We have compiled an excellent selection of unique gifts (p111) for those special characters in your life, from ‘The Savant’ to ‘The Glamazon’ and trust this will make your gift buying easier. Our doyenne of style etiquette Melissa Penfold has some wise gift counsel too (p79). This issue our Architecture editor Karen McCartney interviews Japanese design legend Kengo Kuma (p50) and brings us her exclusive London Design Festival report (p65). I was lucky to visit Paris in September and have gathered favourite inds from Maison & Objet for you (p74). A stop in London was also amazing with a stay at interior design guru Kit Kemp’s wonderful Ham Yard Hotel. Speaking of British interior decorators, design legend Nina Campbell was recently in Australia for textile maven Tigger Hall’s Como By Design initiative in Melbourne and to launch her new tome Nina Campbell Interior Decoration: Elegance and Ease. I had the pleasure of introducing one of her talks and she has lots of fabulous stories from her career and the colourful personalities she has worked with. Nina conveyed her style and musings with warmth and humour – see our book review (p84). If you know an unrepresented artist between 16 and 25 tell them about Belle ArtStart (p48). We are calling for entries for the fourth annual ArtStart award and have some exciting introductions – the irst 80 artists to request an entry kit and pay will receive a complimentary canvas courtesy of Studio Gallery, and thanks to the terriic support of the Art Gallery of New South Wales the entries and our Awards night will be held there in February, 2019. Let’s appreciate the real social interaction this time of the year brings and take a break from the virtual stuff. See you in 2019 with the February/March Belle – on sale January 7.
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2 COMO BY DESIGN was a tour de force by fabric maven Tigger Hall involving 27 designers decorating individual rooms in the historic South Yarra pile. Visitors were introduced to fresh talent like Amy Spargo who created the entry hall. Visible through the doorway is the dining room styled by Moss. mainehouseinteriors.com; mossmelbourne.com.au
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4 HOUSE OF DIOR POPS UP Sydney’s Castlereagh Street will enjoy Dior’s Cruise 2019 pop-up store until December 31. The Toile du Jouy, an homage to Monsieur Dior’s irst boutique on 30 Avenue Montaigne, will feature as will animal elements in the form of 3D sculptures that move through the boutique. dior.com
5 GARDEN CRUSADERS Lumira collaborated with the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to create ‘Florescence’ – an olfactory relection of the gardens. Proceeds will support conservation work at the gardens. atelierlumira.com
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6 BEIJING DUO A joint art show by Beijingbased artists and neighbours Liu Zhuoquan and Li Ning will include Li Ning’s ink on paper work Path through the forest 23 2016, inspired by traditional Chinese Shanshui or landscape paintings. janmurphy.com.au
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9 A PROMISE KEPT ‘The Unspoken Promise’ Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 is the incredible new drop from the St Hugo team, including 97-year-old Colin Gramp and chief winemaker Dan Swincer. From leading wine stores. sthugo.com
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8 ARCHITECTS READ Saddened when the Institute of Architects bookshop in Tusculum in Sydney’s Potts Point closed, SJB director Adam Haddow decided to open a design bookshop of his own and has engaged ex Tusculum bookstore’s Anne Proudfoot and Meredith Buhler, formerly of the MCA Art Store, to run the shop in Crown Street. thearchitectsbookshop.com.au
7 WILDLY CONSTANCE Penhaligon’s Portraits series is based on iction and ‘Changing Constance’ is an olfactory ode to the ictional Constance, sister to Lady Blanche who eschewed ladylike behaviour and wore a spicy blend of cool cardamom and hot pimento. penhaligons.com
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13 CHERRY RIPE Lisa McGuigan’s Mudgee Maximus Shiraz boasts an aroma of black cherry, mulberries and rich notes of plums and blackcurrants – perfect when you need a powerful dinner companion. lisamcguiganwines.com
INBOX 11 TREATMENT ROOM This Zen Oval bath inspired by Moorish design, the delicacy of Japanese ceramics and myriad bathing cultures will have you loating and soaking your cares away in suitably elegant style. apaiser.com
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14 ABOUT FACE Multidisciplinary artist Gary Deirmendjian’s exhibition ‘A prevailing sense of disquiet’ explores existential themes and features his limestone sculpture From beginning to imagined end. Until December 20. dominikmerschgallery.com
12 CHAMPAGNE PALETTE A super-sized paint tube with a bottle of Clicquot inside is a swanky gift for an arty friend. vintagecellars.com.au
20 GREEK LOVER This large alabaster rendition of the goddess of love, Aphrodite, should add some sensual feng shui to your interiors. mercerandlewis.com
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15 TAKE A LEAF ‘Folio’ is a beautiful botanically inspired sculptural chair available in white or bronze. The soft lines are achieved from bent stainless steel so it’s stronger than its ethereal presence suggests. parterre.com.au
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17 FABULOUS LUNACY Scents from Sol & Luna are now available as lava rock mineral scent difusers. Packaged in brass, copper and iron, they can be refreshed with oil reills. Fragrances include lime zest and violet tabac. cocoluxaustralia.com
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From left to right Vitra ‘Akari 9AD’ table lamp, $1115, from Living Edge. Thonet Gmbh ‘2002’ sofa, $18,340, from Anibou. Wooden buoy, POA, from Studio ALM. Ay Illuminate ‘Z2’ net pendant, POA, from Spence & Lyda. Thibaut ‘Jelly Fish Bloom’ wallpaper, POA, from Boyac. Bethan Gray ‘Shamsian Nizwa’ three-door cabinet, $20,050, from Living Edge. Tacchini ‘Ischia’ screen, $4474, from StylecraftHOME. B&B Italia ‘Reel‘ service element, $5225, from Space. On sideboard ‘Fulcrum’ candlestick, $590, and Pepe Heykoop paper vase cover in Blue Fish, $25, both from Space. Turtle shell, $450, from Laura Kincade. Cabbage turbinaria coral, $1100, from LuMu Interiors. Vitra ‘Nuage’ metallic vase, $505, from Living Edge. Timber loorboards in Sepia, POA, from Tongue N Groove. Background painted in Porter’s Paints ‘Rubble’.
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ABOVE THE CLOUDS Nick Cave’s ‘UNTIL’ is an urgent call to address issues of race relations and gun violence in the US. The celestial centrepiece is Crystal Cloudscape (left), a ive-tonne suspended sculpture that invites visitors to climb up and view a disquieting bricolage of salvaged Americana atop a vast constellation of chandeliers. Paired with videos, installations and performances by musicians, poets and dancers, ‘UNTIL’ operates as “an elaborate community forum”. November 23-March 3. carriageworks.com.au H E A L E S V I L L E
T W O H E A RT S Bodies dissolve in a romantic embrace in Joy Hester’s 1950s works (below), showing with Patricia Piccinini’s hybrid forms. November 24-March 11. twma.com.au
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STR A NG E R THA N FIC TION The irst in a new biennial series supported by the Macfarlane Fund, ‘The Theatre is Lying’ delves into the worlds of conspiracy theories, smoke and mirrors, pulp iction and fake news via six new commissions, including Anna Breckon and Nat Randall’s Rear View (above). December 15-March 24. acca.melbourne
Visual culture Capturing the zeitgeist in mixed media. M E L B O U R N E
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Influenced by the vibrant natural light of California gleaned during a San Francisco residency, Brendan Huntley’s exuberant compositions (below) have taken on a grander scale and a wilder sensibility with ‘Sky Light Mind’. Until December 15. tolarnogalleries.com.au
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‘Love & Desire: Pre-Raphaelite Masterpieces from The Tate’ surveys key works from the movement, which sought to emulate the spirit of renaissance painting as a rebuke to Victorian mores, drawing on tales of tragedy and romance, as in John Everett Millais’s Ophelia (right). December 14-April 28. nga.gov.au
Exploring ideas around movement and place in a world reshaped by diaspora and displacement, ‘The Commute’ comprises new work by eight Paciic Rim artists – including T’uy’t’tanat-Cease Wyss’s To Explore, To Travel by Canoe (above) – commissioned by a cohort of Indigenous curators from the region. Until December 22. ima.org.au S Y D N E Y
SPEAK FOR YOURSELF THE INAUGURAL EXHIBITION AT THE COMMERCIAL GALLERY’S MARRICKVILLE SPACE, ‘SOLILOQUY WORKSHOP’ IS ALSO THE FIRST SOLO SHOW FOR MITCH CAIRNS SINCE HIS ARCHIBALD WIN IN 2016. WITH AN ECONOMY OF LINE AND COLOUR, WORKS SUCH AS AUTHOR (ABOVE) ARE AKIN TO STACCATO POETRY, CONCERNED WITH THE TRANSLATION OF EXPERIENCE INTO EXPRESSION. UNTIL DECEMBER 22. THECOMMERCIALGALLERY.COM
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WAR STORIES Spearheaded by young APY Lands artists, ‘Weapons for the Soldier’ creates a dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists working today to relect on Australia’s military history – including the often overlooked role of Indigenous soldiers – as well as the ongoing struggle for land rights and sovereignty. More than 40 artists feature, including Peter Mungkuri, whose Punu is shown (right). Until February 3. sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au S Y D N E Y
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Coinciding with Polly Borland’s NGV retrospective, ‘Polymorph’ sees the artist further probe the possibilities for photography to veer into the realms of abstraction and the surreal. Created with model Sybylla Phipps, works such as Morph 25 (left) recast the human subject as an ambiguous, spongy sculpture, by turns disquieting, comical, tender and troubling. November 24-December 22. sullivanstrumpf.com H O B A RT
FORM & FUNCTION TOBY ZIEGLER IS AN ARTIST WHO SELF-REFLEXIVELY GRAPPLES WITH THE FUNCTION OF HIS CREATIONS IN OUR MECHANISED AGE, OSCILLATING BETWEEN CLASSICAL AND DIGITALLY GENERATED IMAGERY AND OVERLAYING INTUITIVE MARK-MAKING WITH AUTOMATED MANIPULATION (LEFT). THE BRITISH SCULPTOR, PAINTER AND VIDEO ARTIST PRESENTS ‘YOUR SHADOW RISING’ UNTIL MARCH 25. MONA.NET.AU
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C OL O U R A N D M OV E M E N T The latest body of work from Melbourne-born, New York-based artist Mark Hilton comprises voluptuous, abstract forms in vivid hues (below) that contort and overlap with a beguiling, jazz-like rhythm. November 24-December 22. stationgallery.com.au S Y D N E Y
DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF TIME Primavera 2018 pools eight artists who explore the politics of identity, visibility and representation. Caroline Garcia’s Primitive Nostalgia sees the artist spliced into a montage of Hollywood dance sequences – from a Hawaiian hula to West Side Story’s mamba (still, below) – to confront cinematic fantasies of cultural otherness. Until February 3. mca.com.au
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Zoe Young relishes the idiosyncratic compositions that amass organically and haphazardly in the course of everyday domestic life, rendering leeting moments of beautiful chaos with intimacy and verve. Cued by modernist still life painting yet contemporary in character, works such as The shack on Ocean Road (right) form part of ‘The Sea is the Key, the Ocean is the Potion’. November 22December 14. edwinacorlette.com
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TRACE ELEMENTS A new suite of photos (above) by Justene Williams distils dreamy traces of the artist’s operatic performance works to suggest an ambiguous world between real and imagined. Until December 15. sarahcottiergallery.com
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Kengo Kuma outside Sydney’s The Exchange building, which is ‘wrapped’ in 20 kilometres of sustainably sourced timbers.
NATURAL FINISH Spending the ‘lost decade’ in rural Japan gave Kengo Kuma an appreciation of nature and materials, which now informs every aspect of his work. Portrait NICHOL A S WAT T Words K AREN McCARTNEY
P HOTO G R A P H S M I C H A E L F R E E M A N ( B A M B O O WA L L HO U S E ) , P E T E R M CO O K ( V & A D U N DE E ) , E DM U N D SU M N E R ( A S A KU S A CU LT U R E & TO U R I S M C E N T E R ), E I I C H I K A N O ( AC A DE M Y O F A RT S’ FO L K A RT M U S EU M ), J E R RY Y I N ( T H E S K Y SC R A P E R C E N T E R )
S I N C E H I S C O M M I S S I O N for the controversial Tokyo Olympic Stadium, Kengo Kuma has become one of the most indemand architects in the world, and his prodigious output is reflected in the rigour of his Sydney schedule. His 24 hours in the city were calibrated to the minute, and so we were particularly gratiied to secure enough time for a portrait in front of his in-progress The Exchange building at Darling Harbour and a one-on-one interview. Kuma is in Australia at the invitation of the Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas (SCCI) for its inaugural Architecture Hub program. His keynote address entitled ‘From Rural Vernacular to Urban Potential’ sums up many of his preoccupations. His early work in rural Japan was driven by necessity, as a downturn in the economy resulted in a stagnation of architectural projects in Toyko in the 1990s, impacting the newly formed Kengo Kuma & Associates. “I had returned to Tokyo from Columbia University and wanted to ind new shapes and expressions but we struggled to get commissions, and when I was asked if I could design a public toilet in a small rural town, I said that I could build them the most beautiful public toilet.” That move to the countryside, during what is referred to as Japan’s ‘lost decade’, taught Kuma the value of craft and the beauty of materials. “Previously I had no interest in traditional building, but I learnt how to work with local craftsmen and that became a fruitful time. I should really thank that decade, as eventually I could transfer the wisdom learnt there to bigger projects,” he says. Kuma’s love of timber stems from this period and he has been exploiting the properties of this ‘magical material’ in inventive and innovative ways ever since. “I ind that when I use timber for a space, suddenly the atmosphere changes. Maybe it comes from the long association of people and timber – our living with trees where they acted as our protectors – trees are our oldest friends,” he says. But a signiicant part of Kuma’s success is his ongoing curiosity around people, place and materials and a refusal to settle, as some architects do, on one stylistic expression that almost becomes branding in a built form. He is quoted as saying that a shift in architecture is necessary, “from architecture as monument to architecture as environment, from the 20th century to the 21st century”. His recently completed museum, V&A Dundee, takes its visual reference from the adjacent cliffs of the rugged Scottish landscape translating into a complex and precisely
This page, clockwise from top left The ‘vertical urban forest’ in Sydney’s Waterloo. Bamboo Wall house, Commune by Great Wall, China. The Skyscraper Center, Shanghai. V&A Dundee, Scotland. Sea cucumber installation, Design Canberra Festival. China Academy of Arts’ Folk Art Museum. Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, Tokyo, Japan.
engineered building which stretches out over the River Tay. However the philosophy of the building is expressive of Kuma’s constant consideration of community, of being a good neighbour and “bringing together nature and architecture, to create a new living room for the city”. In Sydney his projects are threefold, and each is different in nature. The Exchange is a six-storey community and retail space, wrapped in 20 kilometres of sustainably sourced timbers, then there’s a hotel tower in Circular Quay in conjunction with Crone architects, and a landmark residential development, described as a ‘vertical urban forest’ in Waterloo, working alongside Sydney architect Koichi Takada. Kuma seems to relish the opportunities these collaborations bring, and there is a sense that a local architecture practice helps to navigate working in a new country, to provide a bridge to that particular culture. “To have a new partner is always exciting – we can learn from each other – it is important to be curious and have an open mind,” he says. And indeed this ability to be in a constant state of experimentation is a driving force. “We work with new materials and technologies that can change our methods. We don’t want to stay in the same place – unlike the starchitects – we are determined to keep doing new things,” he says. An example of this is a small, low-budget collaborative project for the Design Canberra Festival – a sea cucumber-inspired installation produced at the Kengo Kuma Laboratory at the University of Tokyo. Called Namako and spanning three by 12 metres, the mesh of bio-acrylic rods and zip ties is wrapped around a steel rod frame, the design explores the notion of weaving in both a literal and conceptual sense. Where, how and in what form it will surface again is anyone’s guess. kkaa.co.jp
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With the shortlist for the 2018 Architectural Photography Awards announced (there were entries from 47 countries), my picks are a shot of The Hive, at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in the UK, a structure by Wolfgang Buttress captured poetically in winter (below) by photographer Jeff Eden. The other is shot by Eugeni Pons of the Théodore Gouvy Theatre in Freyming-Merlebach (left), France, by Dominique Coulon & Assoc. jeffeden.com; eugenipons.com
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RUIN REIMAGINED Creating additional amenity in the grounds of a rural home included careful and inventive renovation of a ruin – an 18th century farmhouse in the UK – to create an artist’s studio (below). An exterior prism of polished concrete loor and plate steel marry existing brickwork. carmodygroarke.com
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Non-profit Living Architecture commissions houses from the world’s best architects and lets them out. Peter Zumthor’s Secular Retreat (above) is the first building the renowned Swiss architect has created in the UK. Flourishes, such as the massive cantilevered roof, are balanced with intimate experiences that engage with the beauty of the landscape. living-architecture.co.uk
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PART OF THE MONTE DA CHARNECA CENTER IN PORTUGAL’S ALGARVE REGION IS THE ÁLVARO SIZA VIEIRA-DESIGNED CAPELA DO MONTE OR HILLSIDE CHAPEL (LEFT), DUE TO OPEN IN EARLY 2021. A SPIRIT-RESTORING RETREAT, THE SINGLESTOREY BUILDING IS REACHED ON FOOT AND INTEGRATES WITH ITS SURROUNDS. ÁLVARO SIZA CHANNELLED THE WORK OF LATE EGYPTIAN ARCHITECT HASSAN FATHY FOR HIS NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND USED A MATERIALS PALETTE OF INSULATED BRICK, LIMESTONE AND TILE. SIZAVIEIRA.PT
RIBA WINNER Bloomberg HQ in London (above), by Foster + Partners, is seen as the outcome of alignment between client and architect, to produce a building it to win the RIBA 2018 Stirling Prize. With a billion-pound budget, it is a highly detailed and crafted building. fosterandpartners.com
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Melbourne-based designers Gregory Bonasera and Anthony Raymond have furthered their practice’s experimentation, creating a new lighting collection that is characterised by the ambient glow of translucent white porcelain. porcelainbear.com
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The ‘Hex’ chair by Julian Mayor featured at Matter of Stuff’s pop-up gallery for the 2018 Icon Design Trail in London that showed work from world-renowned design brands. matterofstuff.com
New furniture by Rome-based duo Claudio Lazzarini and Sydney-born Carl Pickering, such as the ‘René’ pouff, elevate functional luxury through elegant layering. martasalaeditions.it
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The structural grid of Canberra designer Elliot Bastianon’s ‘Mochi’ chairs allow the upholstery “fat” to ooze out, creating a comical look. designbythem.com
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Established & Sons and artist Lorenzo Vitturi (pictured) reworked key pieces and found materials for a London Design Festival installation. lorenzovitturi.com; establishedandsons.com
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Lebanese design duo David/Nicolas explored new work in their Supernova solo show in Paris. The Constellation series features low tables made in travertine (below) and side tables in travertine or timber (right).
In a fashion-esque approach to ceramics, French designer Matali Crasset created ‘Les Capes’ as a series of silhouettes, layering cuts and trims to create volume and shadowing within each vase. matalicrasset.com
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Canberra designer Tom Skeehan has furthered material options for his Hoshi collection for Stylecraft adding the rich tones of walnut. skeehan.com.au; stylecraft.com.au
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Danish design brand +Halle has joined Swedish Form Us With Love to launch Torno, a collection of aluminium chairs and tables that adjust to enhance mobility. formuswithlove.se
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This lamp is one design from the new ‘Greenway Crackle’ lighting collection by Alex Fitzpatrick who took inspiration from Sydney lighthouses. adesignstudio.com.au
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USING THE FULL 25-METRE LENGTH OF THE TAPESTRIES GALLERIES IN THE V&A MUSEUM, HENRIK VIBSKOV HAS DEVELOPED THE CONCEPT OF SOMETHING GROWING. IN THE DIMMED GALLERY, HOUSING RARE TAPESTRIES FROM 1425 ONWARDS, COLOURFUL INDUSTRIAL BRUSHES AND RED TEXTILE ‘ONIONS’ TRANSFORM EVERYDAY OBJECTS TO CREATE A MAGICAL, TACTILE SPACE WHICH CONTRASTS WITH ITS SETTING. HENRIKVIBSKOV.COM
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Tiipoi, a design studio and brand based between London and Bangalore, India, launched the Siment collection of concrete planters and vases, inspired by the urban infrastructure in present day India, at design store twentytwentyone. Founder of the studio Spandana Gopal says that the cast concrete pieces represent the blurring of function and decoration that is synonymous with India. They look great as a group (as shown), in pairs or even as a stand-alone piece. tiipoi.com
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With plastic nominated as the material of the year, designers worked to reimagine it in a variety of ways. A recent graduate from Central St Martins’ MA in Material Futures, Charlotte Kidger explores the potential of polyurethane foam dust which can be cold cast into a variety of objects including side tables, as shown here.
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Showing at The New Craftsman in London’s Mayfair, Malgorzata Bany is a London-based artist and designer specialising in Jesmonite. Through the use of moulding techniques and hand carving, her sculptural furniture and homewares promote the notion of sensuality, tactility and minimalism. Malgorzata’s work – which ranges from tables to lighting – blurs the lines between art and design. thenewcraftsmen.com
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Group Dyna mi c s Philippe Malouin’s ‘Group’ sofa, designed for SCP, is a new addition to the Group family of upholstered furniture. With its frame of solid beech and birch plywood this comfortable three-seat sofa uses primary shapes in a concise way to form the base, back and seat. Also shown is the compact, swivelling ‘Group’ cocktail chair. scp.co.uk
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THE INSULA COLLECTION, DESIGNED BY ERNST & JENSEN FOR ERIK JØRGENSEN, HAS EXPANDED ITS RANGE WITH THREE NEW SHELF DESIGNS. FROM THE SMALLEST, A TRAY SHELF IN PAINTED STEEL, TO THE LARGEST, WHICH DOUBLES AS A WORKSTATION, THIS REINVENTION OF WHAT A SHELF CAN BE IS IDEAL FOR SMALL AND LARGE SPACES ALIKE. ERIKJOERGENSEN.COM/EN/
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Using a pop-up in London’s Marylebone (above and left) as a precursor to the Francis Gallery – a soon-to-be launched project in Bath – Rosa Park (of Cereal magazine fame) showcased the work of sculptor Mari-Ruth Oda and artist Spencer Fung. francisgallery.co
Beauty in strength Designing for New Zealand company Resident, Philippe Malouin has created the ‘Of set’ dining table (as a follow-up to the ‘Of set’ cofee table), which adopts the same bulky proportions in solid oak. Its beauty comes from the intentional misalignment of the legs and the top and the gravitas of its weight – the 1600 x 800mm table weighs in at 90kg. resident.co.nz
Organic Order Based in the Ukraine, design company Faina taps into local, indigenous themes to reinterpret forms that are relevant today. This set of ‘Bandura’ vases, shown in bold monochrome, is produced in clay and wood and is indicative of their contemporary design delivery. faina.design/en
Elemental by design Using diabase, a rock formed more than a billion years ago, which surfaced in southern Sweden, the form of this cofee table (left) mimics how the continental plates collided and rose up to form valleys and mountains. ‘Tekton Valley’ cofee table in diabase and steel by Jenni & Andreas Kullaro. kullaro.se
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Shown at the Future Heritage stand at Decorex, curated by Corinne Julius, Glithero showed Silverware, a series of hand-turned porcelain vases enriched with a delicate photographic process, using seaweed foraged from the English Channel. The detailed fabric and intricacy of each specimen contrasts with a background of deep satin black. glithero.com
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Louisa Grey of interior design company House of Grey used the context of the London Design Festival to curate a collection of furniture and objects, textiles and lighting from local and international sources. Showcasing her belief in the connections between aesthetics and wellbeing she created spaces of serenity as well as style. Shown here are a ‘Sintra’ table and ‘KR180’ daybed by Frama, and ‘Chindi’ quilt and cushions by Stitch by Stitch. houseofgrey.co.uk
DESIGNED BY SNARKITECTURE FOR PORTUGUESE DESIGN COMPANY UVA, THE ‘SLIP’ CHAIR COMBINES A WOODEN FRAME THAT APPEARS TO BE SINKING, WHICH IS COUNTER-BALANCED WITH A PIECE OF TAPERED MARBLE. SIMPLICITY AND ILLUSION GO HAND IN HAND. UVA.PT
Sisal Sanctum In the urban heart of London, hotel citizenM has commissioned Mexican designer, Fernando Laposse, to create Sisal Sanctum, an immersive outdoor installation providing a comforting, contradictory space for contemplation in Shoreditch. Shown here is one of the overscale ‘sisal guardians’ inviting you to take of your shoes and relax. fernandolaposse.com
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Terrazzo Time Flint is a collection of nine limited-edition pieces of furniture and homewares by Joyce Wang Studio that elevate terrazzo to high-design status. Wang brings preciousness to small tables, bowls and objects with the introduction of brass detailing. joycewang.com
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Make it yours ! USM brings simplicity to your life: clear structures, sustainable design – creating a pure space.
www.usm.com Available at Anibou – www.anibou.com.au Sydney 726 Bourke St. Redfern NSW 2016, 02 9319 0655 Melbourne 32 Glasgow St. Collingwood VIC 3066, 03 9416 3671 info@anibou.com.au
Evocative Space Especially conceived for the V&A’s Norfolk House Music Room, Memory & Light was a poetic response to composer Arvo Part’s quote about white light, colour, prisms and the “the spirit of the listener”. Curated by Clare Farrow and presented by Harmon Kardon. harmankardon.com.au
FULL SPECTRUM Flying the lag for Australia at Somerset House at the London Design Biennale was Flynn Talbot’s installation Full Spectrum, a celebration of love inspired by Australia’s decision to embrace same-sex marriage. Talbot used 150 stands of ibre-optic light to create an installation that became selie-central due to the inclusive nature of the space. lynntalbot.com
THE ‘BLOOM’ TABLE LIGHT BY DESIGNER TIM RUNDLE HAS BEEN RELEASED BY NEW ZEALAND BRAND RESIDENT. ITS ELLIPTICAL FORM IS INSPIRED BY PAPER LANTERNS MODERNISED BY THE TREATMENT OF THE PERFORATED MESH CORE AND FROSTED BLOWN GLASS. AS A PENDANT THEY HANG WELL IN GROUPS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALLY. RESIDENT.CO.NZ
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This elegant corner ‘Angelo’ sofa system, from Russell Pinch, is an exercise in comfort and style with feather and natural ibre cushions and oak or walnut legs. pinchdesign.com
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With a desire to inject the emotional expressionism found in abstract paintings, Marcin Rusak’s work is achieved by literally painting with bronze, brass, copper, aluminium and other metals as if they were three-dimensional canvases. Shown here are his coffee table and a found object sculpture. mrmobjects.com
Extruded Forms Designer James Shaw has been exploring alternative production techniques for some time, often using a small plastic extruding gun to create organic forms. Here, his ‘Plastic Baroque’ table formed part of the Future Heritage show at Decorex. jamesmichaelshaw.co.uk
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Channelling the school science laboratory as inspiration, the ‘Nina’ from British brand Nocturne, is designed in solid brass with a hand-blown opal glass shade. The shade is ‘clamped’ between two brass arms and the beautifully proportioned steel base balances the design perfectly. nocturneworkshop.com
Wood In Progress An experimental design research project through Dutch collective Envisions sees designers work with Spanish wood manufacturer Finsa to deliver a number of dynamic treatments and textural combinations showcasing invention and process. envisions.nl; insa.com
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One of the most incredible exhibitions aligned with Design Week was by Italian architect Vincenzo de Cotiis called En Plein Air at Carpenters Workshop Gallery. The concept relates to the art historical period when 19th-century artists moved outdoors to work. His range of 20 pieces across lighting, tables, cabinets and bookshelves form an extraordinary exhibition where his expressive organic forms combine Murano glass, precious stones, recycled resin and cast brass. carpentersworkshopgallery.com; decotiis.it
Solid Matter Joanna Laajisto’s multi-functional Airisto series, in natural ash, is designed to be lexible – a side table, stool or bench. “A good product has to it in diferent environments from the modern and minimalist to rich and classic,” says Laajisto. madebychoice.com
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“PLEASE FEED THE LIONS” IS A LANDMARK PROJECT FOR 2018 AS ARTIST AND DESIGNER ES DEVLIN’S INTERACTIVE SCULPTURE ADDS A FIFTH LION TO THE FOUR THAT HAVE SAT SILENT IN LONDON’S TRAFALGAR SQUARE FOR 150 YEARS. THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ‘FEED’ THE LION WITH WORDS AS PART OF THIS COLLABORATION WITH GOOGLE ARTS & CULTURE. ESDEVLIN.COM
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Time for Tea was a 2018 Landmark Project created in the historic setting of Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly, by Dutch designers Scholten & Baijings. With an exclusive porcelain tea set developed in the Japanese Arita region at its heart, 80 products from across the globe aligned to the iconic Eau de Nil hue associated with Fortnum & Mason. scholtenbaijings.com
A stitch in time Artist Richard McVetis showed a number of his art pieces on wool with an extraordinary hand-embroidered surface that relects the mapping of space. The work – Perspective – depicts light patterns in London and through tiny meticulous stitches allows us to relect on our own insigniicance. richardmcvetis.co.uk
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Ochre is known for its beautifully crafted lighting solutions and showed the ‘Celestial Pebble’ in a cluster of nine, with key environmentallyfriendly aspects such as LEDs and recycled glass. Also launched at LDF was the sculptural Medusa Bloom installation, which resembled jellyish in a variety of hand-blown glass drops in grey surrounded by ultra-transparent optical glass. ochre.net
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DESIGNED AND HANDCRAFTED BY BESPOKE FURNITURE MAKERS SEDILIA, WITH A WOVEN TREATMENT BY MATTHIAS DE VOGEL OF FAULT LINES DESIGN, THIS WALNUT BENCH HAS BEEN CRAFTED BY USING TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY. SEDILIA.COM; FAULTLINES DESIGN.COM
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London-based designer Genevieve Bennett’s two-part collection, Braid & Bloom, showcases her trademark cut and layered leatherwork techniques on a new range of products. Inspired by the masters of art deco, new pieces focus on pairing meticulously etched brass and hand-sculpted leatherwork. genevievebennett.com
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Slow Bu r n Reinventing everyday sensory pleasures, clear b has designed a glass incense burner in frosted teal green, or frosted grey borosilicate glass produced by Korean artisans. Expanding on the concept, the designers hope it encourages a sense of meditation, awareness of time passing, and gives value to small commonplace acts. clearb.co.kr
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DECOR ATORS RE JOICE! While the January Maison et Objet is bigger, September’s incarnation is a must for passionate interioristas. This year there were many chic objets for the stylish home, from lighting and porcelain and giant candles in beautiful vessels to rustic linens for the table and handinished rugs for the sofa, loor or wall. Trays were de rigueur in all shapes and sizes, with leather beauties from Giobagnara to neat porcelain dining trays from the Merci for Serax collection. There was a deinite artistic, handmade and bespoke vibe. Even the larger outits like Marimekko exhibited pieces with a handpainted feel. Blues, greens, monochrome and earthy, tactile inishes dominated everything from rugs to upholstery. Leather details and accessories were prominent. Stone carved its own niche in tables, accessories and lighting designs. Young Lebanese designers were highlighted as part of the Rising Talent Award, including Studio Caramel with the bar trolley and cabinet [4], Carla Baz and her elegantly minimal pieces [6&7], Carlo Massoud for his contemporary woven chair [19], Marc Dibeh [20] for lighting and other designs, and Anastasia Nysten for her ‘Troll’ chair [42].
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MAISON 6 & 7 Carla Baz worked for a number of design luminaries including Zaha Hadid before launching her own studio. These elegant tables and candleholder relect her aesthetic of minimal elegance. carlabaz.com 8, 9 & 10 Marimekko showed these stylish painterly pieces and organically shaped vases. marimekko.com.au 11 Original BTC had a selection of chic contemporary lamps and sconces. dunlin.com.au 12 Mifuko This Finnish Kenyan collaboration produces wonderful, graphic baskets, helps disadvantaged women and is Fair Trade recognised. mifuko.i; luumodesign.com 13 EO is a Danish contemporary brand ofering well-designed and whimsical pieces like Takeshi Sawada’s ‘Sheep’, ‘Bambi’ and ‘Cow’ chairs for stylish little people. eo.dk; top3.com.au
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18 20 19 16 14 Alvar Aalto’s A330S ‘Golden Bell’ wall light in Brass by Artek is timeless. anibou.com.au 15 Lighting, furniture and accessories brand Frama showed these industrial ‘Eifel’ sconces and pendants. framacph.com 16 La Nouvelle Table for Merci by Serax is a collection of minimalist, compartmentalised pieces. merci-merci.com 17 Studio Brichet Ziegler’s Week-End collection for Petite Friture is available in an excellent colour palette. petitefriture.com 18 Polish glass, scents from Grasse and evocative designs are the standout features of the Baobab collection which can be used as vases or umbrella stands once burnt out. baobabcollection.com 19 Carlo Massoud was one of the awarded Rising Talents – his display featured the ‘Ray’ chair. carlomassoud.com 20 Another of Maison et Objet’s Rising Talents, Marc Dibeh designed this elegant marble and brass lamp. marcdibeh.com 21 Fishy designs in marine blues from Reichenbach. porzellanmanufaktur.net
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22 Béatrice Laval showed vibrant rugs, throws and cushions and more subtle hues in her bedlinen for Le Monde Sauvage. pro.lemondesauvage.com 23 & 24 Mathilde Carron designs for Astier de Villatte and has recently collaborated with Australianbased Elise Pioch of Maison Balzac on limited-edition pieces. Pictured here is a selection of her creations for Carron Productions. carron.paris 25 Pulpo had a vast range of lighting including these ‘Boule’ lamps. Available in Australia from hubfurniture.com.au. 26 More fun yet sophisticated pieces for small design lovers with the ‘Elephant’ by Marc Venot. top3.com.au 27 ‘Quantum’ vessels – earthy, sculptural work from another Rising Talent Award winner, Paola Sakr. paolosakr.design 28 Bright yellow USM featured at the Monocle shop and cafe space. usm.com; anibou.com.au
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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN Christmas shopping is in full swing and you’re checking people off your list left, right and centre. But if you’re having trouble coming up with a great present for someone, take a look at these new-season luxuries, homewares, and interior pieces that will never go out of style. We’ve hunted down true unicorn presents, from one-of-a-kind buys to handmade originals, rich with idiosyncrasy. WHEN WE OPEN A PRESENT We want to see something we can use immediately, which will slot effortlessly into our lives, and boost our egos. GIVE THE BEST Top-quality anything is special, whether it’s a towel, a table or a pillowcase. IF YOU’RE STUCK opt for classic gifts such as beautiful scents, a diary, stationery, or soaps. They are old faithfuls that always work. GIVE THINGS that add to a collection, whether it’s an artwork or a book. Make the internet your friend and
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go searching. Your family (or pal) will be touched at your thoughtfulness. And that is what present giving is all about. SEEK TREATS that the recipient would never buy for themselves. An indulgent perfume. Or a well-designed pepper grinder or a marble chopping board that will give a lifetime of pleasure. IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT YOU Give things they would like, not things that you would like to own. DON’T ASK ‘What do you want for Christmas?’ People often forget to mention the one thing they really want. DON’T GIVE ANYTHING from the discount bin. Buy gifts on sale only if they are in top-notch shape. Any imperfection is magniied in a gift. DON’T GIVE KNICK-KNACKS Everyone is ighting a war for uncluttered surfaces.
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1 Royal Copenhagen bowl, $129, royalcopenhagen.com.au 2 Steven Gambrel: Perspective, Rizzoli, $81 3 Delphine Brabant abstract bronze sculpture, $2701, 1stdibs.com 4 Dior by Christian Dior by Olivier Saillard, Assouline, $249 5 18th-century
Italian ‘Sunburst’ mirror, $9211, 1stdibs.com 6 The Alchemy of Things by Karen McCartney, Murdoch Books, $59.99 Cire Trudon ‘Six’ candle, $135, agencedeparfum.com.au 8 2019 weekly diary, $185, everyotherway.com 9 Georg Jensen ‘Manhattan’ ice bucket with tongs, $295, cocktail shaker, $240, bowls, from $120, tray, $375, glass coaster, $85, champagne bowl, $595, georgjensen.com.au 10 ‘Anders’ bar stool, $429, livingbydesign.net.au 11 L’Artisan Parfumeur ‘Mirabilis’ EDP (75ml), $299, libertineparfumerie.com.au 12 L’Artisan Parfumeur ‘Les Boules d’Ambre’, from $229, agencedeparfum.com.au 13 Carolyne Roehm: Design & Style, Rizzoli, $73 14 Royal Copenhagen ‘Alphabet’ mug, $99.95, and ‘Blue Fluted Mega’ plate (27cm), $129, royalcopenhagen.com.au 15 Floris London Luxury Soap collection, $99, agencedeparfum.com.au 7
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Hotels now are echoing the mood and architectural vernacular of the neighbourhood, creating more personalised accommodation aimed at locals as well as visitors.
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The brutalist Calile hotel in Brisbane’s James Street is in sync with the other concrete and brick buildings in the precinct.
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From top left to bottom A bathroom with garden outlook at United Places Botanic Gardens Hotel in Melbourne. Moroso ‘Redondo’ sofa in a guestroom at United Places. A geometric copper screen atop Sydney’s Paramount House Hotel. The guestrooms and public areas at Paramount House Hotel reference the gritty site and colourful history of the area. Top right The simple monastic entrance of United Places.
T H E R E ’S A N EW B R E E D of Australian hotelier on the rise, a posse of savvy developers who are using the power of architecture and design to create totally bespoke experiences. In Melbourne, Darren Rubenstein made his mission clear when he unveiled United Places Botanic Gardens hotel – the first in what he intends as a network of UP establishments – last May. A perfectly formed, four-storey concrete grid delineated by a fine outline of brass, the structure insinuates itself with quiet grandeur upon its gracious South Yarra streetscape. The entrance is orchestrated as a gentle segue from the footpath, its bluestone paving and board-formed concrete walls creating an evocative alleyway that terminates not at a concierge desk but with a soothing water and light sculpture. “We wanted to avoid anything that would suggest an ordinary hotel,” says Rubenstein. “The idea is to create a home-hotel experience based around feelings of intimacy and privacy but with a superlative level of thought and execution going into every detail.” Upstairs, the nine one-bedroom and three two-bedroom suites face either the lush Botanic Gardens at the front or a patchwork of Italianate terraces at the rear. Either way the setting is both urbane and serene. In the rooms, hand-scraped oak floors and hand-trowelled walls are offset by sumptuous velvet drapery and quilted sofas. A mirrored shower pod divides the living and sleeping zones, its porcelain slab floor enhancing the feeling of seamless perfection. In less adept hands this extreme attention to detail could come off as overbearingly obsessive, but under the nuanced direction of interior designer Sue Carr it appears elegantly nonchalant. The whole place is imbued with a quiet confidence that is, all things considered, très Melbourne. “In fact we get quite a few locals coming to stay which really adds to the homey feel of the place,” says Rubenstein. In Sydney, Mark Dundon (owner of Paramount Coffee Project), Russell Beard (owner of Reuben Hills eatery) and property developer Ping Jin Ng combined their expertise and love of inner-city grit to develop Paramount House Hotel, a 29-room establishment sited in the former Paramount Pictures studios and bearing the beautiful scars of that particular history. Designed by Breathe Architecture as an ode to the neighbourhood, it reads as a palimpsest, with traces of previous lives seeping though the layers of time. In the lobby, original brickwork and concrete are thrown into relief by pristine new plasterwork, while copper chevron-shaped screens hint at the glamour of a bygone era. Upstairs, the materiality of the original building slowly gives way to the new structure housed within a geometric copper screen crowning the red-brick exterior.
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Business of Design “The whole Paramount complex is a microcosm of Surry Hills,” says Bonnie Herring, director of Breathe. “We grab little pieces of the street texture and fine grain and bring them into the hotel space.” Lower rooms feature original sash windows, upper levels are set back with angled verandahs mimicking the eccentricity of the terraced housing at street level. Plants and gently filtered light heighten a sense of timelessness, as does the adroit mix of furnishings. “Each room offers a unique narrative maximising the irregular configuration of the building,” Herring says. In Brisbane, recently-completed The Calile hotel sits like a chic brutalist behemoth amid the other concrete and pale brick buildings of the hip James Street precinct, some five kilometres from the CBD. Its developers Cal and Michael Malouf also masterminded much of the local area with local architects Ingrid Richards and Adrian Spence. “It was about creating something that blends in rather than sticks out,” says Richards who dubs the style of the seven-floor 175-room structure “gentle brutalism”. With its blocky volumes offset by generous vaulting, arches and breeze block brickwork it evokes the splendour of 1970s Beirut, transported to the sub-tropics. Rooms are generous; fittings are simple, materials honest – exposed render ceilings, cork-lined walls, joinery in hefty timber. Expansive balconies extend sightlines, their curved brass balustrades glinting in the sunshine. “Since this precinct was pretty much torn down 10 years ago to start again, the hotel is in some sense about creating precedent where none existed,” says Richards. “We wanted to create something that would last, that would be the memories of the future for the family who owns the place and/or the people who come to stay.” Despite their very evident differences, what these three hotels have in common is that their owners – none of whom has developed hotels before – are determined to create destinations which reflect their personalities, experiences, aesthetics and beliefs. Russell Beard admits he “had no reference points since we’d never done anything like this before. It was all educated guesses and gut feeling.” Cal Malouf reckons he and Michael “just took baby steps, testing the waters as we progressed”. For Darren Rubenstein, United Places is “a passion project. It’s a celebration of all I love – architecture, design, food, and thoughtful local and luxury product.” Each has created a highly idiosyncratic establishment that reflects their view of the world and the desire to share it with like-minded people. These are not places designed to please everyone, but tellingly, they are already attracting a lot of locals who book in for staycations. Think of them as the homes away from the home you wish you had. unitedplaces.com.au; paramounthousehotel.com; thecalilehotel.com Clockwise from top Brisbane’s The Calile hotel boasts a chic brutalist proile. Guestroom ittings are simple and materials are honest, with cork-lined walls and hefty timber joinery. Arches are a recurring theme throughout. The hotel pool has an urban resort vibe.
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VEERE GRENNEY M AY I C O M E I N? With a mentor like Diana Vreeland it’s no wonder Wendy Goodman is renowned for her impeccable eye. As design editor for New York magazine she has certainly cast her eye over many a sumptuous interior, producing photo shoots for several publications. An astute observer, she has captured in this book the spirit and personality of 75 of the thresholds she has crossed, belonging to names such as Tina Turner and Howard Slatkin, perfectly embodying the subtitle ‘Discovering the World in Other People’s Houses’ and subtly appealing to the voyeur in us all. Wendy Goodman, Abrams, $95
Paper giants Design luminaries share their wisdom.
The New Zealand-born London-based designer has become known as an arbiter of Englishness for high-class interiors on both sides of the Atlantic. Not that his interiors are stuf y or fussy. In his irst book, On Decorating, he takes us on a room-by-room walk-through of his favourite projects from London to Long Island. He explores themes such as composition and balance and advises on how to create a glamorous ambience that is also warmly welcoming. Veere Grenney, Rizzoli, $110
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ISABEL L Ó P E Z- Q U E S A DA AT H O M E With her easy breezy Spanish style Isabel López-Quesada’s interior designs are inspirational. Combining vintage and period pieces, textiles, art and collectables in a fresh and beguiling way is her trademark. In this, her irst book, photographed by Miguel Flores-Vianna (author of Haute Bohemians), she features her two homes: one a former wax factory in Madrid that she transformed for her family; the other a country getaway in Biarritz. Isabel LópezQuesada, Vendome, $75
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NINA CAMPBELL INTERIOR DECORATION A doyenne of design Nina Campbell espouses that particular style of comfortable, luxe, English country house chic that is completely devoid of fads. Her timelessly elegant schemes are testament to the philosophy that good pieces last forever, with rooms peppered with antique furniture, sofas in lavish fabrics and an abundance of plump, inviting cushions, perfectly swagged curtains and whimsical wallpapers. Here she shares her styling secrets and favourite projects around the world. Giles Kime, Rizzoli, $99
“Life’s too short to be boring. Be bold!” urges the San Franciscobased author, bespoke interiors whiz Jay Jefers. Showcasing 14 or so projects, half of which he created for families with children under 10, he illustrates the art of bold design: how to add drama and lair in a practical but chic way. Inspiration is his aim, rather than how-to, and he ofers plenty here. Jay Jeffers, Gibbs Smith, $70
At Work Acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz narrates the stories behind this richly illustrated catalogue of her iconic photographs of contemporary celebrity igures. Phaidon, $80
Design & Style: A Constant Thread The former model, clothing designer, socialite and American beauty Carolyne Roehm shares her life story and her passion for fashion, lowers, table design and interiors. Rizzoli, $120
Living in Style A weighty tome that ofers to show The Best Interior Design in the World from 50 handpicked interior design experts. teNeues, $180
T O N Y D U Q U E T T E ’ S DAW N R I D G E In a tale of true friendship, Hutton Wilkinson tells the story of Dawnridge that was home to extravagant US decorator Tony Duquette and his wife Beegle from 1949, when it began life as a nine by nine-metre box, to his death in 1999 by which time it had become a fantastically decorated ode to theatricality. Heir to the Duquettes’ efects, Hutton bought the home and lavished his talent and energy on revitalising the estate as a vibrant homage to his friend. Hutton Wilkinson, Abrams, $105
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Bedazzled Showcasing glittering jewels is an art form that requires as much precision as a diamond cutter.
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Rosenthal, better known as JAR, staged an exhibition in London’s Somerset House. He insisted the jewels be displayed in the pitch dark, with visitors given a torch to illuminate each piece, which then magically came to life in the beam of light. How to do justice to some of the world’s most dazzling jewels has long taxed curators. “When all’s said and done,” says architect Sanjit Manku, “it’s still metal and rocks transformed into something far greater than the sum of its parts, overlaid with fanciful, emotional, joyful art.” The Jouin Manku agency is the sultan of space – transforming flagship luxury stores, three-star dining rooms, private residences, hotels and exhibitions into immersive dreamscapes. Jewellery is one of its most challenging subjects. Manku and Patrick Jouin have been working with Van Cleef & Arpels since 2006, creating backdrops for exhibitions in Tokyo, New York, Shanghai, Paris, Singapore and, just recently, in Beijing where When Elegance Meets Art drew mesmerised crowds at the Today Art Museum. “From the minute you see three shimmering flying necklaces, invisibly suspended, you know you are entering an enchanted world rather than a regular museum,” Manku says. Sweet birdsong added to the poetry of the exhibition which featured tiny downlights and jewels perched on single sturdy metallic prongs, a twist on the pinned specimens of the science lab. And what jewels they were! Signature vanity cases, brooches, tiaras, pendants, rings, minaudières, the famous ‘Zip’ necklace (thought to have been dreamt up by the jewel-obsessed Duchess of Windsor), long ‘Alhambra’ strands, and many pieces showcasing the idiosyncratic claw-free Mystery Set technique. The jewels were set against soft dove greys and submarine blues. Black is too austere, says Manku, and strong blues can make the pieces seem cold and affect the sparkle of diamonds. “Lighting is such an exact science. If you are out 2mm in placement you won’t get the effect needed.” Sarah Hue-Williams, freelance gemologist, jewellery historian, lecturer, and author of Christie’s Guide to Jewellery, has positioned gems against nearly every background colour imaginable. “Gemstone colour is exceptionally difficult to do justice to, but I always think that if you notice the background palette of the display, it is probably detracting from the jewels themselves.” One of Hue-Williams’ favourite exhibitions was at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum in 2016, which brought together the art of Van Cleef & Arpels and the science of gems from France’s National Museum of Natural History. “It really felt like a bringing together of
gemstones and jewels, man and nature, with everything laid out in a captivating mise-en-scène in a high-tech building shaped like a giant lotus flower. “Inevitably the standouts these days tend to be the blockbuster exhibitions featuring the three big houses, which have been buying back their most successful and esoteric pieces to create in-house ‘heritage collections’. Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari are leading the way with their globetrotting tours, showing their jewels in a whole new genre of museum exhibition. “I particularly remember one of the early Cartier shows, Cartier 1900-1939, at the British Museum in London in 1997, but I was also very impressed by this year’s offering, Cartier: The Exhibition at the NGA in Canberra. I loved the fact that there was an entire new section added for Australia, centred on Dame Nellie Melba.” Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s director of image and heritage, believes a successful exhibition lies in peeling back the jewels’ conceptual layers – craftsmanship, rarity and preciousness of materials, design, style, and any link with lifestyle and history. Rainero’s most treasured exhibitions have been L’Art de Cartier at the Petit Palais Museum in Paris in 1989; The Art of Cartier at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, in 1992; and Innovation through the 20th Century at the Kremlin Museum in 2007. “These were very emotional, moving exhibitions as much for the history that came with them.” Successful shows don’t have to be blockbusters. To present an unbiased, representative selection when a production is on a small scale takes real skill. One of the most successful exhibitions Sarah Hue-Williams visited last year was at Hillwood Estate, Washington, DC, home to Marjorie Merriweather Post, American socialite and philanthropist. “Set in a separate building in her beautiful garden, Spectacular Gems and Jewelry displayed 50 of her finest jewels along with fabulous personal photographs. There’s nothing quite like seeing jewellery in the surroundings and context of its owner.” So who are the 21st century masters of the art? Hue-Williams nominates Lauren Adriana and Édéenne, as well as Hong Kong-based jewellery designer Wallace Chan, with his wearable, astonishingly technical feats. In terms of the masters of previous eras, she says, unparalleled pieces were produced by Jeanne Toussaint for Cartier, the partnership of Renée Puissant and René Sim Lacaze at Van Cleef & Arpels, and the peerless Suzanne Belperron. “And right now,” she says, “I would treasure a jewel by Cora Sheibani, Lorenz Bäumer, or our own Australian star, Margot McKinney.” These days we are as likely to find jewellery displayed in a gallery or museum as on the human body. “Where we see it affects how we see it – not as a craft or fashion accessory but as high art in its own right. High jewellery by the great houses is much rarer than contemporary art and deserves to be displayed as such for all to enjoy.”
“It’s metal and rocks overlaid with fanciful, emotional, joyful art.”
This page, clockwise from top From the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: 1951 ‘Zip’ necklace in yellow gold, platinum and diamonds; 1956 ‘Mystère IV’ necklace and sequinned dancer clip; 1929 ‘Collaret’ in platinum, emeralds and diamonds; ’Five Leaves’ clip from 1967; 1926 ‘Roses’ vanity case. Opposite page, from top When Elegance Meets Art exhibition in Beijing. Van Cleef & Arpels 1948 ‘Sequins’ clip, and 1939 ‘Collaret’ in platinum and diamonds.
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1 Drop earrings, $975, from Dolce & Gabbana. 2 Dolce & Gabbana crystal-embellished necklace, approx. $2250, from Matchesfashion.com. 3 Ulla Johnson satin dress, approx. $456, from Net-A-Porter. 4 ‘Cheek Fabric’ blush in 306, $70, from Giorgio Armani. 5 Dolce & Gabbana ‘Santa Borsa’ bag, $4410, from Matchesfashion.com. 6 ‘7221’ chandelier, POA, from Baguès Paris. 7 Versace ‘Medusa Gala’ plate, $259, from David Jones. 8 Aerin ‘Marion’ vase, $525, from Becker Minty. 9 Giambattista Valli Spring 18 Couture. 10 Illuminated mirror, approx. $13,675, from 1stdibs. 11 Antioxidant hydration mask, $65, from Vida Glow. 12 Floris ‘A Rose For...’ EDP, $349/100ml, from Libertine Parfumerie. 13 Chiavari ladder-back chair, approx. $11,228/pair, from 1stdibs. 14 Louis XVI-style carved stool, $1800, from The Vault Sydney. 15 Baccarat clear-cut crystal candleholder with scented candle, $1088, from Vintage Luggage Company. For stockists see Address Book.
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SOHO CHIC DePadova’s new flagship showcases its ‘Rea’ and ‘T.54’ chairs (right), alongside design pieces from parent company Boffi and sister label MA/U Studio. depadova.com
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BACK IN STOCK The newly revamped Gucci store in Auckland (above) packs a design punch with its marble facade and glamorous interior scheme. The luxury Italian label’s ready-to-wear, accessories and decor collections are all available in store. gucci.com
Shopping spree Objects of desire from near and afar. M E L B O U R N E
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Conceived by Melbourne-based design irm Tecture, premium blow-dry bar, The Blow (right), has been swathed in Ammo Pink marble, velvet curtains, and concrete loors, to create a chic and feminine hair boutique. theblow.com.au
DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION WITH NICKY LOBO, GREAT DANE’S OXFORD STREET OUTPOST (BELOW) BOASTS THREE LEVELS OF LUXURIOUS SCANDINAVIAN FURNITURE IN A FOREST-INSPIRED SPACE. GREATDANEFURNITURE.COM BY RO N BAY
Tigmi Trading’s new studio showroom (above) is a retail mecca that boasts Moroccan rugs and homewares perfect for those in search of unique and timeless design pieces. tigmitrading.com SY D N E Y
P I L L O W TA L K Bespoke bedhead and bed purveyor Heatherly Design has opened a quaint Paddington showroom that offers one-on-one consultations for customers to create customisable bedroom furniture. heatherly design.com.au
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MINIMAL MAVEN Seemingly inspired by the brand’s minimalist aesthetic, Australian fashion label Bassike’s new store (above), located within The Calile hotel, features an earthy yet reined material palette of European oak, silver travertine, natural linen and sisal, courtesy of Akin Creative. bassike.com
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P R E V I O U S PAG E E s c a l a 2 - p i e ce o u t d o o r l o u n g e ( W 2 8 2 x H 7 7x D 8 1 c m , o t to m a n W 1 3 3x H 3 0 x D74 c m) $ 1 2 9 9 ; N ov a o u t d o o r u m b r e l l a i n g rey $ 1 7 9 ( b a s e a l s o av a i l a b l e $ 69) ; o u t d o o r c u s h i o n s i n b l a c k a n d w h i te s t r i p e $ 39 e a c h . L E F T PAG E P i p o n 3 - p i e ce t u b c h a i r p a c k a g e i n w i c ke r $9 9 9 ; A l f re s co i n d o o r/o u t d o o r r u g i n n i g h t s i l ve r $ 2 9 9 ( 1 6 0 x 2 3 0 c m) ; b r a i d e d o t to m a n o p a l $ 2 9 9 ; o u t d o o r c u s h i o n m o s s w i t h j u te b o rd e r $ 39 ; t ro p i c a l l e a f v a s e m e d i u m $ 1 9 . R I G H T PAG E C L O C K W I S E B owd e n 3 - p i e ce c h a t s e t t i n g $ 7 9 9 ; S h e r i d a n S o u t h B ay b e a c h towe l i n s a n g r i a re d w i t h t a u p e reve r s e $ 7 9 ; o u t d o o r c u s h i o n i n te r r a c o t t a w i t h j u te b o rd e r $ 3 9 ; o u t d o o r c u s h i o n s i n b l a c k a n d w h i te , c i t ro n a n d w h i te , o r o p a l a n d w h i te s t r i p e $ 39 e a c h ; A m a r a s u n l o u n g e i n w h i te o r c h a rco a l $ 49 9 ; H a r k aw ay hy a c i n t h ov a l b a s ke t s e t of 2 (o n e s h ow n) $ 1 7 9 . Additional items stylist’s own.
CHANNEL POOLSIDE CHIC WITH BOLD CUSHIONS
MORNING DIP Wake up with a refreshing pre-breakfast dip that will get you energised and ready for the day ahead.
V I S I T D O M A Y N E . C O M . A U T O B R O W S E O U R F U L L R A N G E O F F U R N I T U R E , B E D D I N G A N D H O M E WA R E S .
SUMMER 2018/19 JUST CHILL Capture summer’s morning rays with a good book, a hat and a quiet space to retreat. An outdoor lounge will provide plenty of room for you to stretch out and relax. Don’t forget the sunscreen.
V I S I T D O M A Y N E . C O M . A U T O B R O W S E O U R F U L L R A N G E O F F U R N I T U R E , B E D D I N G A N D H O M E WA R E S .
W I T H T H E VA L E R A O U T D O O R L O U N G E , T H E W H O L E F A M I LY C A N R E L A X I N S T Y L E – WITHOUT EVEN SHARING A CUSHION. P L U S , T H E S T Y L I S H P OW D E R - C OAT F I N I S H W I L L W I T H S TA N D E V E N T H E H A R S H E S T S U M M E R S A N D L O O K G R E AT F O R Y E A R S TO C O M E .
Va l e r a 4 - p i e ce o u td o o r m o d u l a r l o u n g e p a c k a g e $ 3 9 9 9 ( W 2 6 5x H 9 2 x D2 6 5 c m) ; M e r i t t v a s e $ 39 . Additional items stylist’s own.
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L E F T PAG E C L O C K W I S E F e rg u s o u td o o r c u s h i o n i n b l u e ( 5 0 x 5 0 c m) $ 39 ; D u n c a n o u td o o r c u s h i o n ( 5 0 x 5 0 c m) $ 3 9 ; H i g h l a n d s o u td o o r c u s h i o n i n b l u e ( 5 0 x 5 0 c m) $ 39 ; Fr a s e r o u td o o r c u s h i o n ( 3 0 x 5 0 c m) $ 3 4 ; D u n c a n o u td o o r c u s h i o n ( 3 0 x 5 0 c m) $ 3 4 ; o u td o o r c u s h i o n i n b l u e a n d w h i te s t r i p e $ 39 ; Fa ro c h a i r i n b i s c u i t , b l a c k o r g rey $ 249 ; o u td o o r r u g wove n i n n a t u r a l $ 1 9 9 ; S h e r i d a n Wa te g o s b e a c h towe l i n ti d e $ 8 4 ; A rc h e r 9 - p i e ce o u td o o r d i n i n g s e t t i n g w i t h e x te n s i o n t a b l e $ 24 9 9 ( W 24 0 -3 6 0 x H 74x D1 0 0 c m) ; o u td o o r c h a i r p a d f a u x s t r aw i n n a t u r a l $ 39 e a c h ; M o s cow b o t tl e s to p v a s e i n g re e n l a rg e $ 7 9 . R I G H T PAG E A m a r a o u td o o r ex te n s i o n d i n i n g t a b l e i n w h i te ( W 2 2 0 -3 4 0 x H 76x D1 0 6 c m) $ 2 9 9 9 ; Z a n e d i n i n g c h a i r i n w h i te $ 7 9 e a c h ; E l iz a t a l l v a s e i n n a t u r a l ( 1 4x 24 c m) $ 4 4 ; E l iz a t a l l v a s e i n n a t u r a l ( 1 6x 3 2c m) $ 69 . Additional items stylist’s own.
THE LONG SUMMER LUNCH Nothing says summer like a long, lingering lunch with good food and even better company. Whether it’s close friends or unexpected guests, an extendable table means you’re always prepared.
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SUMMER 2018/19 C a t a n i a 8 - s e a t o u td o o r ti m b e r d i n i n g t a b l e ( W 2 2 0 x H 7 7x D1 0 1 c m) $ 7 9 9 ; C a t a n i a ti m b e r d i n i n g c h a i r s w i t h s e a t p a d s $ 1 9 9 e a c h ; S c a l e s w h i tew a s h r e s i n p i l l a r h o l d e r s m a l l $ 49 ; S c a l e s w h i tew a s h r e s i n p i l l a r h o l d e r l a rg e $ 69 ; o u td o o r c u s h i o n i n m o s s w i t h j u te b o rd e r $ 3 9 . Additional items stylist’s own.
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GREEN ZONE Create your own urban oasis with stunning artificial plants that stay as fresh as the day you bought them – no green thumb required.
CLOCK WISE Simone potted arrangement ( 5 0 c m) $ 1 49 ; J a g g e r p o t i n b l a c k l a rg e $ 49 ; F e r n i n p o t i n g re e n (8 9 c m) $9 9 ; P o t t y p l a n t e r i n b l a c k $ 3 0 ; n e e d l e s u cc u l e n t (2 3 c m) $ 3 9 ; s t a g h o r n s p r ay (4 0 c m) $ 24 ; G i u l i a c e r a m i c p o t i n n a t u r a l a n d w h i te ( 1 9 . 5x 2 2 . 5 c m) $ 59 ; l e a f g a r l a n d h a n g i n g ( 1 6 0 c m) $ 39 ; J a g g e r p o t i n b l a c k s m a l l $ 39 ; P o t t y p l a n t e r i n l i g h t g rey $ 1 9 ; A m a l f i b ro n ze h u r r i c a n e l a n te r n m e d i u m $ 1 2 9 , l a rg e $ 1 9 9 , e x t r a l a rg e $ 2 59 ; S i m o n e p o t t e d a r r a n g e m e n t ( 5 0 c m) $ 1 4 9 ; d e s e r t c a c t u s (8 2c m) $ 1 59 , ( 1 1 5 c m) $ 24 9 ; A z u re c u b e p o t l a rg e $ 1 59 ; N a m i b i a c a c t u s l a rg e $ 1 7 9 ; A z u re c u b e p o t s m a l l $ 4 4 ; B re e ze l a n te r n i n l i g h t b l u e l a rg e $ 3 9 ; d e s e r t c a c t u s ( 3 1 c m) $ 49 ; b r a i d e d ro u n d o t to m a n i n o p a l $ 2 9 9 ; t r ave l l e r s p a l m w i t h 1 6 l e ave s ( 1 8 0 c m) $ 3 2 9 ; A z u re c u b e p o t m e d i u m $9 9 . Additional items stylist’s own.
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In two heights, the Glas Italia round side tables, POA, are a clear choice to add a touch of glass to your living space. spacefurniture.com.au 2_SHEER JOY
‘Poesia’ glass bricks, from $39 each, are perfect for when you’d like to leave a little up to the imagination. brickworks.com.au 3_LIGHT TOUCH
Crafted by Vico Magistretti for Vistosi, the 1970s ‘Alega’ table lamp, $1120, will add clean lines and a beautiful glow to the ambience. 1stdibs.com
I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R Kirsten Stanisich of Richards Stanisich (pictured with Belle interior design editor Lucy McCabe) says the transparency of glass brings a unique dimension to objects. “Glass design objects are appealing for interiors for so many reasons. They allow for the transfer of light or reflection and the visual connection to the space, textures or shape of objects beyond.” Her tips for deploying glass in a living room? “Place a clear glass coffee table on a hand-knotted rug so its textural quality and pattern is not lost under solid furniture; similarly with a glass dining table and chairs. Glass lighting can also be really interesting, as its clear form during the day can transfer to a more solid element once it is lit at night, and a different mood and experience.” richardsstanisich.com.au
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Architect Massimo Castagna had a hand in designing the ‘KnPro’ transparent glass pot, $357, for Knindustrie. spenceandlyda.com.au
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Glas Italia’s ‘Crystal’ armchair, POA, is one of a collection of modular sofas and lounge chairs in 15mm extralight glass with soft fabric cushions in a range of colours. spacefurniture.com.au
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Back to black Fisher & Paykel’s range of black kitchen appliances strikes the perfect note for those who wish to explore the ‘dark side’.
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“A BL ACK KITCHEN LOOKS HIGHLY CONTEMPOR ARY BEC AUSE IT’S ESSENTIALLY THE OPPOSITE OF A TR ADITIONAL KITCHEN WITH SHINY WHITE SURFACES.” create a beautiful statement in black-on-black. It’s a perfect solution for kitchen owners who want to integrate their oven seamlessly into dark-toned cabinetry and achieve an alluring, furniture-style aesthetic, says Mark Elmore, Fisher & Paykel’s general manager of design. “We’ve made our black appliances as discreet as possible so they disappear. By removing the stainless-steel and aluminium trim, the oven can now coordinate with other materials such as brass, or other colours. Black goes with everything,” he explains. The beauty of this oven is that it can recede into a dark wall and appear
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‘Parker’ shell box in White, $441, Black, $433, and Tiger, $468, all from Greg Natale. For stockists see Address Book.
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Urban guerillas Design revolutionaries Russell & George plotted a shape-shifting work space as dynamic and uid as their clients expect them to be. Portrait SE AN FENNESSY
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Byron George: We don’t look at things in terms of aesthetic. Most of what we do comes from an idea of how people occupy space, and interpreting how that makes you feel. It’s simple: what brings joy or makes you feel something. AND PHILOSOPHY?
Everything was designed in-house to be easily adapted to another use or coniguration. Snow camoulage netting softens the former warehouse’s ceiling. Planter boxes double as mobile partitions. Opposite page Byron George (left) and Ryan Russell in their multi-awardwinning office Space & Time.
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Ryan Russell: Not really – it depends on the client and project and what resonates. You never know what people are going to bring to the table. We get really inspired when clients come to us with a point of view beyond the aesthetic. ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR WORK?
WHAT APPE ALED ABOUT THE SITE OF YOUR STUDIO AND WHAT DID T H E A LT E R AT I O N S E N TAI L? B: It was a horrible warehouse in a forgotten corner of Melbourne but had great proportion and light. It was a proverbial blank canvas, if that canvas had been found in a garbage dump. The toilets looked like they were last cleaned in the 70s and the wind whistled through. R: We could do whatever we wanted and explore our more radical ideas. Over two years, we designed and fabricated furniture, itout, object and a different idea of how space should be occupied. This is the result. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED SPACE? R: We call it Space & Time, which is more about use than the aesthetic. The space is fairly stripped back and can be conigured for different uses depending on the time of day or what is required. The hardness of the raw shell and our steel furniture is offset by the softness of the fabrics used for internal elements and to clad our workstations. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGN ELEMENTS? B: The lexibility. The galvanised box hiding the service elements can open into a permeable social space or close to a minimalist metallic form. Our workstations are mobile and can adjust to be refuges of solitude or connected as great collaboration spaces. The pleated fabrics as
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Creative Space screens and rope on our furniture soften and humanise things we interact with. We love that everything is held on with magnets. WHAT IS THE ETHOS BEHIND YOUR WORK AND HOW IS THIS
R: It’s really about listening but having a strong point of view. It’s never trends or style based but about drawing from unlikely sources to solve problems. IS THERE AN ARCHITECTUR AL ST YLE THAT RESONATES WITH YOU? B: Great design and innovation seem to come just after hard times – look to the Modern period after World War II, or 90s Melbourne after the recession when interest rates were 20 per cent, people were leaving in droves and the city shut down at 5pm. These times produced unique, relevant work that broke new ground. It was a bad time for people, but the cultural product was breathtaking and truly interesting. Design today feels like an overindulged teen – labby, insecure and interested more in what everyone else thinks. It’s style driven. It references times past as a pastiche, while hanging on ideas of trend forecasters. The season’s colours. Pinterest as design. Mood boards referencing other designers. Instagrammable moments and inluencers. This is the death of design and innovation. WHICH DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS DO YOU ADMIRE? B: We use our holidays to see things that resonate at the time. Ryan is on an ancient civilisation kick – he’s doing a Mayan/Easter Island quest and I have just come back from a trip to Vardø in Norway where I saw the Peter Zumthor and Louise Bourgeois Steilneset Memorial. WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2019? R: We’ve got a few things on the go – but the most interesting ones have NDAs attached. We’re most excited about Space & Time V2 coming in the next three years and what this means to the culture of how we work and live. Russell & George has been shortlisted in the World Inside Festival in Amsterdam for Space & Time. insidefestival.com/ Creative-Re-use-2018-Shortlist. russellandgeorge.com REFLECTED IN THE DESIGN OF YOUR SPACE?
Clockwise from top Tabletops in Laminex AbsoluteMatte are heat, scratch and ingerprint resistant. Pleated fabrics on screens and rope on chairs soften the steel structures. Vintage tools on display.
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Honouring the vision Close to half a century of architectural heritage allows Mirvac to create enduring communities across Australia, securing its legacy firmly in place.
I N T H E SA M E WAY that luxury couture and jewellery houses look to their archives and original brand founders to influence and inspire modern design, so too does Mirvac strive to uphold the unwavering commitment to quality embedded in its DNA. Since 1972, it’s estimated more than a million people have lived in Mirvac properties across Australia. While the volume of this experience is vast, more telling is that customers come back for more. A recent project on Sydney’s north shore, St Leonard’s Square, attracted close to 40 per cent of repeat Mirvac customers. Few property companies can lay claim to such long-standing history in the Australian market and few in the fast-paced world of property enjoy this level of brand loyalty. The explanation lies in Mirvac’s near half a century of experience, says general manager of sales, marketing and design for Mirvac, Diana Sarcasmo. “To be at the forefront of good design requires an innate understanding of the past. You don’t become a master in the craft without listening to and learning from your discerning customers. “One of our founders, Henry Pollack, was an architect. The company began with a relentless desire to design and develop properties to improve the way people live – to enrich their lives.
Their commitment was to exceptional design, but also to exceptional service.” Through the decades, this commitment to quality has seen Mirvac build on its success. Every project informs the next. Sarcasmo cites early adoption of sustainable building practices as an example of how the property group has learnt from experience to innovate for the future. Back in 2000, Mirvac helped create Australia’s first solar village. Newington was built as athletes’ accommodation for the Sydney Olympics and transformed into a new residential community. Lessons from this process entrenched sustainability in Mirvac’s design processes. Fast forward 18 years and Mirvac was named not just Australia’s most sustainable property company, but the world’s, by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Mirvac head of residential, Stuart Penklis, says Mirvac has evolved over 45 years from designing and building single projects to now creating properties that offer high-quality living to not only residents, but the broader community, too. He points to Mirvac projects across the country: Yarra’s Edge, a curated collection of Residences and Cargo homes on Melbourne’s Yarra River, Sydney Olympic Park’s Pavilions, and The Peninsula in Perth as being “all about urban renewal”.
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Observing the Mirvac founders’ passion for customer-oriented design and attention to detail, Penklis is intent on nurturing and honouring the unique elements of Mirvac’s culture that prioritises quality and care in every little detail as well as listening to customers and communities. It is this honouring of the past that will enable Mirvac to drive bigger thinking for a future residential legacy. “The Mirvac difference is that we design, build and sell our own properties, so we control every stage of the process. In a world of fast-paced change this level of in-house expertise is essential,” says Penklis. “Society is evolving rapidly, we will see some of our cities double their population by 2050. Sydney’s population is expected to exceed 7.4 million by 2050. Commuting will become life-changing as people seek housing solutions that support a work-life balance. “Our success will also be influenced by our industry’s ability to respect place, as it is the local history, people and lifestyle that make our cities different. At Mirvac we dive deeply into a place before we enhance it. This means getting to know neighbourhoods well over time and listening carefully to a community’s aspirations. “Mirvac’s view of Australian cities in 2050 is that they will be much more dynamic and complex than they are now, no longer homogenous places of business – they will blend social, residential, commercial, retail and community experiences in both the physical and digital realms. Housing will be transformed by technology that aims to make life easier, so we get more out of our home environments. That means advances brought to us by future automation and robotics with homes that intelligently run themselves, driving energy efficiency,” says Penklis. Mirvac’s House With No Bills pilot is a research project exploring what it will take to offer homes with zero energy bills. It has the potential to revolutionise Australian housing by uncovering how to deliver off-grid housing to the mass market. “We will see suburbs with zero energy bills in 2050 and cleaner transport such as electric fleets, from private vehicles to driverless public transport. We are implementing design considerations to future-proof our buildings and communities to accommodate these changes. “No doubt homes will change dramatically, but essential to our future is welcoming smart development that optimises space through good design. To build a bright future for Australians, to create a legacy for generations to come, development should be selfsustaining, incorporating the environment and technology and ultimately improving connectivity in our cities.” As the pace of change in our cities increases, Penklis believes heritage remains important. “Decades of experience ensures a deep understanding of customers. Mirvac will continue to honour its founding principles of quality and care in every little detail. An unwavering commitment to exceptional design and service creates a legacy for generations to come,” he says. mirvac.com
This page, clockwise from top left Latitude Leighton Beach in Fremantle enjoys glittering views. Wharfside Residence at Yarra’s Edge in Melbourne’s Docklands. Tullamore by Mirvac in Melbourne’s Doncaster. The Finery in Waterloo, Sydney. Opposite page Wharfside Residence at Yarra’s Edge with furniture by King Living.
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The gentle-closing soft telescopic rails on the BioFresh drawers mean your fruit will be bruise-free and your drawers will last for longer.
VARIO SPACE Create maximum freezer storage with removable shelves that fit to whatever height you need. And with the extra-deep drawers, all your frozen goods can fit neatly and be easily accessible.
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SPACE Partners in work and life, entrepreneurs Hayley Bonham and Rory Elsom set the scene for a range of luxury endeavours at La Porte. Photographs AL AN A L ANDSBERRY
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Hayley Bonham: Travel has been the biggest inluence in the development of the La Porte Group aesthetic. Frequent trips to Paris and London, exploring galleries, museums and creative spaces have shaped and formed the fundamentals from a design perspective.
The reception area at La Porte Deux welcomes guests and ofers concierge services for the occupants of the luxury work spaces. La Porte’s new wellness facilities. Founders Hayley Bonham and Rory Elsom. A sleek Parisian vibe permeates La Porte Deux, which comprises luxe offices, studios and event spaces.
IS THERE A COMMON ELEMENT OR APPROACH THAT RUNS THROUGH
La Porte Group has become renowned for its attention to detail and effortless approach to creating impactful spaces with a reined minimalist feel. A L L A S P E C T S O F YO U R W O R K?
WHAT INITIALLY APPE ALED TO YOU ABOUT THE SITE OF L A PORTE
Nearly all of our sites have an unassuming facade, but what draws us to a space is the bones. The current site for La Porte Space in Sydney was a rundown industrial building that was dificult to see past. We were drawn to the high ceilings and natural light from every angle. We could instantly see the potential to house multi offerings for creatives, not only ofices, but retail and event spaces too. There was an opportunity to bring a strong Scandinavian/Parisian inluence to the Australian market through our design. AND WHAT WA S THE CONCEP T FOR THE SPACE?
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED INTERIORS AND WHAT
Minimalist, luxury with a Parisian/Scandi undertone. Some of our favourite design elements include the polished concrete loors, Moroccan courtyard and moulding that deines the attention to detail that is our signature. A R E S O M E O F YO U R FAVO U R ITE D E S I G N ELEM EN T S?
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We don’t just create buildings or spaces. I believe La Porte Group creates extraordinary experiences. This ethos shows through in every detail. Careful consideration and curation are key, from the Le Labo scents that THIS REFLEC TED IN THE DE SIGN OF L A PORTE?
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Clockwise from left The yoga space forms part of La Porte’s new wellness facilities, which also feature pilates classes and an infrared sauna. Luxury Australian skincare outit Rationale has a retail space at La Porte, perfectly complementing the wellness oferings. A crisp, natural palette adds to the spa’s calming atmosphere.
burn in the space, to the creative soundtracks that play, to the concierge, and the neutral tones in our soft furnishings that create a calming energy. It really is beyond design. I S T H E R E A PA R T I C U L A R A R C H I T E C T U R A L E R A O R S T Y L E T H AT
We are drawn to creating spaces that can be easily changed or updated to our liking or mood. I suppose the 1950s Scandinavian design era really resonates with us. La Porte Space has a neutral canvas and an abundance of natural light, it’s very easy to update the look with soft furnishings or one-off pieces. WHICH DE SIGNERS AND ARTISTS D O YOU ADMIRE? We admire the work of Pierre Yovanovitch, Charles Zana, Gilles & Boissier and Arne Jacobsen. We love the work of Picasso and Franz Kline too. RE SONATE S WITH YOU?
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La Porte Wellness is an Australian irst mecca for mind, body and beauty, bringing together leaders in luxury beauty, including Rationale, Kristen Fisher Eyebrows, a luxurious infrared detox sauna space and a boutique reformer pilates studio. La Porte Wellness also hosts leaders in luxury wellness and events and pop-ups. The design was carefully considered to create a calming effect. Colour palettes, sound and scent selection were all key to the brief. OFFERINGS AT L A PORTE?
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We are thrilled to be developing La Porte Group’s irst luxury boutique hotel, Maison La Porte in the Noosa hinterland, slated to open stage one in late 2019, that will fuse luxury with a progressive take on sustainability. We are hoping to challenge the industry and make some impactful changes to the hotel experience. La Porte Space will also be hosting its Paris Pop-up next September that will for the irst time showcase a fashion and wellness mecca during Paris Fashion Week. laportespace.com.au YE AR?
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A modernist hideaway crafted in wood in the Caribbean resort of Belize is writer and film director Sofia Coppola’s favourite family getaway.
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This page Casual lounging area by the pool is a popular spot when writer and ilm director Soia Coppola and family visit their resort in Belize. Opposite page Soia Coppola enjoys a spin around the bay in her brother Roman’s boat.
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This page, clockwise from top Much of the furniture was designed by Paris-based architect Laurent Deroo. Cushions from Maison de Vacances. Large centrally pivoting door at the entrance and stone-lagged path. The house is built right to the edge of the sand. Opposite page Timber was predominantly used in the design of the house to ‘tread lightly’ and make the most of the proximity to nature.
elize has the advantage of being discretely tucked on Central America’s Caribbean coast and looks and feels as if it is half a world away from anything … and that’s the way the Coppola family likes it. To the locals the Coppolas are just “that family that likes Italian food”. “We’ve had lots of fun family trips to Belize since my Dad wanted to go discover it in the early 80s,” recalls writer and ilm director Soia Coppola. Her father, Francis Ford Coppola, had just completed his iconic ilm masterpiece, Apocalypse Now, and was looking for a transitional spot to regroup with family, halfway between the jungles of the Philippines where the ilm was shot and Hollywood. Since that time, the Coppolas have made Belize part of their life, with Francis going on to build the Turtle Inn, a resort that
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This page The outdoor dining setting continues the timber theme with a table designed to accommodate a crowd and a selection of mix and match timber chairs. Opposite page Indoor dining setting designed by Laurent Deroo is also in timber with bench seats.
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The ‘tread-lightly’ architecture of Laurent Deroo now graces the exceptional seaside location. Ironically, Soia and Laurent had met when the fashion store A.P.C. that he had designed in Tokyo’s hip Harajuku district was the backdrop for one of the scenes in Soia’s ilm Lost in Translation. A.P.C. creative director Jean Touitou describes Laurent’s trademark use of wood in his projects as being “almost spiritual”, and it’s clear the architect’s sensibilities made a similar impression on Soia Coppola. So, from Harajuku to Placencia, Laurent worked to build a home that made the most of its location. “I loved Laurent’s work,” says Soia. “He uses wood in interesting ways, so I thought he would make something I would love. He started working on the house for me when I was living in Paris during the ilming of Marie Antoinette.”
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The house is remarkable in that it is just that – a house and not much more. The emphasis is not on who designed the wall coverings or furnishings – though there are some notable pieces, such as a couple of artworks by Yves Saint Laurent, as well as local Guatemalan craftwork. It is as if the emphasis is thrown back onto the inhabitants of the space, forcing them to regard each other, their relationships and the natural world without any distractions besides the exceptional natural location in which the house is set. “I love to go there with family for a rest after work or to write a project,” says Soia. “It’s a slow way of life, and refreshing to be by the sea. There’s an Italian couple in the village who make the best gelato – called Tutti Frutti – and that’s our usual afternoon activity to go there. It feels very far away from city life.” # For more visit coppolaresorts.com/turtleinn; laurentderooarchitecte.com
This page, clockwise from top left The children’s bunk beds. The AV and games room gets a regular workout. The pool beckons. Natural materials are used throughout. Opposite page Artworks by Yves Saint Laurent in an upstairs bedroom that has a balcony overlooking the pool.
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SPEED READ » Belize in the Caribbean is very close to Soia Coppola’s heart as she went there with her father, Francis Ford Coppola, and family after he inished ilming Apocalypse Now. » He subsequently opened an eco resort there, Turtle Inn, and when a block of land next to it became available Soia jumped at the chance to build a beach house. » She engaged French architect Laurent Deroo who had designed the A.P.C. store in Tokyo that features in her ilm Lost in Translation, loving his work with timber. » Laurent has delivered a simple, ‘almost spiritual’ house that ‘treads lightly’, and makes the most of its proximity to nature.
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CORE VALUES A fluid, contemporary home emerges and flourishes with an inner flow as the spirit of this Victorian-era home rises again from its heritage bones.
Photographs TOM FERGUSON Words STEPHEN TODD Styling CL AIRE DELMAR
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This page Arlex ‘Neptunia’ armchair from Poliform on a ‘Malawi’ rug by Armadillo&Co. Artwork by Maria Kostareva above pedestal from The Vault Sydney. David Band artwork from Olsen Gallery on right-hand wall. In the dining room through the arch hangs an artwork by Heidi Yardley above a Knoll Studio ‘Platner’ armchair from De De Ce and ceramic column by Walter Auer. Opposite page On the ‘Kim’ nesting table/bench by Nichetto from Spence & Lyda sit a bronze canister from Pure Interiors and a small ‘Symbol’ vase by Nicolette Johnson. Paul Wearing vessel (on loor) from Spence & Lyda. Shane Dunn artwork from Graphis Art + Framing.
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“The project is an exploration of finding the contemporary and grand within what is historic and compact.”
These pages ‘Youma’ armchair from Pure Interiors. Floral sculpture by Tracey Deep on sideboard. ‘Buds Tavolo 3’ table lamp by Rodolfo Dordoni for Foscarini from Space. Thonet GmbH ‘2002’ bentwood sofa from Anibou. Holly Ryan sculpture from Manyara Home. ClassiCon ‘Lantern’ loor lamp from Anibou. Domicile’ daybed from Studio Cavit. Knoll Studio ‘Platner’ side table from De De Ce. ‘Kim’ nesting cofee table by Nichetto from Spence & Lyda. Linen cushions, all from Montmartre Concept Store. ‘Cairo’ rug (right) and ‘Savannah’ rug, both from Armadillo&Co.
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This page Maxalto ‘Kalos’ armchair from Space. On sideboard and side table, vases from Spence & Lyda and Planet. Opposite page, clockwise from top left In the entry is a ceramic sculpture by Susie Solomon from Graphis Art + Framing and ‘Sasha’ by Corbin Bronze sculpture from Studio Cavit. Artwork by Laura Ellenberger. ‘Tabou’ pouf by Michael Verheyden from Ondene. The passage to the dining room. From the living room, French doors pivot onto an alfresco dining area.
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his reconigured Victorian-era home may not be the grandest manor on its stretch of leafy Darling Point street but the perfection of its proportions allows it to punch elegantly above its weight. Architect Jeremy Bull refers to it as a “mini mansion”. Poised on a manicured, pocket-sized block, all that’s retained of the original two-storey structure is the brick carapace. Within these heritage walls Jeremy and his team at Alexander & Co have articulated a contemporary loorplan along the lines of a noble family home, replete with entry vestibule, four bedrooms, a study and even a garden terrace. “We wanted to bring back the spirit of the place, rather than recreate its actual history,” says Jeremy. “Essentially, we broke down the components of a classic grand house, the kind of place that is quite typical of this ‘blue-chip’ neighbourhood, then scaled them back to it the speciics of the site.” By shifting the entrance to the side of the structure and consolidating two poky staircases into a central light well the architects were able to elaborate an eficient circulation system, one room gently easing into the next around the stairway hub. In this way, the space that would have been lost on corridors has been optimised as the ‘ancillary’ volumes which grant the 230 square-metre house its compact grandeur. From the front gate, a striking blue-and-white tessellated pathway riffs off decorative Victorian aesthetics, offsetting the icy modern white of the exterior. Extending into the entry, this pathway creates a sense of arrival. An airy vestibule acts as a transition zone, its pale oak parquet and chalky white walls announcing the restrained palette that will be reiterated throughout the high-ceilinged rooms via tall, undulating drapery, sumptuous linen furnishings and the occasional burst of burnished brass detailing – left unvarnished to patina over time. In the living room, a trio of French doors pivot onto a paved terrace which wraps around the house to form an alfresco dining area. In the ‘formal’ dining room, creamy limestone
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These pages Dining table by Matthew Hilton with ‘Capo’ chairs by Neri & Hu, all from Spence & Lyda. Alessandro Di Sarno water jug from Planet. Ceramic dinner plates from Montmartre Concept Store. Tom Dixon ‘Bash’ silver bowl from De De Ce. Artwork by Heidi Yardley. Opposite page Floral sculpture by Tracey Deep in Le Morandine ‘Barocca’ vase from Space. Ceramic cups by Jean McGhee from Planet. Ceramic vases by Tania Rollond. Artwork from Montmartre Concept Store.
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slabs create a winter garden allure and a 10-seater table speaks of the owners’ love of entertaining. Each of the three children has their own bedroom upstairs while the parents enjoy a private terrace. “The project is an exploration of inding the contemporary and grand within what is historic and compact,” says Jeremy. “Private and public areas are well demarcated, allowing the home to function both as a welcoming, generous place and a quiet refuge of respite.” Despite the architect’s obsession with perfection, there’s an underlying simplicity to the house that makes for a large part of its charm. At each turn, apparent glamour is offset by a certain humility. Jeremy puts this down to the studio’s focus on “the textured, the hand constructed and materially robust spirit of the home”. All surfaces have been hand detailed and inished, he points out; from polished plaster work to painted tidelines to timber ceiling lining boards and wall panelling. Against this crafted backdrop, modernist industrial design classics by the likes of Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti and Warren Platner are scattered about like bijoux in an uber-cool jewel box, abetted by contemporary pieces by Matthew Hilton, Tom Dixon and Neri & Hu. Hand-woven rugs by Armadillo&Co ensure maximum tactility underfoot. “We have deliberately explored how the handmade can be both youthful but also reverential,” says Jeremy, calling the house “a delicate, slightly feminine study in the role of the contemporary classic”. After years spent working for other architects, and co-founding Akin in 2008, Jeremy established Alexander & Co only ive years ago. His star has been in the ascendant ever since. A conidence with grand and unusual volumes, an extreme ease with a broad material palette along with a pronounced affection for the handcrafted have made him the go-to guy for clients wary of the transience of the merely trendy. There’s something essential about Jeremy’s work, a sense of timelessness even when it’s brand new. In 2018, Alexander & Co scooped three Belle Coco Republic design awards: Best Hospitality for a restaurant in Dubai, Best Residential Interior for a house in Palm Beach, and the highest accolade, Designer of the Year, going to Jeremy Bull himself. See it not so much as the crowning glory of a 20-year career, as the launch pad for an illustrious trajectory. # For more go to alexanderand.co
This page clockwise from top left ‘Prive’ bed by Santarossa for Pure Interiors with Ivano Redaelli bed linen from Montmartre Concept Store. Molteni ‘Vicino’ side table from Hub and Mondoluce ‘Lucille’ table lamps from Pure Interiors. Artwork by Lilli Waters from Curatorial+Co. &Tradition ‘Palette JH9’ desk from Great Dane. Hale Mercantile Co. bath towel from Camargue. Minotti ‘Aston’ armchair from De De Ce. Artwork by Euan Macleod. Opposite page In the bathroom, the ceramic bowl is by Jean McGhee from Planet, ‘Materialism’ candle by Tom Dixon from Manyara Home, and ‘Thoronet’ bronze dish by Henry Wilson from Anibou.
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SPEED READ » Architect Jeremy Bull created a “mini mansion” from an original two-storey brick heritage house poised on a pocket-sized block in leafy Darling Point in Sydney. » Jeremy and his Alexander & Co team devised a contemporary loorplan on the lines of a noble family home, complete with entry vestibule, four bedrooms, a study and garden terrace. » All surfaces have been hand-detailed and inished, from polished plaster work to painted tidelines to timber ceiling lining boards and wall panelling. » Modernist design classics by the likes of Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti and Warren Platner are found throughout the home, complemented by contemporary pieces by Matthew Hilton, Tom Dixon and Neri & Hu.
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CAR AT TOPPED Bursts of gold shimmer and serve to unify this timeless apartment that lights up a corner at the heart of Paris. Photographs STEPHAN JULLIARD Words IAN PHILLIP S
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This page Looking into the sitting room from the study. ‘Sloan’ cofee table from Arteriors. Custom rug by Ferreira de Sá. Artwork by Stef Driesen on the righthand wall in the study. Sofa upholstered in Pierre Frey ‘Fine’ cotton velvet in Safran. Opposite page View from the apartment looking towards the Arc de Triomphe.
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This page A dramatic seascape by Marcel Berlanger hangs over the ireplace made in Verde Laguna marble and ceramic. ’Melange’ wall sconce from Kelly Wearstler. Custom sofas by Charlotte Biltgen are upholstered in Bisson Bruneel ‘Bergamo 2’ wool and cotton mix. Cushions in Pierre Frey ‘Papunya’ jacquard. Pair of ‘DC1601D’ cofee tables by Vincenzo De Cotiis. Opposite page, clockwise from top left The elevator and stairwell. Behind the custom sofa is an artwork by Adam McEwen. ‘Drop’ Carrara marble-topped side table from Skram. ‘Miroir Mulux’ bronze and gold leaf mirror by Hubert Le Gall. ‘Sloan’ cofee table from Arteriors. CTO Lighting ‘Triptyque’ sconce. The photograph above the ireplace is by Mimmo Jodice.
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here are two ingredients that are essential to French interior designer Charlotte Biltgen’s aesthetic: colour and contrast. “They’re part of my DNA,” she insists. “I couldn’t imagine an interior without colour and even though I can create softer schemes, there’s always something to shake them up.” For this three-bedroom apartment in Paris, she initially proposed much brighter hues. She imagined vivid green curtains and sparkling lemon-tinted armchairs in the master bedroom, and a bold carmine red for the kitchen. Her clients, a Lebanese industrialist and his wife, preferred something a little calmer. “I ended up opting for a lighter palette in the reception rooms and darker shades in the corridors to create a certain diversity,” she says. One thing Charlotte and the owners deinitely agreed upon was the desire to maintain a quintessentially French character for the 240-square-metre space, which acts as the couple’s Parisian pied-à-terre. Located in a typical Haussmannian building just a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe, it previously belonged to an art dealer and was stylistically all over the place. “There was absolutely no coherence,” recalls Charlotte. The entry hall had faux stone walls, the dining room was clad with dark heavy panelling and there was an ultra-modern kitchen. The only fittings Charlotte kept were the two fireplaces. Otherwise, she completely gutted the space and says she was intent on updating the Haussmannian look. “I asked myself, ‘What is a chic Parisian apartment today? How do you move a timeless style forward?’” Her response came in her approach to the architectural detailing, most notably in the way the skirting boards low without interruption into the door frames. “It’s something that’s not done very often because it leaves no room for error,” she explains. She also installed minimalistic wall mouldings in many of the rooms, giving their reliefs a more feminine, rounded form.
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Charlotte’s introduction to the decorative arts came at an early age. Her sister’s godmother was the daughter of Armand-Albert Rateau, the art deco designer best known as the mastermind behind fashion icon Jeanne Lanvin’s legendary Paris town mansion. “I’d spend lots of time at her home at weekends,” Charlotte recalls. She went on to study at the École Camondo and spent 14 years in India Mahdavi’s ofice before setting up on her own in 2014. Since then, her projects have included the Clover restaurant in Paris for Michelin-starred chef Jean-François Piège and a villa on the French Riviera. Today, it is not just for her distinctive style that she is sought out, but also her space-management skills. The most important change she made to the layout was to relocate the kitchen at the back of the apartment, where there had previously only been bedrooms. “You don’t shut the door of a kitchen all the time, as you would with a bedroom,” she says. “That allows for light to lood into the apartment from both sides.” The other major modiication was to create an immense bedroom suite out of the former dining room, with a bedhead in the form of a velvet-clad partition, behind which is a spacious walk-in dressing room. Gold tones act as a common thread throughout the apartment and, as in most of Charlotte’s interiors, there are nods to the past. For her, the luting on the custom kitchen cabinets is a throwback to the art deco era. “It’s the type of motif you see often on buildings from the 30s,” she explains. And even if the owners shunned the use of vibrant colours, they were not averse to the integration of a number of graphic patterns, whether it be the rhythmic marble loor in the entry hall or the geometric fabric on the dining chairs. For each of the beds, meanwhile, Charlotte created bold throws using the same sunburst fabric from Jim Thompson. “I hardly ever use silk but I love this one. It centres the attention on the bed and really brings a touch of sparkle to a room,” she says. # For more go to charlottebiltgen.com.
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“ W H AT I S A C H I C PA R I S I A N A PA R T M E N T TODAY? H O W D O YO U M OV E A T IME L E S S S T Y L E FORWA R D? ” This page Ana Roque dining chairs are upholstered in a Dedar ‘Pachisi’ wool and cotton mix. ‘Kitami’ chandelier from VeniceM. Opposite page, clockwise from top left A series of works by Dan Levenson line the walls. ‘Caracas’ chandelier from Jonathan Adler. Jim Lee artwork echoes the kitchen colours. Custom luted console topped with Nero Marquina marble. ‘Ava’ chairs from Mambo Unlimited Ideas. ‘Hawkins’ chandelier from Arteriors.
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These pages, clockwise from left ‘Grace’ armchairs from Ana Roque Interiors in the main bedroom. The bedspread is made in Jim Thompson ‘Golden Sunburst’ silk and the cushions in Dedar ‘Splendido’ velvet. The screen behind the bed is in Nobilis ‘Velours Vintage’ velvet. The bedside tables are from Eichholtz and the ‘Herst’ table lamps from Arteriors. In a guest room is a PIerre Bonneille artwork. The bedside table is from the XXX collection by Opinion Ciatti and the bedside lamp from Thai Natura. The custom bathroom vanity is made in grey Italian marble.
SPEED READ » French interior designer Charlotte Biltgen says her aesthetic of colour and contrast are part of her DNA. » To update this classic Haussmannian Paris apartment she gutted it and added detail such as minimalistic mouldings. » She adopted a lighter palette in the reception rooms and darker shades in the corridors to create “a certain diversity”. » Relocating the kitchen to the rear where once were bedrooms allowed light to lood in from both sides. » She created an immense bedroom suite out of the former dining room, with a ceiling-high velvet-clad bedhead, which partitions a spacious dressing room. » Gold tones are a common thread, and nods to the past include luting on the kitchen cabinets as a throwback to the art deco era.
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An old homestead in the South Australian wine-growing district gets a reboot that eschews pretension for a stylish blend of warmth and cocooning. Photographs JENAH PIWANSKI Words C ARLI PHILIPS Styling FÊTE PRESS
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This page Hans J Wegner ‘CH25 Easy Chairs’ by Carl Hansen & Søn and a Jardan ‘Tuck’ cofee table sit on an ‘Agra‘ rug in Duchess from Armadillo&Co. ‘02’ leather handles from Made Measure. Nude by Susan Balnaves. Opposite page The classic facade of the Adelaide Hills homestead.
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This page Custom ladder and library joinery. ’Dreamweaver’ pendant lights from Pop & Scott. Chinese door table and bench from Aptos Cruz. Opposite page, from top Menu ’Dancing’ pendant light in the entrance. Owl artwork by Gary Heery. Susie Nugent is a landscaper who has worked her magic on the lush garden. Statuario marble benchtop on American oak in the kitchen. ’Potter’ pendant lights from Anchor Ceramics. ’Miss Holly’ stools by Stolab.
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SPEED READ » Winemakers Susie and Andrew Nugent searched South Australia for a site to plant their vineyard, Bird in Hand, before settling on a property at Woodside in the Adelaide Hills. » The old homestead served them well for 20-odd years until the time came for a refresh. » Steered by Adelaide design studio Enoki, the renovation was extensive but followed Susie’s brief for unostentatious comfort, in keeping with the style of the original house. » Durable materials such as limestone, terracotta, timber, leather and wool were used to harmonise with the 19th-century details that were left intact. » A large scullery and mud room was a priority as a bufer between indoors and out, providing a necessary spot for shedding outerwear, and with a concrete tub for garden cuttings.
This page In the main bedroom, a ’Fandango’ pendant light by Hive. Opposite page, top left and bottom right In the mud room, leather hooks from Made Measure. Eco Outdoor stone trough on a custom base. Custom cabinetry and benches. Flooring in clay herringbone tiles. Top right The bathroom has chevron marble tiles in Ice Snow from Italia Ceramics. ’Cotto Zellige’ wall tiles in Chalk from Eco Outdoor.
Also part of the expansion is a large scullery and mud room with a concrete sink for plants and garden cuttings. “This was a priority for me,” says Susie of the compact room, designed as a transitioning chamber to shed outerwear, muddy boots and outdoor essentials. Lined in clay herringbone tiles with traditional locker-style joinery, the indoor-outdoor hub is a buffer between rural outdoor life and indoor calm. The children’s wing of the original villa was overhauled with the addition of two bathrooms, and the master bedroom reinstated with period provenance and a new ensuite. While changes were signiicant, original 19th-century details in the existing rooms remained intact. “Susie wanted a lived-in look with creature comforts, something earthy that looked like it had been there for a long time,” says Enoki associate designer Alexandra Moeck. This was resolved by using hearty, durable materials that weather well and are commonplace in country homes: limestone, terracotta, timber, leather and wool. “It was paramount to retain the integrity of the house. I grew up in an old home and wanted the same for my family, the thick stone walls, ivy-clad pillars, original facade, high ceilings, old doors and the return verandah,” says Susie, who favours early mornings before everyone wakes up and the home is still quiet, sitting in the dining room overlooking the crabapple walk. Just like its location which is perfect for grape growing and winemaking with its dry summers and consistent winter rainfall, this is a house designed for the seasons, with large doors to slide open on warm days and plump Jardan sofas for cocooning on chilly nights. “The brief was to create a home of unostentatious comfort,” says Susanna. “Farmhouses have long been sanctuaries for hardworking families and this renovated villa is just that.” # For more go to enoki.com.au; birdinhand.com.au.
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Basking in it A traditional Basque house was given a contemporary update that allows its owners to rest and recharge beside a beloved ocean. Photographs GAELLE LE BOULIC AUT Words JEREMY C ALL AGHAN
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This page The living area opens to the terrace. The architectural relief on the ceiling is original to the house. Cofee table and sofa by Linteloo with cushions from Maison de Vacances. Daybed from Le Monde Sauvage. Wall lamps by Wo & WĂŠ. Photographs by Claude Nori. Opposite page The entrance to the house was designed to remain simple and authentic. Outdoor setting by Oasiq. Terrace paved in Pierre de la Rhune stone quarried locally.
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“There is a natural apprehension about living in a completely open space but we have maintained a level of intimacy.” These pages The open-plan living area comprises living, dining, kitchen and bar and leads to the outdoor terrace. Linteloo cofee table and sofas with cushions by Maison de Vacances. Daybed from Le Monde Sauvage. Wall lamps by Wo & Wé. Photographic art by Claude Nori. Back wall is painted in Farrow & Ball ‘Inchyra Blue’. Rug from NatureTex.
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iscretely set among thick coastal vegetation, on the outskirts of one of Basque’s trendiest villages, this coastal villa has seen its fair share of history, but a recent overhaul by Biarritz designer Delphine Carrère ensures that it lives on with style. A Paris-based family with strong links to the village of Guéthary sought a retreat offering tranquillity and proximity to the sea, a place where valuable family time could be shared while engaging with their love of the ocean. Originally a farmhouse, this property was built in the late 18th century and, with huge barn doors more than three metres high, it allowed horses and carriages to be stored undercover in what is today the kitchen area. Preserved in the recent restoration, the doors are testament to the building’s working past. Located right on the coast, a bell suspended from the western terrace was used to guide ishing boats towards the land, valuable when a ‘brouillarta’, the notorious Basque black arcus cloud front suddenly sweeps up from Spain and turns the ocean into a furious roiling mess. In 2004 the house suffered extensive damage when it was blown up by Basque separatists, and then abandoned for more than 10 years. What the new owners had bought was literally a blackened jumble, but they were determined to revitalise and inhabit this piece of history. It was a ‘coup de coeur’. “Everything had to be redone,” says Delphine, principal of design irm Atelier Delphine Carrère. “Nothing is as it was when we began – not the distribution of spaces, the openings in the walls, the height of the ceiling; nothing. It was a complete reit from the foundations to the roof.” Keeping in mind the owners’ requirements, the house was redesigned as a low-maintenance holiday retreat with convivial spaces for groups of visitors and private spaces for quiet times. The simplicity of the interior allows maximum emphasis to be given to the stunning natural surrounds. “We worked to provide a strong orientation towards the exterior, the ocean,” says Delphine. The open-plan area shared by kitchen, bar, dining, and lounge unfolds as a single volume but skilfully retains its speciic-purpose zones. Says Delphine, “There is a natural apprehension about living in a completely open space but we have been able to maintain a level of intimacy and communication between the different areas.” The living room is connected via four double doors to a large stone terrace that wraps around the building. A ‘mineral garden’ on the northern side of the house leads off the kitchen. Although it is a shady respite from the sun, aromatic herbs grow randomly among the pebbles. The Basque landscape with its rainy climate does not lend itself to growing grass and so, traditionally, river pebbles are laid to solve the problem of drainage. These subtle links to history and the architectural vernacular of the region are what gives the house its particular appeal and style – modernity thriving in the rich and fertile ground of tradition. “I think it’s important to pay attention to what our ancestors knew and learnt,” says Delphine. “They knew how to manage the elements when they built these houses.”
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This page ‘Emea’ dining table by Jean Louis Iratzoki for Alki, with ‘Mail’ chairs by Patrick Norguet for Alki. Suspension light by Wo & Wé. Decorative table items from Les Locataires. Kitchen bar is topped in natural oak. Opposite page, from top Agape sink and tap. Ceramic tiles from Les Ateliers Zelij. ‘Bolt’ wall lamps by Tonone. At the edge of the property Atelier Delphine Carrère built a deck as a quiet spot for contemplation by the water.
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From the exterior, the house probably doesn’t look very different from 100 years ago. A pebble driveway leads to a sombre looking facade with an asymmetrical pitched roof, painted in traditional Basque colours, sitting in a simple landscape. It is devoid of ornamentation, deliberately allowing the natural beauty of its oceanfront position to be the main attraction. Inside however, it’s a different story. The colour scheme is essentially ‘local’ in that it’s inspired by the surrounds – shades of blue and green on the walls and loors were also chosen for the happy feelings they inspire. One wall has been itted with a custom loor-to-ceiling storage unit in natural oak punctuated with blocks of colour like moods of the day. This made-to-measure aspect is a key feature of Delphine’s design process that seamlessly integrates with the overall architecture. Bedheads, bedside tables, desks, bookcases and storage are all integrated in this way. “When we plan a project, we conceive the space like a big object, so people need to put less in the house when it’s inished; and less furniture creates more space. We like designing all the little details because they it the space in just the right proportion, and are in the style of the overall project. So it’s better.” Other pieces are by local Basque designers and artists such as Jean Louis Iratzoki and Claude Nori, lending a timelessness and appropriateness to the design. Despite the fact that the interior is rich in decorative elements – what Delphine refers to as “wrapping paper” – she places great importance on eliciting her clients’ requirements for a home. “Before all the details such as the tiles, furnishings, art and colours, it’s the conception of a project that’s the most important. This part of the design ensures a mode de vie which is agreeable and this is ultimately where our strength lies,” says Delphine. # For more go to atelierdc.com.
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SPEED READ » A Paris-based family were seeking an oceanside retreat when they discovered this rundown former farmhouse that dates from the 18th century in the Basque village of Guéthary. » They engaged Biarritz designer Delphine Carrère of Atelier Delphine Carrère to transform the property, maintaining its authentic elements and creating a home of simplicity and tranquillity, allowing the natural landscape to take centre stage. » An open-plan layout allows for relaxed living, colours relect the sea and the sky, and integrated furniture such as bedheads, tables, desks and storage ensure that the spaces are fuss-free. » Outdoor terraces overlook the ocean and provide an opportunity for family and friends to gather and relax.
This page The Pierre de la Rhune stone terrace occupies the southern and western axis of the house and is an essential extension of the living space in summer. Outdoor setting by Oasiq. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Custom bedhead and storage niches by Atelier Delphine Carrère. Side table by AM:PM. Bedlinen and cushions by Maison de Vacances. The ensuite bathroom has loor tiles in a strong graphic pattern. The main bedroom has an integrated bedhead and bedside storage by Atelier Delphine Carrère. Bedlinen and cushions by Maison de Vacances. Beni Ourain rug from Morocco. In contrast to the rather austere exterior, the entrance to the house immediately sets the tone of modernity and style with its jaunty blue and white tiled loor from Beauregard Paris. Rattan suspension light from the Cap Ferrat markets. Small table by AM:PM.
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Floral tribute Known affectionately as the Magnolia House during its refurbishment, this home on Sydney’s north shore has been transformed, both inside and out.
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This page Given a clean slate, the formal living and dining area had a completely new furniture it-out. Beitting the adults’ space are ClassiCon ‘Bibendum’ armchairs in coral felt and a semi-round Minotti ‘Seymour’ sofa from De De Ce, with a Cassina ‘Rio’ cofee table in natural oak and rattan. Opposite page Above the sculptural, redesigned staircase hangs an Apparatus ‘Tassel’ pendant in aged brass, while a Kelly Wearstler ‘Fairfax’ chair in ivory and charcoal stripe complements the linear looks of the hallway.
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This page, from top A new ireplace and custom joinery grace the formal area, with a vintage Italian brass framed mirror sourced by Arent&Pyke from a lea market in Paris. Artwork by Laura Jones, from Olsen Gallery. Opposite page The hallway was transformed with loors by Tongue N Groove in ‘Graupa’ herringbone oak, a large walnut mirror by Sarah Lavoine from Bastille & Sons and, the pièce de résistance, the sculptural staircase.
n the 18th century, south-east Asian plant hunters discovered huge, glossy-leafed lowering trees in the region. Now known as magnolias, their deciduous foliage is not only beautiful, blooming with perfume in winter and showing off with shiny green leaves in spring, but therapeutic, used in alternative medicine as a remedy to soothe and calm. In the thousands of years since their discovery, hundreds of new hybrids have been cultivated. A pair of these stand pink and proud in the garden of this fourbedroom residence on Sydney’s lower north shore that has been revived by Arent&Pyke, the Surry Hills-based interior design studio founded by principals Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke. Bar a sole frangipani tree, it was the only lora left standing in the re-landscaping of the property by Secret Gardens. Throughout the duration of the refurbishment, it was known among ofice staff simply as the Magnolia House. Originally engaged to help reconigure the kitchen and bathrooms, the project scope took a turn when Arent&Pyke did a surprise sketch of a new staircase. It was the start of an unexpected conversation that evolved over two years as the entire property underwent a renovation. A family-friendly house with light-illed living spaces and a Hamptons-style look, indecision had initially prompted the owners to make safe adjustments. “They told us that they had made it white for neutrality, but it ended up being too neutral and they desired more texture and warmth.” Yet light touches never eventuated, recalls Juliette Arent of demolition day. “When we started working on site, I think the clients were initially shocked at how little of the house was left. The volume remained the same but we stripped everything back and started again.” One of the home’s biggest shortcomings was the foyer, with its overbearing timber balustrade and long, dark internal alley. Limestone
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Sydney These pages The much-used dining area features a solid nutwood Walter Knoll table from Living Edge, with Gubi ‘Beetle’ chairs in Midnight Blue velvet. The area is illuminated by handblown glass ‘Radiohus’ pendants by Louis Poulsen. Armadillo&Co ‘Agra’ wool rug in Duchess. Artwork by Tim Summerton, from Olsen Gallery. Opposite page B&B Italia ‘Husk’ sofa and leather ‘Tufty-Time’ ottoman. Artwork by Alan Jones from Olsen Gallery.
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loors were replaced with Tongue N Groove ‘Graupa’ herringbone oak in creamy undertones and a sculptural, redesigned staircase, its treads lined in a sisal runner. “We added details to soften what was there previously and give it more architectural interest. We wanted it to have a timeless and elegant appeal, so introduced rhythm and tactility.” While the outcome was hugely successful, it’s unlikely the staircase will be reproduced elsewhere. “It was a real technical challenge – the manufacturer said he will never do it again!” To the left of the entry is a new formal living and dining area regularly used by the couple for its proximity to the children’s bedrooms upstairs. It was treated to a new ireplace, custom joinery and a completely new furniture it-out. Beitting an adults’ space, a Cassina ‘Rio’ coffee table in rattan is ringed by a Minotti semi-round ‘Seymour’ sofa in petrol blue and a pair of tubular ClassiCon ‘Bibendum’ armchairs in coral felt. Adjacent, a nutwood dining table is paired with Gubi ‘Beetle’ chairs and underfoot, a rose-hued Armadillo&Co ‘Agra’ woollen rug. To the right of the corridor a panel door conceals a powder room and study lined in House of Hackney’s punchy peacock hues with a workspace in salmon. Although hidden behind lush joinery, the doors are often left open with the lights on, says Juliette of these “jewel boxes of joy”. A generous hallway leads to new aluminium doors and a “pause moment” on the threshold of the lower level, marking the formal and informal separation of the house. “It’s all about comfort and big relaxed style,” she says of the casual living zone. By way of the kitchen, colour has been introduced with “Shaker detailing in eucalypt tones”, an oversized Apparatus pendant lighting up the room with glowing porcelain cups. Upstairs is the private domain, with two children’s bedrooms and a neat navy banquette on the landing perfectly suited for bedtime reading. In a home where everything was reimagined top-to-toe only the master bedhead remained, upholstered in a Christopher Farr fabric the owners had selected themselves after seeing the design in another Arent&Pyke project. “We feel very connected to this job and these clients. I don’t think they realised the drastic impact it would have on their family. They just can’t believe it’s theirs.” # For more go to arentpyke.com.
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SPEED READ » Designers Arent&Pyke were irst engaged to reconigure the kitchen and bathrooms of this Sydney home, but the scope changed when they did a surprise sketch of a new staircase. » The owners originally planned to make ‘safe’ adjustments to the Hamptons-style house, but it was too neutral and they decided on more texture and warmth. » The foyer was one of the home’s biggest shortcomings, but the redesigned sculptural staircase has now created a stylish focal point. » Aluminium doors separate the formal and informal areas of the house. The casual living zone is all about comfort and big relaxed style, while upstairs is the family’s private domain.
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This page, clockwise from top left Custom sideboards were installed in the formal dining area. In the study, a Gubi ‘Beetle’ chair in tan complements the salmon-hued joinery. On the landing, a marine linen custom bench seat by Arent&Pyke provides a stopping-of point before bedtime. Artwork by George Byrne from Olsen Gallery. The powder room has a custom mirror by Arent&Pyke. Ait Manos tiles from Onsite Supply & Design. Atelier Areti ‘Plates’ pendant light. Opposite page In the kitchen, the Apparatus ‘Trapeze 10’ pendant from Criteria. Moller stools from Great Dane.
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This page The lounge areas are completely open to the elements and work on the principle of bringing the indoors out with outdoor fabrics used exclusively. Minotti ‘Indiana’ outdoor sofas, ‘Virginia’ outdoor armchairs, ottomans and cofee table, on a ‘Flag’ bamboo rug, all from De De Ce. Kelly Wearstler ‘Graffito’ bowl. ‘Alvar’ ceramic vase from Papaya. Artwork by Dan Lorrimer. Opposite page Tribù ‘Vis a Vis’ sunloungers from Cosh Living, and umbrellas from Janus et Cie by the pool.
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espite designer Greg Natale’s unadulterated passion for metals (it’s practically a signature look) there’s hardly a slither of gold, brass or copper in this Hamilton Island home. It’s not a complete style-360 by Greg, it’s just that decorating houses in the tropics imposes a few material restrictions. And metal is out. Salt spray will corrode everything from doorknobs to toasters, so this beachy holiday home ended up being a 1970s-inspired study in rosewood and walnut. The family who own the house holidayed on Hamilton Island at Qualia and fell under its spell. Qualia’s breathtaking pavilion-style suites were designed by local architect Chris Beckingham and the result is heavy on the native woods, and big on the glass frame windows that capture island passage views and the mature angophora trees that typify Hamilton Island’s Jurassic vibes. “Yes – they wanted a little bit of Qualia for themselves,” laughs Greg. When two blocks of land became available next door to Qualia it made a dream holiday home possible. All that was left to do was to coerce Chris Beckingham out of retirement for one last hurrah. This house is a series of interconnected pavilions, with a main building with four adult bedrooms and two children’s bedrooms and a nursery, two internal lounge spaces and four indoor/outdoor lounge areas as well as a kitchen – and one to spare. There are a couple of pools to choose from – including a kiddy pool with sunshading. The house feels like Qualia in its bones, but has a warmer, sexier vibe inside. “The client wanted more of a 70s Italian vibe here, with lots of beautiful slick Italian furniture.” Greg really has the inside running on these clients’ visual language after working on six properties for them – so far. The warm rosewood ceilings throughout were in place when Greg came on board. “This client loves New Guinea rosewood. It just works really well in the tropics.” Greg worked the rosewood
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This page Architect Chris Beckingham used local stone in the stacked stone wall in the living area. Minotti ‘Alison Iroko’ outdoor sofa and ottoman from De De Ce, travertine cofee table from Spence & Lyda and ‘Amali’ hourglass side tables from Janus et Cie on a Perennials ‘Painter’s Palette’ rug. Artwork by Hannah Quinlivan. Opposite page. clockwise from top left Rosewood lines the entrance, mirroring the grand lobby of Qualia. Looking from the lawn into the indooroutdoor lounge areas. Greg’s favourite piece in the house is the ‘Monstera’ fabric on the Minotti ‘Hamilton’ sofa from De De Ce. Kelly Wearstler ‘Alta’ table lamp on a ‘Calder’ bronze console from De De Ce. Regenerated leather basket from Analu.
This page Vintage rattan pendant lights hang over the walnut dining table and ‘Creed’ chairs from De De Ce on a ‘Vapour’ custom rug from Designer Rugs. Indian 19th-century bluestone bowl from Restoration Hardware. Opposite page, from top Kelly Wearstler ‘Sonara’ swivel chairs with a Minotti ‘Hamilton’ sofa, ‘Aeron’ and ‘Kitaj’ side tables and ‘Sullivan’ cofee table, all from De De Ce on a Greg Natale ‘Fragment’ rug from Designer Rugs in the living room. Timber slatted cupboards in the minimalist kitchen. ‘Luisa’ Portuguese earthenware bowl from Restoration Hardware.
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back with walnut in major pieces like the dining table. Hamilton Island is hot and steamy with a humid wet season which means all the wood elements need to breathe. That means slatted details in the kitchen and all the wood and joinery were primed for maximum air low. There was more than one rule broken in this project. “I always keep sofas to a block colour, but there wasn’t that much pattern in the living room so this is where I broke my own rule and I was able to do quite a loud pattern on the sofa. That pattern is ‘Monstera’ and it immediately feels tropical – it just says ‘holiday!’” There’s a democratic bedroom strategy at play here where the clients wanted every room to be the best room. They said, “Do treat it like a hotel, all matching, so that whoever ends up in whichever room feels the same.” This is Greg’s irst interiors project on an island – which is not without its challenges. Transport was an issue, with all the pieces coming across from Airlie Beach on the mainland on barges, but the bigger challenge was dealing with Debbie. The devastating cyclone hit on March 28, 2017 – the day of the project install. The storm blew the louvres in and wreaked havoc. “You can only imagine,” he says. “The joinery in the kitchen was ruined, and the loors, we lost all the curtains and wallpapers – it all had to be redone. But the owners were great – they didn’t get emotional about it. It was more a case of just getting on with it.” The house is now fully cyclone proof. As most of Greg’s projects are urban, this was an opportunity to do something earthier. “I can explore different ideas in new locations,” he says. The house won the Readers’ Choice Best Residential Home in the Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards this year, the earthiness possibly resonating with readers. “I didn’t expect to win – usually I have a little suspicion about these things – but this time I had no speech ready.” Another rule broken. # For more go to gregnatale.com.
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SPEED READ » Impressed by Qualia resort on Hamilton Island when they holidayed there, a family bought two blocks of land close by and commissioned Chris Beckingham, Qualia’s architect, to design a holiday house for them. » Designer Greg Natale was brought in to work on the interiors and he eschewed his typical urban style for something a lot earthier and more suited to the tropical climate. » Aware of his clients’ love of timber he utilised many native woods, including rosewood and walnut, in furniture and joinery inishes. » The clients requested a 70s Italian vibe with beautiful, slick furniture and an olive green and blush colour palette, with Greg splicing the modern pieces with some vintage selections.
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This page ‘Island Raia’ grassweave wallpaper by Phillip Jefries from The Textile Company in the main bedroom. Rosa Perlino stone is used atop the bedhead. Kelly Wearstler ‘Eie’ table lamp on Porada ‘Ziggy’ bedside table from Poliform. ‘Onyx’ rug from Designer Rugs. Opposite page, clockwise from top The vast expanse of the property. Bath, basin and taps from Rogerseller. Tribù outdoor dining chairs and sunloungers from Cosh Living. Umbrellas from Janus et Cie.
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This page Lighting was carefully considered in the design. The contemporary chandelier in the main living space is ‘Bolle’ by Gallotti & Radice in hand-burnished brass, while the simpler ‘Sul Sole Va’ globes that line the hallway are from VBO Australia. Sculpture by Aleks Danko. ‘Square 16’ sofa by DePadova. Opposite page The rear of the house, with its copper cladding and retractable glass doors by Vitrocsa, opens up to the north eastern aspect.
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hen you look at the original photographs of this handsome, contemporary house in Sydney’s Bronte you would be forgiven for overlooking its potential. The 100- yearold property had been an artists’ commune in its heyday but, more recently, owners had chopped and changed the internal space to create an apartment for themselves and a separate three-bedroom rental as income. It took the trained eye of Edwina Withers, former partner in interior design practice Pike Withers and now director of Bofi Studio Sydney, to cut through the visual noise and see what it could become. “We lived in a ramshackle way [Edwina has two children] for a number of years as the plans went through several iterations of the DA to inally get to where we are today,” says Edwina. And what is presented is a beautifully calibrated space that navigates the best of old and new, maintains a consistency of proportion and scale and showcases, with elegant simplicity, the attributes of the brands she represents. “The history of the rooms and their inherent character held great appeal, and while it was, of course, harder work to ind new solutions in existing spaces, I felt the rewards would always lie in the dynamic of the two,” says Edwina. Much of the majestic bones of the original house have been retained with a grand arched entry complete with decorative ceiling providing a sense of generosity. This is enhanced by an overscale steel mirror by Bofi, which found a inal resting place in the foyer, much to the relief of the four removalists required to shift it. A guest bedroom, with its separate entrance from the street, and a study are to the right of the foyer but the gravitational pull is deinitely towards the view framed at the end of a long corridor. While working with architect Justin Long to submit the DA, the vision, scope and scheme, however, were very much Edwina’s. “I needed someone with great technical skill who could interact with the engineers as that is where all the money has been spent – the solutions are both structural and invisible,” Edwina laughs. This is not quite true as there is a great deal of thought and attention to the mix of materials, the textures of the stone, the patina of the steel, the tactility of the wood and the veining of the marble. “I spent a lot of time deliberating what each element contributed to the overall feeling of the space, where warm tones looked better than cool ones and whether a smooth or raw surface was right,” she says. The colours of her much-loved coastal walk are pulled into the internal palette grounding the space and anchoring it in its location. The design of the Bofi kitchen was driven by Edwina’s strong aesthetic and dovetails with her interest in cooking and in the communal aspect of entertaining. “I always knew I needed a separate appliance area and a zone for prepping. I like to talk as I cook while guests have a drink at the bench on the bar seating,” she says. Edwina is yet to spend a summer in the house, and is looking forward to sliding back the loor-to-ceiling Vitrocsa
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This page The Aleks Danko sculpture provides a punch of colour and strong form in an otherwise neutral palette. ‘Square 16’ sofa by DePadova. ‘Bolle’ ceiling light by Gallotti & Radice. Opposite page, from top The entrance combines the original grandeur with a contemporary low of space. Edwina was determined to keep the character of the old part of the house intact. Her approach was to remove the doors but leave the generous openings. Maxalto ‘Kalos’ armchairs and DePadova ‘Square 16’ sofa. Aleks Danko prints.
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This page The Boi kitchen is a nuanced use of stone, marble, timber with De Castelli heat-treated steel for a bronze patina efect on the cabinetry. Karakter Copenhagen vases from Cult on table. Flowers throughout by Hermetica. Opposite page, clockwise from top right The view onto the deck adjacent to the kitchen also takes in the ocean beyond. DePadova ‘Yak’ armchairs sit next to the ireplace. ClassiCon ‘Bell’ side table. ‘Dritto’ dining table in Lithoverde by Piero Lissoni for Salvatori is surrounded by DePadova ‘Donzelletta’ dining chairs.
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glass doors and opening up the space to the deck in a seamless expanse of indoors and out. The exterior was subject to the same rigour as the house, and Edwina worked closely with her friend William Dangar of Dangar Barin Smith. “Will insisted on shrinking the size of the swimming pool to make more usable seating space,” she says. Sweeping Corten steel planters are designed for a range of greenery with the eventual aim of hiding the surrounding buildings and directing the eye to the view alone. Steel is used inside as well as out. Deep recesses in preformed steel clad the openings between the original and the contemporary part of the house. “It was important to have a conident but simple statement that helped negotiate the transition,” says Edwina. The house is furnished with a rollcall of iconic pieces – some collected more than 20 years ago and still going strong thanks to their design pedigree. Others are newly acquired. An Eames lounge chair, a B&B Italia sofa and Maxalto ‘Kalos’ chairs by Antonio Citterio have found new alliances with the DePadova ‘Yak’ chairs, which sit beside the ire in the kitchen/dining room, whereas the ‘Square 16’ sofa in cognac leather also by DePadova anchors the serious, grownup living space. “This is what we call the Danko room because, encouraged by my aunt, a former gallerist, we bought seven framed prints by Aleks Danko to line the walls, and then the red sculpture with a house turned on its head completed the tribute to the artist,” she says. # For more go to boffi.com/en-ww/stores/boffi-studio-sydney; jladesign.com.au.
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This page The Eames lounge chair and ottoman denote something of the relaxed feel of this TV room. The original marble ireplace has a contrasting inill of terracotta brick tiles to ofset its more mannered quality. On shelves, from top, vintage porcelain vases, Peter Dwyer ceramic bowl and Dan Schneiger sculpture from Becker Minty. Cappellini ‘Jana’ vase from Cult. Opposite page The garden by Dangar Barin Smith is still in its early stages and is designed to grow beyond its Corten steel containers and create a loose, lush planting scheme.
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SPEED READ » Director of Boffi Studio Sydney, Edwina Withers took a rigorous approach to the transformation of her 100-year-old Sydney property. » Wishing to maintain the best of the heritage features she added a contemporary slant with a simple elegant scheme that enhances the old and showcases the brands, Boffi, DePadova and Salvatori, that she represents. » Much attention was devoted to the mix of materials, the textures and tones to create a harmonious whole. » The home is complemented by new landscaping which softens the edges and directs the eye to the impressive view. This page The bedroom with its timber ceiling and Donghia raffia wallpaper behind the bed has a softness not seen elsewhere in the house. Opposite page, clockwise from top left The bed is positioned to take in the view. The ensuite to the master bedroom is tonally recessive with a skilful material mix that includes a timber vanity. The tiles in the powder room echo the warmth of Sydney sandstone. The study which faces the street is complete with MA/U Studio R.I.G. module and Flos ‘Snoopy’ lamp.
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This page The bare trees are white-lowering crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Natchez’). High hedging in viburnum, low hedging in Japanese box. The mirror is an Annie Wilkes signature. The marble sculptures were sourced by the owners. Opposite page Plants leading to the front door include Viburnum odoratissimum underplanted with trailing Trachelospermum jasminoides Tricolour.
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These pages, clockwise from above Two wall plaques sourced by the owners in Italy are surrounded by creeping ig (Ficus pumila). Pleached pear trees (Pyrus nivalis) form two avenues on either side of the garden. The pool is fenced of in clear glass to ensure a smooth visual low. Topiary cones, interspersed with star jasmine, sit under a row of pleached pears.
garden is only as good as its owner,” says Annie Wilkes of Annie Wilkes Design – and surely, also its creator. This crisply clipped and manicured sanctuary in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is a tribute to both. While Annie completed it six years ago, such has been the commitment from her and the owners that she returns every week to tidy, trim and fertilise, ensuring it remains lush and pristine and as good, if not better, than ever. Nearly three years in the gestation, the garden “stole” from its neighbours, says Annie. The fantastically evergreen mature igs and eucalypts in adjoining properties provided the ready setting for her handiwork, while guaranteeing instant privacy. “It’s the curtain, the backdrop,” says Annie who, in her inimitable style, would stage the drama that would unfold before it. The garden makeover occurred in tandem with the renovation of the house, which displays more than a soupçon of French inluence. Annie razed the back garden, leaving just the existing pool which, to conform with council restrictions, she enclosed behind a fence of clear toughened glass so it wouldn’t interrupt the low of the space. “I
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The garden “is so calm and totally private. You don’t see another building.” lending visual interest while subdividing it into more intimate areas, in contrast to the grander proportions of the overall space. On the fringes of the lawn, Annie trimmed the box into classic cones, interplanted with star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides Tricolour), behind which she introduced massed Le Cygne, or white swan hydrangeas, famed for their white summer lowers. To add verticality and formality, Annie planted pleached snow pear (Pyrus nivalis) in four avenues – two each side of the garden – and a copse of crepe myrtles, celebrated for their drifts of white lowers in summer, to one side of the pool. The colour palette is conined to green foliage in its ininite variety and pops of fresh white. “There is nothing ighting the pears and crepe myrtles. There’s colour without the spring confusion,” she says. Her favourite feature is that the garden “is so calm and totally private. While this is a built-up area, you don’t see another building”. She also loves the owners’ passion for what she has created. With her regular visits, Annie has been given a privilege not many designers have – of being able to see the garden evolving with the years, the seasons and even from one week to the next. anniewilkes.com.au
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This page Evergreen Hollywood Juniper conifers (Juniperus chinensis) favoured for their ‘twisted, sculpted’ proiles, and contrasting weeping lilly pilly (Waterhousea floribunda) enclose the garden at the rear boundary.
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These pages The new Snaidero showroom was dressed for dinner and adorned with foliage and lowers from My Violet. A crowd of design lovers were treated to an Italian feast created by Carmelo Cipri.
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1kg medium-sized scampi 2 white onions 100ml olive oil 2 carrots, peeled, chopped 1 stick celery, chopped 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 300g Arborio (cannaroli) rice 250ml (1 cup) white wine 1 bunch asparagus, sliced 150g butter Grated zest of 1 lemon
Clockwise from top Ready for dinner. The risotto with scampi, aparagus and lemon was a winner. Guests talked design over dinner. CEO of Snaidero Sydney Robert Migliorino takes guests through the luxe kitchen installations.
1 Cut two of the scampi in half and reserve for garnish. Cut the remaining scampi in half and remove the meat. Reserve the shells. Chop meat and set aside. 2 Roughly chop 1½ onions, inely chop remaining onion and reserve. Heat half the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add scampi shells, carrot, celery, tomatoes and roughly chopped onion and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Add 2 litres (8 cups) water and bring to the boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Strain stock, discarding solids. 3 Return stock to a clean saucepan and keep at just a simmer over a low heat. 4 Heat remaining oil in a separate large saucepan over medium heat. Add inely chopped onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add wine and simmer until almost evaporated. Gradually add the simmering stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring constantly and making sure it is absorbed before you add more. This will take 15 minutes; the rice should be almost al dente, yet creamy. Add asparagus, stir to combine and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Add chopped scampi meat, butter and lemon zest and stir to combine. 5 Meanwhile, preheat grill on high. Place reserved scampi halves on a baking tray and grill until just cooked. 6 Divide risotto between 4 serving bowls. Top each with ½ grilled scampi.
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1kg desiree potatoes 250g plain lour 5g salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg
FILLING 2 bunches English spinach, trimmed, washed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, inely chopped 150g veal mince 100g sausage mince
SAUCE 200g butter 20 fresh sage leaves Grated smoked ricotta, to serve
1 To make the illing, cook the spinach in a large saucepan of boiling water until bright green. Rinse and refresh under cold running water. Drain. 2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over mediumhigh heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add veal and sausage mince and cook, breaking up mince with a wooden spoon, for 4 minutes or until browned. Add spinach and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Set aside to cool. 3 Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a large
saucepan of boiling water until tender. Drain, peel and pass through a potato ricer while still hot. Lay potato out on a clean work bench. Sift lour, salt and baking powder together. Add egg and lour mixture to potatoes and mix with clean hands until well combined to a smooth dough. Transfer dough to a large piece of baking paper, dust with lour and roll mixture until 3mm thick. 4 Cut dough into 5cm squares. Place a tablespoon of the cooled illing in the centre of half the squares. Place another square on top and seal the ofelle around the edges using a fork. 5 Cook the ofelle in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 4 minutes or until they rise to the surface of the water. Carefully remove with a strainer and transfer to a large bowl. Reserve the cooking liquid. 6 Meanwhile, cook the butter and sage in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until butter has browned and sage is crisp. Remove sage from pan and set aside. Add 250ml (1 cup) reserved pasta-cooking liquid and the ofelle to the pan with the butter, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 7 Serve ofelle with the sauce spooned over, topped with some crisp sage leaves and grated smoked ricotta.
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Most memorable food experience? An exclusive training program (only eight Australians were selected) at Tokyo’s L’École Valrhona school. We ate at Michelin-starred restaurants and had an unforgettable 14-course degustation. Favourite restaurant? MoVida, however I recently dined at Sunda which has now taken the top spot! Christmas plans? Heading home to Port Stephens to spend Christmas with my mum. Lots of seafood and sunshine will be an amazing reward after a manic December. What are you looking forward to in 2019? Sepia opening its doors in Melbourne. omnom. kitchen
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n my recent trip to Ibiza, all notion of its beach rave archetype was dissipated with several incredible stays that instead revealed a side to the island that was all sophistication, holistic approach and design sensibility. While the places where I stayed showcased different viewpoints of the island, they each embodied a more relaxed hippie-esque vibe rather than party destination, with beautiful experiences that spoke of uninhibited relaxation for the informed traveller and elevated stays with no sense of pretension or exclusivity – every guest was a VIP. I had a week planned to explore what the island had to offer and after lying in from London we headed straight to the mountainous area and pastoral inlands that surround La Granja, a century-old farmhouse estate turned exemplary hotel with kitchen gardens, 10 acres of farmland, outdoor dining, communal spaces and pool. The hill and forest surrounds aren’t typically what Ibiza conjures up, but throughout the stay I never felt the urge to leave and head beachside. Scents of sun-baked stone, pine, tomatoes, green leaves and ripe igs pervade the air, with rich, red clay soil underfoot and large pine and carob trees lanking the main farmhouse. The building, made from local stone in caramel, creams and soft peach tones, anchors the estate and houses nine rooms that are scattered around somewhat casually. It’s all sophisticated rustic, with a great stone ireplace and lounge room at its heart where guests will ind a beautiful pairing of integrated stone furniture and soft furnishings of heavy linen, in a palette of muted hues, dusty creams, soft and rich greys. The lounge spills into the outdoor kitchen and long communal dining area which really embodies the sense of cultivation at the core of La Granja; each day freshly picked produce from the kitchen gardens and farm is piled high and displayed cornucopian-style, waiting to be transformed by chef José Catrimán into delicious meals. They really are passionate about food and it’s truly a paddock-to-plate experience with a no-waste philosophy. Dining and drinking takes place around the pool area with a backdrop of the fruiting prickly pear. As night falls, lights begin to twinkle around the garden and soft, groovy beats ill the air (I was constantly Shazaming – they not only have great taste in design but also tunes!). In the evening be sure to sample a mezcal cocktail mixed with freshly picked herbs and fruits under the bean tree of the outdoor bar. A stone path with pine underfoot leads up to a treetop-level platform where I enjoyed a private yoga class with a soft cicada and birdsong soundtrack to waken the soul and start the day. Breakfast starts from 8.30am with standout muesli and fresh juices. The rhythm of the stay is to order meals in advance as it is all made to order and you can choose a different spot to dine at each meal time, allowing you to absorb the surrounds and views. You get to know the excellent staff who lit between servicing the farmhouse and tending the gardens and not once did I wish to be anywhere else as all was provided for.
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This page, clockwise from top left A bird’s eye view of the port can be had from Los Enamorados. The terracotta potted garden on the fringe of the hotel. The 1960s-style patio is stocked with Moroccan inds. Cool linen bedding and drapes feature in the airy suites. Graffiti-style spraypainted numbers mark the doors in the nine-room hotel.
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After departing La Granja, we journeyed to the southern foreshore and stayed at a private villa designed by one of my favourite creative gurus, Faye Toogood. Unfortunately social media and photography were strictly banned at this stunning location, but it continued the elevated, relaxed stay until we reached our next destination, Los Enamorados. Los Enamorados is tucked away on the quiet top end of the island providing yet another aspect of Ibiza with its own character – you won’t ind super yachts here but rather a protected, shallow cove providing a port for Zodiac vessels and old leisure ishing boats. You can’t help but feel as if you’ve stumbled upon the ‘real’ Ibiza. The owners’ personalities really shine through in the eclectic yet lowkey interiors. Former pro basketballer Pierre Traversier and former interiors magazine editor Rozemarijn de Witte have poured their jet-setting experience into creating a take-home eccentric establishment that oozes cool and casual. It takes some time to break down the colourful layers on arrival but it reveals the vision of a great curator: Danish antiques, modernist furniture, Moroccan rugs, French leamarket inds and South African designers. It’s the kind of eclectic mix you can see yourself living with. The irst loor includes reception, restaurant, relaxing areas and an outstanding shop, with a crocheted change room, which contains limitededition Air Jordans, Greek sandals, vintage lighting, tableware, rugs, leather-wrapped eskies and coolers, Marrakshi Life clothing, hats, bags and high-end sunglasses. Everything is for sale and you get the feeling the owners love to replenish stock so don’t be afraid to ask. The hotel houses nine rooms that run off one side of a long corridor covered in Moroccan rugs (Souiane Zarib’s, for sure!) with numbers spraypainted on the doors. All the rooms have verandahs overlooking the cove and surrounding cliffs and caves. Moroccan tiles in all their beautiful hues line the walls, complemented by terracotta loors and layers of punchy but not in-your-face linen on the beds. It’s quirky, it’s personal and it works. The communal spaces make you feel right at home with mixed seating choices from low to dining to bar height, with an array of Fermob chairs, handmade army tarp beanbags, African wooden stools and campaigninspired daybeds. On the patio, rafia-fringed 60s umbrellas dancing in the breeze keep the sun off as do the woven Moroccan shade covers. Explore a little as there is a great collection of plants around the sides of the hotel and a lovely roadside garden. There are Zodiacs or more romantic wooden boats with shades to hire to visit the greater surrounding bay areas or, if your stay is too windy (as ours was), take the paddleboats or kayak around the sheltered cove which still offers plenty to investigate. You can also snorkel in the clear waters or take the walk that runs around the dramatic coastline to the northernmost tip and check out the Punta des Moscarter, Ibiza’s tallest lighthouse painted in black-and-white candy stripes. From its 1960s-style patio to its ‘living in the kasbah’ vibe Los Enamorados is one of the coolest, most casual and chic-est hotels I have ever stayed. It’s done so well that you deinitely want to buy into this lifestyle. lagranjaibiza. com; losenamoradosibiza.com.
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Explore S A N T A G E R T R U D IS The prettiest town in the middle of the island, Santa Gertrudis has whitewashed walls, blue windows and lowers all around. Make a day of it and wander around the shops – not to miss is The Rose with a beautiful clothing store where they sell their own brand of silk dresses, soft feathery capes, scarves and other lovelies mixed with uber-cool accessories by Jérôme Dreyfuss (Isabel Marant’s husband) for the boho chic look Ibiza is famous for. It is all layered with a drop-dead gorgeous selection of furniture and the owner’s artwork – think Gio Ponti meets Picasso. Continue your exploration of the town with a stroll up to the square and a stop in at the hand-tooled leatherworking shop Te Cuero. You may walk away with a chair, belt or bag! Finish your visit with a long lunch at Gitano and grab a bottle or two from fine wine producers, Somm wine shop. white-ibiza.com; wineshopibiza.com; ibizaspace.com/ shopping
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Just 10 minutes from Santa Gertrudis, this restaurant is another great spot to inish a morning of shopping and strolling around the town. Started by a self-described gypsy family who migrated from Italy, it feels as if you have been invited to dine in their garden surrounded by citrus orchards. The meals are paddock to plate, with a seasonal menu focused on freshness and simplicity. palomaibiza.com
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A fancy-pants swim and ine dining experience, Amante is perched on a cliff with breathtaking views over the pristine Sol d’en Serra cove. The reined Belle-esque restaurant is a dynamic space split over various levels on the cliff face, shifting with the time of day from yoga morning sessions to sun-drenched lunches to moonlit cocktails. With massages available on site plus an outdoor cinema in the evening, it makes for a luxurious day visit. amanteibiza.com
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Ses Boques bar and restaurant remains fairly untouched and hidden, embracing the relaxed Ibiza vibe with tables in the sand set back from a pebbled beach. You can go for a dip and then sample some of the delicious seafood on offer made from recipes that have been kept in the Ses Boques family for 40 years. sesboques.com
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PALM PRINT Nika Zupanc has designed an oriental-inspired brass ‘Palm’ tray for Ghidini 1961.
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I fell in love with the loor-to-ceiling windows, with views of the city and harbour, and the outdoor deck. WHAT ARE YOUR WORKSPACE ESSENTIALS? I love my standing desk. I’m in meetings for the majority of the day, so I stand while catching up on emails, or making phone calls – it keeps me energised and focused. Other than that, it’s my computer, a jug of water, my phone headset (so I can wander when on calls) and that’s me covered. HOW DOES YOUR OFFICE REFLECT THE WORK YOU DO? We’re a creative organisation, so the ability to connect between departments is really important. The best ideas and creativity come from collaboration. HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS? Our focus is on producing and delivering the world’s very best live entertainment experiences – either on stage in Australia, or throughout the world. COULD YOU DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY? I usually start quite early, catching up on overnight emails and calls with the US. Then I’ll head to the gym before starting my day. I love being at the ofice as it’s always energetic and the day can cover myriad topics and people. The engagement, both with my team and with our various stakeholders, clients or partners really keeps me focused. I tend to head home around 6.30pm, making it in time to put the kids to sleep. Then it’s a few evening calls with London, and some more emails, before calling it a day. DO
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