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P H OTO G R A P H S S H A RY N C A I R N S ( M E L B O U R N E HO U S E ), A N SO N S M A RT ( T E R R AG ON G – LU X E COA STA L HO M E S )
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BE LLE LUXURY HOME BU IL D IN G AWARDS Entries close soon.
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SPY Belle’s pick of the top design
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RIG H T NOW Our round-up of who, what and where.
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ARC H I TECTUR E Brazilian Pritzker
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ART Portraits of the artists.
trends from around the world.
Prize-winning architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha is an inspiration at 89.
BE LLE A RT STA RT Start painting for
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LUX E F I L E S Designer Carole Baijings
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C R E AT IVE HO M E Home is a sanctuary
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ST Y L E E T IQ UE T TE How to be an
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C R E AT IVE S PAC E Fashion designer
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M A N Sizzle in these looks.
has a thing for colour, pattern and texture.
for charity fundraiser Skye Leckie.
appreciated and appreciative guest.
Akira Isogawa’s studio is a treasure trove.
WOM A N Miami nice.
PANTONE PARTY
L IB R ARY Textbook ideas for creating
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C R E AT IVE S PAC E Sarah Davison’s
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LUX E C OA STA L HO M E S
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DAVID FL ACK WENT ALL OUT WITH THE COLOUR AND DESIGN OF THIS HOUSE AND THE OWNER WAS TOTALLY UP FOR IT.
design studio is an inspiration.
Escape to the beach – beautifully.
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C LOT H A world of inluences animates
B A Z A A R Shopping heaven for interior accent pieces.
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B E L L E LOV E S Rugs that
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HOM ES SY D NE Y Evoking a childhood in Italy, this home is the realisation of all the owner’s dreams.
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MEL B OUR N E David Flack was allowed free rein in this house and he went
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SY D NE Y A Gothic Revival house was revamped with a spectacular light well
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MEL B OUR N E Girl power was to the fore in the revitalisation of this home.
to town with colour and quirky design. at its centre.
MEL B OUR N E A heritage house has been brought back to life with bold ideas. MEL B OUR N E Fiona Lynch used a measured hand in her updating of this
family home.
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PA R I S A bolthole for a Florence-based artist and a London-based inancier boasts a sophisticated scheme.
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GA R DE N A beachfront garden that loves the sea and salt spray.
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FOOD & TRAVEL
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ME NU Greg Natale launched his new book,
The Patterned Interior, in a suitably stylish fashion.
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LO U NG E Hop off to these exciting new spots.
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T R AV E L Hotel Jaffa is a special makeover of a former
T R AV E L Succumb to the ultimate indulgence of these Maldivian resorts.
Tel Aviv hospital into a luxury hotel. PAS S P ORT A fascinating world awaits.
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SMA RT SPACE S Inspiration for creating the perfect
abode in a smaller footprint.
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Jack photographed the Christopher Elliott-designed house, p170. What was your impression of the house? The project is stunning. It balances traditional Victorian architecture with contemporary finishes, creating a sublime space. Who/what have been some of your enduring creative inluences? Jeffrey Smart, photographers Tim Grifith and Hufton and Crow. Mum, an artist. Where is home for you and what do you love about it? Originally from Perth, I have been based in Melbourne for the past seven years and now call it home. I love how the city appreciates design and promotes the arts. What are some of your favourite local haunts? Blonde for coffee and Alimentari for lunch in Fitzroy; Havn Store. Ultimate travel escape in 2018/19? I was lucky enough to spend a few weeks travelling around Puglia on Italy’s Adriatic coast. It was a perfect mix of sun, surf, delicious food/wine and rugged landscapes. What is on you reading list at the moment? The New Yorker magazine. I M O G E N N AY L O R
Imogen styled the Walter Barda-designed home, p140. What was your impression of this Palm Beach house? You are immediately transported to a romantic monastery in the Tuscan hills. Surrounded by 360-degree water views, it’s a magical location. Who/what have been some of your enduring creative inluences? So many ... I tend to gravitate towards the Dutch and have always drawn inspiration from the likes of Axel Vervoordt and Piet Boon. Where is home for you and what do you love about it? I’m old school … I love escaping to our family home on the North Shore, among the trees. I also ind a sense of home when I’m in the country. What are some of your favourite local haunts? Living close to Manly, we often head to our trusted locals – Sunset Sabi, Beaches Pizza Bar and Hugos. Ultimate travel escape in 2018/19? Probably the Maldives or the Amali Coast. What design item are you coveting right now? A massive slab of Carrara marble for our island bench. TIM O’CO NN O R
Tim photographed the Mirvac-designed home, p268. Who/what have been some of your enduring creative influences? My closest friends have heavily inluenced me. Creative collaborative experiences with them are rewarding and always inspiring. Where is home for you and what do you love about it? I live in Melbourne with my partner Tegan and our border collie Edie. Our house gets beautiful light in the afternoons and it has a big classic Australian backyard, Hills hoist and all. What are some of your favourite local haunts? My favourite bar is the Alderman on Lygon Street in Brunswick East. Next door is Bar Idda, a Sicilian restaurant with a delicious seasonal rotating menu. Your ultimate travel escape in 2018/19? I just spent a couple of weeks in India and Bhutan. I would like to return as I only got to experience so little of its incredible diversity. What design item are you coveting? I love road bikes from the 1980s to modern day. I would love to own a frame by Ken Evans one day.
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pring is in full swing, conjuring up thoughts of lazy days by the pool or beachside, taking full advantage of everything our sensational Australian climate and landscape has to offer. For some, every spare moment over spring and summer dictates a retreat to their seaside bolthole and in this issue we take a look inside six very different coastal properties with one thing in common – lashings of style injected by Australia’s leading interior designers – see p89. You may think we have gone totally Smart Spaces-mad as we include our irst Smart Spaces-zine with this issue – see p221 – but the trend, and the upside of downsizing, or smarter living, can’t be ignored and we know from our readers that a lot of you are moving to beautifully appointed penthouses, apartments, townhouses or renovated terraces – all with considered loorplans, storage and aspects. There are projects from design luminaries like Thomas Hamel and William Smart, and two of the spaces we feature are from one of Australia’s pre-eminent developers Mirvac – one decorated in a sophisticated scheme with King Living pieces in bespoke fabrics selected by Belle interior design editor Lucy McCabe (p222) and the other dressed in a selection of chic furnishings from Coco Republic (p268). You may have watched the confronting SBS series Filthy Rich and Homeless featuring former PR doyenne and philanthropist Skye Leckie. For a total contrast we visit Skye in her real home on Creative Home, p58. We love the seemingly effortless aesthetic of interior designer Sarah Davison and show her recently renovated ofice in a lovely old terrace in the heart of Sydney’s Kings Cross on p84. Her penchant for dashing vintage pieces and an excellent art collection against crisp paintwork, unusual stone and bespoke joinery must make her team very happy to be working in such a thoughtfully conceived environment. Entries for our Belle Luxury Home Building Awards close on Friday, November 2, so if you know an incredible builder or are one – start work on your entries now. The winners will be announced on November 14 and of course their work will feature in Belle. For inspiration take a look at one of last year’s winners on p170 – the Best Landscape category was taken out by builder, Concept Build, with gardens by Jack Merlo and interiors by Christopher Elliott. Enjoy this bumper issue – we trust you ind plenty of visual motivation for your next design mission and we will be back with our Luxe Christmas Gift Guide in the December/ January issue – on sale November 19. And if you are starting your Christmas shopping now – particularly if you are a wine lover – subscribe to Belle (details on p136) and you will receive a delicious three-pack of wines from Magnum+Queens.
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1 BUG EARED Inspired by the spirit of the Kimberley, where Paspaley creates its pearls, these glittering ear pieces are a tribute to the local cicada. paspaley.com
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12 OLD SPICE Awardwinning South Australian distiller 36S has launched the sophisticated, small batch Barrel Aged Original Gin with hints of vanilla and spice. danmurphys.com.au
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2 GET STR APPY Give your wrist a dynamic update with one of the handsome and sporty Apple Watch Hermès ‘Series 4’ tri-coloured bands. hermes.com; apple.com
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4 BELTS OF LIGHT These Neri&Hu-designed ‘Sul’, ‘Sole’ and ‘Va’ pendants consist of 1100mm or 2600mm internally electriied belt itting options. viabizzuno. com/it/vboaustralia
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3 DYNAMIC DUO Works by creative partners and husband and wife Stephen Ormandy and Louise Olsen will be exhibited in ‘Olsen Ormandy: a creative force’ from November 17. nag.org.au
5 OVAL ALL The elegant ‘Madrid’ table and ‘Adelaide’ chair with swivel function make an elegant addition to your dining or oice space. boconcept.com/en-au
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11 OPEN FOR BUSINESS Richards Stanisich is the new design irm led by 2017 Belle Coco Republic Interior Designers of the Year, Jonathan Richards and Kirsten Stanisich. richardsstanisich.com.au
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11 10 CHINA BLUE ‘Old Luxembourg Brindle’ is a contemporary take on a 270-yearold loral vine motif. villeroy-boch.com
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9 TAKE A SEAT in this sumptuously elegant Gina ‘Grande’ lounge chair designed by Piero Lissoni for Janus et Cie. janusetcie.com
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8 RECLINING DINING These Stressless dining chairs are a world irst from Norwegian company Ekornes, with an innovative reclining system that adjusts to your body’s subtle movements ensuring a supremely balanced meal. stressless.com/en-au
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7 HANDLE IT This collection of rugged yet elegant tools celebrates local craftspeople and sustainability. The antlers are sourced from Orange-based Mandagery Creek Venison and the blades are hand forged by Tharwa Valley Forge near Canberra. 1803.com.au
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15 HALF A CENTURY Laurent-Perrier, the pioneer of Rosé Champagne is celebrating the 50-year anniversary of its Cuveé Rosé. As a tribute, the Champagne house invited Australian illustrator Kerrie Hess to design a limitededition commemorative box. danmurphys.com.au
13 COLOURED BEATS Sonos and Hay have collaborated on a bold new collection using the Hay colour palette and the ‘Sonos One’ smart speaker. hayshop.com.au
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14 TURN ON This ‘Form’ lamp in teal is a shapely way to shine a light on your desk or bedsides. milligram.com
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23 23 A 70S VIBE The sculptural ‘Kirby’ armchair sports a dramatic retro look and is a winner as a statement piece or in a pair. contentsid.com
21 21 HOTELESQUE is a new luxury home accommodation collection with a portfolio of 120 premium residences in Sydney. Unlike Airbnb, guests can call on an exclusive concierge service for special requests. hotelesque.com.au
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16 REALLY INTENSE Tifany’s signature fragrance has been intensiied with a richer concentration of iris butter and glammed up with a diamond-inspired faceted glass lacon. tifany.com.au
17 ART ON THE FLOOR Award-winning artist Del Kathryn Barton has taken her kaleidoscopic paintings to the loor in a collaboration with Designer Rugs. ‘Code Fluf’ is a limited edition of 10. designerrugs.com.au
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22 GET THE DOOR This elegant ‘Minimal’ entry statement is just one in the substantial door collection available from corinthian.com.au. 20 THE RIGHT TEMPO Sydney artist Evi O has collaborated with Milligram Studios on a vibrant and rhythmic collection of diaries and stationery. milligram.com
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18 ARTISANAL STYLE Salt&Pepper’s new earthy ’Luna’ collection conjures thoughts of relaxed summer entertaining. domayne.com.au
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Take a leaf out of the Italian way of living and revel in a languorous outdoor vibe complete with indoor comfort.
Clockwise from left Artek ‘Tea Trolley 900’, $5075, from Anibou. Ceramic vessels, from $95, from Becker Minty. Hay ‘Sonos One’ speaker, $349, from Sonos. ‘Dagar’ whitewashed planter, $695/large, from Garden Life. ‘Ahnda’ lounge chair, $5295, from Dedon. Terracotta planters, from $475, ‘Dagar’ whitewashed planter, $695/large, terracotta planter, $425, and terracotta conical planter, $550, all from Garden Life. ‘Porcini’ table, $1995, from Dedon. ‘Lesbo’ lamp, $1944, from Artemide. Arper ‘Leaf’ lounge, $772, from StylecraftHOME. ‘Tamiko’ lantern, POA, from Janus et Cie. Gather Co. Green ‘Maja Kota’ terracotta tiles, POA, from Di Lorenzo. Wall in Porter’s Paints ‘Fired Earth’. Plants throughout from Garden Life. For stockists see Address Book.
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Left to right ‘Dagar’ terracotta planter, $425, from Garden Life. Den Holm planter, $990, from Tait. Terracotta conical planter, $475, from Garden Life. Paola Lenti ‘Spezie’ cube ottoman, POA, from De De Ce. Paola Lenti ‘Otto’ armchair, POA, from De De Ce. Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Cole & Son ‘Hollywood Palm’ wallpaper, POA, from Radford Furnishings. ‘Verona’ outdoor cofee table, $595, from Coco Republic. Aquamarine ethically sourced from Brazil, $5000, from Totem Road. ‘Dupioni II’ vase, $275, from Janus et Cie. ‘Dagar’ whitewashed planter, $695/large, from Garden Life. Guaxs ‘Ottilie’ carafe, $210, and small glass, $145, from Conley & Co. Zanotta ‘Genni’ lounge chair, $8120, from Cult. Brokis ‘Muins 04’ loor lamp, POA, from Spence & Lyda. ‘Dagar’ terracotta planter, $425, and terracotta conical planters, from $475, all from Garden Life. ‘Lily’ tray table, $960, from Tait. Gather Co. Green ‘Maja Kota’ terracotta tiles, POA, from Di Lorenzo.
Lazy daze: keeping cool with palm-fringed and summer-tinged settings that are as relaxing as they are chic.
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1 Gravity Ball artwork by Massimo Colonna, from $1000, from The Cool Hunter. 2 Rogan Gregory ‘Fertility Form 03’ light, POA, from The Invisible Collection. 3 La Chance ‘X Ray’ armchair, POA, from Living Edge. 4 Natural Cord wool carpet in Pinto, POA, from Prestige Carpets. 5 ‘Paris – Venise’ body lotion, $98/200ml, from Chanel. 6 Jean Cocteau ceramic bowl, $1195/large, from Editeur. 7 Sarah Ellison ‘Lunar’ vase, $359, from Fenton & Fenton. 8 Carven sandal, $795, from Parlour X. 9 New Volumes ‘Hemera’ desk lamp by Ross Gardam, $5495, from Artedomus. 10 Utensil jar, $35, from Le Creuset. 11 Soho Home ‘Barcelona House’ pool towel, approx. $120, from Mr Porter. 12 B&B Italia ‘Bay’ armchairs, POA, from Space. 13 ‘Arty’ ottoman, $1900, from Arthur G. 14 Bamboo-look wine trolley, POA, from Bloomingdale’s. 15 Zimmermann SS19. 16 Flexform ‘Tindari’ cofee table, $12,900, from Fanuli. 17 ‘Dala’ lanterns, $715/each and planter, $1885, from Dedon.
Clockwise from left CE jute basket, $530/set of 3, from Spence & Lyda. Wastberg ‘W162 Dalston’ pendant, from $610, from Euroluce. ‘Tibbo’ lounge chair, $2635, from Dedon. Gervasoni ‘InOut 42’ side table, $565, from Anibou. ‘Tabou Sculpture 2’, $3500, from Becker Minty. Flos Glo-Ball loor lamp, $1400, from Euroluce. ‘Dagar’ terracotta planter, $425, and whitewashed planter, $695/ large, both from Garden Life. Den Holm planter, $990, from Tait. Ancient Landscapes ‘Amphora’ vase, $270, from Iggy & Lou Lou. Whitewashed pot, POA, from Garden Life. ‘Vesper’ lounge chair, $395, and footstool, $295, from Coco Republic. Gather Co. Green ‘Maja Kota’ terracotta tiles, POA, from Di Lorenzo. Background painted in Dulux ‘Potters Clay’.
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New additions to the SP01 family by Italian studio Metrica, such as the ‘Etoile’ coffee table and ‘Anita’ armchair, ooze a sense of effortless simplicity through their minimal design approach. sp01design.com
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Ininity is a fulllength documentary that offers an opportunity to get up close to Yayoi Kusama, one of the world’s most intriguing artists. kusamamovie.com
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Designer and artist Christopher Kurtz’s sculpted pieces such as the ‘Saddle Chair’ handcrafted in milk paint and pine grace New York’s Patrick Parrish store. patrickparrish.com
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Designer Adam Goodrum has pumped up the volume and plumped up his new ‘Trace’ sun lounger to launt its voluptuous igure poolside. madebytait.com.au
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Lightly’s Grace collection comprises utilitarian homewares including a series of ‘Goblet’ and ‘Tone’ planters which pair neutrals and earthy hues, their symmetry and form evoking harmony and balance. lightly.com.au
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The sculptural design of the ‘Eda-Mame’ sofa by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia is a fusion of three seats in one form: high-back chair, easy chair and pouf via its shape that mimics the oriental soya bean. spacefurniture.com.au
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Design Storytellers at NGV is the irst retrospective of design production house Broached Commissions, which responds to research to create limitededition and bespoke design objects. The exhibition allows viewers to contemplate an object’s underlying power
through an exploration of social history and storytelling. On show are works by Australian designers such as Adam Goodrum and Charles Wilson alongside international artists such as John Warwicker and Azuma Makoto. ngv.vic.gov.au; broachedcommissions.com
Clockwise from left ‘Tall Boy’ cabinet by Australian designer Charles Wilson. A woven work by LA-based Korean-born artist Mimi Jung. The Broached Commissions’ exhibition space at NGV Melbourne. MAD Martian Candelabra No. 1 and No. 2 in cast bronze and gold plate by Beijing-based architect and artist Ma Yansong. ‘Birdsmouth’ table by Australian maker Adam Goodrum. BROACHED COMMISSIONS CURATOR LOU WEIS’S (ABOVE) EXHIBITION RUNS UNTIL FEBRUARY 1, 2019 AT THE IAN POTTER CENTRE, NGV AUSTRALIA IN MELBOURNE.
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Tom Dixon’s love of marble grows with a lathed collection of interactive stackable sculptures acting as interior architecture. Each piece’s pattern and texture is unique according to the marble it’s chiselled from. tomdixon.net
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The ‘Shade’ rug collection by Begüm Cana Özgür, inspired by nature’s magical diffusion of colour, uses a high-tech process that allows for fluidity in the desired effect. cultdesign.com.au; nanimarquina.com
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With no end and no beginning, the undulating form of the ‘Wrap Knot’ creates a playful take on the traditions of glass objets d’art. jardan.com.au
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The ‘Tidal’ table lamp balances polished chrome and opaque acrylic hemispheres to reveal the light in a visual representation of nature’s unseen gravitational force. leebroom.com
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Architecture LIVING ROOMS Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s work – no matter what the scale – takes its cues from its environmental and cultural surroundings, proposing gentle, humanist buildings. The newly opened V&A Design Museum in Dundee (below) takes reference from the clifs on the east coast of Scotland, described by Kuma as “a living room for the city”. On a smaller scale, the quiet beauty of Beijing’s The Great Wall House (left) uses bamboo to ilter light and air and frame views of the adjacent forest. Kuma is speaking at SCCI’s inaugural Architecture Hub. scci.org.au
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Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA, the Tokyo practice responsible for the planned Sydney Modern extension to the Art Gallery of NSW, will join a seminar at Architecture Hub to discuss the concept of pavilions – temporary structures that navigate between art and architecture. SANAA designed Teshima Art Museum (left), a concrete shell housing a single artwork, and New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York (below left). October 15. scci.org.au
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FINE ROMANCE Matharoo Associates is an award-winning Indian practice of 25 years based in Ahmedabad. Founder Gurjit Singh Matharoo was made an International Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, relecting the diverse projects that brought his irm global recognition. The studio dubs itself “romantics governed by emotion over calculation and afected by beauty more than gain”. Its working philosophy of restraint says “when in doubt, reduce; when not in doubt, surely reduce”. Shown are the raw concrete forms of Prathama Blood Centre, Ahmedabad (right) and a sculptural ‘Curtain Door’ (far right). Book for Gurjit’s talk at the Architecture Hub on October 12. scci.org.au.
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LAUNCH PAD: ARCHITECTURE HUB 2018 Sydney’s Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas has a phenomenal line-up for its inaugural Architecture Hub 2018. Highlights include keynote lectures by Pritzker Prize winners Kengo Kuma and Ryue Nishizawa, Indian architect Gurjit Singh Matharoo, and exploration of ‘deep dive’ themes such as Ethical Architecture and Women in Architecture. October 12-21. Book at scci.org.au.
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RAW PASSION Prize-winning Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha defines his work in the context of freedom, nature and literature. Photographs TREVOR MEIN Words KAREN McCARTNEY
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Masetti House with its refined concrete form. Classic Mendes da Rocha Millan/Leme House 1970. The ‘Paulistano’ chair (1957) has become one of the world’s iconic chairs. In the 1990s, Mendes da Rocha completed a renovation of São Paulo’s oldest fine arts museum, the Pinacoteca do Estado.
SOM E T I M E S WOR K I NG LI F E delivers an unexpected gift. I had researched and written about Brazilian Pritzker Prize-winning architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha for a book project that showcased his 1970 masterpiece, the Masetti House. But it took the drive and enthusiasm of Jacqueline Foti-Lowe, of Hub, to organise an architecture tour of São Paulo, aided by Guillaume Leman of furniture brand Objekto (who represents Mendes da Rocha’s celebrated ‘Paulistano’ armchair from 1957), and to engineer a meeting. The tour gave me the chance to see several of his buildings first hand, to experience his architecture both in the residential and the public realm and to interview him in the modest 1940s office (by Rino Levi) that he shares with his architect wife Helene Afanasieff. Despite the fact that at 89 years old he is semi-retired and only accepts projects where the tiresome complexities of admin are taken on by affiliated practices, the accolades keep rolling in. Just last year the Royal Institute of British Architects awarded him a gold medal and in 2016 he was presented with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement as part of the Venice Biennale. Mendes da Rocha’s projects have stood the test of time, aesthetically and physically, and the board of the Biennale directors commented, “This astonishing consistency may be the consequence of his ideological integrity and his structural genius.” Indeed, his architecture seems more relevant than ever for its intense relationship to landscape and the bold, geometric use of concrete. An early success, the Paulistano Athletic Club Gymnasium, São Paulo (1958) was the result of winning a national competition and attracted global attention for its structural bravado and ingenious engineering. Although most of his work is in Brazil, the 1970 Osaka World Expo showcased an audacious pavilion design that conveyed the illusion of a concrete slab loating above the
landscape. This concept of utilising space above and below ground is further explored at the Brazilian Sculpture Museum (MuBE) in São Paulo (1995). The design of a terraced sculpture garden, working with long-term friend and collaborator, landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx, created a scheme that integrated vegetation with dramatic swathes of expressive concrete. His afinity with nature is such that when we go to lunch in Figueira Rubaiyat, a restaurant famous for the enormous spreading branches of an ancient ig tree, he says that really it should have been left as a park for the people. “I was raised in a place that was free; we wore no shoes and went to the beach – I like houses to be open spaces where you can come and go anytime you want,” he says. His approach is humanist and as someone who was blacklisted for 20 years by the Brazilian military dictatorship, he retains a strong sense of social value and is modest and unaffected by the global attention. He even goes as far as to say it makes him “anxious” and that he shies away from “the weight and the responsibility of being important”, preferring to live quietly. As a result, my questions about accolades fall lat and he jokes to cover the fact that he inds the analysis of his buildings dificult. “For me it is like a speech. When it is all completely formed in my mind, I then make it public and I commit it to paper,” he says. Many of his allusions are literary. When he talks about the design limitations he places on h imself, he compares it to the restrictions a poet has in terms of the number of words in a poem; i n a nswer to a not her quest ion he references Desdemona’s dying speech in Shakespeare’s Othello. When he does turn to his own work, the language is of the sense of openness a building should deliver, its essence, its bones, the balance of its structure – of weight and of lightness and how he understands the “founding trait of architecture”, to be an “instrument for coniguring the land”. In an era of ‘starchitects’, where self-promotion is almost mandatory, Mendes da Rocha has a sense of self-deprecation and has no time for pomposity. “I think I was probably better when I was younger,” he says, while acknowledging that, at 89, he continues to remain young at heart. hubfurniture.com.au
“I was raised in a place that was free; we wore no shoes and went to the beach – I like houses to be open spaces where you can come and go anytime you want.”
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HIDDEN FIGURES Gervaise Netherway’s gestural works on paper and canvas (left) speak in the language of abstraction while hinting at cryptic narratives, with ambiguous markings and forms that fizzle within the frame without ever coalescing into figuration. Until October 27. longallery.com
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A LIFE’S WORK ‘David Goldblatt: Photographs 1948-2018’ is among the South African artist’s largest surveys to date and the irst since his death in June, comprising deeply human documents of the apartheid era – including Waitress, Bezuidenhout Park – and ofering a powerful insight into his country’s fraught history. October 19-March 3. mca.com.au
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BLEAK HOUSE ‘Gothic Beauty’ surveys the mourning rituals and macabre fascinations of the Victorians, and pits preRaphaelite paintings and funereal accoutrement (right) against work by contemporary artists who share the era’s predilection for dark thrills. Until February 10. bendigoartgallery.com.au
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From macramé and quilting to needlepoint and ceramics, ‘Craftivism’ wields the homespun as a weapon for political dissent, celebrating artists such as Kate Just – whose handkitted Feminist Fan #16 is shown (above) – who harness the subversive immediacy, intensity, and low-i individualism of craft making. November 24-February 17. shepparton.vic.gov.au
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Showing at Daine Singer’s new Fitzroy gallery, Zoë Croggon’s series ‘luce rossa’ splices vintage Italian erotica and fashion imagery to examine how the female body is arranged and fragmented for media consumption, as in Lucia (above). October 13-November 10. dainesinger.com
THE HAZY EFFECT OF FIONA LOWRY’S PASTEL AIRBRUSHED PAINTINGS EVOKES THE SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA’S FOREST LANDSCAPE AND THE TRACES OF HISTORY AND MEMORY ALIVE WITHIN IT. SOMETIMES YOU’RE A STRANGER TO ME (LEFT) FORMS PART OF THE ARCHIBALD PRIZE-WINNER’S NEW BODY OF WORK. OCTOBER 18-NOVEMBER 11. MARTINBROWNECONTEMPORARY.COM
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ENTER THE VOID WITH ‘MOVING PICTURE’ JONNY NIESCHE TAKES HIS DYED VOILE COMPOSITIONS (RIGHT) BEYOND A HUMAN SCALE AND ENTERS THE REALM OF LANDSCAPE PAINTING, CREATING KALEIDOSCOPIC, PORTALLIKE SPACES THAT APPEAR TO GLOW AND SHIMMER. OCTOBER 20-NOVEMBER 17. STATIONGALLERY.COM.AU
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STITCH UP Melding the carnivalesque with a critique of Australia’s history and consumer excess, artist Paul Yore weaves cartoon and pornographic imagery with slogans from vernacular culture and political discourse. ‘Your Capital is at Risk’ shows drawings, collages and these trippy textiles (right), and soft sculptures made with the ofcuts. October 26-November 22. neonparc.com.au
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Clockwise from bottom left Toby Meagher and Michael Reid of Michael Reid Gallery in the ‘library’. Interior designer Thomas Hamel realised the decor. The collection was inspired by the work of Audubon. The final work involves up to 100 images and each of these images requires a painstaking shoot.
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Perfect perch A hushed library set the stage for a display of quirky Australian works.
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crossing the threshold of art galleries on a Saturday, or toasting the artist at a Thursday opening. More savvy methods to convey art to a time-poor market were needed. Social media campaigns, Instagram and websites have made quick work of getting eyes on the latest offerings from contemporary artists. Or have they? Isn’t there a world of difference viewing works on a device rather than in person? Art fairs are now an essential marketing tool for galleries. Australia has two major annual art fairs (and smaller ones) with one every other year in New Zealand. Every week, an art fair opens around the world. As visitor numbers swell, it is clear that 21stcentury collectors love seeing lots of art up close under one roof. Michael Reid ‘gets’ the new world of art dealing with his company having an active online presence, gallery space in Sydney, Berlin and Murrurundi, and regular booths at top art fairs. For this year’s Melbourne Art Fair Michael’s featured artist was brilliant photographer Joseph McGlennon and ‘Eclectus Australis’, the series of works of quirky fauna and flora he had created for the fair. The gallerist started to visualise a display away from the bustle of the fair: the contemplative atmosphere of a 19th-century neoclassical library. “Joseph’s exquisite, contemporary nod to the earlier world of ornithologist John James Audubon conjures a time when beauty was intimately viewed,” says Michael who ran his idea of how he wanted to present the series past Joseph, at work in his Singapore studio. “To be honest, I was petrified,” says the photographer, who said he had never had his work presented in a format other than in the ‘white cube’ gallery. Michael’s next call was to interior designer Thomas Hamel, who loved the idea. With his associate, Becky Yager, Thomas set about drawing up plans for the booth, to be located in the former police stables adjacent to the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Melbourne. The design team came up with a checklist to re-create a 19th-century library: two pairs of Corinthian columns, a false ceiling, black walls, a Flemish dresser, a black lacquer table and two armchairs. “The black walls add drama to the room and made Joseph’s colours jump off the wall. The final touches were swags of eucalyptus, banksias and other native flowers,” says Thomas. The response from fair attendees was positive with 57 of Joseph’s beautiful works sold. Was the artist happy seeing his work presented in this way? “They did a great job. The space was very academic and as I had taken a somewhat similar approach with these works, the library environment worked well. I am really pleasantly surprised.” The work will show at Michael Reid Gallery in Surry Hills from November 21 to December 15. michaelreid.com.au.
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I love the Maldives [5]; only beach, sun and sand.
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The work of photographer Viviane Sassen [14]. We already own one of her pieces but would love more. And more work by artist Maria Roosen [9], one of our all-time favourites! W H AT P R O J E C T S A R E YO U L O O K I N G F O R W A R D T O? London Design Festival when we will create a contemporary installation at the historic Fortnum & Mason store in Piccadilly. NOW?
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We [Scholten & Baijings] designed the ‘Mesh’ [4], ‘Tracery’ and ‘Pare’ textiles [3] simultaneously with the ColourForm Sofa Group we created for Herman Miller [6]. We cannot resist when designing a sofa to also visualise the upholstery and vice versa. Speciically chosen colours for ‘Pare’, one of our new textiles for Maharam, are specially quilted for Herman Miller. With simple designs like ours, the colours and details have to be perfect. For the sofa, we created ‘Tracery’ for Maharam that combines a single-colour look with the texture and interest of pattern. scholtenbaijings.com; livingedge.com.au A N D M A H A R A M?
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Charles and Ray Eames [11], because of their husband-wife collaboration and the uniquely personal classics they designed. C O N T E M P O R A RY A RT T H AT YO U M O S T A D M I R E? The work of James Turrell [7] is a good example of a consistent whole. His work is very inspiring: minimalistic, colourful and very authentic! WHAT ARE YO UR FA SHI O N MUST-HAVE S? I love white boots [13]! FAVO U R I T E WATC H? I prefer rings and earrings: my favourite brands are Repossi and Sophie Bille Brahe [12]. FR AG R A N CE O F CH O I CE? Olene by Diptyque [2]. I love jasmine. M US I C – W H AT’S O N ROTATI O N AT O FFI CE A N D H O M E? It really varies from Oscar and the Wolf [10], Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes to One Kiss by Calvin Harris: this year’s summer hit! FAVO U R ITE FLOW ER S? Gloriosa [1]. Bright but light and fragile. B E S T D OW N T I M E (I F YO U E V ER H AV E A N Y) PU R S U IT ? Going out for a swim on our boat with my boys. D O YO U E N T E R TA I N AT H O M E ? We have nice dinners in the garden of our studio with friends, family and colleagues, with one of our private chefs, Robert Adolfsson, coordinator of Food Non Food at the Design Academy in Eindhoven. W H AT I S YO U R PR EFER R ED TIPPLE? I hardly ever drink alcohol, but if I do then it’s usually an Aperol spritz or limoncello. FILM THAT HAS INSPIRED YOU? Call Me By Your Name [8] is a great love story but I speciically like the time they have to hang around the swimming pool and do nothing. So jealous, ha ha! S H O P S A N D O N LIN E S TO R E S YO U FR EQ U ENT ? Matchesfashion. com and Net-a-Porter.com. I love beautiful clothes. D O E S YO UR LOVE O F D E SI G N E X TEND TO C ARS? Yes, still looking forward to designing our own real car in the near future!
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This page, clockwise from top left Skye Leckie in her living room; artwork by Fred Williams. The internal courtyard is shaded by trees and a vibrant awning. The study became a glamorous space for intimate gatherings. Opposite page Custom modular sofas in burnt-orange velvet by Poco Designs light up the living room. Artwork by David Bromley.
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Colour always inspires me. I am not frightened of colour, which can make rooms look happy. A splash of yellow to brighten your day or a cooling blue to calm your mood. I always have red in my houses, too – it’s a bold, powerful uplifter. There’s navy downstairs for David’s study, which is very manly. Then soft greens for the bedroom, which makes me feel regal the minute I walk in. I wanted the full bird-of-paradise experience in this house. My eldest son, Harry, who is studying design and architecture in London, inspires my interiors style. He dictated what I can and can’t have, and got totally involved with this house. Harry was my ‘eye’. HA S THIS E VOLVED OVER TIME ? Our needs have shifted. We wanted to go for a more contemporary way of living that relects our lifestyle. Our previous houses were traditional Victorian, part shabby chic, part old English because of the architectural style. Twenty years ago I wouldn’t have liked this modern look but this house relects us now. It’s a bold statement of who we are. I love the structured, tailored, elegant look Poco has created, which is feelgood, cosseting and intimate, where the lines blur between indoors and out yet we are totally contained. “A lot of their former pieces couldn’t come with them,” says Poppy O’Neil of Poco Designs. “It was therapeutic. This house is a new version of Skye. She loves it. David was very involved, too. They wanted to have fun and it relects who they are. It was an exciting project.” INTERIORS ST YLE?
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More of a sanctuary. In previous houses, David and I each had proper ofices. Now that the boys, Harry and Ben, have inished school and David (former Channel 7 and Channel 9 boss) has retired, we don’t have designated work spaces. David has his study downstairs and I have a dressing room with a work space. WHAT INITIALLY APPE ALED TO YOU ABOUT THE SPACE? DID IT REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT ALTER ATIONS? Architect Greg Temple had knocked two
terraces into one big open-plan space, where the huge hallway, massive sitting room, courtyard, pool, and kitchen lowed into one area that was modern and edgy, perfect for our needs and easy living.
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I love the fabulous lighting, the vintage pendants in the blue sitting room, the knockout chandelier in my dressing room, and the gorgeous wallcovering in the bedroom. WHERE D O YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME IN YOUR HOME? In my blue sitting room. It’s beautiful but also a really well-designed space that feels as good as it looks and just works. WHAT ARE SO ME O F YO UR FAVO URITE PIECE S?
Clockwise from top left The main bedroom and dressing room feature walls in watered silk wallpaper by Zofany which set the palette for both spaces. Vintage chandelier from 1stdibs. Vintage lucite chair from 1stdibs in dressing room. The basement on the home’s lower ground loor was transformed into a high-gloss media room.
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I relied on the design professionals to guide me. I do travel a lot, and love Palm Springs, which is how the house got its name, The Palms. When Poco Designs walked us through the house initially, they let the setting create the tone – plus our lifestyle, the lines, the light, the colours. Modern mid-century was the major inluencer for the house. WHAT COULDN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT? My dressing room – it’s the home of my true, undiluted fashion identity. I feel like I am back on the seventh loor of David Jones (where Skye was PR manager during the heady 80s and 90s). There are mirrors galore. Every girl needs mirrors. Plus, two bathrooms. One to take off make-up, the other to put on make-up. It’s my ‘let’s get ready’ bathroom with a jumbo magnifying mirror. IF YO U D ID N’ T LIVE HERE, WHERE WO ULD YO U LIVE? At Mulberry Farm (the family’s 100-acre farm in the Southern Highlands of NSW, which features sumptuous interiors by Poco Designs). David and I are both Taureans and it’s where we feel most at peace. We also love our Noosa apartment (the family’s ive-bedroom beachside lat on fashionable Noosa Sound decorated in a fresh Hamptons style). W H I CH D E S I G N ERS, A RCHITEC T S O R INTER I O R D E S I G N ERS D O YO U
Martyn Lawrence Bullard for patterns and colours, Kelly Wearstler for vintage pieces, and Poco Designs to interpret them. W H O A R E S O M E O F YO U R FAVO U R IT E A RT I S T S? Slim Aarons, Fred Williams, John Olsen and David Bromley, all of whom we collect. WHAT PROJEC TS ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? Filthy Rich and Homeless with SBS and the new Governor Phillip scholarship between Sydney University and Oxford University. pocodesigns.com.au A D M I R E A N D W H Y?
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people who want to be invited back. GOOD GUESTS are invited everywhere because they give an evening zip. They are congenial, undemanding, thoughtful and entertaining, good at small talk, witty, clever at picking up small clues, illing awkward silences, making people feel comfortable and keeping the mood light. If you’re a perfect guest you’ll be out all the time. You’ll never have to cook again. Here are the rules: DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY It is rude. Walk around the block, go and pick up some fresh lowers, anything. DON’T BE LATE Be upfront with the host about your ETA. Don’t give minute-to-minute updates about ictitious taxis or phantom trafic jams. Also, give the host permission to proceed without you, or if you’re going to be really late, ask if it’s better if you don’t come. B E T H O U G H T F U L Don’t bring subpar, last-minute wine to dinner parties. As much of a no-brainer you may think the bottle of wine-as-tribute is, therein lies its downfall: very little thought. DON’T PRESSURE YOUR HOSTS to serve your bottle of wine – unless it really is an amazing treat. Champagne is a foolproof gift, as it won’t interfere with the meal. DO NOT BRING SOMEONE unless you have cleared it with the host irst. Even if it is not a seated dinner, it is not a barn dance. Likely it will be ine, but it’s not your call. DON’T RUSH IN and let the words “Can I use your phone charger?” be your opening line. WORK THE ROOM Put in the hard yards when it comes to socialising. Remember people’s names and what they do. Laugh at anecdotes, don’t get worked up about politics, and steer stormy conversations into calm waters. RESPECT THE SEATING PLAN Yes, you may have been put next to total strangers, the weird uncle, the CEO with the wandering hands, but you’re just going to have to live with it. Name-place moving is very bad form. SPLUTTER IN PRIVATE If you need to blow your nose or have a thorough cough, trot around the corner. LET YOURSELF BE A GUEST Pitching in is admirable if the situation requires, but it can often become awkward. Offer to help, but don’t insist. People who hang around chatting slow things down in the kitchen when they should be animating the dinner table. T H E R E I S A T I M E A N D PL AC E F O R I N S TA G R A M It is lattering for guests to want to post pictures of a party, but keep your phone away, at least at the table.
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Eschewing cookie-cutter interiors, a new breed of cafe is serving up good looks for customers who enjoy a sophisticated style menu with their latte. Words STEPHEN TODD
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I N A C U L T U R E in which coffee is almost a religion, Australian cafes are like temples – places of worship and congregation for the faithful. Like all holy sites, their look and feel is intended to be transcendent, transporting the user by design. For the new Lenny cafe in Melbourne’s bayside Albert Park the owners “wanted to create a destination that would become a go-to venue for the local community”, says Kylie Dorotic of Golden, the studio charged with redesigning the heritage corner building. “The front is casual with a communal table, then it becomes more structured as you move down the length of the space,” she says. “Towards the back there’s more room to be relaxed and sit longer.” A palette of light, preppy pastels are offset by pale timber floors, the airy interior enhanced by pivoting plate-glass windows. Furnishings tend to the organic: a handmade timber table, wicker chairs, jaunty lighting by local maker LAAL. Resort-style umbrellas along the sidewalk enhance the seaside vibe; the cult of Lenny is quietly self-assured. “Golden has a very particular chic in their approach to commercial interiors,” says Melbourne ‘society baker’ Laurent Boillon, who has entrusted Dorotic and partner Alicia McKimm with the refurbishment of his Laurent chain of bakeries. Following the inking of a 10-year agreement earlier this year to supply Coles supermarkets around Australia with sourdough bread and setting up a $20 million bakery to do so, the Aix-en-Provence-born pastry chef is now investing in the revitalising of his own brand. “Back in the 90s when I moved to Melbourne the coffee culture was all but nonexistent, the CBD was not a destination and we closed on the weekends,” Boillon says. “Melbourne is now one of the world’s most exciting places for great coffee, food and wine. And I’m very French, so I don’t say that lightly!” What Golden is adding to the mix is great design. “It’s a total brand refresh to appeal to a younger demographic,” says Dorotic. “It was important we maintained the brand heritage because it has longevity, and its clientele is loyal and we needed to honour that.” Starting with two outlets – a “tired” existing Laurent in Albert Park and a new location in Kew – Golden has developed an elegant
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This page, from top left Melbourne studio Golden created the breezy interiors of the new Lenny cafe in bayside Albert Park. A handmade table ofers a communal space. The signature palette at Lenny is light preppy pastels and blond timber loors. Opposite page A more structured seating area further into Lenny cafe is set with benches and wicker chairs.
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This page, clockwise from top left Toby’s Estate at Sydney’s Darling Square. The Toby’s espresso bar has a sophisticated “sit-down” feel in line with the brand’s new upmarket direction. Designsavvy bills’ owner Bill Granger opted for a more formal look for his new Surry Hills space with softly lit, gently curved interiors by Meacham Nockles.
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palette of earthy neutrals with burnished metal detailing. Surfaces are streamlined but warm, curves are generous and timber abounds. “They’ve come up with some incredible ideas, it’s a bit of a French touch with modern, clean lines,” says Boillon. “I want to take Laurent to a higher level for the comfort and enjoyment of our customers.” “The floor plans and bones of the two sites are very different but we need to ensure the customer experience is similar,” says Dorotic. “There will be consistency but variation to make each one unique.” Consistent variation is the challenge also faced by Toby’s Estate, the roastery founded by Toby Smith in his mother’s Woolloomooloo garage two decades ago. Acquired by Suntory in 2012, the new strategy entails taking one of the country’s most recognisable coffee brands decidedly upmarket. “We’re aiming for a top-tier, more sit-down à la carte feeling,” explains Toby’s national retail licensee, Ali Aki, of the newest Toby’s incarnation in the lobby of the prestigious Woods Bagot-designed CBA headquarters at Darling Square. “As the market becomes more sophisticated we’re stepping up our approach to service and need to create interiors that convey that message.” Aki selected Melbourne’s Studio Tate to incarnate that message. On a floor composed of richly coloured marble sections, the bar is demarcated by slender timber battens, green stone tabletops, brass kick rails and coral-hued upholstered banquettes for a vintage banker vibe. High bars, dining booths and drink plateaux affixed to the back of benches encourage different ways of being in the space: from standing for a quick caffeine hit to leisurely dining with friends. “With Ali we felt it important to evoke this pivotal time in the life of the business,” says Studio Tate’s principal designer Alex Hopkins. “We wanted it to feel like a cafe where people are going to come to have a unique experience rather than a kind of chain offering. It was important that we created something that felt totally bespoke.” This aversion to cookie-cutter coffee shops is shared by Australian casual dining icon Bill Granger. Despite running 19 outlets around the world, including four in Japan, one in Honolulu and another four in his adopted hometown of London, he oversees the design process himself, in collaboration with Jules Meacham of Sydney studio Meacham Nockles. Granger studied interior design at RMIT in the 80s before moving to Sydney to do a Fine Arts degree. His move into hospitality happened organically but he says he “was always interested in creating environments, not just places to eat”. For his latest venture, he’s moved his much-loved bills Surry Hills to the leasehold next door and given it a makeover. Meacham softened the wide, deep room with gently curved walls, dropped in a perforated timber ceiling and paved the floor in bespoke terrazzo tiles sliced on the diagonal by brass rods. Windows have asymmetric metal frames, like a Parisian atelier. “We’ve wrapped a banquette all the way around to give a sense of being hugged by the space,” he says. “My interiors are becoming slightly more formal as I get older,” says Granger, “I want comfort, kind lighting, flowers and art.” With Indian wicker chairs à la Pierre Jeanneret in which to sit up straight and plush cushioned bench seating upon which to slouch, it’s a broad church for everyone from hipsters to their mums. designbygolden.com. au; studiotate.com.au; meachamnockles.com
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Fashion designer Akira Isogawa focuses on creating unique pieces inspired by a fusion of Japanese and Australian aesthetics. Photographs JEM CRESSWELL Production JE AN WRIGHT
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I ind inspiration in my heritage and the environment that surrounds me on a daily basis. It’s a combination of Kyoto and Sydney, cities that have opposite qualities. The once imperial city (which has more than 1000 years of history) and the newly established city. I ind fusing these new and old cultures inspiring. AND AESTHETIC?
IS THERE A COMMON ELEMENT OR APPROACH THAT RUNS THROUGH
My sense of aesthetics is derived from the beauty that both the Japanese and Australian cultures hold; a sense of sophistication and rawness. Like a rough diamond, it shines but is uncut. I ind this concept beautiful. I source artisans from everywhere I travel, not just Japan and Australia. I apply craftsmanship and implement it to create timeless design. YOUR WORK?
This page, clockwise from top left Akira’s pinboard includes the work of contemporary designers. Photographs from parades and magazine tearsheets are displayed on the brick walls. All the activity is on the ground loor where Akira pins an applique onto a sample dress. Opposite page Akira in his warehouse studio in Sydney.
W H AT I N I T I A L LY A P P E A L E D T O YO U A B O U T T H E B U I L D I N G A N D LOCATION? It is a large space – 600sqm. The purpose of the building is for manufacturing. We design, make toiles, and create sample collections here. It is a warehouse environment and an industrial site with good natural light. It makes sense to me to be based here as the nature of my work is manufacturing. WHAT DID THE MOVE HERE ENTAIL? I needed access to my archive collection on a regular basis, as I use it often as a reference for my new work. When we moved to this warehouse it was a relief to have such a generous space. Being able to hang every single garment was most pleasurable. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STUDIO? HOW MANY PEOPLE
It’s open with a large cutting table and ample sewing machines. When we produce sample collections, such as before our runway shows, we have all hands on deck. This can vary from two people to as many as 20. WORK HERE?
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I sited my own desk upstairs where I can concentrate, alone and surrounded by my personal and favourite objects. FAVOURITE PL ACE TO WORK?
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This page, clockwise from above Natural light loods the upstairs area where samples dating back to 1994 are stored, carefully protected and tagged. Akira’s desk holds personal items such as his mother’s Geta wooden shoes and family photos. Pigeon holes full of swatches. Customised Bonds singlet with applique from Akira’s 2004 Spring Summer collection.
WHAT IS THE ETHOS BEHIND THE WORK THAT YOU DO? There are enough clothes in the world and I see no point in designing and producing styles that already exist. We therefore focus on producing unique pieces. WHICH DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS DO YOU ADMIRE? I admire many contemporary fashion designers namely, Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, not only for her bravery in creating sculptural-like masterpieces but for her individualistic approach to her business model. She excels in collaborating with other talents within her own corporation, for example her partner who manages the retail business, Dover Street Market, and many more who design other in-house brands, like Junya Watanabe. Also, Yohji Yamamoto is a true artist. His work has a sense of purity. His minimalistic approach and sense of colour and cutting are outstanding. WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO RIGHT NOW AND IN
We are working on an exhibition of my work which will be launched at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney in December. It will showcase more than 25 years of my work. There will be some of my inspirational objects and drawings, alongside my collection of garments. Also, we are working on publishing a book, entitled Akira Isogawa, which includes personal photographs that I took in places I visited for inspiration. THE COMING YE AR?
ARE THERE ANY NEW DIRECTIONS OR (DESIGN) CHALLENGES THAT
As far as designing the collections, I ind it comes naturally. I believe the best work happens when there is a sense of effortlessness. The true challenges are more on the business side – the marketing, sales and distribution. Nowadays, everyone has their own mobile devices and without having to touch or feel the products, they can be promoted instantly. In a way we are dealing with a virtual reality. A retrospective of Akira’s work will open at the Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo, NSW, in December. akira.com.au YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE?
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Island Hopping Breezy Caribbean style is epitomised in Amanda Lindroth’s book. Think bougainvilleasplashed spaces, cane and rattan, and lots of blue and white. Very refreshing. Vendome, $85
The Planthunter Belle’s garden contributor Georgina Reid explores ‘truth, beauty and chaos’ in the plant world, graphically depicted in gardens from Los Angeles to Brisbane. Thames & Hudson, $60
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MODERNIST DESIGN COMPLETE ‘Complete’ is the word for this sweeping survey of modernist design. Media and Masters captures the era’s futuristic looks and pure lines in graphic and industrial design, furniture, lighting and objects in the irst 300 pages. In part two, Houses and Interiors illustrates the works of architecture’s giants, among them Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto, Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright. Dominic Bradbury, Thames & Hudson, $120
years of work as an interior designer have equipped Penny Drue Baird with an unassailable sense of style, exquisitely illustrated here. Images Publishing, $50
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RESIDENT DOG It’s easy to be captivated by the endearing images in this book of dogs making themselves very much at home in their owners’ architecturally-designed abodes. From labradoodle Muddy, who is king of all he surveys from his Tonkin Zulaikha Greer-designed home on Sydney Harbour, to kelpie Claire, enjoying her retirement in a Coy Yiontis restored Melbourne pad, these privileged pups are blissfully unaware of the design genius around them. Nicole England, Thames & Hudson, $75
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GARDENS ON THE EDGE ‘On the edge’ certainly has a double meaning, as the vast and splendid properties featured in this book are not only physically on the edge of coastlines, mountains, rivers and lakes but, being quintessentially Australian, are always on the brink of climatic catastrophes. Stories of resilience pepper dissertations on plants and landscapes, lending a very human element to the magniicent photographs. Christine Reid, Murdoch Books, $60
The architecturally inclined Dior had deux amis – photographer Victor Grandpierre and fashion designer Georges Gefroy, who both had a hand in the decor of his atelier and homes and his brand’s look and feel. The designer’s chic abounds within in grey and white, houndstooth and animal print, with oodles of silks, satins and lounces to boot. Maureen Footer, Vendome, $85
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Sarah Davison’s studio reflects her belief in the life-changing nature of welldesigned spaces, epitomising her principles of quality, functionality and beauty. Photographs PRUE RUSCOE
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This page, clockwise from left Joshua Yeldham Love Owl above original black marble fireplace. Heritage facade in grey and cream. Antique framed calligraphy from Istanbul above a French Brutalist table. Knoll ‘Saarinen’ table with Brazilian chairs on a vintage Persian rug in the meeting room. Noguchi pendant light. Flowers by Grandilora. Palm leaf wall sconce from Palm Springs. Opposite page New french doors lead to the meeting rooms.
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I have always been inspired by beautiful architecture and interiors, and the way they inluence our lives. The beauty of the natural world, travel, fashion and art are my muses. I’m inspired by natural light, and the colour palettes of landscape, sky and sea. Travel, and sourcing oneoff pieces from other cultures is a passion too. Frequent trips to the US, Asia and Europe keep my design perspective broad and my projects fresh. The Noguchi Museum in New York, Dries Van Noten’s colourways, and Rick Owens’s monolithic new lagship store in New York are some of my current favourites. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY AND AESTHETIC?
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Each building and brief we work on is unique, so my designs are individual, rather than relecting one particular style. Functionality, quality and beauty are my principles. Well-laid out, generous spaces and natural light are crucial. Quality rather than quantity guides me in selecting materials, ittings, furniture and artwork. Beauty is always a goal ... for its ability to ease the mind, lift the spirits, and for the pure, lasting pleasure it brings. YOUR WORK?
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Our studio is on the ground loor of a heritage Victorian terrace in Potts Point. I’ve always liked the area, its energy and creative mix of the high and low. We chose this building for its lovely facade and fourmetre-high ceilings. I also liked the idea of being on the ground loor, with parking, and the option to have large doors opening onto a sheltered courtyard. Then the work really began. The interiors were close to derelict – dark, damp, full of rubble and broken furniture. We opened up the heritage-listed front rooms, and maximised their view to the street and new courtyard. The back half of the building was re-designed and re-built. Demolishing a hefty structural wall provided beautiful light, scale and spaciousness. Oversized French doors open in front of the granite Japanese fountain, bringing serenity to the studio. All services were renewed, a new loor slab poured and laid with Spanish limestone. A fully equipped kitchen with stunning emerald marble bridges the old and new. The glass ‘conservatory’ roof and huge steelframed door bring the small, lush courtyard garden into the space visually. We carefully selected feature lighting, such as the 1970s Stilnovo wall lights in the studio, keeping the ceilings clean. STUDIO, AND WHAT DID THE ALTER ATIONS ENTAIL?
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My ethos is to bring out the best in any building I design, to highlight its assets and mitigate its shortcomings. To create interiors that function seamlessly and feel great to be in. IN THE DE SIGN OF THE SPACE?
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My style is very eclectic. Many eras and styles resonate with me, and I combine inluences instinctively to suit each space until rooms feel atmospheric and ‘right’. WHICH DE SIGNERS AND ARTISTS D O YOU ADMIRE? Right now, the top of my lists are Isay Weinfeld and Carlo Scarpa for architecture; Studio Ko and Joseph Dirand for interiors; Brâncusi and Rothko for art; Madeleine Castaing, and Yves Saint Laurent’s interiors from the 1950s to the 1970s. RE SONATE S WITH YOU?
This page, from top A steel-framed glass roof and large pivot door in the new extension that opens to the courtyard garden. Emerald marble and dark green cabinetry in the kitchen. Custom cabinetry and vintage wall lights in the studio. Limestone paving, tropical planting and an antique Japanese water feature in the courtyard.
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WHAT PROJEC TS ARE YOU LO OKING FORWARD TO IN THE COMING YE AR? ARE THERE ANY NE W DIREC TIONS YOU'D LIKE TO PURSUE?
We’re working on a waterfront house in Point Piper with a very casual, earthy aesthetic. As far as new directions go – I’m interested in incorporating more Asian pieces into my work. Most excitingly, I’m looking into small-scale real estate developments with a business partner, focusing on renovating unique, heritage properties. sarahdavison.com.au
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Since its launch in 2014, the Lugano system designed by renowned Danish designer Morten Georgsen, has been a proven favourite around the brand’s sixty-ive markets. With natural wood now very much ontrend, BoConcept launches new wood veneer fronts, giving the design a refreshed premium look. The update comes in two options: walnut with black grooves and matt white lacquered with white grooves. The new Lugano is made in the brand’s owned Danish factory, where 98% of BoConcept’s wooden furniture is manufactured with pride. BoConcept’s new metal Bordeaux racks embody the characteristics for which BoConcept and Morten Georgsen are famed: minimalism, functionality and elegant simplicity. The Bordeaux leaning rack is effortlessly versatile; a strength rooted in its mobility. The design requires no wall ixing, and as such can be moved around the home with ease. The wall hanging rack can be ordered in either horizontal or vertical orientations. Its considered dimensions and minimal styling allow it to be used in a myriad of rooms: from entrance hall to living room to bathroom. Both hanging and leaning racks come in either white or black.
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The magnetic pull of the coastal fringe has drawn six distinctly beautiful homes, each poised to drink in sparkling views, sunrises and salty air.
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Shell like Whispers of Palm Springs, a marine palette and an oceanic outlook make for a breezy beach retreat. Photographs FIONA SUSANTO Styling EMMA ELIZ ABETH
This page Timber battens frame the spiralling internal staircase. The robust terrazzo looring is forgiving of sandy footprints. Opposite page The generous roof, an enduring theme in Queensland architecture, creates a double-storey volume covering internal and external courtyards. Distinct elements such as the curved rumpus room and staircases are located within this space. Minotti ‘Cortina’ chairs and Paola Lenti ‘Strap’ side tables, all from De De Ce. De La Espada ‘Zhuzi’ cofee table in White by Neri & Hu from Spence & Lyda on a Gan Silaï rug from Hub. Ligne Roset ‘Grillage’ outdoor chairs from Domo. ‘Molloy’ dining chairs by Adam Goodrum from Cult.
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These pages, clockwise from top left A Martine Emdur artwork complements the turquoise island bench with its line-up of Mattiazzi ‘Branca’ barstools from District. The light-illed living room is an extension of the outdoors. A breeze block wall ilters soft light to the interiors. Missoni Home cushion in Blue from Spence & Lyda and throw from Hay on a Moroso ‘Gentry’ sofa from Hub. De La Espada ‘Lianou’ stool from Spence & Lyda. BD Barcelona ‘Showtime’ vases from Living Edge. The home’s striking curvilinear facade. B&B Italia ‘Husk’ armchair by Patricia Urquiola from Space, and Bonacina 1889 ‘Eureka’ hanging chair from De De Ce. Bowl from Dinosaur Designs.
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he owners briefed PopovBass to bring a piece of Palm Springs to Sunshine Beach, in terms of architectural features, colours and capturing the lifestyle. popovbass.com.au What were the challenges of the site? The location in the dunes overlooking the ocean was both a challenge and an inspiration. The area can have hot summers and abundant rain. What is considered when designing a home in a coastal setting? The view, the sun and the wind. Getting northern light into the living areas when the view is to the south, and exploiting the breeze to cool the house in summer or protecting from the cold southwesterlies are also important. With easterly views the morning sun needs to be controlled. In this expanse of sand and rolling waves we are building a beachhouse so it can feel playful and relaxed. But in surf locations, salt spray quickly builds on surfaces: metals corrode, timbers splinter and even electronic devices have shorter lifespans. This home is built in resilient concrete, face brick and face block with timber only used internally. A terrazzo loor provides a robust surface. The house opens up to catch cooling breezes but has protected outdoor spaces for blustery conditions. Describe the completed home and some favourite design elements? The large all-encompassing roof covers
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much of the site and creates a double-storey volume covering internal and external courtyards. Within this volume distinct elements such as the curvilinear rumpus room and staircases are located. The breeze blocks reference the vernacular architecture and provide a dappled light. Overall, the home is what we consider to be a contemporary beachhouse. Favourite elements are the arrangement of curvaceous elements in the double-height space. There is an airiness and joyfulness here. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? The Palm Springs meets Sunshine Beach brief. Furnishings are classic and contemporary in blues, turquoise and neutrals with orange accents. Upper-level bedrooms are in dark tones and materials as a retreat from the light. Were the owners happy with the execution? They say they couldn’t be happier. They wanted something truly original, focused on maximising the view and being able to hang out with family and friends with no distractions from the views. What is the appeal of coastal living here? The location is blessed with the best weather in Australia, say the owners. The view, the surf, the bushland, the coffee, the bars and restaurants are equally amazing. There’s a different pace of life and you can interact directly with nature by simply walking on the beach or swimming in the ocean.
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This page The line between the architecture and landscape is deliberately blurred. The home’s upper level is in a dark, recessive tone intended to make it secondary when viewed from the beach to the garden’s vegetation of local species of pandanus, banksia and dune plants. OX Design ‘KS’ chair from Great Dane and De La Espada ‘Zhuzi’ stool by Neri & Hu from Spence & Lyda. Opposite page De La Espada ‘Hepburn’ bed with Shilo Engelbrecht bedlinen and pillows, and De La Espada ‘Extend’ freestanding mirror by Neri & Hu, all from Spence & Lyda. B&B Italia ‘Eileen’ bedside table from Space with &tradition ‘True Colour’ vases from Great Dane.
Greener pastures Standing proud in lush ďŹ elds a stone’s throw from the sea, an historic homestead dons a new role in life. Photographs ANSON SMART
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This page Entrance hall wallpapered in Cole & Son ‘Large Georgian Rope Trellis’ with loors painted by Mullany & Co. Convex wall lights above a console by Chester Jones, all from Colefax and Fowler, UK. Stool covered in ‘Madagascar’ raia from Billy Baldwin Studio. Opposite page The classical Georgian Colonial style of the house references buildings “back home” in England but with deep verandahs and thick walls appropriate to the climate. “The valley was the birthplace of dairy farming in NSW and it’s lush, green and incredibly picturesque,” says owner and interior designer Darryl Gordon.
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erragong is a refurbished 1858 farmhouse run as a B&B by interior designer Darryl Gordon and his partner in a lush valley near Jamberoo, NSW. darrylgordondesign.com How did you ind the property and what was its appeal? I found it on a kooky site called Historic Properties. It was so different from the standard Australian homestead and had been in the same family for seven generations, so I decided to take a look. How did you resolve the challenges of the site? A lot of the original fabric was intact but it was quite fragile. Luckily I have contacts capable of obscure trades like sash window repairs and French polishing. Each room had only one power point so trying to run electrical cables through an 1860s house without damaging the original fabric was a challenge. What is the beauty of this location? We’re ive kilometres inland between the escarpment and the coast so it’s a fantastic microclimate. Describe the completed home and your favourite features? We use the new kitchen/family room the most because it answers all the requirements of modern living. We’re not trying to live in an historical recreation, iring up the coal range and that sort of thing. We use the library and formal dining rooms when we have guests or feel
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like a change. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? We mashed three existing houses into one so we had much of the original kit to start with. We tried to come up with furniture and ittings that weren’t trying to recreate an historical interior but were sympathetic to the style of the original structure. Typically, the formal dining room would have had a long Regency pedestal table but I wanted a round shape that was more democratic. It’s Arts & Crafts so shows off the maker’s skill but is not too traditional or too contemporary. How does this house function as a home and B&B? The architecture lent itself to a B&B set-up because the house was originally built in three stages so the layout was easy to re-work into a more supple loorplan. We were able to carve out three guestrooms each with its own bathroom without actually destroying existing room conigurations. Our private bedroom and living quarters are adjoined but feel completely separate and the new casual living space is comfortable and practical while also echoing the setting’s rusticity. What is the appeal of living here? It’s Country Lite, really. We have all the amenity of the bustling seaside community of Kiama while nestled in our valley, with Dan Murphy’s only 10 minutes away. terragong.com
This page Pool by Myles Baldwin Design with landscaping by Bruce Anderson of BA Landscapes. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Papered in ‘Tibetan Tiger’ from Clarence House, the dining room has spoonback chairs from Colefax and Fowler covered in ‘Marrakesh’ fabric from Holly Hunt. The living room’s exposed frame is by Chris Nance of Traditional Timber Frames in Marulan. Leather chair from Ralph Lauren. Library walls in original plaster finish are a backdrop for curtains and blinds in ‘Carnival’ linen from Christopher Farr Cloth, Visual Comfort wall lights, loor lamps from Laura Kincade, and ‘Sparkle’ rug from Fort Street Studio, New York. Joinery by Kirrawee Kitchens in Taubmans ‘Alpaca White’ with island bench in Resene ‘Tapa’ topped with Elvira marble from Bisanna Tiles. Vintage copper pots and milk churn with hanging tole shade from Restoration Hardware.
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This page A sweeping garden borders the pool. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Guestroom with original loorboards, antique bed, side table and twist chair, Visual Comfort wall light from Laura Kincade, and Ralph Lauren cushions. Vintage chaise covered in Colefax and Fowler ‘India Fuchsia’ chintz sits on encaustic tiles in ‘Tumbling Blocks’ pattern in the garden room. ‘Capri Stripe’ blinds by Miles Redd for Schumacher. In the upstairs ensuite, Victoria & Albert bathtub with tapware from Lefroy Brooks. Reclaimed turpentine loors from Ironwood Australia. The main bedroom is painted in Farrow & Ball ‘French Grey’ with vintage four-poster bed from Restoration Hardware. Blinds in Nicky Haslam ‘Shutter Stripe’ linen from Turnell & Gigon, UK. 1830s armchair covered in ‘Vertical’ by Christopher Farr Cloth.
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Pitched high on the slopes of the escarpment, this home sings within its spectacular surrounds. Photographs MAT T LOWDEN
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This page Custom sofa by Thomas Hamel & Associates with cushions from Amara Home in Berry, NSW, and Anglo-Indian carved ebony armchairs from Martyn Cook Antiques on a ‘Greta’ sisal rug from Premier Carpets. Bronze accessories on table from Ethnic Textiles, Istanbul. Opposite page Wood-turned solid acacia chairs from DAO, LA.
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chairs that speak so well to the rock formation in the upper garden, for example, as well as the wonderful timber and bronze Leo de Vries sculpture that feels as if it came from the garden outside. How does the project respond to the landscape and its coastal context? This house and garden are completely nestled into the surrounds and create a harmonious unit. The incredible ocean views are ever changing but our home is not uniquely a beachhouse. It is located in the bush which means the inclusion of shells and driftwood are nice but should not be the only important elements. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? We were determined to utilise handcrafted and natural products and inishes. Sisal rugs were used on top of handmade ceramic tiles, and furnishings from George’s LA-based furniture collection Gregorius Pineo all have craft inishes to the plaster, timber or metal elements. Our collection of tribal items and art from far-lung places all add to the intrinsic nature of everything feeling hand-wrought. How do you use the space? It is a place to step away from our work and experience a larger existence. We ‘breathe’ as soon as we arrive and experience nature, wildlife and the incredible beauty the natural world offers. My favourite weekend task is collecting twigs for the evening ire.
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This page Custom sofa by Thomas Hamel & Associates with Gregorius Pineo ‘Courtens’ lounge chairs in Slate, ‘Laurent’ cofee table in Mojave and ‘Etienne’ ottoman, all from Kneedler Fauchère, LA. Side table from Amara Home, and stool from Orient House. Japanese lithograph from Martyn Cook Antiques, and 1965 sculpture by Leo de Vries from Umbria Art & Antiques, Amsterdam. The steep, rocky site. Opposite page, clockwise from left African carved stool from The Ravestijn Gallery, Amsterdam, beside a Meiji period Japanese chest c1900 from Kazari with war jacket and African necklace, both from Orient House. Mirror from Laura Kincade. 1965 sculpture by Leo de Vries from Umbria Art & Antiques, and Jimmy Nelson Masaai Kenya artwork from The Ravestijn Gallery, Amsterdam. Hermès beach towels sit poolside on a ‘Sempre’ cofee table from Weylandts.
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This page, clockwise from top A custom bed by Thomas Hamel & Associates, woven cane armchair from Arida and bedlinen from E. Braun & Co with decorative throws from Amara Home (top) and Pat McGann (bottom). In the bathroom, Chinese elm wing chair from Orient House, West Anatolian striped kilim from Galeri Mehmet, Istanbul, and Moroccan tapestry from Behruz Studio. Central African tie-dyed raia ibre currency girdle c1900 from Lawsons Auctioneers. Paolo Bufa armchairs from Leonard Joel, ‘Rollo’ steel table and ‘Suzanne’ quilt from Aykut+Hall Architectural Interiors, Istanbul, with outdoor loveseat from Cult and stool from Weylandts.
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Quay moment The ďŹ nal steps of a progressive refresh of this lakeside retreat ready it to enjoy the catch of the day. Photographs CHRISTINE FR ANCIS
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These pages Vincent Sheppard ‘Dovile’ Lloyd Loom loungers in Dulux ‘Natural White’ from Cotswold InOut Furniture face the jetty where a Halvorsen boat is moored.
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These pages, clockwise from above In the rear courtyard, Accademia ‘Velina’ chairs in White surround a Knoll ‘Saarinen’ oval table with marble top. Clarence House cushions by Brownlow Interior Design on the client’s own sofa. Belinda Herford No Wavelength artwork from Poeta gallery, Noosa. Abey ‘Armando Vicario’ tap in Black and Franke ‘Kubus’ undermount sink with island bench in Stone Italiana ‘Pepper’. Sand-blasted oak joinery in two-pack Resene ‘Eighth Blanc’ and ‘Black Japan’. Walls in Resene ‘Eighth Blanc’. Vitra ‘Softshell’ dining chairs, B&B Italia ‘Ray’ sofa in velvet, B&B Italia ‘Husk’ chair and table, all from Space. Arlex ‘Hollywood’ pouf in leather from Poliform on a wool and silk twill rug from Behruz. ‘Flying Duck’ cushions and log basket from Brownlow. Custom mirror by Peter Nyary, blinds from In Vogue and ire surround with inset hearth in Bluestone from Bamstone.
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Bay. The living scheme is now in harmony with its stunning 180-degree vistas. Orange B&B Italia ‘Husk’ chairs are a perfect contrast to the natural environment. How does the project respond to its coastal context? The landscape is part of the interior in every room so we chose natural inishes to make a seamless transition to the exterior. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? Painted oak kitchen joinery blends with the walls and the existing pale loors while a monolithic island bench anchors the central meeting point. Local bluestone from Bamstone adds texture and is an impressive yet simple wrapping for the ireplace and entertainment joinery. Miele appliances cook the daily catch from the home’s private jetty. Pierre & Charlotte oak joinery handles work well with the simple design. The B&B Italia ‘Ray’ sofa and Husk chairs and tables sit calmly on a soft grey rug from Behruz Studio. Were the owners happy with the execution? They were thrilled. An endless stream of visitors is accommodated in various zones; small and large groups can retreat either to the front or rear of the house depending on weather. It really is a house for all seasons. What do you think is the appeal of coastal living in this location? The untouched natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes and its dolphin population make it a special place.
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This page, from top Bedhead-cum-joinery by Brownlow Interior Design with Caravane ‘Lana Line’ bedspread in Crème and toile cushions, all from Brownlow. Apaiser stone vanity with custom stainless steel frame designed by Brownlow. Flos ‘Pure 1 Pro’ surface-mounted projector lights by Knud Holscher from Euroluce, and Venetian blinds from In Vogue.
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New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula, Hahei House channels the wild, undulating terrain and elemental palette of its coastal surrounds with a dramatic architectural form and interiors swathed in timber. Paul Clarke of Studio2 Architects conceived the two-storey weekender as a series of interconnected and highly adaptable spaces, all wrapped in planes of folded geometry and marked by their easy connection to the outdoors. At the heart of this beach house is the open-plan living zone – elevated to take full advantage of the panoramic ocean views – where lashings of blond American oak
create a visual link between the sophisticated, contemporary kitchen and the natural landscape it overlooks. Here, premium Fisher & Paykel appliances are seamlessly integrated so as not to disrupt the elegant lines of custom cabinetry, and to remain cohesive with the dining and lounge spaces. A DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is concealed within a soft close drawer beneath a sleek island bench, while an ActiveSmart™ Integrated French Door Refrigerator is set within floor-to-ceiling joinery, and a separate bar fridge is connected to the end of the bench, opposite an upholstered window seat. Through clever spatial planning and a
pared-back materials palette, the kitchen achieves an air of simplicity and visual quietude befitting the home’s setting, while remaining practically suited for convivial family gatherings. “The appliances are distributed in this house to suit the client’s lifestyle,” says Paul. “We moved the ovens away so that you could actually have three people working in the kitchen: someone doing drinks [in the bar area], someone cooking on the hobs and somebody using the ovens.” Deeply attuned to the way the owners use their space, Paul has created a functional and beautiful kitchen in keeping with the home’s contemporary coastal sensibility.
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Sunny mood In a home oriented to ocean views, light pours in as soon as the sun peeps over the horizon. Photographs SHANNON McGR ATH Styling NATALIE TURNBULL
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These pages, clockwise from left ’Euvira’ armchair from Anibou with Vitra cork stool from Space. Custom ‘Firenze’ cofee table from Kim Soo on a rug from Halcyon Lake. To the left of the ireplace on the silver travertine bench with boards painted in Dulux ‘Natural White’ is a brass sculpture from Anna Varendorf and a Dasa ‘Moon Jar’ vessel from Modern Times. ‘Gatto’ lamp from Euroluce, vessel by Den Holm and basket from After Online. In the kitchen, the limestone bench from G-Lux conceals a Fisher & Paykel pyrolytic oven and double ‘DishDrawer’ dishwasher. Todd Hunter artwork from Scott Livesey Galleries and standing sculpture by Peter D. Cole. Louvre doors with brass handles from MadeMeasure conceal two Fisher & Paykel fridge-freezers. Sculpture by Zhu Ohmu.
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n the Mornington Peninsula, Sally Caroline has created a contemporary beachhouse for her family in laid-back Sorrento where they split their time between work in Melbourne and home. sallycaroline.com What was your brief? We wanted a calm but luxurious retreat from the city with all the comforts of conscious design. Maximising the Port Phillip Bay outlook and the morning light was key. What were the challenges of the site? We built on the higher section of the block. Living spaces and most bedrooms are on the top level so everything is on one plane. What do you consider when designing a home in a coastal setting? Sand: we have a ‘puppy shower’ so washing dogs, kids, or feet is easy. It was also important to honour the setting so our home felt like a beachhouse rather than a city house thrown onto a coastal block. Describe the interior and some favourite design elements? We layered subtle inishes to create the sense of contemporary coastal serenity we desired. Key elements are white-on-white details, and gentle linear patterns presented through louvred joinery and lining boards. The kitchen is a focal point for big breakfast cook-ups and balmy summer night dinner parties. How does the project respond to the landscape and its coastal context?
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The expansive glass facade, more than 30 metres long, faces north to the beach and light pours in as soon as the sun peeps over the horizon. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? White on white was a visual cue for coastal vibes. We layered on luxury with feature brass hardware, vintage glass wall lights and silver vein-cut travertine. The result is contemporary and luxurious, relaxed yet fresh. All appliances and equipment are seamlessly integrated in the kitchen joinery. Two full-height Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezers are concealed behind louvred doors. The limestone volume sitting in front houses a Fisher & Paykel integrated double dish drawer, 900 wide oven and an induction cooktop set into the stone. This kitchen is as smart as it is beautiful – a mantra we live by. Highly considered, visually seamless, and true to our coastalluxe brief. How do you use the space? This home is no stranger to breakfasts overlooking the ocean, barbecue feasts on the deck, solving the problems of the world from the bluestone spa, and quiet nights curled up on the couch. What is the appeal of coastal living, particularly in this location? The lifestyle balance we can achieve: waking up to sunrise over the water and going on morning beach walks away from city bustle. It’s the reverse of living in Melbourne and retreating to the occasional beachhouse stay!
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This page, clockwise from top left In the laundry, a Fisher & Paykel washer and heat-pump dryer are tucked under a limestone bench. Bedlinen from Cultiver and vintage Barovier & Toso sconce from The Vault. Two Jahnne Pasco-White artworks from Daine Singer, ‘E1027’ table from Anibou with ceramic vessels by Catherine Tate from Modern Times. Thonet ‘Post Mundus’ chair from Space. On stone bench with boards in Dulux ‘Natural White’ sits Dasa ‘Moon Jar’ vessel from Modern Times. Opposite page, clockwise from top left ‘Gatto’ table lamp from Euroluce, Den Holm sculpture from Côte Salt, and ‘No. 16’ settee from Thonet. Portrait by Alexandra Brownlow from The Vault. Exterior clad in timber and stone. The island has a double sink and lush induction cooktop that can be accessed from both sides to connect family and guests. Sculpture by Zhu Ohmu.
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True blue A cliftop beach house achieves an elegant and polished aesthetic that honours its roots. Photographs LISA COHEN
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This page Armchairs upholstered in Jim Thompson fabric from Milgate with cushions in Mogador fabric from South Paciic Fabrics, ceramic stool and basket (on shelf) from Orient House, and curtains in Cloth fabric from Ascraft with curtain rods and rings from Vanda. Artwork by John Dent on bedroom wall. Opposite page The driveway sweeps through gardens designed by Victoria-based landscaper Paul Bangay.
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This page, from left Dining chairs upholstered in Studioart leather from Milgate with blue Chinese jars and bowl, all from Cromwell. Brett Whiteley limited-edition print. Vaughan lamp bases from Domus Textiles with Bragg & Co. sisal shades. Sofa and armchairs covered in Jim Thompson fabric with cushions in Pierre Frey fabric, all from Milgate. Bragg & Co. side tables and cofee table with blue bowl from Cromwell. Opposite page Standard lamp and shade from Cromwell and white ceramic pots from Julian Ronchi.
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opular holiday destination Portsea is a favourite retreat for vacationing Melburnians and the location of this gracious family beachhouse. The owners commissioned Melbournebased interior design specialists Adelaide Bragg & Associates to sensitively make over and update the interiors that had been originally conceived by acclaimed Victorian designer John Coote. adelaidebragg.com.au How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? The owners approached us to refresh and renew their much-loved family beachhouse. The original stone home was redesigned and decorated by internationally renowned John Coote. Our brief was to be sympathetic to his vision while updating it and keeping true to the original aesthetic. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? The challenge was in the strength of the interior with John Coote’s use of strong colour and geometric designs. We worked around some core furniture pieces and the vintage geometric carpet, maintaining the existing blue and white palette throughout the living areas. Are there any particular considerations when designing a home in a coastal setting? This grand clifftop home needed to have a relaxed and simple, yet comfortable aesthetic to accommodate a large holidaying family for certain times of the year.
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How would you describe the completed home and what are some favourite design elements? The success of this family home lies in its cohesive and varied living areas. We chose to layer the rooms in a palette of blues in cottons, textured linens and custom hand-blocked fabrics to give a comfortable and inished aesthetic. How does the project respond to the surrounding landscape and its coastal context? The palette in naturals and blues works very well within the house and the traditional pairing of these tones by the seaside has proven successful once again. The beautiful landscaped garden and outdoor areas designed by Paul Bangay are perfect for this coastal home and extraordinary clifftop views. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? The owners’ intent was to gently update their much-loved interior scheme to align it with their current level of use. We selected hard-wearing fabrics which will be durable and easy to live with. There are many bedrooms to accommodate such a large family and we gave each room its own colour palette in hues sympathetic to the seaside location. What do you think is the appeal of coastal living, and particularly for the location of this project? This section of coastline is renowned for its extraordinary bay views and such strong exterior architecture is quite unique, the clifftop position allows views from almost every room.
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This page, clockwise from top Landscaped garden designed by Paul Bangay. Artwork by John Dent above a custom bedspread by Adelaide Bragg in Cloth fabric from Ascraft. Bedhead, valance and ottoman in Suzanne Tucker fabric from Tigger Hall Design. Throw from Abode, and lamp from Bragg & Co. In another bedroom, parrots and dark green pillow from Brownlow Designs, and bedside table and lamp from Bragg & Co. Custom bedspread by Adelaide Bragg in ‘Rosetti’ fabric from Grant Dorman. Bedhead, cushion and lampshade in fabric by Ian Mankin from Domestic Textile. Opposite page Armchair, chaise and ottoman in Suzanne Tucker fabric from Tigger Hall Design. Curtains, roman blinds and bedspread in Cloth fabric from Ascraft with sheer curtains in ‘Viola’ fabric from Grant Dorman.
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Fabrics, clockwise from left Schumacher ‘Leaping Leopards’ cotton in Yellow from Orient House. Jennifer Shorto ‘Etoiles’ Linen in Gold from Tigger Hall Design. ‘Kuba’ linen in Musk from Walter G. Dedar ‘Tiger Silk’ silk blend in Electric Orange from South Paciic Fabrics. Kelly Wearstler ‘Covet’ linen blend in Terracotta from Elliott Clarke. Penny Morrison ‘Gobi’ linen in Blue from Tigger Hall Design. Accessories, clockwise from bottom ‘Venus Fan Shell’ necklace and ‘Ionic’ earrings, both from Lucy Folk. De La Espada ‘Laurel’ cofee table from Spence & Lyda. ‘Plinth’ bowl from Greg Natale. ‘Apulian Pignata’ jug from Atelier Studios. Lampshade in Alhambra ‘Darwin’ cotton/linen from Elliott Clarke. 40s-style lamp base from The Vault. Jordana Henry artwork from Jerico Contemporary. Fort Standard ‘Standing’ bowl from Criteria. India Mahdavi ‘Henri Banc’ bench from ALM. Heather Rosenmann ‘Scribe Lava’ platter from Spence & Lyda. Helen Fuller ‘Vessel #6’ from JamFactory.
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Fabrics, clockwise from bottom left Caroline Cecil ‘Berlian’ linen in Navy/Monsoon from Style Revolutionary. ‘Aditi’ linen/viscose in Indigo from Warwick Fabrics. Clare Louise Frost ‘Kandahari Grid’ hand-blocked cotton/linen from Style Revolutionary. Curtain from Victory Curtains and Blinds in Charles Parsons Interiors ‘Karratha’ polyester. Fabricut ‘Staccato’ cotton in Harbor from The Textile Company. Clare Louise Frost ‘Castello di Potentino’ hand-blocked cotton linen from Style Revolutionary. Nine Muses ‘Greek Plate’ linen in Denim from Tigger Hall
Design. Lelievre ‘Regate’ viscose/polyester in Nautique from South Paciic Fabrics. Accessories, clockwise from bottom left ‘Renata’ sandals from Mara & Mine. Karakter Copenhagen vase from Cult. Giobagnara ‘Tabou Sculpture 3’ from Becker Minty. Travertine side table from The Vault. ‘Foglie Media Uomo’ vase from Atelier Studios. Sugar bowl by Luke Edward Hall from matchesfashion.com. Jordana Henry artwork from Jerico Contemporary. Artwork by Mason Kimber. Vintage rattan chair from Becker Minty. Artwork by Gabrielle Penfold. Ceramic sculpture from Lunatiques. Necklace from Becker Minty.
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Award-winning furniture experts King Living enlisted design practice Russell & George to create its new two-level store in Bondi Junction. The luxurious space features a distinctly Australian aesthetic and showcases the brand’s extensive sofa, dining, bed and outdoor ranges. kingliving.com.au
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OUTWARD APPEARANCE Australian outdoor design house Tait has taken inspiration from Sydney’s coastline in its newly madeover Waterloo showroom (below). Here, the latest collection is highlighted, including the ‘Volley Rocker’ chair by Adam Goodrum (below right). madebytait.com
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FA S H I O N F L A S H Featuring lavish design details evocative of the Italian fashion house, Fendi has opened its first flagship boutique in Australia (below) which offers the Fall 2018 ready-to-wear collection (right). fendi.com
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MATCH OPENER LUXURY ONLINE RETAILER MATCHESFASHION HAS OPENED ITS FIRST RETAIL SPACE, 5 CARLOS PLACE (RIGHT), IN A CHIC FIVESTOREY TOWNHOUSE IN MAYFAIR. SHOPPERS CAN ENJOY THE OPEN KITCHEN, BROADCASTING HUB, COURTYARD GARDEN AND TWO FLOORS OF PRIVATE SHOPPING SUITES. MATCHESFASHION.COM
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UNIQUE CHIC Gorsia Design has opened a new outpost in Melbourne’s Southbank (above right) which ofers one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that have been handcrafted in Kolkata, India, including the ‘Orbis’ side table (above left). gorsiadesign.com.au
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Finely crafted in Nepal, the ‘Shades of Silk’ rug, $12,950, from Robyn Cosgrove, has a rich depth of colour to add a luxurious vibe to your living space. robyncosgrove.com
This antique Persian wool and silk rug, $17,280, from Cadrys, is from the region of Yazd, renowned for the use of rich jewel tones and impeccable quality. cadrys.com.au
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Handwoven by women from the region of Al Haouz, this vintage Boujad runner, $1700, from Kulchi, features traditional Berber motifs that tell a story. kulchi.com
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A nod to India’s tribal silks, the ‘Rabari 1’ rug, $12,450, by Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien for Nanimarquina, features playful handmade patterns. cultdesign.com.au
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Framed by a strong continuous Greek key motif, this woollen rug from The Vault, $2900, is perfect for anchoring a space. thevaultsydney.com.au
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Using wool, silk and mohair to create different textures, the ‘Chillida Gravitacion’ rug for Nanimarquina, $17,340, pays homage to late artist Eduardo Chillida. cultdesign.com.au
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Inspired by Indian roll cushions and rugs, Gan’s ‘Garden Layers’ rug by Patricia Urquiola, $1728, invites you to relax and enjoy the outdoors. hubfurniture.com.au
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Materials, patterns and haberdashery in British designer Faye Toogood’s archives provided inspiration for her rug collection, including ‘Patch’ (pictured), POA, for CC-Tapis. cc-tapis.com
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EMER ALD AISLE Interior designer David Flack injected punchy pieces into this Melbourne home – just what the owner ordered. For more, see Pantone Party, p148.
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VERY VERONA The owner of this villa on Sydney’s northern beaches has been dreaming of its design since she was growing up in Italy. Now she is revelling in the reality. Photographs FELIX FOREST Words CHRIS PE ARSON Production + styling IMO GEN NAYLOR
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This page ‘Renae’ climbing roses, hydrangeas, orchids and white crepe myrtle enhance the lawned central courtyard. Concrete columns made on site. Gardens by Olivia Medlyn Gardens. Opposite page In the entry, Italian console table with marbled efect from Suzie Anderson Home. Antique Australian cedar doors bought in Bungendore, NSW. French heavy metal antique pendant from a Paris antiques shop. Bronze wall sconces from Aix-en-Provence. Handmade rectangular tiles imported from Verona, Italy.
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Sydney This page The breakfast area on the eastern side of the house. ‘Joe’ sofa in Smoke from MCM House. ‘Hester’ chairs in white linen from Horgans. Yew table from the Manly Antique Centre. Ceramic pots on table from Orient House. Oly ‘Danni’ loor lamp from Coco Republic. Oriental Lilies artwork by Simon Barlow. Sliding pocket doors and hopper windows allow cooling breezes into the home. Opposite page, clockwise from top Moreton Bay igs frame the entry. In the loggia, antique tiles imported from Italy. Antique chair with petit-point upholstery from Wallrocks. Kindling is stored in an antique basket of the living room. Cast of an angel, sourced from a former Bowral orphanage, sits on an antique oak plinth. Bega ‘Boom’ bronze wall sconce bought in Germany. Shutters handmade by Woodhill Joinery. Custom sage paint by Rikki Stubbs from Pure Colour.
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n the dappled shade of a crepe myrtle, the air illed with the scent of climbing roses, the owner of this house on Sydney’s northern beaches reclines in her cooling courtyard, her mind drifting back to her childhood in Verona. In that evocative setting, she nurtured her romantic notions for the ideal home. Years later, when she and her husband bought this site, her dreams came true. But not immediately. The location, ixed irmly in the Australian landscape, is on a private battleaxe block on a ridge, and soaks up Paciic Ocean views to one side and peaceful Pittwater to the other. For 20 years, the owner, her husband and their family had used the humble brick bungalow as a weekender. When they retired, the couple decided to build their main residence here. Along with designer Walter Barda, they masterminded this new home in classic Italian style, the living areas centred on a columned courtyard. “The site, exciting, beautiful and ultra-private, was deserving of a bespoke Italian villa,” says the owner. “I knew exactly what I wanted. My family home was the inspiration, with a large central courtyard, a loggia and a colonnade, illed with hydrangeas and pink roses. I wanted to create the perfect atmosphere for entertaining and sunbathing.” This snapshot of ‘la dolce vita downunder’ is a heady mix of constant cross-breezes, sunlight and wall-to-wall views. On the entry level, behind four-metre antique cedar doors, sit the main living areas – living, dining, library, main bedroom, guest bedroom and kitchen – which enclose a lawned courtyard on three sides. On the fourth site is a colonnaded loggia abutting an all-weather pergola with a glass ceiling that draws the eye into a canopy of eucalyptus and banksias. Further down the sloping site, the home’s lower level consists of a “baronial-style” hallway-cum-art-gallery, sitting rooms and bedrooms, kitchen and laundry, with a separate entrance and, in true Italian style, a bocce area off a conservatory-style sitting room.
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These pages In the conservatory are concrete statues depicting spring, summer, autumn and winter, bought from a former orphanage in Bowral. Sofa and chairs from Papaya. White vases, tray and acorns on cofee table all from Orient House. Iosis velvet cushion in khaki from Francalia. Plants and Antico honey pots from Garden Life. Cast-iron candlesticks bought in the UK. Pair of bronze door panels on wall from an antiques shop in Aix-en-Provence. Table and chairs repurposed from a local restaurant. Alabaster wall sconces from Italy. Big Ass fan. Right, from top Vast Pittwater views are enjoyed from the conservatory. Kentia palm in Antico honey pot from Garden Life. Beyond the central courtyard is a covered pergola that can be closed of with handmade Woodhill Joinery shutters. Cast-iron table and chairs, repurposed from a local restaurant.
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Sydney This page In the main ensuite, a Bruce Goold collage hangs above a Florentine cabinet. French stool from FOC (Furniture on Consignment). Opposite page, clockwise from left The view overlooking Pittwater. In the main bedroom, Iosis velvet cushions in grey and Harmony linen cushions in white from Francalia. Society Limonta throw and ‘Des’ blanket from Ondene. Bedside table lamp from Conley & Co. ‘Naxera Contemporary’ bench from Max Sparrow. Chair and footstool from Dirty Jane’s re-covered in Rubelli linen from South Paciic Fabrics. Old Italian crystoleum painting of Madonna and child. In a guestroom, French antique armoire and wall mirror bought in the UK. Vintage Marcella quilt and throw.
SPEED READ » When the owners bought this northern beaches property 20 years ago, it was occupied by a brick bungalow which they and their family used as a weekender. However, when the couple retired, they decided to make this the site of their main home. » Bulldozing the bungalow, the owners, in collaboration with architect Walter Barda, conceived the home in the style of an Italian villa. Evoking the owner’s childhood in Verona, it features living areas around a central courtyard and a colonnaded loggia. » Throughout, inishes and ittings have been handcrafted to the inest detail. Textured roughcast rendered walls have been left au naturel or custom coloured, while imported Italian handmade tiles adorn the loors. » The owner, a former antiques dealer, has chosen pre-loved and repurposed pieces from around the world to lend a rustic ambience.
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Evoking the villas of the owner’s parents and their friends are the ive-metre-high arched ceilings, constructed with steel framing, that soar overhead. The walls, meanwhile, were hand plastered with a crushed marble inish for texture while, literally, a container load of imported handmade Italian tiles adorns the loors throughout. Every element, from the plasterwork to the architraves, the lighting to the tiling, was handcrafted with meticulous detail, with wall colours in the main bedroom and library custom mixed – the rest were left au naturel, but sanded back by the owner herself where they were too shiny. Meanwhile, formed concrete poured on site was used for the kitchen and bathroom benches. Together, these elements create a rustic, earthy ambience, their patina complemented by the mainly pre-loved furniture, gathered by the owner in her travels and from her years as an antiques dealer, from sources as diverse as a former orphanage in Bowral, NSW, and a nearby restaurant, to antiques emporia in Paris and London. “Lighting was paramount,” says the owner, for creating ambience when the sun sinks to the west past the colonnades. For this, she imported antique lamps from France, bronze light ittings from the US, and German exterior wallwashers that all look the part whether switched on or off. The result is a sanctuary that’s shared with family, friends and more. “Our friends never want to leave, as the home exudes tranquillity,” says the owner. And the Italian-inspired house remains totally at home in its Australian iteration, the raw reality of the beautiful setting never far away. “As we are close to a reserve, the birdlife is incredible,” says the owner, “and possums, bandicoots, rabbits and brush turkeys share herbs and produce from my kitchen garden. Watching whales and dolphins at sunrise and sails in the sunset, with our friends and family, is wonderful. “The house has evolved far better than I imagined. There are no ‘I wishes’ or ‘if onlys’,” she adds. Years in the planning, this home and its owner have proved to be the perfect match. # For more go to walterbardadesign.com.
pantone party David Flack went all out with the colour and design of this house and the owner was totally up for it. Photographs SHARYN C AIRNS Words C ARLI PHILIP S Styling MARSHA GOLEMAC
This page On a USM ‘Haller’ unit from Anibou is an Italian Futurist Revival ceramic by Lucca, and a vase by Margarete Hermann, both from Geofrey Hatty, and a ‘Shogun’ lamp from Artemide. Curtains in Kvadrat ‘Hero’ fabric. Opposite page The pink curtains surprisingly are lined in blue. Ligne Roset ‘Togo’ chair on the Tisca ‘Versailles’ carpet from Halcyon Lake. On the mantelpiece is a vintage ceramic vase and an antique lion door stop, both from Capocchi. Artwork by Sally Ross. To the right on the shelves sits a handpainted ceramic vase from Geofrey Hatty and an artwork by Jake Walker.
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These pages Vintage Cassina ‘Soriana’ sofa from Castorina & Co with custom cushions by Flack Studio. Arlex ‘Cousy’ armchairs in Kvadrat ‘Rio’ fabric. In the foreground is a ClassiCon ‘Bibendum’ chair in Kvadrat ‘Harald’. Cassina ‘520 Accordo’ cofee table from Space. Gufram Paul Smith ‘Psychedelic Cactus’ from Living Edge. Artworks (left) by Jake Walker and (right) by Nicholas Harding. To the left of the ireplace is a Japanese ceramic from Kazari + Ziguzagu, and a Bitossi ‘Alzata Verde Matt’ piece from Hub. Custom aged brass ireplace by Flack Studio on Azul Bahia granite base from Corsi & Nicolai. To the right of the ireplace is a sculpture, Til Death Do Us Part, by Sarah Smuts-Kennedy from Sophie Gannon Gallery. ‘Alfredo’ vase from Georg Jensen. Vintage lamp.
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Melbourne hen David Flack, principal director of Flack Studio is on site, he’s diligently ensuring that plans are being adhered to, but it’s not without an open mind. The designer embraces happy accidents, so when the vertically striped marble tiles for the master bathroom walls in this home didn’t quite line up, he decided to wing it, introducing an entirely new surface of leftover burgundy stone. “We were going to have all this weird colliding of shapes, so we thought about just changing the material in certain areas. Everyone said it wouldn’t match,” recalls David. “But I thought, great! That’s perfect. It’s all about capturing opportunities.” His client, Allison Gibson, was equally enthusiastic, living next door during the renovations and welcoming such late additions. Allison had moved from a beautiful but vastly different family house (the famously well-documented industrial conversion of the Golden Crust bakery nearby) to this reserved 19th-century Victorian, but wasn’t content with its lacklustre interiors. So after
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living in the space in Melbourne’s Prahran for three years she engaged Flack Studio to transform the period property she shares with her two teenagers into a fresh new abode. The result? An inviting Pantone party, furnished with vintage Sottsass, 1980s furnishings such as Artemide’s ‘Shogun’ table lamp and a mashup of punchy pieces from bygone eras. The existing footprint was typical of the era with rooms running off a central spine, and an early 2000’s open-plan addition. Here, Flack Studio re-oriented the kitchen inwards and, on the irst loor, organised the upstairs teenagers’ domain into two bedrooms, a bathroom and music room. The front two rooms, the study and master bedroom, are a riot of Derwent colours with lesh skirting boards and heavy plum linen curtains with Kvadrat’s electric blue ‘Rocket’ sheers. The formal sitting room (what Allison refers to as “the good room that was never used”) was lipped with the rear casual living area to form a cosy but “sassy” den with curtains in Kvadrat’s ‘Hero’ rose-pink fabric lined in a contrasting dusty blue.
This page, above A 1980s travertine table from Smith Street Bazaar holds an artwork by Tom Polo, and a Guido Andlovitz ceramic vase from Geofrey Hatty. Vico Magistretti ‘Golem’ chair from Smith Street Bazaar, and a vintage Ettore Sottsass wall lamp from Castorina & Co. Right Pocket doors on the custom bar reveal internal steel detailing. Baxter ‘Bourgeois’ table from Criteria with Cassina ‘Cab’ chairs from Space. Apparatus ‘Triad 9’ chandelier from Criteria. Opposite page, clockwise from top Kitchen has custom joinery in ‘Spicewood Veneer’. Hand-carved walnut benchtop. Cappellini ‘Hi Pad’ stools from Cult. In the butler’s pantry, ‘Tempesta Oscura’ marble benchtop from Artedomus and looring in custom terrazzo by Terrazzo Australia. In the hallway is a vintage Italian lamp from Castorina & Co.
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This page, from left In the study is a vintage swivel chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova and a vintage desk, both from Castorina & Co. Vintage lamp from Geofrey Hatty. Carpet from Halcyon Lake. Artwork by Angus O’Callaghan. In the powder room is a custom aged brass mirror by Flack Studio. Azul Bahia stone from Corsi & Nicolai. Boi ‘Pipe’ tap. Opposite page, clockwise from top left The music room has peppermint green walls. USM ‘Haller’ unit from Anibou. Rosenthal ceramic vase from Geofrey Hatty. ‘Callimaco’ loor lamp from Artemide. Artwork, Estuary by Mark Howson. Buddy the dog on the staircase. Artwork by Sam Martin. Custom aged brass mirror by Flack Studio in the bathroom. Apparatus ‘Vanity’ sconce from Criteria. Italian Memphis-style vase from Geofrey Hatty. Looking from the master bedroom into the ensuite. Custom black steel mirror by Flack Studio. Belgian Arts and Crafts chair from Geofrey Hatty. Artwork by Lisa Roet.
“If you do any beige or grey then I’m not the client for you,” Allison warned David at the commencement of the project, which only enticed the studio who are renowned for their brave interiors. She gave the designer carte blanche but admits that, although infrequent, there were deinitely “what have I done?” moments. “But David said, ‘just trust me’. I mean, that’s the thing, why choose someone if you’re not going to trust them?” There’s a soft intersection of surprising textures throughout, like neat tiles splicing the luxurious bottle-green carpet and terrazzo at the threshold of the ensuite, polished Venetian plaster with playful paints, and the meeting of sleek lapis marble on the ireplace with a plush, rust-hued rug. Similarly, furniture is a juxtaposition of classic and contemporary with iconic pieces updated in contemporary fabrics such as Eileen Gray’s 1926 ‘Bibendum’ chair upholstered in rust velvet. “We tipped it all in, rustled it all up and threw it all out,” says David. “It all works, but when you’re here it doesn’t feel polarising or overbearing. If you drew it, people would say ‘no way’. It’s an amazing client who says, ‘I’m coming to you for you’.”
It’s certainly an outburst of colour, but there are subtleties. Slim custom steel mirrors adorn the bathrooms, ixtures come by way of neat Bofi ‘Pipe’ tapware, and black doors line the corridor for continuity, literally marking where rooms and their “little worlds” stop and start. “I love edgy, gutsy colours but also creating softness in auxiliary areas,” David says, referencing the wet bar, a custom design in navy American oak veneer with bronze glass shelving. “Not everywhere is exhausting. There are really soft spaces that glow at night, pockets that are really considered and intriguing.” The kitchen is a lesson in restraint, with rich, paredback joinery, a smooth, curved walnut island bench and a glossy honeycomb-tiled splashback. The family have settled in, but the project will continue as Flack Studio stays in touch with ‘Part 2’, an evolutionary collection of cushions, objects, art and small vintage furniture. “I don’t believe in instant homes,” says David. “We need to find its personality. And then, when clients understand and command the space we can throw in all these extra layers.” # For more go to lackstudio.com.au.
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SPEED READ » The owner of this 19th-century Melbourne house engaged Flack Studio to refresh the interiors. » Not wanting anything beige or grey, the owner encouraged David Flack to use a riot of colour and indeed the home splices bottle-green carpet with terrazzo, lapis marble with a rust rug and peppermint green walls with primary hued furnishings. » Iconic furniture designs have been revamped with punchy fabrics and bold artworks adorn the walls. » The kitchen is a quieter space with a walnut island bench, a glossy honeycomb-tiled splashback and custom joinery in a pale stain.
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INNER BEAUTY This Gothic Revival house was full of amazing hidden features just waiting to be revealed by the right owner. Photographs PRUE RUSCOE Words CHRIS PE ARSON
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This page The stained glass in the conservatory was restored by Australia Street Stained Glass. Vintage glass loat and siphon bottles were bought overseas. Cane armchairs from Naturally Cane. Antique French iron pendant light bought in France. Marble top Spanish table from Parterre. Opposite page Steps down to the house were constructed with salvaged sandstone from within the property. Sandstone stepping stones from Gosford Quarries. Antique French streetlights adorn the front of the house. Exterior in Dulux ‘Whisper White’ half-strength.
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In one fell swoop of its stylish staircase, the atrium solved both the problem of light and the internal connectivity issue.
This page The atrium sitting room is the owner’s favourite place to listen to music and enjoy a glass of wine. Louis XV sofa re-upholstered in ‘Ella Quartz’ from Warwick Fabrics. Velvet cushions from Maison et Jardin. Walls in Dulux ‘Whisper White’ half-strength. Antique cofee table from Le Marché Antiques. Opposite page, clockwise from top right Staircase up to the front entrance, European oak loors from Antique Floors. Steel doors and balustrade from All Metal Projects. Antique industrial workbench from Parterre. On the bedroom landing looking towards front door, ‘Bruxelles’ chandelier from Parterre. In the new front entrance, steel doors from All Metal Projects. ‘Diamond Black’ lamed granite cobblestones from Marble & Ceramic Corp. Antique French street lights.
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hile the exterior of this home in Sydney’s inner east celebrates the Gothic Revival style, inside it tells another story – with twists and surprises. English manor-house intrigue, Parisian elegance and Australian colonial earthiness share the narrative, the cliffhanger being a modern 10-metrehigh glass void that brings light to all three. Yet, thanks to the skills of Tanya Hancock of Hancock Architects and its owner, the many strands interweave seamlessly and reward at every turn. The home began life in the 1850s as a two-storey sandstone cottage with a shingle roof, but a ire in 1899 gutted it, leaving just the shell. In the rebuild, its core was overlaid in the Gothic Revival style with Tudor echoes, de rigueur at the time, with stained-glass windows, timber-framed roughcast render, bay windows, steep roofs with slate tiles and castle-like parapets. Successive renovations added less desirable layers, compromising the house’s integrity. “It was a grande dame that had been neglected for years,” says the owner, who bought the house in 2015. “We fell in love with the incredible bones – the intricate stained-glass windows featuring the original owner’s family crest, the soaring ceilings and the amazing parcel of land hidden from the street.” Among numerous indignities, it had been divided into three apartments, creating a ‘rabbit warren’ of rooms with little light and no connection between the two loors. Many original features, including the sandstone walls, were buried under plasterboard and other additions, while some of the signature stained glass was held together tenuously with sticky tape. “First, the goal was to convert the house back into a beautiful ive-bedroom family home,” says the owner, “with inviting living spaces that lowed effortlessly and separate bedroom wings.” Tanya removed everything that was ‘intrusive’, including the maze of internal walls, but left intact the original sandstone walls, with one exception – she enlarged the opening between the living room and the kitchen for a sense of low.
Light – or lack of it – was the overriding problem. Tanya’s solution was to demolish the centre of the house, a grab bag of additions, and install a soaring 10-metre atrium with a skylight and a new elevated entry with crisp steel-framed doors. In one fell swoop of its stylish staircase, the atrium solved both the problem of light and the internal connectivity issue. This luminescent inclusion stops you in your tracks. With its juxtaposition of modern and traditional – a lowing wrought-iron balustrade and classic wall panelling teamed with industrial steelframed windows and skylight – it could belong in a Belle-Époque Parisian townhouse. “We were focused on restoring the incredible heritage elements but we also wanted sleek design,” says the owner. Meanwhile, for the kitchen, the owner had bought a French antique industrial workbench. “I love the patina, history and functionality of it against the dark, modern joinery,” she says. Similarly, the minimal Bofi bathtub in the ensuite sits in front of a wall of convict-worked sandstone and stained-glass windows. Authentic details, while seemingly disparate, were celebrated. The archways were all original and so were the ceilings, some coffered, some with round mouldings and others in a baronialstyle panelled tongue and groove. The furniture selection has French leanings – pieces with elegant proportions and some with a preloved patina – all perfectly suited to the house. “We have spent a lot of time in France over the years,” says the owner, who runs Le Marché Antiques. “I always come home with dozens of design ideas and inspiration.” However, for this project, a tight control was kept on the palette. “It’s all quite simple,” says Tanya, “with timber loors and white throughout. We didn’t want it too matchy-matchy, so we just ran with what the house offered us.” # For more go to hancockarchitects.com.au.
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This page Antique industrial workbench from Parterre. Salvaged wood and concrete dining table and vintage chairs from Restoration Hardware. Industrial Holophane ribbed pendants from Le Marché Antiques. Opposite page, clockwise from top In the bay window of the dining room, antique timber chandelier from Elements I Love. Louis XVI chairs from The Country Trader. Antique bistro table from Le Marché Antiques. In the kitchen/dining area, brass studded vintage trunk from Le Marché Antiques. Vintage wall sconces from Sally Beresford. Antique iron chandelier (in sitting room) from The Country Trader. In the kitchen, Wolf oven from Winning Appliances. ‘Casa’ handmade tiles from Onsite. Perrin & Rowe pot iller tap from The English Tapware Company. Custom steel rangehood by All Metal Projects. Joinery by Gelosa. Eveneer ‘Ravenna’ veneer cupboard fronts from Briggs Veneers.
SPEED READ » When the owners bought this grand house in Sydney’s eastern suburbs in 2015, it was a grab bag of jarring styles. Its colonial sandstone bones had been overlaid with a Gothic Revival exterior and later mid-century additions had created a warren of rooms with little light. » They hired Tanya Hancock of Tanya Hancock Architects to turn it into a ive-bedroom family home, illed with light and a connectivity between loors and spaces. » Preserving the original sandstone, Tanya knocked down many of the internal walls, while inserting a 10-metre-high light-illed atrium into the centre of the house, which lets in the light and melds the two storeys together. » The owner, a Francophile, has gathered graceful furniture with a French ambience, perfectly suited to the home.
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This page, clockwise from top In the main bedroom, antique travelling trunk, distressed leather chair, bistro table, standing lamp and antique desk all from Le Marché Antiques. Louis XV bed reupholstered in linen from Warwick Fabrics. Curtains and bedding from Restoration Hardware. Throw from Busatti. Timothy Oulton ‘Gyro Crystal’ chandelier from Coco Republic. In the main bathroom, Perrin & Rowe nickel tapware from The English Tapware Company. ‘Sabbia’ bath by Boi. Towel from Busatti. Carrara marble loor tiles from Inigo Jones & Co. Hawthorn Hill heated towel rails from The English Tapware Company. Custom joinery from Kookaburra Kitchens. ‘Grand Edison’ perforated metal sconces from Restoration Hardware. Opposite page Pool, with Ezarri Niebla 2520-A mosaic pool tiles from Europe Imports, by Freedom Pools. Pure white sandstone tiles from Gosford Quarries. Antique French carriage lights.
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This page A 1950s Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti chair from Nicholas & Alistair sits on a rug from Kulchi in the living room. Opposite page Navy blue credenza from Globe West and a lamp from West Elm in the main bedroom. Artwork is by Skye Jeferys.
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his house was a real girls club,” says designer Simone Haag of the collaborative project she worked on with interior designer Angela Harry who refreshed the existing kitchen and designed new panelling and robes for this Melbourne house. “It was one of my irst jobs freelancing with a baby and Ang had her little one too. Lucy [the client] also had two toddlers so everyone came to the meetings. We really celebrated it and femininity is deinitely a recurring motif in this house.” Simone and Angela embraced not having to consider a masculine aesthetic. “The decisions were completely Lucy’s. Things can’t always be a hybrid and the beauty here was not having to compromise,” says Simone. Rather than compete with the boldness of the interiors, Angela’s approach was more subdued. “I kept the inishes calm then added interest with elegant brass handles. The scale is delicate, perfect for a petite hand. When adding detail to the joinery, I considered the heritage of the home, intending elements to feel as if they had always been there. The subtle detail and ornamentation is a natural take on a feminine aesthetic.” The house was love at irst sight for Lucy who moved from a smaller Victorian property and wanted something rundown that could be revived. The intention was to keep the character of the
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This page A Gervasoni chair sits in a sunny corner beside a ‘Lean’ loor lamp from Great Dane. Opposite page In the living room, a custom velvet chesterield sofa opposite two 1950s Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti chairs from Nicholas & Alistair. Lindsey Adelman pendant light. West Elm cofee table. The back wall contains an array of posters and pictures displayed salon style.
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This page In the main bedroom, a leather slip cover has been added to the bedhead. Bedside table from West Elm. Douglas and Bec wall light. Opposite page, clockwise from top right The original bay windows with leadlight glass. Atelier Areti pendant light. An Eames desk is paired with a vintage chair. ‘Lean’ loor lamp from Great Dane. Stellar Works ‘Blink’ cabinet from Living Edge. ‘Branco Vena’ marble bench on bronze cast legs custom made by Daniel Barbera.
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Melbourne bedroom which has been accessorised with new pieces like a lacquered navy credenza from Globe West, bedside tables from West Elm and a new leather slipcover on an existing bedhead. Lucy admits that there were times her hesitancy – particularly when it came to lighting – stalled the project. “It was a real collaboration on style and choice but I was very indecisive and there was a time towards the end where I was ready to just inish it,” she says. “There’s an incubation period where you really need to let things settle, but from a designer’s perspective you need momentum,” Simone says as she encouraged Lucy along the way. In the kitchen, the island bench was replaced with a slightly larger one topped with ‘Branco Vena’ marble in creamy white with a light grey vein. Daniel Barbera of Barbera custom-made its new bronze cast legs. “I wanted the island bench to relect what Simone was bringing to other spaces in the home. The legs take on a slender sculptural form, again adding to the sense of delicacy and femininity of the home,” says Angela. “The line between joinery, furniture and art piece is blurred – and why not have a stunning piece of sculpture to live with every day!” Planning the next mini project, Lucy is now considering adding more desks for a combined study with her daughters and re-doing the backyard. “There’s always things to do,” she says. # For more go to simonehaag.com.au; angelaharry.com.au.
SPEED READ » Interior designers Simone Haag and Anglea Harry collaborated on the update of this Melbourne home for the owner and her daughters. » As it was to be a house for girls designed by girls, a feminine aesthetic prevailed, with subdued and delicate features. » The owner allocated one room as an ’Adults Only’ retreat, furnished with vintage Saporiti chairs and a velvet chesterield. » In turn, the younger members of the household have their own playroom on the opposite side of the corridor. » A home oice at the front of the property is a restful space with natural light streaming in through the original leadlight bay windows.
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A 19th-century house in inner Melbourne is given a cool, contemporary update without sacrificing its significant heritage features. Photographs JACK LOVEL Words CARLI PHILIP S
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This page Christopher Elliott seamlessly combined the existing heritage features with an expansive new extension. Opposite page The facade of the 19th-century house. On the irst loor, access to the balcony is still via the original windows.
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These pages Timber slatting was introduced to add warmth to the black kitchen that the owner had requested. The slatting also helped to disguise the varying ceiling heights. The oval kitchen island bench with Arabescato marble top was added as there was no room for a separate dining table. Dinosaur Designs vase (left), and stone vase by Andrei Davidof from Jardan. Custom ‘Tide’ rug was a collaboration between Christopher Elliott Design and RC+D.
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he Pinterest Queen!” laughs Christopher Elliott of his client who, speaking of royalty, rather ittingly lives in the neighbourhood of Princes Hill in Melbourne, not far from the CBD. “She bombarded us with images and has a great inherent style but was indecisive, so our guidance was through editing and providing clarity of direction,” he says. Christopher worked with Concept Build and landscape designer Jack Merlo (a winner in the Belle Luxury Home Building Awards 2017) to transform this 1800s Victorian residence for its owners who had downsized from a large outer-suburban block. The storied 19th-century residence hadn’t been touched in 70 years, and faded historical photographs revealed black-clad spinsters overlooking the front yard from the irst-loor balcony. Architect Nicholas Day worked on the external structure before Christopher took the reins, revising the layout and working on the interior, ixtures and furniture. Shedding all the ‘stuff’ that comes with a family home was liberating for the couple who embraced starting afresh. Floral wallpaper was stripped, baltic pine loors ripped out, stairs re-oriented and walls pulled apart. “We were literally standing in dirt,” says Christopher, who admits that there were times when the project became overwhelming. The clients wanted the house to feel like a hotel, albeit comfortable and practical. Skylights were punched through the roof, internal glass doors used throughout and lighting mapped out to modernise the spaces. “I wanted the ‘wow’ factor,” says the client of the dramatic Foscarini ‘Allegro Assai’ pendant light in the double-height stairwell. Christopher used lamps and suspension lighting to bridge the old and new. “It was a real opportunity to bring a contemporary element to the space, to provide a juxtaposition. Traditional lighting wouldn’t have given us the edge.” The front rooms were generous so, while their internal walls remained, the staircase was entirely re-oriented and a new living and kitchen extension conceived. In the rear, varying ceiling heights proved challenging so “the solution was to create a bulkhead above the kitchen and pack it out with false joinery. This gave rise to the formation of the feature ceiling clad with thin timber slats,” says Christopher, who also used them to add warmth and make the space feel a bit “nestled”. There wasn’t enough room for a kitchen table so an oval granite counter was designed to abut the island bench. The subdued living room was laid out with a custom sofa in flecked grey, B&B Italia ‘Diesis’ Marquina marble coffee table and black lacquer side tables. The materials and furniture are predominantly monochromatic and RC+D developed a rug speciically for the area. “I wanted a lot of negative space but also some interest because there were enough plain spaces. We needed the colours to be neutral, but with pattern to give it some life.” Expansive windows in the master bedroom overlook the tiled, ageing rooftops, not dissimilar to an Italian city view. “The conifers offer an almost Roman-esque vibe,” says Christopher who admires the northern European aesthetic whereby heritage architecture and contemporary design effortlessly sit side-by-side. “I paid homage to the original period features by retaining the ornate plasterwork, arches, ireplaces, and woodwork details while combining them with clean lines. Unifying these contrasting elements was the impetus for the design and a balancing act,” he says. “We wanted to take the beautiful things from the period and highlight them as features.” # For more go to christopherelliottdesign.com.au; nicholasday.com.au.
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This page, clockwise from above Symmetry in the front garden echoes the formal nature of the home’s facade. In the study is a custom desk in oak veneer by Christopher Elliott Design on a bamboo and silk rug by RC+D. Nemo ‘Crown Major’ pendant light from Mondoluce. Knoll ‘Platner‘ chairs and ClassiCon ‘Bell’ side table. Opposite page Custom wall unit and dining table by Christopher Elliott Design. ‘Mad’ dining chairs from Poliform.
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SPEED READ » Designer Christopher Elliott was engaged to work on the revamp of a c1800s house in an inner Melbourne suburb. » The owners were downsizing from a larger property in the outer suburbs and wanted to start afresh. » Their desire was for a hotel-like house with the wow factor. » Christopher seamlessly integrated contemporary elements with the heritage features, giving the design a real edge. » The generous spaces have been inished with a monochromatic palette of furniture and inishes, with pattern lending interest.
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This page, clockwise from above In the bedroom are curtains in an Andrew Martin fabric from Unique Fabrics. King Living ‘Neo’ bed with Christopher Elliott Design custom ‘Arc’ bedside tables. ‘Melrose’ chair from Cafe Lighting & Living. After Thought III artwork by Caroline Walls from Modern Times on the mantelpiece. Bianco Carrara honed marble in the bathroom. Opposite page Christopher Elliott Design ‘Mobi’ bed, Grazia & Co ‘Leo’ bedside table with Foscarini ‘Lumiere XXL’ table lamp.
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While honouring a historic home’s lovely bones, the dated interiors were peeled back and updated appointments added to mark a new style chapter. Photographs SHARYN C AIRNS Words C ARLI PHILIP S
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This page The 1800s exterior features original tiles and stained glass. Opposite page A Howard Arkley work pops in the neutral living room. B&B Italia ‘Fat-Fat’ cofee table from Space.
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hile handsome and well-dressed now, it wasn’t always so for this stately home in Melbourne’s leafy suburbs. The 1880s property is but one in a heritage-heavy street undergoing beautifully balanced preservations that dutifully honour the past while sensitively bringing functionality and internal aesthetics up to the present. Many have had ad hoc refurbishments and minimal updates (or none at all) so they tend to attract buyers with optimism and foresight as well as respect. The owners of this residence admit to initial reservations, concerned with a pine-heavy 1980s renovation and seemingly endless coats of paint in an odd assortment of heritage colours. It was, however, beautifully proportioned with robust bones so the brief, says designer Fiona Lynch was, after all, fairly simple: “To make it a really beautiful home to live in”. With its patinated exterior, weighty front door and stainedglass windows, its features are grand and hardy yet its re-it quietly elegant and well-groomed. It’s a ine balance between the past and present. Aside from widening the hallway, only minimal structural intervention was required so the transformation was swift. Fiona says establishing a unique tonal palette was paramount and that “the client was encouraging of our exploration of colour so we took an evolutionary approach from room to room. Soft, earthy clay in the lounge melds into rusty brown in the adjacent study through to a dining room swathed in striking blue.” In this
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This page The circular pink-streaked marble-topped table with MAP ‘Rib’ chairs relects the family dining room’s rounded form. Opposite page, from top A Mike Parr artwork from Anna Schwartz Gallery dictates an earthy mood in the living room. Living Divani ‘NeoWall’ sofa and Cassina ‘194 9’ cofee table, both from Space. Artifort ‘Butterly’ chair from Ke-Zu. Carl Hansen & Søn ‘Wishbone’ chairs ring the table in the formal dining room. When Objects Work ‘5 Items’ bowl by John Pawson from Hub.
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SPEED READ » The owners of a dated 1880s home in Melbourne’s leafy suburbs called on interior designer Fiona Lynch to make it a “really beautiful” place to live. » Widening the hallway was the only structural intervention so the makeover focused on establishing a unique tonal palette that evolved from room to room. » A quietly elegant re-it saw the home’s grand features such as stained glass and original tiles endure in a ine balance between past and present. » Modernisation by way of furniture and art was an important factor in “readying the home for its contemporary chapter”, says Fiona.
This page A roomy study includes a perch at the ‘Piuma’ table from Criteria on Cassina ‘LC7’ chairs from Space. ‘W102 Chipperield’ table lamp from Euroluce. Opposite page, from top In the main bedroom a B&B Italia ‘TuftyBed’ from Space with linen from Seneca. Serge Mouille ‘Applique 4’ lamps from Cult in the formal living room.
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room, the most dramatic in the house, tobacco-coloured velvet curtains drape from sky-high ceilings and a spindly vintage pendant hangs over a generous table fringed by Carl Hansen & Søn ‘Wishbone’ chairs. Rich and sophisticated, it’s an updated reit of the traditional formal dining room that’s still avidly used by the owners who work in the hospitality industry. Used on a daily basis is the smaller family dining area outitted with a pink-veined stone dining table and MAP ‘Rib’ chairs. Perched in a light-illed alcove, its pitched roof has been retained, albeit with a fresh update by way of breezy pale curtains and new black window frames looking out onto lush greenery. Of beautiful value and in wonderful condition, period features such as the original marble ireplaces and cornices were retained where possible. Modernisation came by way of furniture and art, an important factor in “readying the home for its contemporary chapter”, says Fiona. A work from Howard Arkley’s vivid Suburban Series sits above the newly reined ireplace in the casual living area, while Mike Parr’s large red oxide and charcoal piece hangs behind the contrasting white ‘NeoWall’ sofa from Living Divani in the sitting room. Lighting is classic, with pieces like Castiglioni’s 1967 ‘Snoopy’ lamp for Flos, Serge Mouille’s wall-mounted ‘Applique’ lamps and Louis Poulsen’s ‘AJ’ loor lamp peppered throughout. Says Fiona, “Despite their contemporary aesthetic, the intervention of these iconic pieces is in harmony with the home’s historic character, bound by a timeless reverence for materiality and proportion.” # For more go to ionalynch.com.au.
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GOLDEN GLOW Accents of gold in textured and shiny finishes elevate the subdued palette and reflect the abundant light in this elegant and sophisticated Paris apartment. Photographs STEPHAN JULLIARD Words IAN PHILLIP S
These pages ‘Alto’ sofa from Caravane is upholstered in two velvets from Dedar. The bench from Kann Design has a walnut base. ‘Tambor’ cofee table is by Jaime Hayon for Sé. ‘Dakor’ rug by Serge Lesage. The bronze sculpture to the left is by Sophie Cahu. The loor lamp is a custom design in brass with black epoxy paint. Anne-Sophie Pailleret designed the armchairs, upholstered in a silk devoré from Sabina Fay Braxton. The gold-leaf occasional table was designed by Méret Oppenheim, and holds a custom plaster lamp. The white vase on the ireplace is by Atelier Dalo.
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he irst email the owner of this apartment on Paris’s Left Bank sent to decorator Anne-Sophie Pailleret was something of an entreaty. It was simply entitled ‘Help’. She had previously hired two other interior designers, neither of whom had worked out. Then, she came across a publication featuring Anne-Sophie’s own apartment and recalls that it was a case of love at irst sight. “I found it chic, serene and harmonious,” she says. “In her choice of objects and furniture, there was nothing obvious or banal.” Anne-Sophie came to her current profession via a slightly circuitous route. She initially worked in marketing for Cartier and then began a job creating ephemeral settings for a Parisian catering irm. Among the events she worked on were the 60th anniversary of the Christian Dior fashion house and the wedding of a member of the Qatari royal family. “We spent three months building a sort of palace for Marie-Antoinette in the middle of the desert,” she recalls. Then, she studied interior design at the prestigious École Boulle in Paris and worked for leading French decorator Jean-Louis Deniot before setting up her own irm. Among her aesthetic inluences are the art deco movement and Jean Royère. “I remember carrying around photos of his work in my purse at the age of 13,” she says. She also loves the slightly “crazy, over-the-top” design of the 1970s. For her client, a Florence-based artist, this 168sqm top-loor apartment serves as a pied-à-terre and a midway point where she can meet up with her husband, who works in inance in London. Initially, the couple hesitated before buying the property. True, they were attracted by the typically Haussmannian building, the profusion of south-facing windows and the quality of the architectural mouldings. “As a sculptor, it would be dificult for me to live without any decoration on the ceiling,” says the wife. Yet, they were put off by a number of rather crookedly-shaped rooms and “a very eerie corridor – long, high, narrow and extremely dark”. Anne-Sophie remedied the problem by enlarging
This page The loor lamp beside the sofa is by Félix Agostini for Maison Charles. The wallpaper panel between the windows is Cole & Son’s ‘Rilesso’. Custom cast aluminium and parchment console with a bronze ‘Palazzo’ lamp from Maison Charles. Rubelli silk tafeta curtains. ‘Alto’ sofa from Caravane is upholstered in two velvets from Dedar. ‘Tambor’ cofee table is by Jaime Hayon for Sé. ‘Dakor’ rug is by Serge Lesage. The white vase on the ireplace is by Atelier Dalo. Opposite page, clockwise from top left The bench from Kann Design has a walnut base. The bronze sculpture is by Sophie Cahu. Custom bronze wall light. Cole & Son ‘Malabar’ wallpaper in the hallway. In the study, an ‘LC4‘ chaise and a ClassiCon ‘Bell’ cofee table. ‘Moss’ rug from Ginger & Jagger. ‘Vadim Dorée’ wall light by Sarah Lavoine. The custom storage unit is clad in a paper and gold leaf marquetry by Atelier Martin Berger. ‘Helios’ brass lamp by Julien Barrault. The bronze torso is by Sophie Cahu.
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This page Louis XVI chairs are reupholstered in a Zimmer + Rohde silk velvet and surround a Louis XVI-style table that the client inherited. The top is glass custom-painted with a faux marble pattern by Florence Girette. The Louis XVI-style mahogany sideboard is another family piece. Catellani & Smith ‘Malagola’ gold leaf ceiling light. Iron pyrite mirror by Robert Goossens is from Maison Rapin. Bronze sculpture is by Robert Bodem. The vintage resin and brass lamps by Maison Rougier were found at the Paris lea market. The wallpaper on the ceiling is from Arte. The rug is by Damien Langlois-Meurinne. Opposite page, from top A view from the dining room through to the kitchen. The Prussian stove is original to the apartment. The painting is Portrait of Fabio by Richard Greathouse. Cole & Son ‘Malabar’ wallpaper in the entry hall. ‘Hexagonal‘ cement loor tiles by Jaime Hayon for Bisazza. Custom bronze and glass table with Italian ’Chiavari’ chair, and custom banquette upholstered in an embroidered cotton from Pollack. The ceiling light is from the ‘Calypso’ series by Designlush. Lacanche range with splashback in ‘Black Horse’ Italian marble. The lower cupboard doors are made from brass.
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part of it and transforming it into a stylish dressing room, and by adding an oval window, painted with an iris-like pattern by decorative artist Florence Girette. She also made other changes to the layout, inversing the kitchen and master bathroom, and turning the former dining room into a second bedroom for the owners’ teenage son. With each new project, Anne-Sophie is intent not to repeat herself. While her own apartment is bright and colourful, she opted here for a more subdued palette in harmony with the grey roofs of Paris. Still, there are a number of constants to her work. She generally favours fabrics that could also be used for clothing. “I only ever choose those I could also wear,” she says. For her, the chenille fabric on the daybed in the sitting room is reminiscent of a Chanel suit. She also loves the graphic effect of black and white prints, especially in passageways, and has a passion for the natural world, as witnessed by the rock crystal handles on closet doors, the shell mask in the master bedroom and the Méret Oppenheim table with its bird-like legs. A particular obsession is gold. “I love the idea of a raw nugget extracted from the earth, which becomes very precious,” she says. Here, Anne-Sophie used it in order to relect the abundant natural light, and employed numerous textured inishes to the same effect. The surface of the gold cabinet in the entry hall looks almost like intertwining locks of hair, and a wall in the master bedroom like a
[The client] was certainly keen for all the gold touches. “I have a penchant for bling. I like everything that’s shiny.” metallic tree bark. The scratched black matt cupboards in the kitchen, meanwhile, are a nod to the paintings of French artist, Pierre Soulages. The client also provided a certain amount of inspiration. “It’s incredible how she nourished me,” says Anne-Sophie. “She’s very feminine and very reined.” She was certainly keen for all the gold touches. “I have a penchant for bling,” says the client. “I like everything that’s shiny.” She also demanded the copper tub and the plaque of onyx in the bathroom, which were the starting points for the pinkish coral tones of the master suite. And she insisted on integrating a couple of family pieces – the Louis XVIstyle sideboard and table – in the dining room. Anne-Sophie made the latter a little less imposing by covering the top with a sheet of glass, back-painted by Florence Girette with a marble motif. The process was certainly a lot smoother than with the irst two decorators the owner had hired. “Working with Anne-Sophie was really fun and playful,” she says. “She doesn’t like things that are too obvious or conventional. She really wants to surprise.” Adds Anne-Sophie, “Interiors must have a soul, and to achieve that, there must be something whimsical and a little unexpected.” # For more go to anne-sophiepailleret.com.
SPEED READ » A Florence-based artist bought a Paris apartment as a halfway point to meet up with her London-based inancier husband. » Initially disappointed with the two decorators she had hired she turned to AnneSophie Pailleret whose own apartment she had seen in a publication. » Anne-Sophie’s aesthetic is inspired by Jean-Louis Deniot with whom she worked, as well as the art deco movement and Jean Royère. » For this client she re-arranged and re-purposed rooms, creating an elegant space with a subdued palette enlivened by accents of gold. » Nothing is too obvious or conventional with plenty of opportunities for whimsy and surprise.
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This page In the master bedroom is an Italian mirror from the 1940s. The curtain fabric is an embroidered cotton from Pierre Frey. The C1940s hammered metal ceiling light is from 1stdibs. The bedhead is upholstered in a cotton satin from CrÊations MÊtaphores and the bedspread is in a cotton satin from Pasaya. A Nya Nordiska silk has been used to upholster the custom bench, and the decorative pillow is in embroidered silk from Rubelli. Opposite page The custom vanity is clad in Italian ceramic tiles with the doors decorated with copper leaf and mother of pearl by Solène Eloy. The custom sconces are in copper, brushed brass and mirror. The custom ceiling light was made with Sanderson wallpaper. Polished copper taps from Margot and sinks by Ondyna.
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A beachside position can have positive and negative elements not least for the garden, but this Sydney property revels in its exposure to sea and salt spray. Photographs JASON BUSCH Words GEORGINA REID
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This page, from top The strong lines of this coastal garden are softened by loose, textural planting. Prostrate she-oak (Casuarina ‘Cousin It’) is a salt-tolerant native species, perfect for exposed coastal gardens. Sharp design details such as this custom barbecue feature in the scheme. Opposite page The striking garden by Landart Landscapes looks over Freshwater Beach in Sydney’s northern suburbs.
esigning a garden for an award-winning home looking out over one of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches was a dream gig for designers Matt Leacy and Tom Wright of Landart Landscapes. But dream sites come with big responsibilities. With a backdrop on one side of a stunning Chenchow Little building and, on the other, uninterrupted ocean views, the garden design needed to be just right – sympathetic to the architecture, responsive to the client’s desires, and to frame rather than obstruct views. Matt and his team have nailed it, creating a striking, restrained and beautifully detailed space. “When we irst saw the property, the garden was just grass,” says Matt. “Our client really wanted to create a relaxed, lowing space where they could drift in and out of the house. They’re very family oriented and also wanted to be able to entertain outside as well. They wanted a space they could connect with visually from the inside of the house, and also a space to entice them to go out into.” Because of its frontline coastal location, the property is exposed to extreme weather at different times of the day and year. Tailoring a garden space that allows the clients to be outside as much as possible was important to Matt. “There’s an area where you can have evening drinks when the wind dies down and then drift around the corner, where it’s a little more protected.” The property takes indoor/outdoor living to a whole new level, with doors that slide back entirely, revealing grand beach views framed by the vertical timber balustrade and textural, low plantings in the garden. The view of the garden is even more impressive from above, according to Matt. “One of the best visuals of the garden is
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from the irst loor, looking down. The front of the property is on quite an angle, and we’ve repeated this within the garden design, softening the strong lines with relaxed, sculptural planting.” Not only did Matt and the Landart team have the frontline salt exposure to consider when selecting plants, they also had the challenge of the owner’s young dog, who had a penchant for running up and down the balustrade. “It was really tricky trying to work out what would grow there and be suitable with both the salt and the dog. We needed to use plants that were hardy enough for the dog to step on, until he got used to walking on the deck!” Matt says. They planted hard-wearing species such as Casuarina ‘Cousin It’, Agave ‘Sharkskin’ and Senecio serpens, as well as native grasses like Lomandra ‘Tanika’. “We added tree aloes (Aloidendron barberae) to break up the timber screens and create some shadow play against them. We wanted a coastal, casual garden that had a lot of texture. We wanted it to feel settled in front of the view.” One of the hallmarks of Landart’s work is attention to detail. This garden is no exception. A sustainably harvested spotted gum deck loats over limestone paving, and garden beds are edged with Corten steel. A custom-built polished concrete barbecue, designed by Matt and the Landart team, cantilevers over the deck. Level changes are subtle and resolved. It’s a striking and elegant space that complements both the architecture and the site. Most importantly, though, the owners love it. “The owners are thrilled,” says Matt. “They’re really passionate about caring for the garden on an ongoing basis. They keep it looking really good.” Creating a space that people want to be in and to care for is the hallmark of a successful design. Again, Matt Leacy has nailed it. landart.com.au; Georgina Reid’s website is theplanthunter.com.au. This page, from top An outdoor lounge setting framed by tree aloes provides the perfect spot for weekend relaxation. The sustainably harvested spotted gum deck will turn silver over time, softening into the coastal landscape. This home and garden take indoor/outdoor living to new heights.
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H O LY G R A I L Crowds lock to the repurposed Chapel, an exclusive night spot in Tel Aviv’s Hotel Jafa, for a religious experience of a diferent kind. See Lofty Ideas, p208.
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A glamorous dinner to launch Greg Natale’s latest book, The Patterned Interior, gave guests a taste of the luxury looks between the covers.
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This page, clockwise from left Greg Natale signs a book for guests. John Bechini, Victor Marques, Mary Papantoniou, Steve Cordony. Country terrine. Tim Engelen. The book. Greg Natale, Owen Lynch. Styling by Steve Cordony. Troy Bettesworth, Monica del Rosario, Trudy Russell. Opposite page All set for the dinner.
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400g pork shoulder, coarsely minced 300g veal lank, coarsely minced 200g chicken livers, coarsely minced 300g pork fat, coarsely minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon herbes de Provence 2½ tablespoons brandy 20g salt 2 tablespoons inely chopped fresh lat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons inely chopped fresh thyme 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 bunches English spinach, trimmed 10 thin slices prosciutto
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hen Greg Natale, maestro of pattern and one of Australia's leading interior design gurus, with myriad projects currently on the go, inally got to launching his new book, The Patterned Interior, he wanted to begin at home in Sydney with his valued clients and suppliers. The elegant dinner for 140 guests was held at Tim Engelen’s De De Ce headquarters – a place very familiar to Greg and his clients as many of the pieces in his award-winning interiors have been sourced there. Keeping it all in the family, Tim’s wife Marta of Pica Pica Catering created a delicious dinner for the Greg Natale faithful. A hearty country terrine was followed by tender slow-braised beef cheeks with salsa verde and a inale of petits fours, cheese and whisky. Wines were generously supplied by the team at Magnum + Queens. Belle style director-at large Steve Cordony collaborated with Mr Cook on the lowers and elegant ambience. Greg’s new tome – the second book in what is sure to be a substantial series – was published by Rizzoli and the next day Greg and his team were on a plane embarking on a global book launch, with soirees in London, New York and LA hosted by international design luminaries, de Gournay, Bisazza and Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Despite Greg’s glamorous patterned global style, his work ethos and ties to family and friends meant he would always have his irst reveal on stylish home ground. gregnatale.com
1 Place pork, veal, livers, pork fat, garlic, herbes de Provence, brandy, salt, parsley, thyme and egg in a large bowl. Mix using clean hands until well combined. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside, covered, in the fridge for 2-3 hours for lavours to develop. 2 Preheat oven to 160ºC. Place spinach in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over enough boiling water to cover and set aside for 30 seconds. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Finely chop. 3 Line a 10cm x 20cm loaf tin with the prosciutto slices crossways, allowing the ends to overhang the sides. Press meat mixture into tin and fold over prosciutto ends. Cover with baking paper and then a layer of foil. Place tin in a large deep roasting dish. Pour boiling water into base of dish to come halfway up the sides of the tin. 4 Bake for 2 hours, or until a meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 75ºC and juices are clear when pierced with a skewer. Drain excess liquid from tin. Weight terrine with some cans until cool, then refrigerate overnight. 5 Serve sliced with the chutney, cornichons and crostini.
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SLOW-BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS WITH SALSA VERDE SERVES 8
BEEF CHEEKS 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil 1 brown onion, inely chopped 4 sticks celery, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly sliced 6 fresh bay leaves 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 2 cinnamon sticks 100ml red wine 8 x 250g beef cheeks, trimmed 1.5L (6 cups) beef or veal stock
SALSA VERDE 2 cups fresh lat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons baby salted capers, rinsed, drained 2 anchovies 2 cloves garlic, crushed 80ml (1/3 cup) extra virgin olive oil
POTATO GALETTE 125g unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 sprigs thyme, plus extra thyme leaves to sprinkle 1kg desiree potatoes
1 Heat half the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, garlic, fennel, bay leaves, cumin, fennel seeds and cinnamon, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes or until vegetables are softened and spices are fragrant. Add red wine and deglaze, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer until reduced by half, then transfer onion mixture into a large deep roasting dish.
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2 Return same pan to high heat, add remaining oil and beef cheeks, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to roasting dish and place beef on top of the vegetables. Pour over the stock. Cover with a layer of baking paper then a layer of foil. Bake for 4 hours or until beef is extremely tender when pierced with a skewer. 3 Meanwhile, to make the salsa verde place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, adding a little extra oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. 4 Transfer the braising liquid to a saucepan and simmer until reduced by half and liquid has a thick glossy consistency. Serve each cheek with the potato galette, a dollop of salsa verde and drizzle with the sauce.
POTATO GALETTE 1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Lightly brush a 20cm x 20cm ovenproof baking dish with a little melted butter. 2 Place butter, garlic and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until butter has melted. Simmer gently for 2 minutes. 3 Peel and slice potatoes thinly, wash and dry on absorbent paper. Place layer of potatoes slightly overlapping, in base of prepared dish. Brush liberally with butter, season with pepper and salt and sprinkle with a few extra thyme leaves. Repeat until all potato is used. 4 Bake until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Cover top with foil, slightly weigh down potatoes. Chill overnight. 5 The next day, preheat oven to 220ºC. Turn potatoes out onto a clean board and cut into 8 even rectangles. Place on a baking tray and bake until golden and heated through. Menu served with Unico Zelo Jade & Jasper Fiano 2018 and Unico Zelo Trule Hound Nebbiolo Barbera 2017 both from Magnum + Queens. magnumandqueenswine.com
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{ Chef and co-founder of Nobu Hospitality } Favourite food experience? I love going back to Tokyo. I always visit the ish market – one of the biggest and best in the world. Tipple of choice? Aged tequila – the lavours are so complex. My favourite is Don Julio 1942. Favourite restaurant? Aside from Nobu, I like Paper Moon in Milan, La Mar in Miami, Le Bernardin in New York, Tenko in Tokyo. Recent projects? The opening of Nobu Hotel Marbella in March. We’re adding to the Nobu Hotels portfolio, on track to have 20 hotels globally by 2020. What are you looking forward to? It’s an exciting time, with new hotels from Atlanta to Riyadh. noburestaurants.com; nobuhotels.com
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Sixty storeys above Lower Manhattan is Manhatta, a Woods Bagot-designed space (above) overlooking the city. Luxe silk, leather, and granite accents make for a calm spot away from the hectic streets below. manhattarestaurant.com
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Savour mouthwatering recipes from the Amali Coast. dolciwithlove.com.au
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Stargazing, underwater dining, swimming with manta rays and barefoot ďŹ ne dining are a just few of the attractions at these Maldives resorts. Words SUSAN SKELLY
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They had me at ‘dedicated ice-cream room’. But not for Soneva Fushi the lavours of the corner store. In this Maldivian milk bar you’ll choose from a menu of up to 30 lavours that include organic coconut charcoal and almond, orange and Campari, and a vegan pineapple and chilli sorbet. There are surprises aplenty to give a holiday at Soneva Fushi extra joie de vivre. The abundant organic food, for a start. Breakfast offers more stations than London’s Tube. On request: pearl oyster mushrooms from the mushroom hut, sautéed with onion in garlic oil, served with shots of watermelon and ginger juice. At night, under the Milky Way, there’s barefoot ine dining in the treetops or on the beach. A well-tended rainforest gradually yields its secrets: an observatory; a wine cellar, stocking 7000 bottles; a glass-blowing studio; possibly the best children’s club on the planet; a jogging track; and the outdoor Cinema Paradiso, where Australian fashion inluencer Margaret Zhang recently screened her irst short ilm, There’s No Space Left in C# Minor. An archipelago of 1192 coral islands the Maldives sits in 298sqkm of the Indian Ocean, south-west of Sri Lanka and India. Visitors ly into Male and go by seaplane or speedboat to their island. Soneva Fushi is located on the eastern edge of Baa Atoll, a UNESCO heritage site. Every guest is assigned a Mr or Ms Friday, a nod to the Man Friday servant in Daniel Defoe’s 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe, a copy of which is in all rooms. Our Mr Friday explains the Soneva philosophy of intelligent barefoot luxury. Indeed shoes are taken from you on the speedboat ride over, not to be returned until you leave. The appeal, he says, is of all that you don’t get in the city – outdoor showers, sunken jungle baths, a kind of rustic luxury where nothing is perfect. But cycling to breakfast through dappled sunlight with wood hens litting across sandy pathways, chameleon crested lizards scuttling up tree trunks in an embrace of birdsong feels pretty close to perfect. Mostly you get around the island – 1.4km long by 400m wide – on bicycle or on foot. Mr Friday will collect you in a motorised buggy when it’s raining, late, too far, or you’ve had an energy bypass. The accommodation at Soneva Fushi is effortlessly chic rather than precious. It’s full of pitted timber, driftwoods, natural fabrics and parchments, and king-sized beds with soft muslin canopies. There are 18 private villa residences and 61 villas for guests, the smallest the one-bedroom Crusoe villa, a loose-itting 235sqm. The villas and gardens are spacious. A few dozen friends over for sunset drinks? No problem. There are private pools, thickly cushioned oversized lounges, a hammock, daybeds on the sand, and the sea beyond. The Soneva philosophy is ‘Slow Life’, an acronym for sustainable, local, organic, wellness, learning, inspiring, fun, experiences. With the latter in mind come dolphin safaris (bubbles and tuna ceviche in hand) to witness spinner dolphins practising gold-medal synchronised swimming. There are the requisite water sports, a gym and tennis court, and astronomers and marine biologists are on hand to explain the worlds above and below. soneva.com
This page, from top Soneva Fushi’s Villa 41 features a private pool and two ground-loor bedrooms with their own waterfalls, while the master bedroom has its own steam facilities. All beds are king sized with soft muslin canopies. The sensitively situated Crusoe villas. Opposite page The resort is located on the eastern edge of Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Indian Ocean.
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The overwater villas at Soneva Jani feature relaxing tones of grey and putty-coloured wood with accents of lavender. For the ultimate in escapism, a water hammock. Situated on the Medhufaru lagoon, the resort is more overwater than island. The master bedroom in the four-bedroom water villa leads to an outdoor bathroom.
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Soneva Jani – the bouncing baby of the Soneva portfolio – opened in November 2016. Located in the Noonu Atoll, Soneva Jani is 32 nautical miles, or an hour’s speedboat ride, north of sister resort Soneva Fushi, or 40 minutes from Male by seaplane. It’s more overwater than island, its deining feature the Medhufaru lagoon it sits in – at 5.6km long, it’s the largest in the Maldives. With its turrets and waterslides, Soneva Jani is like a medieval storybook village that’s nibbled on magic mushrooms. To wake up here is to have been parachuted into the centre spread of a glossy travel brochure. Endless shimmering blues, and really tough decisions around where to be – the overpool net-bed, the sunken lounge between the pool and the sea, or the swim-out hammock. There are only 24 overwater villas and one island villa here, but development to catch up with the demand, both on the island and over the lagoon, is underway. Also under investigation (in a country where point of difference is everything) is an anti-gravity aquarium. Soneva Jani’s three-storey communal hub, The Gathering, is all whitewashed wood and light and space, with elegant library nooks. But if The Gathering looks kind of empty, it’s because no one’s leaving home. Because, really – while there are starry dinners with introductions to the Andromeda galaxy courtesy of a telescope on steroids, sailing and snorkelling, and an overwater screening of Goldinger after a Japanese dinner with a ine Martinborough pinot noir to talk to the wasabi sorbet – it’s all about the dazzling fairytale villas. Overwater villas – arranged like legs on a wriggly centipede – start at 411sqm. The interiors are dove grey and putty-coloured wood with accents of purple and lavender. If there’s a style descriptor it would be ‘boatshed chic’. There’s a little home ofice with wi-i if you just can’t help yourself. Feed the addiction, then program the sound system to whatever decade rocks your boat, raid the wine fridge, eat the free chocolates, ind a sunken lounge and watch the underworld at play. You deserve this. Ignore it for a while, because you’re too old for that, but then relent: the resort’s signature water slide – entered from your glam rooftop retreat – is guaranteed to bring out the squealing inner child. After dark, the retractable roof above the bed, with the stars beyond, is the time for grown-ups. soneva.com
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In the Maldives, some things are a given: powdery sand, turquoise water, coral reefs, kaleidoscopic ish, starry nights. What, then, are the points of difference in paradise? For Anantara Kihavah, in the UNESCO marineprotected biosphere of Baa Atoll, there are several signature attractions. The sky is the star. Because the Maldives is just north of the equator, explains local astronomer and resident ‘sky guru’ Ali Shameem, stargazers get the best of both hemispheres, and there’s little light pollution to corrupt the view. Last year the resort spent US$220,000 building an observatory and Shameem has had a Meade LX200 telescope specially customised so guests could share the glamour of the galaxies. Since opening in 2011, Anantara Kihavah has won a string of awards, many for its underwater restaurant, Sea. Manoeuvred into the resort’s reef, to a depth of 6m, the ine diner has six large picture windows, 10cm thick, through which to view a watery metropolis of dazzling ish, soft balletic corals, turtles, crabs and a moray eel. This is indeed special-occasion dining. Chilled Champagne greets guests at the top of the stairs. A four- or seven-course menu includes lobster from the day’s catch and highly marbled Miyazaki beef – with matched wines from a cellar of 450 labels if you wish. Then there are the prized reefs. Snorkelling the colourful wonderland that is the ‘house reef’ you can see new branches of coral growing on rope frames attached to the sea loor. An hour away by fast boat is Hanifaru Bay where you can snorkel among majestic, gliding manta rays that front-on look like a Star Wars special effect with their grill-like mouth and sci-i plankton-guzzling feeders. Anantara Kihavah has 42 overwater villas circling a shallow turquoise lagoon and 38 beach villas and residences. All have king beds, a private pool, daybeds, spacious bathrooms and indoor and outdoor showers. Bedding is light and luxurious, and there are menus for pillows and even soaps. A Villa Host takes care of your needs each day and deposits guests where they need to be. Activities are numerous: sporty holidaymakers can kayak, ish, dive, snorkel, or go parasailing; join turtle and dolphin discovery cruises. An artist in residence conducts painting classes. The spa, with its assembly of overwater villas and cushioned daybeds, has a focus on Ayurvedic assessment and treatments. The teppanyaki restaurant, Fire, hosts Thai and Maldivian cooking classes. In the evening, have Cinema under the Stars all to yourself or book in the family. Choose a ilm. Enjoy the catering. It’s a no-brainer. anantara.com
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a more resonant sense of place. In Jaffa the design had to adapt a number of times in response to archaeological indings. Where features have been uncovered, these have been incorporated into the inished fabric.” Each of the 120 guestrooms in the original U-shaped wing varies in form, with six-metre-high vaulted ceilings and arched windows. John wanted to celebrate their individual character so he designed custom mirror boxes “oriented to emphasise the original architecture, allowing the contemporary interventions to recede visually”. In the “ W E WA N T E D AT T E N T ION new, adjoining luxury tower TO FAL L ON T HE LIG H T – where 32 private residences FILT E R ING T HROUG H T HE are available for purchase – SCR E E N S AND T H E WAY guestrooms are minimalistic, with loating beds and sandyT HE APP E A R A NC E OF T HE coloured rugs woven from S TON E C H A N G E S OV E R a digital image of local T HE COUR S E OF T H E DAY.” travertine. There are views over the Mediterranean and historic courtyards, with Arabic-style mashrabiya latticework on the windows creating a dappled effect. “Jaffa is monochromatic in character, but this changes dramatically during the golden hour and the blue hour of the evening. Rather than distract the eye with dominant pieces of furniture, we wanted attention to fall on the light iltering through the screens and the way the appearance of the surface of the stone changes over the course of the day.” When the sun goes down, the hotel’s deconsecrated Chapel glows through stained glass. A religious experience for partygoers, its rosewater-pink atrium and pews have been replaced with chunky mustard Cini Boeri ‘Botolo’ chairs and blue banquettes. A marble bar is the new pulpit and a DJ spins from the balcony with congregants worshipping music of a different kind. Praise be. For more go to thejaffahotel.com.
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This page Another living area has a ‘William’ sofa, ‘Oliver’ tub chairs, ‘Mars’ cofee table and ‘Cassia’ ottoman from King Living. King Living cushions in Kelly Wearstler ‘Post’ velvet from Elliott Clarke. Ali McNabney-Stevens artwork from Studio Gallery Melbourne. H Skjalm P. ‘Como’ box from Designstuf. Cashmere rug in Snow from Cadrys. Opposite page, clockwise from top left In the kitchen, ‘Aspen’ stools from King Living. Lisa Morgan artwork from Studio Gallery Melbourne. by Lassen ‘Kubus’ bowl in black from Designstuf. In the study, ‘Keel’ console from King Living with Ferm Living stationery pieces from Designstuf and Cire Trudon candle from Becker Minty. Artwork by Claire Kirkup from Studio Gallery Melbourne. ‘Keel’ dining table, with ‘Quay’ chairs and ‘Venus’ side table from King Living. Maddie Collopy artwork from Studio Gallery Melbourne. Eveneer timber veneer panelling in the bathroom with Stone Italiana reconstituted stone vanity top.
A S T Y L I S H H O M E at Yarra’s Edge in Melbourne makes the most of its riverside position, says Michael Weiner, Mirvac Design director. yarrasedge.mirvac.com What was the starting point for the project and how does the design reflect the surrounding context and the local lifestyle? We wanted to maximise being right on the water, and create light-illed, lexible indoor/outdoor spaces while referencing the maritime/industrial heritage of the site. We did this by creating a series of vertically modulated terraces with the deining design element being what I call jewelled boxes in materials that reference the site’s history such as raw tinted concrete, zinc and copper that age over time. The houses have a very strong sculptural form and a sense of uniqueness and individuality. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? The houses are organised around a three-storey space with a large skylight and all the rooms open on to this. The sense of light and space is truly special. Ensuring this
sense of volume, space and light was a primary design goal. Describe the completed interior? The interior architecture and the exterior reference the inspiration for the site, creating a holistic composition and living experience. The light, space, connection to the river and materiality create a sense of wellbeing and calm. What are some favourite design elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? The jewelled boxes on the exterior, the three-storey void with the skylight that ills the house with light, the master bedroom that feels like it is hovering over the river and the roof terrace overlooking the city and the river are all fabulous. What informed the selection of ittings and inishes? We wanted the houses to be luxurious, reined, with a connection to the heritage of the site and a warmth that said home. How do you envisage a future owner using this space? We try to create opportunities for different ways of living, with lexible spaces and colour schemes that allow owners to relect their personalities.
These pages, from left ‘Neo’ bed, ‘Serenade’ bedside table and ‘Cassia’ narrow ottoman from King Living in the main bedroom. King Living cushions in Kelly Wearstler ‘Pastiche’ fabric from Elliott Clarke. Phoebe Halpin artwork from Studio Gallery Melbourne. Bedlinen from Sheridan. In the second bedroom, ‘Neo’ upholstered bed and ‘Timeless’ bedside table from King Living. Bedlinen from Sheridan. Cushions in ‘Minori’ fabric from King Living. Lou Le Grice artwork from Studio Gallery Melbourne. Menu lamp and Bloomingville ‘Flower Pot’ from Designstuf. Fornasetti candle from Mecca. Outdoor setting with ‘King Cove’ dining table and ‘Quay’ chairs from King Living. Milk & Sugar ‘Sawyer’ pot from Designstuf.
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This page Carl Hansen & Søn ‘CH25’ chairs by Hans J Wegner, ‘Grasshopper’ loor lamp by Greta Grossman, and ‘Trapeze’ sconces by Apparatus. Opposite page Fritz Hansen anniversary edition ‘Egg’ chair by Arne Jacobsen, Hay ‘Elephant’ table from A+R, vintage rug from Zak+Fox.
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These pages, from left Carl Hansen & Søn ‘CH25’ chairs by Hans J Wegner, ‘Grasshopper’ loor lamp by Greta Grossman. Armadillo & Co ‘Agra’ rug, ‘Confetti’ side table from Fish and Pink, custom-made Iacoli & McAllister cofee table. ‘Branching Bubbles’ chandelier by Lindsey Adelman, and Ben & Aja Blanc ‘Half Moon’ mirror. Modernica ‘Case Study’ planter, ‘Line’ cabinet from Design Within Reach. ‘Dome’ pendant lights by Allied Maker, ‘Panton One’ stools by Montana.
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This page, clockwise from top Custom designed desk by nune, ‘Cover’ desk chair by Muuto, artwork by Brooke Holm, Yield Design Co ‘Duotone’ cofee table. Brass ‘Cleat’ coat hook by Pat Kim Design, Menu ‘Norm’ mirror by Norm Architects. Mudroom millwork custom designed by nune, leather tabs by MadeMeasure and vintage rug from Zak+Fox. Opposite page, from top ‘Line’ wall light by Douglas & Bec. Custom-designed bed by nune, BDDW ‘Lake’ bedside tables, ‘Hoshi’ bench upholstered in Walter G fabric by Skeehan Studio, Menu ‘JWDA’ table lamps, artwork by Block Shop Textiles (left), Kristina Krogh (right), and vintage artwork from 1stdibs.
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A LI G HT- F I LLE D H AV E N for a young family in New York was designed by Sheena Murphy of nune. nunenune.com How did you become involved in this project and what was the brief? This couple follow us on social media. Newly pregnant, they had bought a place on the water with a gracious layout and tons of light. They have a classic, modern sensibility and wanted a simple feel to the home focusing on comfort and quality, and a blend of their Norwegian and US cultures. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? The home has loor-toceiling windows on three sides so lighting, window treatments and furniture layouts were all big considerations. We eliminated a wall separating the kitchen from the living/ dining area, losing the only possible TV wall, so we installed a rotating TV between the kitchen and living room. There wasn’t much entry storage so we created a mudroom niche, with drawers, cabinets and a bench. Describe the completed interior? The interior feels classic and timeless. It is entirely modern in its
architecture and furnishings, relatively pared down but layered with lots of texture. What are some favourite design elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? Custom millwork is a favourite, and provides something unique and speciic. We designed a built-in mega-desk in the ofice/ guestroom. Setting the desk partially into the window niche saved some loor space while providing a large work area. Eliminating the wall in the living area also opened up southern views and helped to connect the spaces. Favourite furnishings are the custom bed and the Skeehan Studio bench, the Iacoli & McAllister coffee tables, the mirror in the dining area and the classic ‘Egg’ chair. What informed the selection of furniture, art, ittings and inishes? The client’s Norwegian heritage informed a lot of the style preferences, and there was a desire for high contrast and a largely neutral palette. Were the owners happy with the execution? How do they use the space? The clients are very pleased and are using the space to its fullest.
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This page Custom Sphera track lighting above the island bench in Superwhite stone from Mediterranean Marble & Granite. Vase from Becker Minty, jug from Hay, canisters from Living Edge. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ditaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stools from Grazia & Co. Joinery designed by Amber Road and made by Jonathan West with splashback and bench from Mediterranean Marble & Granite. Custom rug from Tapetti.
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This page, clockwise from top left Client’s own artwork. Custom joinery with handles from MadeMeasure. Curtains in Maharam fabric. Vintage ceramic object from Rudi Rocket. Custom ‘Apollo 1906’ table designed by Amber Road and made by Jonathan West with ‘Series 7’ and upholstered ‘Grand Prix’ chairs from Cult beneath a ‘Hyperlink’ pendant light by Erich Ginder. Client’s own painting lit by a custom Sphera wall light. Axolotl ‘Tanzanite’ paint. Window treatments by Solis. Kelly Wearstler bowl from Becker Minty. Fritz Hansen ‘Lune’ sofa by Jaime Hayon and NAU ‘Molloy’ cofee table by Adam Goodrum, both from Cult, on a Dune ‘Module’ rug from Hub. Viabizzuno ‘Roy Lettura’ loor lamp. On the cofee table, ceramic from Rudi Rocket and tray from Hay. On the sofa, leather tray from Becker Minty, blanket from Hay and cushions from Living Edge. Glass vase from Becker Minty on a side table from Hub.
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EVERY THING IN THIS Sydney apartment has a dual purpose, thanks to Amber Road’s clever design. amberroaddesign.com.au What was the client’s brief? Yasmine Ghoniem: Substantial demolition with a previous architect had left a concrete shell offering breathtaking views over Sydney Harbour. Rather than focusing on the views, we determined that the interior should be equally rich and layered. The client’s bubblegumpink spectacles informed the colour palette – mainly the custom pink terrazzo basin in the ensuite. Our brief was to create a pimping penthouse with space to display paintings, sculpture and objects. An avid entertainer with frequent visitors, the owner wanted the lexibility to have large gatherings, intimate dinners, and overnight guests. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? Everything has been designed to do more than one job, and every square centimetre has been optimised. Describe the completed interior? It is a highly considered, elegant apartment. Everything has its place, nothing is wasted, and most things are much more than what at
irst they seem. Our client was up for anything; his daughter coined it “sophisticated sleaze” which we totally agree with! It’s moody, broody but super tasteful. What are some favourite elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? The kitchen is a standout, allowing access to the balcony around a sculptural island. Another favourite is our custom dining table that celebrates the ‘Lazy Susan’. The pendant above the table was sourced from the US and works on a pulley system. We also love the off-form terrazzo ledge we designed for keys and coins in the entry. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? An early decision was to leave the cement base and services raw and exposed, with a simple palette of terrazzo, timber and stone. Cool greys and strong black injections have been paired with smart navy accents. Chocolate timbers bring warmth, as does the natural stone kitchen splashback. Was the owner happy with the execution? How does he use the space? Our client loves to entertain and initiated a monthly dinner with everyone involved in the build of his new pad.
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This page NAU ‘Aran’ bed by Adam Goodrum from Cult with linen by Society and Cultiver. ‘Penang’ silk wallpaper in Tamarind from Instyle. Carafe from Maison Balzac, clock from Living Edge and jewellery box from Becker Minty on a custom bedside table designed by Amber Road and made by Jonathan West. Artwork from Rudi Rocket. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Blanket from Hay and cushions from Living Edge. Client’s own artwork with a sculpture from Becker Minty on a custom terrazzo key ledge by Amber Road. Brown leather bootlace wrapped around existing PVC service stack. Sculpture from Rudi Rocket on the custom shelves, with Kelly Wearstler vase and glass vase, both from Becker Minty. Bathroom ixtures by Astra Walker, custom vanity, wall sconce from Koda Lighting and stool from Living Edge.
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This page Custom oak table by The Wood Room with Thonet ‘No.811 Hofmann’ chairs in natural beech. Banquette in Contemporary Leathers ‘Verona’ leather in Nutmeg from Instyle. Wastberg ‘W103 Sempe S3’ pendant from Euroluce. Opposite page An artwork by Chris Langlois, Dawn, hangs in the living area. Robyn Cosgrove rug. Modernica ‘Case Study’ planter from Spence & Lyda.
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This page A Gervasoni ‘Ghost’ chair from Anibou with a leather sofa in the living area. Artworks by Jonathan Richards (left) and Heidi Middleton. Opposite page Custom oak dining table by The Wood Room with Thonet ‘No.811 Hofmann’ chairs. Benchtop is ‘Cortona’ stone with a honed inish from Artedomus. Modernica ‘Case Study’ planter from Spence & Lyda.
A Q U I R K Y H O U S E was tailor made for family living by Jonathan Richards. richardsstanisich.com.au What was the starting point for the interiors and how did you develop your design concept? The building is very unusual, having an almost triangular plan, with a warehouse on the ground loor and two Federation-style levels above. It was built in 1880 and has internal courtyards and is charming and unique. I was very keen for the renovations to maintain this modest charm and celebrate the unique angles and vistas. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? There were spatial challenges like having virtually no dining area and a front door that opens directly into the living room. We designed a fixed banquette in the kitchen – it’s a family table and is spatially very eficient. The entry was resolved with a ribbed glass vestibule that establishes a sense of arrival and privacy. Describe the completed interior? It’s a very calm house that works well for our family. It feels relaxed and easy and has a nice low across each level and into the courtyards. What are
some favourite design elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? I love the kitchen, the banquette seat and the oak timber table. It gets wonderful sunlight in the morning and is a great place to enjoy a coffee. In the living room, we replaced the glass sliding doors with steel-framed French doors that heighten the sense of space and create framed views into the garden. What informed the selection of furniture, art, ittings and inishes? Most of the art was created by friends and family. A few pieces, like the Rick Amor painting in the kitchen, inluenced the colour selections. But all the artworks are there because we love them. The ixtures, materials and furniture were based on creating a house that would last and withstand the thrashing that a family can give it. The aesthetic was based on our own sensibility but ultimately we wanted a relaxed and unique home. What do you enjoy about living in your home and how do you use the space? It’s a kind of hybrid house and apartment, with distinct zones each serving a purpose. It suits us well, as everyone has their own area.
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This page, clockwise from above A custom zinc table is matched with Emu chairs from Ke-Zu. Stone vases from Elements I Love. Custom steel doors by Promena Projects. ‘Aran’ bed in Contemporary Leathers ‘Verona’ leather from Cult. Studioilse ‘Companions’ bedside table and Gras ‘303’ wall lamp both from Spence & Lyda. ‘Vixel’ glass mosaic tiles from Artedomus. Custom Pilkington Texture Glass Reeded screen. Flos ‘Mini Glo-Ball’ light from Euroluce. Agape ‘Novecento’ bath from Artedomus. Vola tapware from Candana.
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These pages Italian 1950s armchairs from Modern Times. Arlex ‘Ben Ben’ sofa from Poliform, Matthew Harding sculpture and Objekto ‘Kaeko’ cofee table from Hub, all on a Cashmere Collection rug from Cadrys. ‘Checkmate’ chess set from Domo. Nocturnal Lighting customised ‘Firely’ light from Light Project. Bird Island artwork by Joshua Yeldham. Black Tailed Swamp Wallaby sculpture by Peter Cooley.
S M A RT S PAC E S This page In the kitchen, Driade ‘Sarapis’ stools by Philippe Starck and Nocturnal Lighting ‘Twiggy’ double spotlight from Light Project. Celtic plate from Domo, Apparatus horsehair sconce from Criteria. Opposite page, from left In the foyer, She’s swaying to the sun’s light artwork by Jason Benjamin, client’s own antique sideboard with ‘Alabaster’ table lamp from Domo. Everest collection rug from Hali. Apparatus horsehair sconces from Criteria. DeUnie sideboard and dining table from Mortice & Tenon beneath ‘Fizi’ pendant lights from Articolo. Lacquered artwork by Bui Huu Hung and client’s own Persian rug.
A M O D E S T U P D AT E of an inner-city apartment turned into a complete revamp by Felicity Watts. wattsstudio.com.au How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? The scope quickly grew into a complete refurbishment. The whole-loor apartment, in a 10-year-old boutique block, was stripped back to the bare bones. We re-designed the spaces to maximise function, while maintaining style and luxury. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? The original loorplan had the entry straight from the elevator in to the open-plan kitchen and living. By introducing black steel glass doors we were able to create a private entry foyer, which assists with the acoustics, heating and cooling and the sense of arrival. The client wanted a gas ireplace – a challenge as it could not be lued directly up and out, so we opted for a rear lue that exhausts directly out the wall behind. One of the biggest challenges was managing the delivery of large furniture items and materials,
necessitating ‘crane day’ which was exciting but nerve-wracking! Describe the completed interior? This epitomises luxury downsizing. A mix of new and vintage pieces were sourced to complement the client’s extensive art and antiques collection. These, together with top finishes, timeless style and meticulous detailing create unique character and luxury. The layering of textures and the rich colour palette contribute to the ambience. What are some favourite elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? A favourite is the joinery, custom designed to maximise space. Also, the leather-wrapped desks and lights that were recessed in to the cabinetry in the study. What informed the selection of furniture, art, ittings and inishes? The clients have lived in many countries and have beautiful artworks and artefacts from which we drew inspiration for the palette. Were the owners happy with the execution? How do they use the space? They are thrilled, and use the apartment as their Melbourne base during the week.
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This page, from top In the bathroom, Kelly Wearstler ‘Covet’ tall box sconces from Becker Minty. ‘Lumi’ bedside pendant light from Articolo above a custom bedside table by Watts Studio. ‘Nimes’ bedlinen and ‘Haze’ quilt cover set from Linen House. In the study, ‘Falcon’ high-back chair from Modern Times, client’s own Moroccan rug and ClassiCon ‘Roattino’ loor lamp from Anibou.
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S M A RT S PAC E S This page In the formal living room, Maxalto armchairs from Space, and ‘Marenco’ sofa and pouf from Poliform surround a Minotti ‘Bresson’ cofee table with Tom Dixon ‘Bash’ bowl, both from De De Ce, all on an Artsilk rug from Whiteclife Imports. Flos ‘IC’ loor lamp from Euroluce and Marking Time artwork by Melinda Le Guay. Opposite page The rear elevation of the house shows the now luid connection between inside and out. Objekto ‘Paulistano’ chairs from Hub and a Tait ‘Nano’ cofee table create an intimate seating area within the manicured landscaping by Christopher Owens.
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This page, top Custom pendant lights hang above the built-in bench seat and dining table with Carl Hansen + Søn ‘Elbow’ chairs from Cult. Rina Menardi platter from Ondene. Landforms artwork by Kathy Barber. Artek ‘Aalto’ stools from Anibou. Below King Tawhiao and Ihaka III artworks by Gareth Barlow in the casual living space, with custom built-in sofa, ClassiCon ‘Euvira’ armchairs from Anibou, rug from Armadillo & Co. Muuto ‘Elevated’ vase from Living Edge. Opposite page, from top Maxalto armchairs from Space, ‘Marenco’ sofa and pouf from Poliform, Minotti ‘Bresson’ cofee table with Tom Dixon ‘Bash’ bowl, both from De De Ce, and Artsilk rug from Whiteclife Imports. Curves in the ceiling and marble-clad joinery connect the old and new zones.
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O LD A N D N E W came together in a harmonious manner in this Sydney terrace by William Smart. smartdesignstudio.com How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? The clients had seen our Mandalong House project, a refined updating of a traditional house. They wanted more light and openness in their house and a luid connection between inside and outside. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? The house had a traditional Victorian format and the formal rooms were dark. Bringing in light was a challenge. A skylight now runs the length of the kitchen and the formal rooms open onto a light-filled generous living/dining/kitchen space. We have used height to counter the narrow site and the house doesn’t feel constricted. There was no connection between the indoors and the Japanese garden outside, so we took the level change internally. The living/dining/ kitchen now has very high ceilings and lows directly onto the terrace and grassed area. Marrying old and new was another challenge. A curved ceiling connects the existing house
to the new extension. Describe the completed interior? The older work of Álvaro Siza informed the architecture, especially where the stone and timber fold around corners in quirky ways. The interiors are contemporary, layered with muted blues, mauves, caramel and greys. It’s sophisticated family living. What are some favourite elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? The spatial qualities are my favourite thing, achieved with high ceilings and large volumes. I also love the marble handrail on the stair that connects the formal and casual living rooms. What informed the selection of furniture, art, ittings and inishes? The inishes are light and neutral to allow the owner’s contemporary art to shine. The furniture had to be suitable for a family with young boys, so blue velvet and khaki leather upholstery were chosen. Were the owners happy with the execution? How do they use the space? They are delighted and wouldn’t change a thing. Every corner of the house has been thought out and there’s a place for everything. They spend more time at home than before.
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These pages, from left Moonlight artwork by Simon Taylor hangs above the study desk. Cassina ‘Cab’ chairs from Space surround a Barbera table from Catapult beneath an Oluce ‘Sonora’ pendant light from Euroluce. Knoll ‘Womb’ chair from De De Ce. Untitled by Melinda Le Guay over the mantelpiece. In the bedroom, Between the Doors artwork by Chris Bellamy, curtains and rods by Simple Studio, Knoll ‘Bertoia’ chair from De De Ce. Society bedlinen from Ondene.
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These pages, from left Touch the Dust artwork by Nathaniel Russell from Art Park, Byron Bay. Pyrite cluster from Unearthed Crystals on a vintage cofee table. Framed photographs by Lachlan Bailey (top) and Gilles Bensimon, vintage Ingmar Relling ‘Siesta’ armchair, and curtains in James Dunlop ‘Palo’ fabric in Bleached. Vintage ‘Cesca’-style cantilevered dining chairs surround a ‘Flex’ table from Coco Republic. Cole & Son ‘Nuvolette’ wallpaper by Fornasetti.
This page, clockwise from top left Vintage bar against Cole & Son ‘Nuvolette’ wallpaper by Fornasetti. On the terrace, ‘C317’ chairs by Feelgood Designs from Stylecraft. A Rufus Wainwright beneit concert poster by Erdman from Big Sur, California, hangs in the kitchen. Photographs by Jillian Dinkel and Gilles Bensimon on shelves with Hava Studio ‘Oh So Single Trigono’ bookend and a disco ball from a photoshoot with Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin. Saint Laurent bag and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. Opposite page, clockwise from right Vintage armoire beneath framed photobooth images. Cushion in Kelly Wearstler ‘Graito’ fabric from Elliott Clarke. Vintage mirror and bedside with ‘Silhouette’ table lamp by Ross Gardam from Stylecraft. Timber artwork by Jillian Dinkel.
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I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R Jillian Dinkel married vintage and contemporary in her own apartment in Sydney’s Manly. jilliandinkel.com What was the starting point for the interiors of this apartment and how did you develop your design concept? I started with a desire to celebrate the 1920s period details of the apartment while expressing my contemporary tastes and lifestyle. The concept developed organically and included space for my vintage furniture, as well as art and objects collected over years living in New York and travelling the globe. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? The footprint of this heritage apartment didn’t suit our modern lives. The sunroom became the dining room and the oversized master bedroom now incorporates a home ofice. Natural light was also an issue due to the apartment’s aspect, so I used mirrors to bounce light around as well as give the illusion of a larger space. A lot of the furniture also serves as storage. Describe
the completed interior? Friends say it’s very ‘New York’ and I agree. For a home on the beaches I think it’s much more urban minded, with the vintage and handmade pieces lending soul. What are some favourite design elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? I love to use a dramatic element – the Fornasetti wallpaper makes the dining room a real experience. I made the most of the 2.8m-high ceilings with drapery hung just under the ceiling cornice to draw the eye up. What informed the selection of furniture, art, ittings and inishes? Sophistication and comfort were key. Every piece had to be both beautiful and functional. Using honest and authentic materials as well as incorporating pieces from designers I really admire was important. What do you enjoy about the apartment and how do you use the space? We love to entertain, so we get a lot of use out of the lounge and dining room. The small balcony is a beautiful retreat to enjoy morning tea and spend sunny summer days.
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This page Artwork by Lorraine Donnelly beside the repurposed 1960s kitchen chairs and custom dining table. Opposite page, clockwise from left In the bedroom, artwork by Tony Lloyd. Bookshelf from MAP Furniture. Sofa from Ajar, and side table from Jardan. Artworks by Liam Snootle (left) and Matthew Demoiser. Foscarini lamp. Jesus artwork by Cherry Hood.
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O W N E R S O F South of Johnston and Oxford Larder, Simon Carver and Stuart McKenzie, bought a Collingwood apartment off the plan and customised it to suit. southofjohnston.com.au; oxfordlarder.com.au How did you ind the space and what was your brief? We came across the development a few years ago and were impressed by its green credentials. We wanted to put our own stamp on the space by getting in early with the builder and changing the loorplan a bit. We also used bold colour to give the apartment some warmth. We had the Laminex kitchen cupboard doors re-made in burnt solid oak by Arteveneta, and the step down to the tiled balcony levelled to sit flush with an ebonised deck. We also selected different carpet. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? We didn’t need two bedrooms so we changed one into a television room with a cavity sliding door, so it can still be used for guests. Another challenge has been the tiny
kitchen. When I wrote [cookbook] All Day Cafe, I had to test the recipes at our holiday place, Harts Lane in Daylesford. Describe the interior? It’s quite pared back for us. There’s a lot of colour, collections and deined areas to relax although the footprint is relatively tight. What are some favourite elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? I am very happy with the table I designed, constructed by Woody from Bent Metal, for the balcony. I also love the mirrored splashback in the kitchen with the black marble benchtops, although the glass can be challenging to keep clean. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? It was largely dictated by the size of the space. The dining chairs I had in storage and had them recovered to suit the apartment. We bought some new, large artworks to play with scale and proportion. Are you happy with the execution? How do you use the space? The outcome has been great. It’s a fab inner-city bolthole.
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This page, clockwise from top Leathered black granite benchtop from Granite & Marble Works and joinery by MelMAC Interior Joinery, with Murano vase from The Vault. Dining chair by Josef Hofmann and ‘Zig Zag’ chair by Gerrit Rietveld with a Moooi ‘Container’ table from Space. A custom banquette by Handelsmann + Khaw in the reading nook, upholstered in velvet from Ambience Upholstery, side table from Orient House. In the living room, Living Divani sofa from Space with Eileen Gray side table and ClassiCon ‘Diana D’ cofee table, both from Anibou. Opposite page Artwork by Felix Forest. Custom dining table by Handelsmann + Khaw in marble from Granite & Marble Works with Pierre Jeanneret dining chairs from Phantom Hands. Murano vases from The Vault.
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This page ClassiCon ‘Tube’ light and ‘Bibendum’ chair, both by Eileen Gray, and ‘Diana D’ cofee table, all from Anibou. Fornasetti screen from The Vault, Living Divani sofa from Space, and bowls from Dinosaur Designs. Opposite page, from top Custom Handelsmann + Khaw bed from Ambience Upholstery with Society Limonta bedlinen from Ondene, and Artemide ‘Tizio’ lamps on Kartell bedside tables from Space. Leathered black granite vanity from Granite & Marble Works beneath a custom Handelsmann + Khaw mirror and Artek ‘Bell’ pendant light from Anibou.
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A N E W B U I LD with several constraints had a successful outcome thanks to Porebski Architects and Handelsmann + Khaw. porebskiarchitects.com.au; handelsmannkhaw.com How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? H+K: The client, a busy professional, is an old friend and we had worked on her irst home many years ago. I wanted the interiors to relect her bold personality and inject subtle luxury. On a practical level, we needed to create spaces for entertaining (her bar is the size of most people’s kitchens!) and select low-maintenance materials. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? PA: The house is in Woollahra Council’s Heritage Conservation Area, and has been designed as a structure that belongs to the park below, and a podium for the heritage house behind. So we treated it as a gateway, and needed to make sure it was not too imposing. Describe the interior? H+K: The home is in a remarkable bushland setting which inluences the architecture but we wanted the interiors to relect their urban context, being 10 minutes from the CBD. We
chose a bold, monochromatic 80s-inspired design to create a high-low aesthetic and utilitarian luxury. What are some favourite elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? PA: We brought the concrete block that was used externally inside. The concrete walls and shiplapped timber cladding bring a precise horizontality which contrasts with the park setting and the joinery and furniture. On the irst loor the house really opens up in size and volume. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? H+K: Simple materials including exposed concrete blocks and painted timber cladding, along with precise detailing, create the raw and reined sensibility, and we expressed this tension in the internal inishes. The tactile luxury of oak looring, plush wool carpets and sumptuous fabrics takes centre stage. Minimal black, white and grey recall the reined aesthetic of designer Andrée Putman. Was the owner happy with the execution? How does she use the space? H+K: She loves it. PA: The western terrace which lows from the living areas is a favourite space for entertaining.
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These pages ‘Soho’ side table, ‘Archer’ sofa, ‘Monterey’ bufet, ‘Clement’ occasional chair, ‘Noho’ cofee table and Jonathan Adler ‘Teardrop’ side table, all from Coco Republic. Walter.G ‘Jodhpur’ rug from Cadrys. Silk velvet cushions from Cultiver. Ceramics, brass cube and bowl from Country Road. Two Flower Pots artwork by Claire Kirkup from Studio Gallery Melbourne. Flowers and foliage throughout by Flowers Vasette.
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M I R VAC D E VE LO P M E NT Tullamore in Melbourne’s Doncaster offers a luxurious lifestyle amid lush, natural reserves and parkland. tullamore.mirvac.com What was the starting point for the project and how does the design reflect the surrounding context and the local lifestyle? Anita Tyler, senior associate, Mirvac Design: We wanted to create a home that responded to the unique setting with its fabulous natural reserve outlook, so we selected an external palette incorporating dark bricks contrasting with fresh white walls internally, warm timber tones, veined stone and tiles. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? One challenge was to maximise the outlook from the home’s three levels. A lift was included in the design as well as an open-tread staircase with vertical batten balustrade. This allowed the main living level to open through full-width bifold doors on to a large entertaining deck overlooking the reserve. A large kitchen including a butler’s pantry, separate living,
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dining and family room with a second deck make the home feel very spacious. Describe the completed interior? It has a natural, relaxed, contemporary style that allows individuality in the furnishings, artwork and styling. What are some favourite design elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? Favourite design elements are the connection to the outdoors, the kitchen with touch control overhead cupboards and large island bench. Also the master bedroom has a beautiful ensuite with a private balcony overlooking the reserve. What informed the selection of fittings and inishes? Functionality and quality were a priority as well as endurance and low maintenance. The home features Miele appliances, Caesarstone kitchen benchtops and splashback and ‘Spinning’ pendant lights from Great Dane. How do you envisage a future owner using the space? This home will be great for entertaining and relaxed family living. The new owner will be able to add their own personal interior style.
This page Oly ‘Adeline’ cocktail table, Timothy Oulton ‘Spur’ side table and ‘Dresden’ occasional chair, all from Coco Republic. Walter.G ‘Bungle Bungle’ rug from Cadrys. Night 3 artwork by Phoebe Halpin from Studio Gallery Melbourne. Silk velvet cushion from Cultiver. Opposite page The kitchen features &tradition ‘Spinning’ pendant lights by Benjamin Hubert from Great Dane. Premium Miele appliances and a Zip HydroTap on the Caesarstone island bench. ‘Brera’ leather stools from Coco Republic. Salt and pepper grinders, cake stand, timber paddle and ceramic bowls, all from Country Road. ‘Brighton’ dining table and ‘St James’ dining chairs from Coco Republic. Ceramic vessel and brass placemat from Country Road.
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This page, clockwise from above Marble bathroom accessories, candle and hand towel all from Country Road. ‘Manhattan Loft’ bed from Coco Republic. Clock from Country Road. Heat of the Sun artwork by Ali McNabneyStevens from Studio Gallery Melbourne. All bedlinen from Cultiver. Oly ‘Jonathan’ bench from Coco Republic. Night Marcet artwork by Deidre Bruhn from Studio Gallery Melbourne. On the terrace, ‘Verona’ cofee table, ‘Cayman’ outdoor sofa, ‘Lunar’ side table, ‘St Martin’ bench, all from Coco Republic. Opposite page ‘Antibes’ bed, ‘New York’ bedside table, ‘Elburn’ table lamp, all from Coco Republic. All bed linen from Cultiver. Candle from Country Road. Byron Etc. artwork by Jordan Kerwick from Studio Gallery Melbourne.
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This page Vase from Janus et Cie. Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Rubelli pink velvet. ClassiCon ’Bibendum’ chair by Eileen Gray from Anibou. Knoll ‘Barcelona’ sling ottoman from De De Ce. Artworks by Andreas Reiter Raabe (front) and Gemma Smith (rear) from Sarah Cottier Gallery. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Wallpaper panels by Rubelli. Bedside light by AnnMorris. ‘Norwegian Rose’ marble in the bathroom. Artwork by Jonny Niesche.
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A CHIC RENOVATION of an apartment in an iconic inner-city building was undertaken by Iain Halliday of BKH. bkh.com.au How did you become involved in this project and what was the brief? The client purchased the apartment from another client. Our original New York-based client had commissioned an extensive renovation in 2013 but decided to sell prior to the work. Our present client fell in love with the apartment and felt fortunate that much of the approval process had occurred. Her brief was similar: combining the two rooms that face the Botanical Gardens, Opera House and Harbour; two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms; a quirky, idiosyncratic approach that looks ‘evolved’ rather than newly created. The client has a great enthusiasm for the building – ‘The Astor’ – its history and location. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? We wanted to create a sense of greater spaciousness, open-plan living and integration of the kitchen while respecting the existing
architectural language. BKH enhanced the scale of the existing detailing, enlarging cornices and integrating A /C within heightened Directoire-style architraves to match the original. Describe the completed interior? It’s a h igh ly personal a nd contemporary response to urban living in a historic building. Inluences are extensive – Hausmannian Parisian apartments are the most obvious – but this is much lighter and suited to the Sydney light and bright sky. What are some favourite design elements? The architectural detail, bolection mouldings, custom wallpaper, the fully upholstered master bedroom in document silk are favourites. What informed the selection of furniture, art, ittings and inishes? We aimed for lightness of scale and colour, a mix of periods and textures, and incorporating various pieces from the client’s previous homes. Was the owner happy with the execution? How does she use the space? I believe the client is extremely happy.
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These pages, from left African stool and sculptures on the mantelpiece. Tuareg rug from Mauritania. Photograph is by Alexeï Vassiliev from the Instants Troublés series above a custom cabinet by Caravane. Sofas, also from Caravane, reupholstered in velvet. The larger cofee table is ‘Vietri’ by Paola Navone for Baxter. Lindsey Adelman ‘Branching’ chandelier. The loor lamp from Caravane has a vegetable ibre shade. Papier-mâché mirror by Les Farfelus Farfadets. Photographs by Marie Taillefer, and ceramic vases by Jérôme Hirson and Mitch Iburg for Le Sentiment des Choses.
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This page Looking towards the kitchen, the Louis V-style writing desk and Louis XIV-style stool are family pieces. Tuareg rug from Mauritania. Sofa and vegetable ibre lamp from Caravane. Photographs by Marie Taillefer. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Raspberry and pistachio paint from Ressource in a daughter’s bedroom. Wall light is from Wo & Wé. In the entry is a sofa reupholstered in a Rue Hérold fabric. Caravane rug. Photographs are stills from 2010 biopic, Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life. Floor lamp is a lea-market ind, and bronze lights are from Atelier Areti. Vintage wicker chairs in the kitchen are from a Paris lea market. Tablecloth from Caravane. Wall light from Wo & Wé. Artwork in kitchen was bought on a trip to China.
AD A P T I N G A PAR I S apartment to suit its owners’ changing needs was the remit for Marianne Evennou. marianne-evennou.com What was the client’s brief? After 18 years in the apartment the family’s requirements had changed. They needed more cupboards and storage, and they wanted to personalise the space and have a bit of fun. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? It is a 180sqm apartment, typically Haussmannian, with mouldings and ceiling decorations, but it was done in a very neutral fashion. Everything was white, it was very classical and flat, without much character. They needed help with colour, but they had opposing personalities! The husband was drawn to stronger colours and a busy environment, while the wife wanted light, luminous hues and something more traditional. They each made concessions but she needed a few spaces in which to breathe – that was not negotiable.
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Describe the completed interior? The layout is interesting because it’s in a star shape. There is a big foyer and then the rooms branch off that. I didn’t have to make any structural changes other than enlarging the bathroom. To suit both owners there’s a mix of styles – classical and industrial. What are some favourite design elements? The sitting room colour was created to conjure up the torment of a storm, with a dark sky and a lash of lightning. It’s grey with nuances of dark blue. Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? The twins needed to have their own space but I created a kind of tree house in their room which gives them a crazy amount of fun. It’s a real world unto itself. Was the client happy with the inished project? The wife had difficulty with the sitting room colour at irst – she felt it was a little strict – so there were a few tricky moments, but now they’re happy.
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This page Wall lights in the master bedroom are from Wo & WĂŠ. Metal bedside table and bedlinen from Caravane. Opposite page In the dining-cum-family-room, the sofa and metal side table are from Caravane. The dining table and chairs in patinated steel are by Franck Robichez. Paper collage artworks by Lamia ZiadĂŠ. The rug is made from a patchwork of vintage hemp carpets.
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These pages, from left ‘Truss’ desk from Uhuru Design, silk rug from Behruz, Gregorius Pineo ‘Castellammare’ armchairs from Kneedler Fauchère, upholstered in Holly Hunt ‘Breathe Easy’ fabric in Latte. ‘Cara’ cocktail table from Made Goods, with a Baker ‘Cage’ lamp from Cavit & Co. Colchester Smooth solid oak benchtops and American oak cabinetry in French Grey, all by Featherwood, with Carrara quartz splashback from Euro Marble, and Rocky Mountain hardware from Style Finish. Appliances from Winning Appliances. Custom sofa by Thomas Hamel & Associates upholstered with Pierre Frey ‘Portoino’ fabric in Elephant from Milgate. Custom agate-topped cofee table by Thomas Hamel & Associates on a Behruz rug.
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A D R A M AT I C LO CAT I O N called for an appropriate response by Thomas Hamel & Associates. thomashamel.com How did you become involved in this project and what was the brief? I had renovated the clients’ California house and a year later they turned to the renovation of their Sydney base – two apartments set across an entire loor. Paramount in our considerations was the location on the doorstep of many Sydney icons. The floorplan had to feel comfortable and intimate for two people but be able to accommodate other family members when they are staying. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? Having worked in this building previously I knew the biggest limitation was ceiling height. Fortunately, when you are in these spaces, you tend to look down at the glistening water so the low heights are de-emphasised. We had many rooms to it in while maintaining the open-plan sensibility. Concealed panels and doors hidden behind bookcases were just some of the details used.
For a continuous low, new timber loors were installed throughout and special area rugs anchor each furniture setting. Describe the completed interior? It’s contemporary and edited, and yet there are many sophisticated and detailed elements. Our goal was to create a timeless backdrop for the constantly changing panorama outside. What are some favourite design elements? I love the bespoke entry doors – they set a playful and sophisticated tone. We concealed the island with decorative stone slabs on the dining side to create a division between the spaces. Multi-finish (lacquer, polished timber, grasscloth, suede) bookcases and built-in cabinetry add vertical lines to the rooms and wallpapers add subtle texture. What informed the selection of furniture, ittings and inishes? The clients are very accomplished creatives. They had a playful desire to use unexpected colours that work harmoniously. Were the clients happy with the execution? There is no better place to be on New Year’s Eve, and they love this time of year at the apartment.
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This page Custom Gregorius Pineo ‘Hampton’ bed and ‘Fine Hemp’ wallcovering in Misty Fog, both from Kneedler Fauchère. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Custom desk chair by Thomas Hamel & Associates upholstered in J Robert Scott ‘Chenille Medley’ from Elliott Clarke. Custom sofa by Thomas Hamel & Associates upholstered in GP & J Baker ‘Burford’ fabric in Aqua from Elliott Clarke. Crisp lines and natural surfaces in the bathroom. In the powder room, Barbara Barry ‘Counterpoint’ rock crystal wall sconces from Ann Sacks, ‘Norma’ mirror from Made Goods, and Nyssa ‘Rake’ wallcovering from Kneedler Fauchère. Custom oyster shell sink from Manyara Home, and ceramic side table from Coco Republic.
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This page, clockwise from top left Wall light from Zangra. Built-in ‘Marrakesh’ plaster lounge with integrated garden. Winckelmans tiles and Børge Mogensen dining table. An original BTC lamp with antique art and objects. Opposite page Vintage bark art and objects beside the integrated ‘Marrakesh’ plaster garden and lounge seat.
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YO U N G D E S I G N E R Olivia Bossy was challenged to create beautiful functional living in a tiny apartment. oliviabossy.com.au How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? The apartment was bought as an investment, a family home and as a way of showcasing my designs. The starting point was Eileen Gray’s E1027 modernist beachhouse. Then it was all about beauty of materials and functionality within a tiny footprint. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? At just 51sqm, the space felt minuscule and dark with a walledin kitchen and a bathroom challenging anyone’s concept of ‘small’. The aim was to open everything up and make it an enjoyable space for a family of four. Walls were knocked down, furniture was built in to minimise clutter and the bathroom was extended into the living area in a sculptural curve, letting in light and drawing you towards the view. Describe the interior and what were your inluences? People tend to become very calm and quiet when they walk in so I guess it feels
This page, clockwise from top left Curved reeded glass and ‘Marrakesh’ plaster shower. ‘Stump’ desk by Olivia Bossy with Thonet ‘S 533’ cantilever chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and ClassiCon ‘Roattino’ lamp by Eileen Gray, both from Anibou. Plaster walls and integrated bedside table with ‘Roll On’ bed by Olivia Bossy.
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a bit like a pause – 50 shades of beige serenity. The beachside position guided the palette, material choice and forms. The shower almost feels like it’s outdoors with the earthiness of the ‘Marrakesh’ plaster and the light streaming in from above. What are your favourite elements? Were there any devices used to maximise the sense of space? Instead of paint, the walls were layered with plaster which adds warmth and tactility. The bent reeded glass shower and built-in ‘Marrakesh’ plaster seating area with integrated garden are favourite and key elements in creating a sense of space. Small loor tiles helped open up the rooms. What informed the selection of furniture, fittings and finishes? There’s a beachside modernism throughout. The use of stainless steel is essential when living near the water, and the rattan and oak joinery allows airlow and a visual lightness. Were the owners happy with the execution? How do they use the space? Sandy feet and wet towels feature heavily! The space is much loved and proof that small, beautiful living is possible.