Sourcebook Issue#3 2015 by Grand Designs Australia

S O U R C E B O O K EXPERT ADVICE, INSPIRING DESIGN, PRODUCTS AND IDEAS FOR: Outdoor Living & Entertaining Sustainable Design & Eco Products Kitchens & Laundries Bedrooms & Bathrooms Lighting & Smart Homes Floor & Wall Finishes Building Materials & Products Furnishings

RESOURCES TO CREATE YOUR DREAM HOME

FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER: PROJECT: BrookямБeld Spotted Gum DESIGN: Shane Thompson Architects PHOTOGRAPHY: Toby Scott COVER DESIGN: Kate Podger

S O U R C E B O O K RESOURCES TO CREATE YOUR DREAM HOME

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FROM THE EDITOR

FROM THE EDITOR-AT-LARGE

ARCHITECTURE Grand ideas for your grand design

BUILDERS

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Distinctive designs and inspiring creations

LIVING SPACES Interior design and furnishings to make your house a home

KITCHENS

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Feast on the latest kitchen innovations and ideas

BATHROOMS Beautiful styles for blissful bathing

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109 BEDROOMS

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Dream spaces to delight your senses

123 HOME OFFICE Be inspired in these wonderful workspaces

139 FLOORING Fabulous ﬂooring solutions

155 LIGHTING Luxurious luminaires

171 SMART HOMES & HOME THEATRES Technological innovations for your entertaining pleasure

187 HEATING Clever solutions and contemporary heating options

203 OUTDOOR SPACE Creative concepts for outdoor design and living

219 GREEN LIVING Sustainable solutions and eco-friendly design 145

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FROM THE EDITOR

n the past few months, I’ve completed judging several industry design awards and, most recently, a competition for students of interior design. To say that the standard of design was high would be an understatement; it was remarkable. Sometimes I wonder where these students will find themselves upon graduation. Some may work for themselves, others for architecture firms and others may go on to work in interior design companies. This then makes me feel positive about the way in which our residential properties will look and function, but I know that’s not always the case. Many of these designers will go on to commercial work, which is often more lucrative and which commonly has more scope as many homeowners in this country still seem reluctant to employ a professional interior designer, let alone an architect. Yet it is our fascination, no, our voracious appetite, for home ownership and real estate in this country that sees so many of us buying, renovating and building our own homes. Despite what some may think, creating a bespoke home is not something that can be undertaken in a hurry. And while the project home may offer speedier construction, in most instances, it won’t deliver the personal solution or refined form that a customdesigned house will. The popularity of Grand Designs Australia is driven then, by those who are looking for something special; something that they can create that is about them and the way they want to live; not a cookie-cutter version of the house next door with which many of our suburbs around the country are sadly littered.

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Creating a special place to call home requires personal involvement, however, unless you are trained as an architect or designer, the best results may not occur. Sure you can research the style you like, the finishes you want and the furnishings you desire and by all means get involved but by leaving the technical and artistic creation of your design to a professional, you will, without doubt, achieve a superior result. This sourcebook is created to stimulate your imagination and assist you to move forward with your project. It is designed to offer you suggestions for and places to find products and materials for your ideas book as well as where to go to find an architect, builder, engineer, interior designer — in fact the very team who can help you realise your dream build. Happy reading.

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FROM PETER MADDISON

ood design — that’s what’s important. But are we buying in? As I write, a Galaxy Research poll has just been released with some astonishing findings. Almost all Australians (96 per cent) believe that homes and apartments provide a better living experience when well designed. They also believe a welldesigned home adds value to the property (97 per cent). So, with these hard facts, why is it that so much mediocrity is being built? Why is it that, despite our beliefs, engaging a designer or architect is limited to less than five per cent of all new building projects. My guess is that people are either worried about the extra cost of this expertise, the time it takes for a bespoke design, or they don’t know how to go about fi nding a designer. People want great design, but aren’t always prepared to go the hard yards it takes to implement. Our pre-packaged/take-away society wants instant gratification. What this Sourcebook, and indeed Grand Designs Australia, seeks to do is demystify the process by showcasing great design. I’m lucky enough to be part of this. We spend anything from two to four years tracking groundbreaking stories. We seek to showcase the benefits of making a commitment to a quality environment, accepting of the design and time commitment. I am not convinced of reality TV shows that see architecture as a race, with a cash prize at the end. The real prize is contributing

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to a more sustainable, progressive society, which is expressed through meaningful architecture, where quality is not defined by the most expensive light fitting or replicating what’s been done before. One way to rationalise the time and cost of a bespoke house is to simply reduce the size. This will go a long way to paying for the expertise to make it happen. Society is measured by the physicality of what we leave behind. It’s a reflection of our care for the planet and the values of our time. The great buildings of our age have generally been given generous lead and build time. All the houses we followed in Series 5 of Grand Designs Australia took three or four years to build, from conception to completion. As I write this, Open House Melbourne was on last weekend and is part of a worldwide Open House phenomenon. More than 100,000 visits were made to some historic and contemporary buildings in and around the wonderful city of Melbourne. I was out in the freezing cold streets with the excited throng, queuing to experience exciting spaces.

The underlying passion that draws this stampede to the CBD is the quality of urban landscape and architecture that gives this city identity. Some of the most in-demand visitations were the carefully crafted and inventive residential projects Forte (a CLT apartment building), Prima Pearl (an apartment “city”), Northcote Hemp House (modest residence with hemp at its heart) and, of course, last year’s Commons by Breathe Architecture. I am hoping that GDA and this Sourcebook give you the inspiration to dream big, build modest and give enough time for a quality project to grow into something beautiful. The recent Galaxy poll and Open House Melbourne prove there is a demand for quality design. It’s up to you to commit.

PETER MADDISON EDITOR-AT-LARGE

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ARCHITECTURE

GRAND IDEAS FOR YOUR GRAND DESIGN

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ESSENTIAL TOOLS OF THE ARCHITECT Like all professionals today, architects rely on century-old methods combined with 21st-century technology WORDS // PETER C OLQUHOUN

SCALE RULERS, TRACING PAPER AND BLACK FELT-TIP PENS WILL BE JUGGLED WITH A COMPUTER MOUSE. WRITTEN SOMEWHERE ON A NOTEPAD WILL BE THE CLIENT’S BRIEF AND BUDGET

nce upon a time, the architect was the central person in building design. Today, the torturous approval process requires other professionals such as planners, heritage consultants, landscape designers and an endless assortment of engineers. The romantic notion of a lone practitioner sketching on yellow butter paper then handing carefully detailed renderings to a trusted builder is no longer. The modern-day architect must have a basic knowledge of not only design and building, but also law and local politics. Their days are spent less and less with pencil in hand and more often coordinating consultants. But when it comes to design, there are still some tried-and-true tools and methods that help get the creative juices ﬂowing. Even for the most seasoned architect, gaining inspiration and direction for a new design is hard. Your grand visions are constantly referencing height limits, setbacks and eﬀects on neighbours. Great design must start somewhere. Close at hand, an architect will have some sort of history book referencing everything from the great pyramids to 20th-century modernism. They may have pictures above their desk — not of relatives, but of buildings they like. On shelves will be designer magazines alongside the latest building codes. Scale rulers, tracing paper and black felt-tip pens will be juggled with a computer mouse. Written somewhere on a notepad will be the client’s brief and budget. Once initial sketches are done, architects may need to test ideas with crude cardboard models. These models will develop over time as the design progresses. Today, computer programs allow architects to build their plans in 3D, but many leading architects still prefer to make detailed balsa wood models they hold up to the light and spin around, getting a real feel for the object. These models then help inform the computer model and vice versa. How on earth did we survive before

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mobile phones and computers? Well, architects did very well, thank you. Renaissance architects used similar methods to the most cutting-edge architects of our time. Michelangelo, while designing the dome of St Peter’s, explored his visions with 2D drawings and beautiful scale models. These models were extremely well detailed, with every niche and cornice carefully carved to scale, and were used by builders, tradesmen and craftsmen during construction, which often lasted centuries. Fast-forward 500 years, and physical models are still very eﬀective as the primary tools for communicating. Architects such as Antonio Gaudi and Jørn Utzon translated their masterpieces only after rigorously testing them with scale models. Architects continued the tradition of developing handmade models before launching complex computer programs to achieve their forms. The tool kit for architects has gone through a radical change over the past 20 years, and older architects were forced to learn a whole new skill set half way through their careers with the introduction of CAD (computer-aided design). There is a delightful story of the late great Harry Seidler standing behind one of his young charges. After looking at the drawing on the computer, he got his black felt-tip pen out and made amendments by drawing straight onto the screen! The young architect was left

to translate the old tools of the master into the modern methods of communication. Similar tales have been said about Canadian-American “star-chitect” Frank Gehry, whose free-hand scribbles are interpreted by others in his oﬃce before endless cardboard models are made and remade, with modern technology ultimately helping realise his amazing folding forms. An architect’s tool kit has been so streamlined, they can now work solo in small spaces with only a desk, bookshelf and computer with access to a printer. Small oﬃces of less than a dozen people can work on larger projects or team up with architects overseas, their computers linked and designs developed and documented continents apart. Once construction starts, the mobile phone becomes an essential tool in the architect’s arsenal. Information can be sent directly to foremen and builders, photos can be taken and relayed and sketches and drawings sent in an instant. However, the architect’s most essential tools don’t need charging, upgrading or tech support. But they must be kept sharp. They are as crucial today as they were for the architects of the pyramids. The kit must include time to access the imagination, followed closely by a socket set of patience. And often lost in the kit but still important is a little jar of diplomacy … and at least one good felt-tip pen and a solid accountant.

ONCE CONSTRUCTION STARTS, THE MOBILE PHONE BECOMES AN ESSENTIAL TOOL IN THE ARCHITECT’S ARSENAL. INFORMATION CAN BE SENT DIRECTLY TO FOREMEN AND BUILDERS, PHOTOS CAN BE TAKEN AND RELAYED AND SKETCHES AND DRAWINGS SENT IN AN INSTANT

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01 DESIGN: CUT PAW PAW HOUSE LOCATION: SEDDON, VICTORIA With the creation of “dwalls” (doors/walls), barriers were pulled down to create a special residence. Comprising a renovation and extension, the brief architect Andrew Maynard was given by homeowners Derek Rowe and Michelle Templeton was to make the house “ridiculously inside out”. Giving an architect permission to let their mind run wild is a rare chance that must be ﬁrmly grasped and Andrew did just that. “Cut Paw Paw is a structure that’s deliberately incomplete,” he says. “We not only tested successful ideas, we also left the building incomplete. The central space is an unclad frame within and surrounded by garden. It is both inside and outside, a new building and an old ruin. It is both garden and home.” The clients originally requested the pre-war weatherboard bungalow be demolished and replaced with a two-storey sustainable house. With initial plans scrapped, Michelle and Derek were convinced to make the most of what they had instead of replacing it, thus reducing their environmental footprint. “Sustainability is at the core of Cut Paw Paw,” says Andrew. Architectural design: Mark Austin and Andrew Maynard, Maynard Architects (maynardarchitects.com) Builder: Marcus Hamilton, Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts Studio and Tess Kelly

02 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA “Our brief to Ramon Pleysier (Pleysier Perkins architect) was to design a rammed-earth wall in front of the pool to act as a fence and to completely hide the house from the street,” says homeowner Spence Thomson. “We wanted to create curiosity and mystery to passersby, and privacy while in the pool area.” As an architect, co-worker and long-time friend of Spence’s, Ramon was an obvious choice to spearhead the creation of the new home. “Ramon had free reign to come up with the design that he did,” says Spence. “He made fantastic use of our northern orientation to the front of the house, creating sun protection during summer and sunlight in winter.” From the timeless design to the modernist architecture, this home is a hidden delight, enjoyed by all who can count themselves lucky enough to dwell within its embrace. Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier, Pleysier Perkins (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn 02

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03 DESIGN: NORWICH ECO HOME LOCATION: NORWICH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM Homeowner Natasha Cargill’s faith in 28-yearold architectural designer and family friend Wilf Meynell was a heart-warming element of their build. “It was always going to be a challenge but it could be done, so we were going to do it. That was the soundtrack to most of the build, plus Wilf is incredibly optimistic,” says Natasha. After meeting architect Wilf for a chat about ideas, his father sold Natasha a plot on the family estate. Building on family land was the start of Wilf’s above-and-beyond approach to the project. He designed an innovative and considered home and, to save Natasha money, took on the roles of environmental engineer, planning consultant and quantity surveyor, and rang suppliers for better deals. He even convinced his dad to allow them to fell red cedar for the building’s cladding and enlisted architecture students to install it for free. For a young architect in training, it’s essential your ﬁrst full-sized dwelling is exemplary, but Wilf’s commitment went beyond self-interest, which stood him in good stead when the build became difficult. Despite everyone’s best intentions, the schedule ran behind and with some unexpected groundwork costs, Wilf needed an extra $14,000 to ﬁnish on time and achieve the Code Level 6 environmental standard. At the 11th hour, a site inspection revealed the build had slipped down to a Code Level 5. But with lateral thinking, Wilf introduced ecological landscaping to secure Code Level 6 status. Architectural design: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Builder: Norfolk Pro Build (norfolkprobuild.co.uk) Photography: Darren Chung

04 DESIGN: MELBURNIAN HIDEOUT LOCATION: ELWOOD, VICTORIA Making the most of a small space isn’t an easy task, but architect-owner David Vernon has achieved a family home that considers the current and future needs of his family, who now live in a house that proves good things come in small packages. David created his family home from a single-storey brick house with deteriorating outbuildings that is small on space but big on character. He set out to build a home for his young family that could bring them all together, while catering to their future needs, and aimed to make the most of the land. Creating a home that works within its natural environment is close to David’s heart. “We were mindful of making the house work with the street and maximising what we’re doing inside and out,” he says. “Having more carefully considered green spaces makes for a more pleasant environment. We need a balance, and that takes good design.” Architectural design: David Vernon Architect (vernon.com.au) Builder: Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Derek Swalwell

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06 DESIGN: FOXGROUND PAVILION LOCATION: KIAMA, NEW SOUTH WALES “We changed the plans [and] looked at them from a practical point of view, as to how efficient it was going to be working within the house,” says ownerbuilder Joe Cato, of his pavilion-style house made of rammed earth. “We also reviewed it from a cost point of view. When I looked at the original plans, the numbers came out more than what I wanted, so we decided to get it closer to $1 million.” To bring costs down, Joe simpliﬁed his building’s shape, straightening out walls, making it easier and quicker to build. But late changes meant more work for architect Brent Rodd. “With any job, there’s usually a lot of changes, but they often occur at the schematic stages, not when you’re doing construction drawings,” says Brent. Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato Photography: Nicholas Wilson

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05 DESIGN: BROOKFIELD SPOTTED GUM LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND The plan was for a modern farmhouse that kept the essence of Milly Davenport and Andrew Wilson’s old home. “We wanted something different,” says Milly. “We didn’t want a regular house. What was really important to us was to capture that view [and] the views over the valley.” With the mathematically complicated design on the side of a hill next to the old cottage, marking out where the house would sit was an obstacle. The irregular design deﬁes the contours of the land by rising up as the hill falls. Even architect Shane Thompson, who designed it, questioned how it would be built. “We talked a lot about where the house would be positioned, it doesn’t really hit home until you actually have to put that blade into the ground,” says Shane. The top end of the house is embedded into the hill but as the house moves further down, it grows in size rather than following the contours. The long, skinny shape provides all family members with their own space. The nose of the home rises 9 metres off the ground — a statement in scale as the house gets higher and higher — and the way it sits on the hill is as if it’s meant to be. “It’s meant to be here,” says Milly. The building is at one with the earth it sits on, a crafted object with a minimal palette of timber, concrete, copper and rough-cast render, and the timber upper-partition of the beautifully articulated building appears to ﬂoat out of the hillside. Architectural design: Shane Thompson Architects (shanethompson.com.au) Builder: HHH Constructions (hhhconstructions.com.au) Photography: Toby Scott 07

07 DESIGN: COUNTY DERRY LOCATION: NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED KINGDOM Architect Patrick Bradley used a base of shipping containers to build his home on an achievable budget on his parents’ farm. “My idea was for a bold, contemporary home made of boxes balanced on top of each other,” says Patrick. His design is simple, with the house having two principal faces. For the view from the road, Patrick created a toned-down facade, with one box laid over another in a natural palette that blends with the countryside. The rear elevation is more sculptural, with a large statement chimney and a cantilevered ﬁrst ﬂoor, balcony and terrace. The planning office embraced the boldness of Patrick’s scheme. “It’s not as dominant in the landscape as you might think, when you compare it to the enormous white bungalows that are the norm here,” says Patrick. Architectural design: Patrick Bradley Architects (pb-architects.com) Photography: Aidan Monaghan

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08 DESIGN: STYLISH STATEMENT LOCATION: SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA Completed in 2013 on a deep block in bayside Melbourne, this three-storey home designed by Venn Architects provides all the features of a high-quality new build, with bright, airy spaces, abundant storage, bedrooms with ensuites, well-situated living areas for parents and children and, most importantly, ample room for a family to grow. “The house provides sophisticated family living,” says Geoff Challis, principal architect of Venn Architects. “It makes a stylish statement, has beautifully ﬂowing light and space and is delightful to be in.” Aesthetically, the home’s white-rendered exterior contrasts beautifully with the dark timber detailing. Inside, this palette provides a gallery feel, with sharp interiors that are also light and airy. In addition to the home’s design, Venn Architects helped the owners choose furniture and furnishings to complement their space. “My favourite part of the home is the living area where all the design elements and layers come together to create a stylish but very liveable and functional space,” says Geoff. “It’s a house where the family has everything they will ever need. It’s certainly a wonderful place to call home.” Architectural design: Venn Architects (vennarchitects.com) Photography: Derek Swalwell 08

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09 DESIGN: CASTLE ROCK HOUSE LOCATION: WHANGAREI HEADS, NEW ZEALAND The owners of this beach house wanted their Kiwi bach to be “an enabler of the creation of summer holiday memories for their two young children”, says architect Nicola Herbst. “They wanted a modest building … the house to have an ambiguous relationship between inside and out and to capitalise on the views.” And those wrap-around views were well worth working with. Nicola’s husband and business partner, Lance, comments, “It’s so rich in view in all directions.” The home is modest in size, with two compact pavilions joined by an open but roofed walkway, one with the living room and kitchen, the other housing three bedrooms, the main with an ensuite as well as a shared bathroom. Symbiotic with the contours of the site, the home sits like a nest in the landscape. The desired ambiguous relationship between inside and out has been achieved in spectacular fashion. “The demarcation between inside and out is blurred to allow the inhabitants to engage with nature in all its guises — wind, sun, smells and sounds,” says Nicola. Architectural design: Herbst Architects (herbstarchitects.co.nz) Builder: Lindesay Construction (lindesayconstruction.co.nz) Photography: Patrick Reynolds 10 DESIGN: CLAREMENT ORIGAMI HOUSE LOCATION: CLAREMONT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA An architect for 30 years, Ariane Prevost doesn’t rely on AutoCAD. When designing this home, she created what was in her head, often on-site. When Peter Maddison asked, “Have you done a drawing of it?” she replied, “Of course not! Don’t forget they built St Paul’s Cathedral from watercolour drawings on three sheets of paper. I want to make something very beautiful, something that I’ve made myself, something where the journey is as much fun as the destination.” Her simple, pavilion-style home makes the most of its small block but can be easily transformed. Around half the walls are glass, opened up to create a huge single room incorporating the central courtyard. Inside, are moveable walls, too, as Ariane didn’t want to restrict rooms to one use. “The brief to self was easy: build an easy-care and easyliving, happy, beautiful and cheap house using sun, wind and light to maximise the potential of the site,” says Ariane. Architectural design and builder: Ariane Prevost Architect (0411 592 187) Photography: John Madden

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11 DESIGN: CURVED HOUSE LOCATION: HOBART, TASMANIA Homeowners Cole and Jane Bradshaw had long admired the work of architect Greg Burgess. This inspired the concept for their curved home in a hilly Tasmanian suburb of an organic design where straight walls were the exception to the rule. The idea behind the curvaceous beauty was that it would sit softly on the land, nestled into the hill almost as though it was always there. “The homeowners approached us with a very rough clay model of their vision for the house,” says designer Graham Richmond. “As the designer, what set this project apart for me was the joy and fulfilment I experienced in being part of such an amazing journey for the homeowners and their extended family, to witness the family bonds developing during the build and to see them conquer the many obstacles created by such a complex design.” Architectural design: Graham Richmond, maui a’kai (formerly ecohaustas) (mauiakai.com) Builders: Cole Bradshaw (owner), Leif Bradshaw, Freddy Mausz Photography: Peter Whyte 12 DESIGN: VINEYARD VIEWS LOCATION: KANGAROO GROUND, VICTORIA This architecturally captivating home offers the perfect retirement retreat, on a 12-hectare property previously completely covered in vines. Perched on a relatively steep, north-facing slope, the home’s main objective was to make the most of the magnificent views from north to east. The project was a collaboration between Michael Sheppard from Sheppard & Dwyer Architects, Lisa Grounds from Bliink Interiors, and Anthony Northwood from Eco Edge Homes. “Working with Michael was like having a master class on shapes and angles,” says Lisa. For a modern and clean look, the minimalist exterior palette includes stone, glass, metal and timber. Fascinating architecturally, this unique home makes a strong first impression with curved

eaves and a butterfly roofline. Designed along the contours of the land and taking from the bushland surrounds, the main roof was inspired by the shape of a gum leaf. “A lot of locals and sightseers assumed the structure didn’t fit into a traditional or recognisable house shape,” says Michael. Anchoring the home into the hill and contributing to its solid structure, the south half of the house is finished in natural stone. On the north side, the combination of glass, steel and a cantilevered deck creates a feeling of lightness, as if the home is floating above the vineyard. And the home certaintly fits the brief for a view, taking in the stunning landscape that stretches towards Kinglake National Park and the Yarra Valley. Architectural design: Michael Sheppard, Sheppard & Dwyer Architects (shepparddwyer.com.au) Builder: Anthony Northwood, Eco Edge Homes (ecoedgehomes.com.au) Photography: Robert Hamer 13 DESIGN: MOUNT ELIZA HOUSE LOCATION: MOUNT ELIZA, VICTORIA Six months was the timeframe homeowner Georgina Knightley had for this build. But, due

to major planning problems and the resulting ﬁnancial impact, it took more than four years before she, her husband and their two teenage children could ﬁnally call it home — the slowest build in Grand Designs Australia history. “From the start, we were sensitive to the neighbourhood and took the original sketches to the neighbours to consider their needs,” says Georgina. “They kept changing their requirements, which meant we had to redesign the north of the house three times. This was very costly. It was heartbreaking as we had to compromise the design to appease others, who subsequently sold their houses and moved on. The cost to them to appeal our design was nothing, but it cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars in wasted time and money, let alone our lives.” Glass and steel dominate the external structure, while the interior is a mid-century-style haven. The serene property is a far cry from the angst and upset it took to get it built. As Georgina says, “The home could be described as uplifting to the soul despite its difficult beginnings.” Building design: Modularc (modularc.com.au) Builder: Whiteside Homes Pty Ltd (whitesidehomes.com.au) Photography: Emma Cross

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14 DESIGN: WALLABY LANE HOUSE LOCATION: NOOSA HINTERLAND, QUEENSLAND “A building that could deliver both practically and emotionally was paramount,” says architect Jolyon Robinson. Large land area doesn’t necessarily mean a huge house. Size can also be dictated by aspect, neighbours, lifestyle needs and budget. Funds were limited, and the natural aspect was west, which attracts ﬁerce afternoon sun here. So the house plan was pivoted to the north, its envelope designed to follow the contour of the land. Other challenges were the sloping topography, existing neighbours, remnant bushland and delays from rain that resulted in the family living on-site in the bush studio, which was completed ﬁrst. As to the style of the home, “The client had spent years living in Bali and admires modern tropical buildings,” explains Jolyon. “The design was to include a pool and cater to indoor/outdoor living in a subtropical climate.” Most importantly, “The house was to be nurturing and uplifting.” Architectural design: Jolyon Robinson, Robinson Architects (robinsonarchitects.com.au) Photography: Nic Granleese and Alain Bouvier

15 DESIGN: SYDNEY VILLA LOCATION: NORTHERN SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES This home was designed with a connection to nature at the fore. Homeowners Carrie and John approached architect Justin Quinlan with a brief for a practical, functional, private and welldesigned home. “The project was conceived to function much like the torso of a person,” explains Justin. It’s easy to imagine the home’s shape is a person balancing on the land, its arms outstretched and enjoying the outlook from high on the hill. “It has its back to the street and its arms stretching out into the landscape,” says Justin. “The common areas are sheltered back between the two arms, with the kitchen sitting right at the centre of the plan, at the conceptual heart of the scheme.” The design allows for space and light so the full appreciation of the natural beauty enveloping

this home can be embraced. Each space has been carefully thought out and is well utilised. The owners put this down to good preparation and worked closely with Justin to create detailed plans. “We put great emphasis on staying true to Justin’s design and not changing anything during the build,” says Carrie. The relationship with the land was an important part of the design and requirements of this family. “Justin did an amazing job of designing a house to suit the block of land and our briefs,” says Carrie. “There is a harmonious relationship between the building and its surroundings,” says Justin of this new build, which has two storeys, ﬁve bedrooms, four bathrooms, two living areas, a double garage, pool and decks. The building forms ﬂoat over existing rock ledges, jutting out and creating a series of different living platforms. Architectural design: Justin Quinlan, The Quinlan Group (thequinlangroup.com) Photography: Tyrone Branigan

16 DESIGN: SHIPPING CONTAINER LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND After looking at a shipping container for a cheap backyard studio for artist wife Diana, builder Todd Miller got the “notion of building an entire house out of them, and so the process began. Once we decided to use shipping containers, it got bigger than our initial vision,” says Diana. The scale of the house grew in size and Todd’s innovative concept led to plans for a three-level home. Constructing such a unique build was daunting, and Todd was never quite sure if his plans would work. Bringing the concept to life was deﬁnitely a challenge. As the build took place, the design and layout of the home changed, with rooms evolving and new spaces taking in the spectacular views created. The intention of the house was never to hide its shipping container roots but with so much hard, cold steel, other elements, such as timber, were introduced. Architectural design and builder: Todd Miller, ZieglerBuild (zieglerbuild.com.au) Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones

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17 DESIGN: KIRRIBILLI MAKEOVER LOCATION: KIRRIBILLI, NEW SOUTH WALES More than 100 years old, this heritage home now ﬁts a modern family’s lifestyle while honouring the beautiful elements of its past. Architects Phil Moore and Stephen Evans were to adapt and improve it for the modern era, and tidy the series of uncomplimentary renovations over the years. “The original building was in good condition but suffered from a series of adhoc additions, resulting in ungainly level changes and inherently poor connections between the internal and external living spaces,” says Phil. In keeping with the success of the building’s original tower, the design solution and central idea was to build a new tower over three levels. “It was a singular solution to a variety of problems,” says Phil. The tower is located against the rear boundary of the property in a corner of the garden, and was deliberately separated from the existing building by a new multilevel circulation link. The circulation link and tower “stitched together” the two different levels of the site and also created a new hub for the home. The new roof of this home’s tower now scoops light into the building. “It’s a really happy place,” says Phil of this family home that now serves the needs of its owners. Architectural design: Phil Moore and Stephen Evans, Melocco & Moore Architects (meloccomoore.com.au) Builder: Rod Verduci, RBV Builders (rbvbuilders.com.au) Photography: Brett Boardman

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18 DESIGN: FAMILY HAVEN LOCATION: NORTHBRIDGE, NEW SOUTH WALES Homeowner and architect Sarah FitzGerald relished the idea of complete freedom to design her family home and explore environmental design. “The main brief was to create a family home that our three children would grow up in, and that we would grow old in,” she explains. While Sarah was careful to pay respect to the original 1940s brick bungalow, her main design direction came from considering privacy and environmental sustainability while exploring the concept of the family home. Sarah drew the plans while heavily pregnant with her third child. Once her son was born, she continued designing their perfect family abode. “It was a very busy time … but it was a pleasure to design a family home while being immersed in family life and being at home every day,” she says. “I was able to think conceptually about what a family home really is ... the social aspects of living together as a family unit, as well as the responsibility you have to neighbours as part of your immediate community and to the world beyond this.” As much of the original house as possible was kept. A bedroom, studio and bathroom were added upstairs and the entire roof replaced to unify the new with the old. Architectural design: Sarah FitzGerald Builder: Liam Flood, To The Mil (tothemil.com.au) Photography: Marian Riabic 19 DESIGN: NZ TREE HOUSE LOCATION: MANUKAU HEADS, NEW ZEALAND This vibrant red bach is a simple, practical design that provides family space on a small site. The compact design is a singleroomed box that makes a colourful statement. “There are a number of traditional Kiwi baches along the beach, many of which used to be brightly coloured ... we wanted to begin a reversal of this trend, which pleasingly has started to happen,” says architect-homeowner Pete Bossley. Built over six months alongside the existing yellow bach, this lofty new house provides an extra bathroom and large room that acts as a combined workspace, bedroom and rumpus room. Architectural design: Pete Bossley and Miriam van Wezel, Bossley Architects (bossleyarchitects.co.nz) Builder: Gary Hamilton Builders and Martin Bucksey Photography: Simon Devitt and Pete Bossley

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s a family, we built our “forever” house a few years ago. I say “forever” as nobody believed us, considering we never stayed in the same place for very long. But nearly five years on and we’re still here, which surprises me — but don’t tell anyone! I have to confess that Mrs Winter and I are beginning to get a little restless, but this is going to be addressed with some minor tweaks in the decor, the odd upgrade or change and anything to avoid that sale board going up in the front garden. Anyway, this article is all about the block, not the house. But I do wonder if our happiness with the home is a result of choosing the difficult block in the street? The one that had been bought and sold a number of times. We saw the design as an enjoyable challenge. The added attraction of a seller who was keen to sell and a lack of competition from other buyers left us plenty of time to discover if it was a potential building nightmare or home heaven. As seasoned renovators, we were seeking a crumbling home ready for the Winters’ touch, or a vacant block of land. We had looked at many, but then an agent mentioned a piece of land that was “in a great location and could be a great deal”. It was a bit of an oddball, sloping situation with a massive 26-metre-wide frontage and a measly 9 metres at the rear — plus a couple of very large trees. It could have been described as the runt of the street. Now I was getting very excited! There was no doubt it was the difficult block — steep at the front with some large trees. I guess it was the classic fan-shaped block with a few other negatives thrown

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in for good measure. But I wasn’t remotely focused on those features, all I saw was a top street and a slope that gave the site elevation, meaning breezes and views — so I bought it. In my opinion, when a block is described as “diﬃcult” or “tricky” to build on, it often equates to a good opportunity. There can be the added attraction that many other buyers refused it, which can result in a competitive price. Equally important is the fact that the land itself can generate creativity and an interesting design — and that is one of the principal reasons why I love the diﬃcult block. If you want to build a home straight out of

popular magazine and others may be reading this article as we speak... • Consider investing in a soil test or enquire if there’s a recent inspection available for you to review. Contact the inspector and ask questions. Seek their opinions, ask what they suggest and dig for any ideas for economical ways of construction on the site. • If it’s a steep site, stay away from the traditional slab — there are so many other options. Search for builders who specialise in this form of site and obtain an initial opinion. • If there are troublesome trees, investigate the cost of removal and ask the sellers if these trees are within the building envelope and can

IN MY OPINION, WHEN A BLOCK IS DESCRIBED AS “DIFFICULT” OR “TRICKY” TO BUILD ON, IT OFTEN EQUATES TO A GOOD OPPORTUNITY. THERE CAN BE THE ADDED ATTRACTION THAT MANY OTHER BUYERS REFUSED IT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A COMPETITIVE PRICE. a catalogue, I suggest you forget it; you will discover the costs are astronomical. These are pieces of land that encourage great, often innovative design and individuality that tests the brain and presents challenges that result in some pretty inspiring architecture by default. So how do you know if the diﬃcult block you are considering could work for you? The answer is to identify the fundamental issues and ﬁnd solutions. In many instances, these blocks can be sitting on the market for longer than most so that can take away the pressure — but you do need to know that this is a

be legally removed. If not, this could aﬀect your design and costs. • Consider the land as a hidden gem, where great views or peace and quiet can be created. This will enhance future value of the completed project. • Think outside the box and allow your creativity to come to the fore. If you don’t have much, ask someone who has, don’t be shy! So, the next time you dismiss the diﬃcult or awkward block only to discover the price gets reduced or the land stays on the market for months, maybe it’s time to get creative and be brave?

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PROJECTS //BUILDERS 01 DESIGN: MELBURNIAN HIDEOUT LOCATION: ELWOOD, VICTORIA With family homes, space is of the essence, but when faced with a single-storey brick house with deteriorating outbuildings, you have to get crafty. That’s what architect-owner David Vernon did, creating a family home that is small on space but big on character. David set out to build a home for his young family that could bring them all together while catering to future needs as his two kids grow. The ambitious eight-month build included a generous living and dining space that can become a main bedroom later, along with three additional bedrooms and an upstairs bathroom. But no structural changes were made. “It can potentially be very expensive to make signiﬁcant changes. We only made a minor change to the laundry by adding a cavity sliding door,” says David. His advice to budding builders? “Think about maximising the space not in size, but in ﬂexibility and quality. The size of the average Australian house is so big, which means we’re compromising the space between dwellings, and our built environment suffers as a result.” Architectural design: David Vernon Architect (vernon.com.au) Builder: Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Derek Swalwell

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03 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA Builder–owner Spence Thomson and his wife, Kerrie Charter, purchased a gargantuan site, ﬁlled with trees and a 1960s brick home. The property’s saving grace, an in-ground pool, survived the renovation and is now a major feature of the current home. A rammed-earth wall in front of the pool acts as a fence and completely hides the house from the street. “We wanted to create curiosity and mystery to passersby and privacy while in the pool area,” says Spence. Building a new home is a personal experience, and using trades who double as close friends can make the journey easier. “When building the house, 90 per cent of the trades were friends I have worked with for years,” says Spence. “Everyone worked well together, and are all very good at what they do.” Generous in character and size, the build included four bedrooms and bathrooms, a home office, media room, two lounge and dining areas, two kitchens, an 800-bottle wine cellar, four-car garage, workshop and a self-contained studio for Spence’s parents. “We had to have a design we could build in two stages,” says Spence. “The idea was to live in the old house while we built the garage area with a studio apartment on top.” Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn

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02 DESIGN: PORT MELBOURNE URBAN GREEN LOCATION: PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA Dr Ian Kronborg and his wife, Dr Anne Howard, wanted a home that was ecologically sound and equally as ﬂexible when it comes to space. The duo wasted no time in clearing the land — a rat-infested ﬁsherman’s hut that had occupied the space for more than 45 years — and began work on their standout home with water tanks that hug two sides. Like all projects, this home had its on-site challenges. “After we purchased the block, the soil survey showed it was on the original beach, and we were unable to put in the underground car park and cellar we planned,” says Ian. But the inconvenience of not being able to go underground for water storage provided the encouragement to be “innovative in the use of water tanks”. The couple were also faced with overpriced quotes, issues with moving powerlines and a builder who went broke — all obstacles that were overcome with persistence and a good architect. Architectural design: ARM Architecture (armarchitecture.com.au) Builder: Overend Constructions (overendconstructions.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

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04 DESIGN: BROOKFIELD SPOTTED GUM LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND Homeowner Andrew Wilson, a plumber/ earthmover, built the modern farmhouse he shares with his wife, Milly Davenport, and her two sons, and worked with carpenter Hamish Goetz to do as much as he could to keep costs down. Hamish had built many houses, but never an architect-designed one. “It’s extremely challenging, I won’t deny that,” says Hamish of the build. Andrew went outside his skill set to do as much as he could himself, using his own machines for heavy excavation of the block. “Doing the earthworks ourselves was to save money and at the end of the day, I had control over what was going on,” says Andrew. As project manager, Andrew had a lot of responsibility and he found the challenge both extremely rewarding and stressful. “I really jumped in the deep end here. It’s one hell of an experience,” says Andrew. With the mathematically complicated design on the side of a hill next to the old cottage, even marking out where the house would sit was an obstacle. The irregular design deﬁes the contours of the land by rising up as the hill falls and architect Shane Thompson, who designed it, questioned how it would be built. “We talked a lot about where the house would be positioned, it doesn’t really hit home until you actually have to put that blade into the ground,” says Shane. The couple gave themselves one year to build and lived on top of the building site. In the end, although there was indeed a budget blowout, the quality of design and materials delivers a lifestyle unique to the family. Architectural design: Shane Thompson Architects (shanethompson.com.au) Builder: HHH Constructions (hhhconstructions.com.au) Photography: Toby Scott

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05 DESIGN: FOXGROUND PAVILION LOCATION: KIAMA, NEW SOUTH WALES This gentle pavilion-style building is a tale of sheer tenacity for its owner-builders, Joe and Maura Cato. For Joe, who had spent 30 years as a civil engineer, slowing down in retirement wasn’t an option, so they built their own home using a material they had no experience with. “We wanted to build from rammed earth and needed to import materials to the site,” says Joe. “Entry was restricted [and] we also needed to supply our own power, water, heating and septic systems.” Most houses have just a few feature walls of rammed earth and aren’t built entirely of the material. “That all of our external walls

from ﬂoor to roof are constructed from rammed earth is unique,” says Joe. As builder and project manager, Joe coordinated workers on-site and did as much as he could himself. “The biggest challenge was to get it looking the way I wanted it to look. Everything else happens relatively easily, but the rammed earth is something different,” says Joe. To bring costs down, Joe simpliﬁed the building’s shape, straightening out walls, making it easier and quicker to build. Throughout the entire process, both Joe and Maura were on-site seven days a week, with a rare weekend off to entertain visitors. Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato Photography: Nicholas Wilson

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07 DESIGN: SHIPPING CONTAINER LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND Builder Todd Miller and his family had spent about a decade building homes, selling them and moving on, but it was time to settle into something more permanent. Following the devastating 2011 Brisbane ﬂoods, their new house had to be sensitive to the possibility of rising waters. The family needed a bigger home and Todd’s wife, Diana, wanted her own space for an art studio. “We basically needed more room as a family,” he says. “We wanted another living area so that we could have separate entertainment away from the kids ... and we needed to do it all on a shoestring budget.” After looking at the concept of a shipping container as a cheap backyard studio idea for Diana, Todd got the notion of building an entire house out of them, and so the process began. “Once we decided to use shipping containers, it got bigger than our initial vision,” says Diana. “The most important factor was to create more space for us but as the project evolved, the design elements and the look of the house became a big priority.” The scale of the house grew in size and Todd’s innovative concept led to plans for a three-level home made from 31 20feet steel shipping containers. The

06 DESIGN: CLAREMONT ORIGAMI HOUSE LOCATION: CLAREMONT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Built on a modest 400-square-metre block, this simple, home makes the most of its small site and has the ability to be easily transformed. Around half the walls are glass, which can be opened up to create a huge single room incorporating the central courtyard. Inside, there are moveable walls too. Homeowner-architect Ariane Prevost didn’t want to restrict rooms to one use. Even elements of the kitchen can be relocated. “The brief to self was easy: build an easy-care and easy-living, happy, beautiful and cheap house using sun, wind and light to maximise the potential of the site,” says Ariane, who lives with her husband, Neil. And while the main, one-storey house is the simplest of structures, on top sits Ariane’s origami-inspired studio-cum-bedroom, one of the highlights of this project, and accessed by an external stainless-steel staircase. Ariane had designed this ahead of time — via a small cardboard model. It’s unconventional in every way, built of insulated panelling usually used for refrigeration units. These were even cut in an untried method on-site, with a home-made saw created from fishing line. While geometric windows were cut haphazardly into the sides, the finish is simple yet totally professional. There were some downfalls to Ariane’s spontaneous approach, however. The required crane was too big for the street and it was touch and go whether there would be enough room for it to lower soil and the spiral staircase over the house. Luckily for her, at a pinch, everything was delivered fine. Architectural design and build: Ariane Prevost Architect (0411 592 187) Photography: John Madden

steel structure means the ground level can be flood-proof, and at just less than $4000 per container, it’s a cost-effective building solution, which includes walls, floor and ceiling. The idea ticked all the boxes. Constructing such a unique build was daunting though, and Todd himself was never quite sure if his plans would work. Bringing the concept to life was definitely

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a challenge. Fortunately for Todd, his careful planning, dedication and commitment meant this project succeeded, though not without its hitches; the weather for one was not on their side initially. In the end, however, the creative reuse of materials has not only added to the unique style of the home, but has greatly reduced the overall cost of the project, while also being good

for the environment. “The entire vision behind the container home was building something cheaper than a conventional build, out of sustainable, recycled and upcycled materials,” says Diana. Architectural design and builder: Todd Miller, ZieglerBuild (zieglerbuild.com.au) Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones

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08 DESIGN: NZ TREE HOUSE LOCATION: MANUKAU HEADS, NEW ZEALAND This compact design is a single-roomed box that has the appearance of hovering, bird-like, in the trees due to its open boat storage underneath. Built over six months alongside the existing yellow bach, this lofty new house provides an extra bathroom and large room that acts as a combined workspace, bedroom and rumpus room. The build itself was tricky, with owner-architect Pete Bossley taking the project on in his virtually non-existent spare time. The site parameters were

also very tight. “There is a cliff to the south, sea to the north, a boundary close to the west, existing bach to the east, pohutukawa trees around and above, soggy ground conditions, sometimes an aggressive sea environment and town planning rules that prevented building there at all — and requiring ‘natural’ brown or green colours!” says Pete. Architectural design: Pete Bossley and Miriam van Wezel, Bossley Architects (bossleyarchitects.co.nz) Builder: Gary Hamilton Builders and Martin Bucksey Photography: Simon Devitt and Pete Bossley

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09 DESIGN: STRAW BALE HOUSE LOCATION: GEMALLA, NEW SOUTH WALES How do you future-proof for climate change and rising energy costs? According to homeowners Ben and Deb Bardon, it’s not that hard, and their award-winning, low-cost house is proof. “The information for how to do this is on the yourhome.gov.au website and we’d like to encourage other people to use it,” says Ben. He and Deb did the initial design themselves then worked through any issues with their draftsperson and builder, who, along with the couple, organised a straw-bale workshop with 20 volunteers to help. “The workshop restores your faith in humanity — and you can’t say that about many building projects!” says Sam. The clay for the internal cob walls was dug from the site, as was much of the sand used in the base render coats. “It was a great way to start the project, by harvesting our own materials,” says Ben. Lots of good, positive human energy went into this build. Builder: Viva Living Homes (vivahomes.com.au) Photography: Simone Vivers 10 DESIGN: CURVED HOUSE LOCATION: HOBART, TASMANIA The Bradshaw family — Cole, Jane and their six adult children — have a close connection with nature and their community, and their home had to reﬂect this. The idea behind the curvaceous beauty was that it would sit softly on the land, nestled into the hill almost as though it was always there. “It was essential for us that it sit

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in the topography of the land. Also that the home was passive solar, energy efficient, visually organic with a low carbon footprint,” says Jane. This idea of being at one with nature extends to the choice of materials used as well as the colour palette. The exterior cladding is macrocarpa pine, felled from windbreaks around Tasmania and that which would have likely gone to waste. The family love that they were able to reuse this timber without impacting upon native forests. “It will fade into a silver colour and blend with the native bush here,” says Jane. “We wanted to create a house that was ecologically sustainable. The high embodied energy components were steel, concrete and roofing. Our design used as little steel as possible; most of our structural beams are laminated beams.” The concrete slabs are an essential part of thermal mass for a passive solar design and were important to include. The slabs have been thermally insulated and the hydronic heating was uniquely extended into the living room’s curved central half wall for an incredibly cosy effect. Double-glazed argon-filled uPVC-framed windows have been used, along with LED or fluorescent lighting where possible. The FirstRate5 assessment, based on design drawings, rated the house at 8.3 stars. The as-constructed rating is expected to be slightly better due to higher-performance windows and increased insulation. Building design: Graham Richmond, maui a’kai (formerly ecohaustas) (mauiakai.com) Building team: Cole Bradshaw, Leif Bradshaw, Freddy Mausz Photography: Peter Whyte

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11 DESIGN: COUNTY DERRY LOCATION: NORTHERN IRELAND, UK When architect Patrick Bradley explained his plans to build on a treasured spot on his parents’ farm, he divided family opinion. “They all agreed I could build on a picturesque area with a stream bubbling through it,” says Patrick. “But my idea was for a bold, contemporary home made of boxes balanced on top of each other. They thought it was a bit wild and my mother was worried that I was going to ruin her favourite view forever.” In addition to this daring design, Patrick’s build route was also far from conventional as he planned to upcycle four shipping containers for the frame of the house. The containers were a creative solution to a budgetary problem. “I always design and build with a quantity surveyor, so I know the cost down to the last screw,” he says. “But when we priced up the plans, I just couldn’t afford to progress with the design using a conventional build method. I’d seen shipping containers used before, so I thought why not use them for the structure?” The project moved on at a speedy pace, with insulating as well as first and second fix quickly following on from one another. “Having the Grand Designs TV crew scheduled to visit at regular intervals was a real catalyst to get us working our socks off,” says Patrick. “If I had to do it all again, the only thing I would do differently would be to give myself an extra three months to complete the build.” Despite the frenzied pace, the finished house is everything Patrick dreamed of and more. “I designed it, but the credit of creating it has to go to the people who actually built it. The dedication and craftsmanship of everyone involved is what makes it such a success,” he says. Architectural design: Patrick Bradley Architects (pb-architects.com) Photography: Aidan Monaghan

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12 DESIGN: FAMILY HAVEN LOCATION: NORTHBRIDGE, NEW SOUTH WALES Architect Sarah FitzGerald transformed a 1940s brick bungalow into a private yet light-ﬁlled Sydney home for her family of ﬁve. The build itself took 14 months to complete and was carried out by local company To The Mil, directed by builder Liam Flood. With the initial plans changed due to budget constraints and the team having started work on version two of the design, Sarah was able to come up with a third set of plans, this time closer to her original concept. “It was quite a shock to the foreman, Dave, when halfway through the build I completely changed the design back to a version close to the original ...

I just turned up on-site one day and took all the drawings and replaced them with a new set!” says Sarah. The sense of teamwork on-site was excellent, as was the atmosphere, with everyone chipping in on ideas and solutions to problems that would arise . The materials used throughout were important to the overall design concept and Sarah aimed to create an atmosphere of ease and comfort in the home, despite the clean lines and raw, minimal aesthetic. This was helped by the use of exposed brick, rammed earth, Corten steel panels, recycled hardwood weatherboards and trowel-ﬁnished concrete. Architectural design: Sarah FitzGerald Builder: Liam Flood, To The Mil (tothemil.com.au) Photography: Marian Riabic

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14 DESIGN: NORWICH ECO HOME LOCATION: NORWICH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM Natasha Cargill’s idyllic plot, with its verdant woodland and picturesque river, was subject to Paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which meant that only the most architecturally innovative, energy-efficient, ecofriendly building would do. “Just design a really green building,” you might say, but attaining Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 (the signifier of an exemplary piece of eco architecture) isn’t just about the finished product. Every detail — from the energy used and transport materials to water wastage and even the type of Portaloos — needs to be meticulously recorded. And if anything slips below the exacting standards, you can’t move in. It was risky. “It was always going to be a challenge, but it could be done, so we were going to do it,” says Natasha. “That was the soundtrack to most of the build really.” Despite everyone’s best intentions, the schedule ran behind and with some unexpected groundwork costs, architect Wilf Meynell had to ask Natasha to find an extra $14,000 to make sure they could finish on time and achieve the Code Level 6 standard. “It was annoying and I could have done without it, but there

13 DESIGN: HEBEL MASTERPIECE LOCATION: MONTEREY, NEW SOUTH WALES Peter Zembis and his family seized the opportunity to knock down a single-storey asbestos-ridden house to build their ideal home that ticks all the boxes, completed on budget and in just over a year. Sustainable building products by Hebel were primarily used by Peter, and these provided the added bonus of saving money and time. “Using Hebel meant the construction was completed quickly and saved approximately three to four weeks,” says Peter. “Hebel also saved money in scaffolding and on-site labour as there was less mess.” With two young children, noise travels fast and loud, however Hebel has enabled the family to achieve the impossible and created a quiet house that also saves on heating and cooling. All projects come with their fair share of challenges, but utilising existing structures provided this new home with instant character. An 8-metrehigh sandstone wall previously located in the living room has become a textural feature wall in the bathroom and ensuite, bringing a natural element into the home. Also, on a trip to Bali with his wife, Peter not only sourced a 600-kilogram fossilwood coffee table that had to be lifted by crane into the house, but also bought a hefty one-and-a-half containers of stone. However, the stone didn’t travel so well and ended up arriving in different sizes, resulting in a lengthy sorting game to ﬁnd usable pieces. Architectural design: Gareth Cole, Ecologie Group (ecologie.com.au) Builder: E-con Group (e-congroup.com.au) Photography: Eric Sierins

was no other way,” says Natasha. “I now have something that is worth more than the sum of its parts. You really have to think about the bigger picture.” It looked as though disaster might strike again at the 11th hour when a site inspection revealed the build had slipped down to a Code Level 5, largely because they hadn’t provided a

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shower block for the builders. But with lateral thinking, Wilf managed to battle the bureaucracy by introducing ecological landscaping, which tipped the project over the 90 points needed to secure Code Level 6 status. With a total cost of $630,000, the project stretched Natasha to the limit ﬁnancially, but it’s a house she envisions staying in

forever and building it has been an incredible experience for her and son Lucas. “It’s probably the most exciting thing I’ll ever do in my life,” she concludes. Architectural design: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Builder: Norfolk Pro Build (norfolkprobuild.co.uk) Photography: Darren Chung

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01 DESIGN: HEBEL MASTERPIECE LOCATION: MONTEREY, NEW SOUTH WALES This four-bedroom home proves that a house can be sustainable, full of light and beautiful to look at. The result includes two toy rooms, a study and a combined living and kitchen area that ﬂows out to the balcony. The mix of concrete and glass sets the mood in this modern interior. Meshing a variety of textures together gives the space an airy atmosphere, making it the perfect hub for gatherings. Timber stairs juxtapose nicely against the sheen of the polished ﬂoor and provide an organic element. Architectural design: Gareth Cole, Ecologie Group (ecologie.com.au) Builder: E-con Group (e-congroup.com.au) Photography: Eric Sierins

02 DESIGN: COLIN AND JUSTIN’S “CABIN PRESSURE” CABIN LOCATION: MUSKOKA, CENTRAL ONTARIO, CANADA TV design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan transformed this dilapidated old guesthouse north of Toronto by stripping the threebedroom structure back to its bare partitions. Other major renovations included swapping ground-ﬂoor windows for impressive triple French doors, to offer amazing lake views, and the installation of a hand-built kitchen. The pair was keen to shop local as much as possible, though have added ﬁnishing touches by big brands such as IKEA, Restoration Hardware and the boys’ own brand, C&J Home. A new sunroom was also created. The Muskoka Room, formerly

the large screened porch, had to be completely rebuilt due to rot, but now provides a sunny haven overlooking the water. The duo also made some creative decisions when painting, “I spilled coffee on the timber and it went this really lovely honey colour,” says Justin. “So we made a big vat and painted the two massive rooms with Nescafé. We watered it down and put it on with a wallpaper brush. It’s really nice. We wanted a very low-key, woody atmosphere.” Adds Colin: “We’ve learned that we’re our own worst clients and we asked a lot of ourselves!” Architectural design: Colin McAllister & Justin Ryan, Twoboyzmedia (colinandjustinscabinpressure.com) Builder: Daniel McNeill, Metal Edge Construction (metaledge.ca) Photography: Brandon Barré

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03 DESIGN: CASTLE ROCK HOUSE LOCATION: WHANGAREI HEADS, NEW ZEALAND Situated in New Zealand’s Northland, this holiday home was designed with the climate, views and family fun in mind. Modest in size, the home comprises two compact pavilions joined by an open but roofed walkway, one containing the living room and kitchen, the other housing three bedrooms, ensuite and a shared bathroom. Openness to nature and the elements is favoured by the husband-and-wife architectural team who designed the beach house. The living pavilion has spectacular views over Whangarei Heads and the internal wall lining and sarked ceilings have been left natural. Architectural design: Herbst Architects (herbstarchitects.co.nz) Builder: Lindesay Construction (lindesayconstruction.co.nz) Photography: Patrick Reynolds

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04 DESIGN: WILLIAMSTOWN BLUESTONE LOCATION: WILLIAMSTOWN, VICTORIA An abandoned bluestone cottage built in 1864 inspired Jason and Jennifer Brettell to create a modern house full of hints to the home’s history. With a goal bring the home back to life, the couple faced the challenge of limited space but transformed the untouched cottage into a home with a minimalist atmosphere. Using industrial-style materials, timber, shades of black and white and metal feature heavily. “We were conscious of respecting history, but also creating a modern-industrial theme through the use of natural elements while trying to maximise every square inch of space,” says Jason. Reminders of the home’s history are present throughout, especially in the living room, where a bluestone feature wall serves as a throwback to the original cottage. An exposed concrete feature wall brings a gritty element to the clean and modern design, while a warm atmosphere is created with leather lounges and personal touches. Now with three bedrooms, two living areas, two bathrooms and an outdoor entertaining area, this residence epitomises old world meets new. Architectural design: Tina Lindner (tinalindner.com.au) Builder: Portside Building (portsidebuilding.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter 07

05 DESIGN: VINEYARD VIEWS LOCATION: KANGAROO GROUND, VICTORIA Created on a 12-hectare property, this project was a collaboration between architect Michael Sheppard, Lisa Grounds from Bliink Interiors, and Eco Edge Homes. “They allowed me the freedom to choose interior ﬁnishes,” says Lisa. For a modern and clean look, organic-inspired interiors include neutral walls in Dulux Mount Buller, warm timber ﬁnishes and minimal furnishings. In keeping with the landscape, the interiors are decorated with Australianinspired pieces including a fabulous Bottlebrush rug in the living room. Architectural design: Michael Sheppard, Sheppard & Dwyer Architects (shepparddwyer.com.au) Builder: Anthony Northwood, Eco Edge Homes (ecoedgehomes.com.au) Photography: Robert Hamer

06 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA Generous in character and size, the requirements for this build included four bedrooms and bathrooms, a home office, media room, two lounge and dining areas, two kitchens, an 800-bottle wine cellar, four-car garage, workshop and a self-contained studio area. Large windows and glass doors let natural light in. Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier, Plesier Perkins (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn

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07 DESIGN: PORT MELBOURNE URBAN GREEN LOCATION: PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA With family coming and going, a space that was ﬂexible and practical was high on this couple’s agenda. “The property needed to serve a number of functions,” says homeowner Dr Ian Kronborg. “We have adult children who have moved out and moved back. We enjoy entertaining and needed spaces that could cope with this but we also needed our privacy.” The home boasts six main rooms, three bathrooms, a granny ﬂat with bedroom/living, two studies, cellar and a music room currently serving as a nursery. With timber featuring strongly throughout, a slightly industrial atmosphere is created. Architectural design: ARM Architecture (armarchitecture.com.au) Builder: Overend Constructions (overendconstructions.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

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08 DESIGN: TREE HOUSE LOCATION: GLEN IRIS, VICTORIA With a brief revolving around the concept of creating an “artistic piece with warmth and the subtle use of colour”, three separate areas were to be established within this home, along with bedrooms for the children and owners, an open kitchen, dining area and living room. With the home completely rewired to consist of three distinct areas — a children’s space, a communal family section and a parents’ retreat upstairs — the disrupted ﬂow of the previous house has been banished. Now, the family enjoys time in separate areas of the home and comes together in the “heart” of the house, conveniently located in the middle. The colour scheme is neutral, focusing on the balance of light and letting nature work its magic. Architectural design: Steffen Welsch Architects (steffenwelsch. com.au)

Builder: P & JM Deleo (0418 100 707) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter 09 DESIGN: COUNTY DERRY LOCATION: LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED KINGDOM “I just feel so privileged to live here,” says architect/homeowner Patrick Bradley, referring to his bold contemporary home built on a treasured part of his parents’ farmland. “Every day, I wake up to the view and it just feels as if I’m on holiday.” Patrick’s space is open plan, with the living areas upstairs making the most of the views. From the entrance, a corridor takes you past an office/third bedroom before opening into the openplan living zone. Here, the kitchen, backed by stairs to the lower ﬂoor, leads on to a spacious room with dining and seating areas, large windows and a balcony and terrace. Bold green Ligne Roset Togo sofas

echo the surrounding landscape and bring vibrancy to the neutral palette in this open-plan living area. Architectural design: Patrick Bradley Architects (pb-architects.com) Photography: Aidan Monaghan 10 DESIGN: MELBURNIAN HIDEOUT LOCATION: ELWOOD, VICTORIA Architect and owner David Vernon created a family home that is small on space but big on character. The ambitious build included a generous living and dining space that has the potential to become a main bedroom in the future, along with three additional bedrooms. Timber features heavily throughout the home — a combination of plywood and mountain ash timber for wall linings and cupboards was employed to create warmth and provide a welcoming atmosphere. Architectural design: David Vernon Architect (vernon.com.au) Builder: Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Derek Swalwell 11 DESIGN: NORWICH ECO HOME LOCATION: NORWICH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM

Tiring of London, Natasha moved with her son, Lucas, (now 12) back to Norfolk, deciding that self-build was the only way she would ever ﬁnd them an ideal living solution. “I’d spent most of my life subterranean in my ﬂat in Clapham, South London, with the bedroom downstairs,” says Natasha. “The interior layout of the Norfolk cottage was similar, which I liked. Upside-down living is very freeing. You’re not scampering around from one space to the next — you can just stop and look out at the view. It puts the brakes on.” Downstairs hosts Lucas’ and Natasha’s bedrooms, one on each side of the deck. Upstairs on one side of the building sits the kitchen and dining room, with a living space and music room on the other. Large bifold doors open from the dining area onto the shaded balcony. The orange sofa was from a friend and the coffee table is a local Norwich design. The screen is by Anna Glover and the artwork by Gavin Mitchell. Architectural design: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Builder: Norfolk Pro Build (norfolkprobuild.co.uk) Photography: Darren Chung

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13 DESIGN: CLAREMONT ORIGAMI HOUSE LOCATION: CLAREMONT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA This simple, pavilion-style home makes the most of its 400-metre-square block, however it has the ability to be easily transformed. Around half the walls are glass, which can be opened up to create a huge single room incorporating the central courtyard. Inside, there are moveable walls, too, as homeowner/architect/builder Ariane Prevost didn’t want to restrict rooms to one use. Even elements of the kitchen can be relocated. Much of the look is mid-century style, inspired by homes that Ariane grew up in. “The timber ceiling in the dining room was cut from a fallen tree on our farming property. It was milled on-site and now provides a magical, patterned, raw finish to the ceiling and giant pivot door. Its a joy to look at,” says Ariane. Architectural design: Ariane Prevost Architect (0411 592 187) Builder: Ariane Prevost Architect (0411 592 187) Photography: John Madden 14 DESIGN: CUBOMANIA CREATION LOCATION: FITZROY NORTH, VICTORIA The body of work undertaken by PHOOEY Architects included an open-plan kitchen/ family/dining room, living room, entry foyer/ stairs with ancillary room-sized landings, study, habitable basement (guest quarters) and an external courtyard. The open-plan kitchen/dining area encourages the family to spend time in all areas of the home. A modern and bright black and white scheme creates a clean and simple background for the feature design elements. The significant heritage parts of the house including fireplaces, skirtings, architraves, hessian-clad walls and gargoyle-clad archways, remain and were restored accordingly. Architectural design: PHOOEY Architects (phooey.com.au) Builder: Conterno Group (conternogroup.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts

12 DESIGN: FOXGROUND PAVILION LOCATION: KIAMA, NEW SOUTH WALES Retired engineer Joe and his wife, Maura, wanted a passive-solar home with a low-carbon footprint, so they taught themselves how to use rammed earth and built their own four-bedroom house. Their 80-acre property offers spectacular views, and the pavilion-style, low-impact home incorporates a sleek and simple combination of stone, timber, glass and rammed earth. The main living area — the “big room”, with living, dining and kitchen — is located in one of three pavilions. As the home runs single ﬁle along the ridge, every space gets a taste of the incredible outlook. The signiﬁcant amount of glass on the southern side of the house takes advantage of the view. “As we have a north-facing frontage and view to the south, we had to make provision to capture the winter sun into the living area,” says Joe. “We did this by raising the ceiling height in the living space and utilising raised louvred windows.” Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato (owner-builder) Photography: Nicholas Wilson 15

15 DESIGN: STYLISH STATEMENT LOCATION: SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA This three-storey bayside home offers bright and airy spaces, abundant storage, well-situated living areas for both parents and children and ample room for a growing family to be together and entertain. “The house provides sophisticated family living,” says Geoff Challis, principal architect of Venn Architects. “It makes a stylish statement, has beautifully ﬂowing light and space and is delightful to be in.” Inside, a black and white palette provides a gallery feel, with sharp interiors that are also light and airy. Venn Architects helped the owners choose furniture and furnishings to complement their space. “My favourite part of the home is the living area where all the design elements and layers come together to create a stylish but very liveable and functional space,” says Geoff. Architectural design: Venn Architects (vennarchitects.com) Photography: Derek Swalwell

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16 DESIGN: STRAW BALE HOUSE LOCATION: GEMALLA, NEW SOUTH WALES The Straw Bale House ﬂoor plan includes a bathroom, two bedrooms, a music/TV room, upstairs lounge room and drinking deck, a study and a triple-height, open-plan living/dining/ kitchen area. The minimalist approach (no laundry and only one toilet) was a statement by homeowners Deb and Ben Bardon about using fewer resources and still living very comfortably. “The internal space is tranquil because of the sound-absorbing nature of the materials,” says Deb. “It’s also low humidity because of the way the straw walls absorb it. This improves the thermal comfort. It’s a really healthy environment with lots of fresh air in the triple-height space.” The open-plan living/dining area is one of the family’s favourite parts of the home. “The open-plan living area works really well and has great natural views in all directions,” says Deb. “The central lantern in the main living area is an inverted Victorian sewer vent cover. Our coffee table is a stripped-back and varnished dunny door. This human-waste aesthetic just makes us laugh.” Builder: Viva Living Homes (vivahomes.com.au) Photography: Simone Vivers 17 DESIGN: WALLABY LANE HOUSE LOCATION: NOOSA HINTERLAND, QUEENSLAND This homeowner had spent some years living in Bali and is an admirer of modern, tropical buildings, so the design was to include a pool and cater to indoor/outdoor living in a subtropical climate. The house was to be nurturing and uplifting. There are three bedrooms in the main house, a bathroom, ensuite and large open-plan living/dining area. The ﬂoor plan is spacious yet compact as no space is wasted. Oriented to

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the north, the design includes large eaves and a ﬂyover skillion roof clear of the building to shade the home. Cross-ventilation captures cooling breezes and banks of clerestory windows allow natural light to ﬂood in. Beautiful views to the mountain and surrounding bush are maximised. Architectural design: Jolyon Robinson, Robinson Architects (robinsonarchitects.com.au) Photography: Nic Granleese and Alain Bouvier 18 DESIGN: MELBOURNE MODERN LOCATION: BALWYN NORTH, VICTORIA This modern family home is a nod to mid-century architecture, with a dash of industrial style. The downstairs open-plan living and kitchen connects

to the outdoors with a double-storey glass wall and screen. There are plenty of industrial ﬁnishes such as steel and dark tiles. A bold monochromatic palette accentuates this further and was chosen to act as a blank canvas for changing colours and tastes in furniture and furnishings. Darker shades for the ﬂoors and ceiling produce a moody atmosphere and accentuate the home’s white tones, creating contrast. The double-storey void the homeowners loved from the Sugar Cube House, on Grand Designs UK, is an idea that has been adapted for their own home and has become a favourite feature of the house. Architectural design: Canny (canny.com.au) Builder: Canny (canny.com.au) Photography: Rebekah Jewell

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12 10: The Splayer sofa is hand-crafted in South Africa using natural materials including coir, cotton, raw wool, silk, linen and recycled materials for an “undone” look. From casamentofurniture.com.au 11: Splayer Enchanted Style sofa from casamentofurniture.com.au 12: Rusco curved sofa in white leather from beyondfurniture.com.au 13: Upholstered in turquoise Dalton Cerulean, the Lynden 2.5-seater sofa features a contemporary sprung seat, webbed suspension back and hypo-allergenic ﬁlling. From laura-ashley.com.au 14: Jasper modular lounge from kingfurniture.com.au 15: The extremely roomy and versatile Quattro modular sofa from plush.com.au 16: Bonaldo Cave sofa from luxdeco.com 17: Laurito fabric sofa from beyondfurniture.com.au 18: The Aspen sofa features adjustable headrests and recliner options and is handcrafted from highquality timbers and foams. From plush.com.au

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09: Chill Out Chairs are designed to be a natural, comfortable and beautiful place to relax or meditate. The natural materials used are sustainably sourced and include mango wood, banana leaf, seagrass and kapok. Available from chilloutchairs.com.au 10: Vintage Danish mid-century bentwood bar stools from xcapevintage.etsy.com 11: Abbey chair from boydblue.com 12: Antique English ladder-back carver chair with rush seat, available from antique dealers 13: Bespoke-designed armchair from chaircandy.com.au 14: Chair from satara.com.au 15: Vintage SchiĂ¸nning & Elgaard teak and beech dining chair from danishred.com.au 16: Vintage Hans Wegner oak high-back Plank chair from danishred.com.au

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17: Spanish designer Jaime Hayon has teamed up with Republic of Fritz Hansen to create the Ro easy chair, named after the Danish word for tranquillity. Available from cultdesign.com.au 18: Classic bentwood chair in walnut stain from thonet.com.au 19: Featuring a clever swivel base and plenty of room for one or two people, the Snuggle swivel chair from Plush is a modern take on the love seat. This popular, curvaceous accent chair is comfortable, contemporary looking and constructed with quality timbers and foams. Available from plush.com.au 20: Dining chair from artisanti.com 21: Carver dining chair from zuku.com.au 22: Chair from ghify.com 23: Grace armchair by Norman & Quaine, available from livingedge.com.au 24: Antique Savonarola chair, available from antique dealers

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16 10: Weylandts Cargo coffee table from weylandts.com.au 11: Jade round coffee table in American oak from zuster.com.au 12: Coffee table in black by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra, available from spacefurniture.com.au 13: Minimal-design three-legged coffee table from thedesignhunter. com.au 14: Templeton parquet wood nesting side tables from artisanti.com 15: Esta coffee table in white or timber by Norman & Quaine, available from livingedge.com.au 16: Lema Wow dining table from gomodern.co.uk 17: Uovo Lattice table from ecochic.com.au 18: Glass-centre dining table from beyondfurniture.com.au

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19: Avalon recycled hardwood timber dining table from ausfurniture.com.au 20: Coff ee table from alliancefurniture.com.au 21: Antique Chinese coffee table from orienthouse.com.au 22: The Tao range of side tables by Riva 1920 is made from solid timber. Available in three sizes, the tables can be used alone or nested together. fanuli.com.au 23: Lumberjack Stump side table from ecochic.com.au 24: Tuki dining table from thedesignhunter.com.au 25: Timber Eltham Court table from alliancefurniture.com.au 26: Industrial-style recycled teak coff ee table from ghify.com 27: Driftwood coffee table from st-barts.com.au

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01 DESIGN: NORWICH ECO HOME LOCATION: NORWICH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM Natasha Cargill moved from London with her son back to her home county of Norfolk, and decided that self-build was probably the only way she would ever ﬁnd a living solution that was ideal for both of them. She says of her Norfolk cottage: “Upside-down living is very freeing. You’re not scampering around from one space to the next, you can just stop and look out at the view. It puts the brakes on.” The plan was to make the house sustainable right from the foundations. Upstairs on one side of the building sits the kitchen and dining room. Mint green adds a calming element to the elegant kitchen, which boasts sliding doors and a balcony overlooking the river. The Greenwich kitchen from Howdens was excellent value and is the most eco design in its range. Architect Wilf Meynell’s father, Anthony, also felled the sycamore tree that was used to make the kitchen table. Architectural design: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Builder: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Photography: Darren Chung

02 DESIGN: WILLIAMSTOWN BLUESTONE LOCATION: WILLIAMSTOWN, VICTORIA The allure of an abandoned cottage built in 1864 was enough for Jason and Jennifer Brettell to create a modern house full of hints to the home’s fascinating history. Focusing on using materials that slot into the industrial category, timber, shades of black and white and metal feature heavily throughout. The white, minimalist kitchen serves as a worthy focal point of the home. The tiled white splashback and cabinetry are broken up by the thunder-grey marble benchtop and conjoined timber countertop. “The atmosphere is one of tranquillity, created through the use of raw materials including timber, concrete, steel and bluestone,” says Jason. “The colour palette is very neutral, predominantly white, with raw materials adding warmth and highlighting design features. We’ve added colour through accessories and furnishings that are easily changed over time.” Architectural design: Tina Lindner (tinalindner.com.au) Builder: Portside Building (portsidebuilding.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter 02

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03 DESIGN: BROOKFIELD SPOTTED GUM LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND Working with the beautiful trees was a deﬁning element of this home’s design. “There’s a beautiful morning view and a beautiful afternoon view,” says homeowner Milly Davenport. The long, skinny shape provides all family members with their own space. One end is for Milly’s two teenage boys and connects to the pivot point of the house, a generous living/ kitchen space that opens up on both sides via bifold doors and shutters — an area the family shares. The open-plan kitchen lets in streams of light, meshing the indoors with the outdoors. Architectural design: Shane Thompson Architects (shanethompson.com.au) Builder: HHH Constructions (hhhconstructions.com.au) Photography: Toby Scott 04 DESIGN: CUT PAW PAW HOUSE LOCATION: SEDDON, VICTORIA Comprising a renovation and extension, the brief architect Andrew Maynard was given by homeowners Derek Rowe and Michelle Templeton was to make the house “ridiculously inside out”. With plans to combine indoors and out, Derek and Michelle wanted to blur the distinction between house and garden, as clearly demonstrated in the kitchen, where the openings and windows maximise passive solar gain. The kitchen, with a dining area at the end, seamlessly merges into the outdoors. Having two kitchen islands ensures there’s ample space to work on dinner and socialise with friends. The benchtop is by Stone Italiana. Architectural design: Mark Austin and Andrew Maynard, Maynard Architects (maynardarchitects.com) Builder: Marcus Hamilton, Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts Studio and Tess Kelly

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05 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA From the timeless design to the modernist architecture, the Bushland House is a hidden delight, home to not one but two kitchens, protected by trees to become a peaceful abode. It’s a home that’s generous in both character and size. Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier, Pleysier Perkins (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn 06 DESIGN: TREE HOUSE LOCATION: GLEN IRIS, VICTORIA This former Californian bungalow once had a small kitchen, but no more. The new glossy white kitchen is part of the communal family section of the home. The family can enjoy time in separate areas and come together in the “heart” of the house, conveniently located in the middle. The open kitchen and adjacent dining area, with polished concrete ﬂooring that ﬂows throughout the space, has been positioned to make the most of solar access. Architectural design: Steffen Welsch Architects (steffenwelsch.com.au) Builder: P & JM Deleo (0418 100 707) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

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07 DESIGN: FOXGROUND PAVILION LOCATION: KIAMA, NEW SOUTH WALES This experimental project was partly driven by Joe and Maura Cato’s discovery of a house and 80 acres of land dubbed “Foxground”, which included their own rainforest. The kitchen, by Class Kitchens, is part of one of three pavilions they built, and houses “the big room”, with kitchen, dining and living all enjoying an incredible view. Three pendant lights hang over the island, and the neutral colour chosen for the cabinetry and benchtop works wonderfully well with the rammed-earth walls of the space. Polished concrete flooring flows throughout. Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato Photography: Nicholas Wilson 08 DESIGN: VINEYARD VIEWS LOCATION: KANGAROO GROUND, VICTORIA Though spacious and boasting plenty of features, special consideration was required to ensure this home, which makes the most of its vineyard views from the north to the east, is as low maintenance as possible. The kitchen in particular takes in the stunning landscape that stretches towards Kinglake National Park and the Yarra Valley. One of interior designer Lisa Ground’s favourite areas of the home, the kitchen boasts a striking combination of veined marble, stainless steel and warm timber finishes. The joinery and kitchen design is by Bliink Interiors. Architectural design: Michael Sheppard, Sheppard & Dwyer Architects (shepparddwyer.com.au) Builder: Anthony Northwood, Eco Edge Homes (ecoedgehomes.com.au) Photography: Robert Hamer

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09 DESIGN: STYLISH STATEMENT LOCATION: SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA This three-storey bayside Melbourne home designed by Venn Architects provides all the features of a high-quality build, with bright, airy spaces, abundant storage, well-situated living areas for parents and children and ample room for a growing family. Quality details abound throughout the house and include seamless joinery and walls that seemingly float above ground. In the kitchen, a 7-metre cantilevered Pure White Caesarstone island bench is accentuated by seamless European oak joinery, stained in George Fethers & Co’s Lignapal Oak Rift Swamp. An overhead stainless-steel rangehood/light custom designed by Venn Architects helps define the space, as do lined boards above on the ceiling. High-quality fixtures complement the area and include an Abey Gessi pull-out kitchen mixer, Franke Kubus sinks and Miele appliances. Architectural design: Venn Architects (vennarchitects.com) Photography: Derek Swalwell

10 DESIGN: COUNTY DERRY LOCATION: NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED KINGDOM “Every day, I wake up to the view and it just feels as if I’m on holiday,” says architect-homeowner Patrick Bradley, who used a base of shipping containers to build his home on a treasured spot on his parents’ farm. Part of the upstairs open-plan living zone, the kitchen leads on to a spacious room with dining and seating areas, large windows and a balcony and terrace. Dark gloss units, by Stormer Designs, deﬁne the kitchen and allow the view to remain the focus. Architectural design: Patrick Bradley Architects (pb-architects.com) Photography: Aidan Monaghan

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11 DESIGN: MOUNT ELIZA HOUSE LOCATION: MOUNT ELIZA, VICTORIA The interior of the Mount Eliza House is a midcentury haven, and the clean and crisp kitchen takes advantage of the property’s views. A butler’s pantry keeps preparation and clean-up out of sight, while timber benchtops add a natural touch. The joinery and benchtops are by Stuart Sutherland. Building design: Modularc (modularc.com.au) Builder: Whiteside Homes Pty Ltd (whitesidehomes.com.au) Photography: Emma Cross

12 DESIGN: STRAW BALE HOUSE LOCATION: GEMALLA, NEW SOUTH WALES Ben and Deb Bardon’s award-winning, low-cost strawbale house is future proofed for climate change and rising energy costs. The kitchen is part of a tripleheight, open-plan living/dining area, one of the family’s favourite parts of the home, with great natural views in all directions. The kitchen bench was made from timber that the couple had collected over the years, while the wood stove provides hydronic heating to the southfacing bathroom and music/TV room. Builder: Viva Living Homes (vivahomes.com.au) Photography: Simone Vivers

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13 DESIGN: CUBOMANIA CREATION LOCATION: FITZROY NORTH, VICTORIA A commitment to sustainability led these homeowners to adapt and reuse parts of their existing Victorian heritagelisted house, which were just too precious to discard. The open-plan kitchen/dining area encourages the family to spend time in all areas of the home. The kitchen’s face joinery is made from upcycled tongue-and-groove timber ﬂooring. Architectural design: PHOOEY Architects (phooey.com.au) Builder: Conterno Group (conternogroup.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts 14 DESIGN: MELBOURNE MODERN LOCATION: BALWYN NORTH, VICTORIA The design of this build was inspired by an episode of Grand Designs UK in 2004, which featured a modernist structure, the Sugar Cube. The owners of this modern Melbourne home adored the UK project so, with the help of Canny Architecture, they drew on the Sugar Cube for inspiration for their own dream home. The open-plan living and kitchen area is downstairs, connecting spectacularly to the outdoors with the double-storey glass wall and screen. Accent pieces such as black, geometric stools and clustered bauble lighting bring modern style to the all-white kitchen. Darker shades used in the ﬂoors produce a moody atmosphere and accentuate the kitchen’s white tones, creating contrast. A monochromatic palette accentuates the modern and industrial feel further. Architectural design: Canny (canny.com.au) Builder: Canny (canny.com.au) Photography: Rebekah Jewell

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15 DESIGN: SHIPPING CONTAINER LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND The idea for the three-level shipping container house was born from the need for a bigger home suited to the Miller family, but on a shoestring budget. The family spends most of their time on the second level, which features the kitchen, dining and living areas. The living areas are open plan, which creates a much-needed feeling of openness when making a home out of shipping containers. Black, raw steel i-beams span the ceiling in the kitchen and adjoining living area and create an industrial feel that is offset beautifully by the warmth of timber. Architectural design and builder: Todd Miller, ZieglerBuild (zieglerbuild.com.au) Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones 16 DESIGN: WALLABY LANE HOUSE LOCATION: NOOSA HINTERLAND, QUEENSLAND This hinterland home is just a short drive from the beaches and boutiques of Noosa. Banks of clerestory windows in the kitchen encourage natural light and cross-ventilation to capture breezes, while the large windows in the kitchen allow the sun in to warm the concrete ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and provide the family with the connection to nature that they craved. Architectural design: Jolyon Robinson, Robinson Architects (robinsonarchitects.com.au) Photography: Nic Granleese and Alain Bouvier

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17 DESIGN: COLIN AND JUSTIN’S “CABIN PRESSURE” CABIN LOCATION: MUSKOKA, CENTRAL ONTARIO, CANADA Airing on the Cottage Life channel, Colin and Justin’s Cabin Pressure showed viewers how they transformed this dilapidated old guesthouse north of Toronto, and the many hurdles they faced along the way. The existing building required major renovations to become the easy-to-maintain, cosy sanctuary they wanted. Part of The Great Room, the Arts & Crafts-style handmade kitchen works well with the timber, and the Caesarstone island benchtop adds a modern touch. The hand-built kitchen is from Toronto’s Bateman Custom Furniture & Cabinetry. Architectural design: Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, Twoboyzmedia (colinandjustinscabinpressure.com) Builder: Daniel McNeill, Metal Edge Construction (metaledge.ca) Photography: Brandon Barre

18 DESIGN: FAMILY HAVEN LOCATION: NORTHBRIDGE, NEW SOUTH WALES In keeping with architect-owner Sarah FitzGerald’s sustainable design concept, as much of her original house as possible was kept. Highlight windows for light and ventilation feature in the home’s airy living spaces. The previous kitchen and laundry had been subject to alterations and additions over the years and were removed to make way for a new kitchen and an open-plan family/dining room at the back of the house. Every room was located to have good access to the sun. A small internal courtyard was created on the east side of the kitchen, with the roof cut away to bring in the morning sun. Architectural design: Sarah FitzGerald Builder: Liam Flood, To The Mil (tothemil.com.au) Photography: Marian Riabic 19 DESIGN: KIRRIBILLI MAKEOVER LOCATION: KIRRIBILLI, NEW SOUTH WALES This family home for a professional couple and their four young children needed to be comfortable for them to live in for at least another 10 years. It was important the new design considered the children as teenagers and allowed socialising for both adults and kids. It also needed to be a welcoming place where friends and family could drop in. The brief called for a house that was appropriate for informal as well as formal entertaining. The kitchen is the centre of the home and represents playfulness and fun with its vivid colour palette, bright pendant lighting and cantilevered island bench. The creation of the kitchen and informal dining area as a central hub of the house has been successful, and is a feature that architect Phil Moore lists as among his favourites. “In this one space, there is colour, light, comfort and warmth. It’s a junction and connection of intersecting paths between formal and informal living, outdoor play and the more private bedroom and study spaces where the family comes together. There is a sculptural playfulness in this room that acts as a frame around which the family comes together,” says Phil. Architectural design: Phil Moore and Stephen Evans, Melocco & Moore Architects (meloccomoore.com.au) Builder: Rod Verduci, RBV Builders (rbvbuilders.com.au) Photography: Brett Boardman

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IN RECENT YEARS, THE KITCHEN SINK HAS UNDERGONE A TRANSFORMATION FROM A SIMPLE WATER VESSEL TO A COMPLETE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. SINKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF SIZES, FINISHES AND STYLES TO COMPLEMENT YOUR KITCHEN 01: IKEA’s Bredskär sink is a contemporary high-class sink at a fraction of the cost. Its clean lines, immaculate finish and size make it a welcome addition to any kitchen. Available at ikea.com.au 02-04: Featuring models in Blanco’s patented SILGRANIT PuraDur and stainless steel, the modern and generously proportioned Naya sinks are versatile and offer maximum comfort. Made of Blanco SILGRANIT PuraDur, Naya sinks are extremely durable and exceptionally beautiful. The clear design, characterised by a stony silky surface, is an eye-catching architectural statement. Available in anthracite and white finishes, the colours match any kitchen. SILGRANIT PuraDur sinks are 80 per cent granite so they’re tough and, with their outstanding European design, are also super stylish. This unique, easy-care material is stain resistant, scratch resistant, impact resistant, heat resistant and won’t fade. Available from blanco-australia.com 0508: Schock sinks have a stunning colour range, crisp lines and a silky smooth finish. The quality German-engineered and -manufactured sinkware range has been created using state-of-the-art composite nano-granite materials. It offers exceptional strength and durability, stain resistance and antibacterial properties. Schock sinks are available in a range of stylish finishes, including metallic (black), stone (grey), Polaris (white) and a stunning bronze finish that’s new to Australia. Exclusive to abey.com.au 09: The Baroque double fireclay sink in Charcoal from schots.com.au 10: Smeg’s double-bowl sink is perfect for growing families who need plenty of washing and prep space. This reliable 54-litre kitchen workhorse is contrasted by its simplistic design and clean satin finish. Optional extras include a clever cover cutting board and a large drying rack that fits neatly into the sink or on the connected wet area. Available from smeg.com.au 11: The Monet double-bowl sink by Oliveri transforms the humble sink into a streamlined food preparation area with a minimalist look. Oliveri uses only 100 per cent recyclable stainless steel in its products. Available at oliveri.com.au 12: Afa Vertus doublebowl stainless-steel undermount sink from reece.com.au

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MAKE YOUR KITCHEN TAPWARE WARE THE TALK OF THE TOWN WN 01 & 02: The Cerchio mixer collection n from rest to Phoenix Tapware adds style and interest r-saving any kitchen, while also boasting water-saving ocus on capabilities. Its unique design, with a focus tes the defined lines and soft surfaces, creates d organic perfect synergy between geometric and ctural forms found in most modern architectural com au spaces. Available at phoenixtapware.com.au 03: Scala square sink mixer in stainless steel from sussextaps.com.au 04: The ergonomic Omega gooseneck sink mixer from casalusso. com.au 05: Tapware mixer from astrawalker. com.au 06: Of timeless design, the Vivid slimline side-lever sink mixer from Phoenix Tapware is both practical and easy to use. The mixer’s square outlet is a gorgeous geometric shape that contrasts beautifully with the cylindrical body. It is available in matt black and chrome finishes and is constructed from solid brass with a fixed pin lever. Available at phoenixtapware. com.au 07: HydroTap G4 from zipindustries. com 08: The Signatür kitchen mixer from Renovator Store is made of sanitary-grade stainless steel and features a retractable pullout hose and switchable dual-spray technology. Available at renovatorstore.com.au

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01: The unique high-speed pulverising action of BlendPro’s Vortec technology produces ultra-smooth results. Available from proappliances.com.au 02: An alternative to the traditional fryer, Kambrook’s AirChef is a healthier way to cook. Available from kambrook.com.au 03: KitchenAid Pro Line Bowl-Lift stand mixer from kitchenaid.com.au 04: Imagine the convenience of cooking components of your meal in one appliance. Tefal’s ActiFry two-in-one delivers just this. Available from tefal.com.au 05: Vintec's SoWine can cool two bottles of red or white, maintaining them at the perfect drinking temperature. Available from vintec.com. au 06: Bosch’s stainless-steel QuattroBlade blender, available from bosch-home.com. au 07: Kambrook’s Prep Fast 800W food processor has two speeds (plus pulse) and a storage compartment for the blades, which ﬁt directly into the base of the unit. Available from kambrook.com.au 08: The Boss blender by Breville can mix and pulverise any combination of food. Available from breville.com.au

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12 13 14 09: The KitchenAid slow cooker features a solid 5.7-litre ceramic insert with handles, a tight rubber seal to lock in natural moisture and a new one-of-a-kind double-sided easy-serve glass lid. Available from kitchenaid.com.au 10: The Vitacuisine Compact multi-level steamer can cook a three-course meal all at once. It features Tefal’s patented Vitamin+ function, a system of steam cooking that uses fast and gentle pulses to retain up to twice as much of the food’s natural vitamins. Available from tefal.com.au 11: With more than 10 different kitchen tools, the Thermomix is the ultimate multifunction appliance. Available from thermomix.com.au 12: The Kambrook Blitz2Go personal blender from kambrook.com.au 13: Lightweight and with an ergonomic handle, the Nespresso Inissia coffee machine comes in a range of colours including vibrant lime yellow (pictured here). Available from breville.com.au 14: Whip up last-minute desserts with this multifunctional machine from bosch-home.com.au 15: Artisan fourslice toaster in Empire Red from kitchenaid.com.au 16: Tefal’s three-in-one Multi Delices yoghurt maker comes with six separate removable pots and lids that make it easy to create and go. Available from tefal.com.au 17: With the Kogan stainless-steel bread maker and easy-to-program timer, you can enjoy a fresh-baked loaf each morning. Available from kogan.com.au

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18: H 6860 BP built-in oven from miele.com.au 19: The built-in pyrolytic oven from Siemens boasts a high-definition thin-film technology colour display, ensuring a clear look at your food while cooking. Available from siemens.com.au 20: The SXMP electric built-in oven from ILVE features a catalytic self-cleaning system that covers 80 per cent of the internal oven cavity. Available from ilve.com.au 21: The built-in coffee maker from Fisher & Paykel features adjustable coffee strength and temperature, multiple cup sizes and 15-bar pressure. Available from fisherpaykel.com/au 22: Majestic freestanding cooker from ILVE, available from eurolinx.com. au 23: Part of the stainless-steel Classic range, the Smeg C6GMXA8 boasts nine functions, five cooking levels and a 79-litre capacity. Available from smeg.com.au 24: Black EC4i electric range cooker from au.esse.com 25: The Miele H 6860 BP Moisture Plus oven has been tailored to Australians, and will cook dishes such as pavlova and rack of lamb to perfection. Available from miele.com.au 26: CombiInduction cooktop from bosch-home.com.au 27: Designed by Marc Newson, the 60-centimetre pyrolytic electric oven from smeg.com.au

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28 28: The energy-efficient Eco French-door fridge provides icy drinks pronto, without opening the door. Available from ﬁsherpaykel.com/au 29: Liebherr’s ECBN 6256 integrated Frenchdoor refrigerator includes a freezer drawer at the bottom and a BioFresh compartment that offers the right climate for a range of foods, keeping them fresh for up to three times longer than a conventional fridge. Available from andico.com.au 30: The 510-litre Beko white top-mount refrigerator features an active ioniser, which creates an antibacterial effect, allowing clean air to circulate so that food lasts longer. Available from beko.com.au 31: The retromodern FAB 32 two-door refrigerator from smeg.com.au 32: Part of Miele’s MasterCool series, the KF 1911 Vi fridge/freezer features an internal ice maker as well as signature MasterFresh drawers, to alter the temperature for different foods at the touch of a button and keep them fresh for up to three times longer. Available from miele.com.au 33: The stylish built-in pizza oven from ILVE heats up to 400 degrees Celsius in pizza mode and cooks pizza to perfection in less than three minutes. Available from ilve.com.au 34: Bosch’s ActiveWater stainless-steel dishwasher uses as little as 10.3 litres of water per wash, includes six wash programs and has a 5.5-star WELS rating. Available from bosch-home.com.au 35: The Seamless wine cellar by Vintec is elegant in black and stainless steel and features two compartments, each with their own temperature settings. The top is designed to hold 10 white wines at 6-10 degrees, whereas the bottom compartment is ideal for reds and ranges from 10-18 degrees. Available from vintec.com.au

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02 DESIGN: PORT MELBOURNE URBAN GREEN LOCATION: PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA “As our family tends to come and go, our home had to be a little larger than we absolutely needed, to cope with peak loads,” says homeowner Dr Ian Kronborg. Despite moving into a smaller property, this house is still relatively large, boasting six bedrooms and three bathrooms. A standout bedroom ﬁlled with natural light and an open ensuite

bathroom provides a cityscape view. A freestanding, egg-shaped bath modernises the ensuite and is an ideal oasis to relax and unwind in, as well as being the centrepiece of the space. Pops of colour are introduced through accessories such as canary yellow towels, which inject excitement. Architectural design: ARM Architecture (armarchitecture. com.au) Builder: Overend Constructions (overendconstructions.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

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01 DESIGN: WILLIAMSTOWN BLUESTONE LOCATION: WILLIAMSTOWN, VICTORIA For an industrial-style aesthetic, timber, shades of black and white, and metal feature heavily throughout this revitalised twobathroom Williamstown home, originally built in 1864. A tranquil ambience is created through the use of raw materials including timber, concrete, steel and bluestone. The colour palette is neutral, predominantly white, with raw materials adding warmth and highlighting design features. A mosaic-tiled wall introduces pattern into the bathroom in a subtle way. Architectural design: Tina Lindner (tinalindner.com.au) Builder: Portside Building (portsidebuilding.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

03 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA From the timeless design to the modernist architecture, the Bushland House is a hidden delight, blending into the surrounding landscape. It works with a theme of natural surroundings, demonstrated by this bathroom’s freestanding bath next to the courtyard, which creates instant Zen appeal. Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier, Pleysier Perkins (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn

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04 DESIGN: NORWICH ECO HOME LOCATION: NORWICH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM Natasha Cargill’s idyllic plot, with its verdant woodland and picturesque river, was subject to Paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which meant that only the most architecturally innovative, energy-efficient, eco-friendly building would do. The family bathroom is ﬁtted with an eco shower and shallow bath, essential additions to secure approval. Architectural design: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Builder: Norfolk Pro Build (norfolkprobuild.co.uk) Photography: Darren Chung 05 DESIGN: MELBURNIAN HIDEOUT LOCATION: ELWOOD, VICTORIA Architect and homeowner David Vernon created a two-bathroom family home that is small on space but big on character. An open design works in the small bathroom, making it appear larger. Architectural design: David Vernon Architect (vernon.com.au) Builder: Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Derek Swalwell

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06 DESIGN: TREE HOUSE LOCATION: GLEN IRIS, VICTORIA A minimalist design with simple, clean lines typiﬁes the Tree House, and this is demonstrated effectively in the bathrooms. Walls in the Californian bungalow were removed to create a bathroom, with the colour scheme employed very much neutral, focusing on the balance of light and letting nature work its magic. Architectural design: Steffen Welsch Architects (steffenwelsch.com.au) Builder: P & JM Deleo (0418 100 707) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter 07 DESIGN: CENTRAL BEACH HOUSE LOCATION: PELICAN WATERS, QUEENSLAND A resort-style home with added decadence, this house blends Balinese style with a cruise-ship aesthetic for an indulgent ﬁnish. It features two powder rooms (one on each level), a master ensuite, main bathroom and guest ensuite. Architectural design: Christopher Design (christopherdesign.com.au) Builder: Mees Construction (meesconstruction.com.au) Photography: Mark Gacesa and David Kekwick

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08 DESIGN: FOXGROUND PAVILION LOCATION: KIAMA, NEW SOUTH WALES Rammed earth, as shown in this bathroom’s walls, was used en masse in this passive solar home, created by owner-builders Joe and Maura Cato. This bathroom allows bathing with a view, thanks to the signiﬁcant amount of windows that look out over beautiful Kiama. The curved basins and bath bring a calming notion to the space. Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato Photography: Nicholas Wilson

into. Downstairs, a small corridor links bedrooms one and two and a bathroom with a hammockinspired bath, from Splinter Works, that’s both functional and interesting to look at. Architectural design: Patrick Bradley Architects (pb-architects.com) Photography: Aidan Monaghan 10 DESIGN: HEBEL MASTERPIECE LOCATION: MONTEREY, NEW SOUTH WALES Mastering the balancing act of producing a home that is both environmentally sustainable and stylish often results in one element being compromised. However, this home proves it’s possible to create a house that is sustainable, full of light and beautiful to look at. In terms of its bathrooms, the end result features a bathroom, ensuite and powder room. A sandstone feature wall previously located in the living room has become a textural feature in the bathroom and ensuite, bringing a natural element into the home. Behind a glass window, it serves as its very own art piece, while a grey stone bath and matching basin adds instant Zen to the space. Architectural design: Gareth Cole, Ecologie Group (ecologie.com.au) Builder: E-con Group (e-congroup.com.au) Photography: Eric Sierins 11 DESIGN: BROOKFIELD SPOTTED GUM LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND This blended family wanted a modern farmhouse that kept the essence of their old cottage on the site. Small but functional, this bathroom and bedroom work in harmony. The bathroom tiles are from Ace Stone & Tiles, the concrete benchtops and bath are from Pop Concrete, and the taps, basins and bathroomware are from Reece. Architectural design: Shane Thompson Architects (shanethompson.com.au) Builder: HHH Constructions (hhhconstructions.com.au) Photography: Toby Scott

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09 DESIGN: COUNTY DERRY LOCATION: NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED KINGDOM Architect Patrick Bradley built his new contemporary-style home on a picturesque spot of land on his parents’ farm. To raise eyebrows even further, he upcycled four shipping containers to create the frame of the house. He only wanted to build a home with enough space for a small family, not a massive place with rooms he would never go 11

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12 DESIGN: STRAW BALE HOUSE LOCATION: GEMALLA, NEW SOUTH WALES On the brink of becoming empty nesters, Deb and Ben Bardon have ﬁve children ranging from ages 18 to 24. They wanted a home that would accommodate the kids’ comings and goings but would not be larger than their needs when it’s just the two of them. It’s essentially a two-bedroom house that can sleep 14 when needed. The basic must-haves were a small footprint, passive solar design, a high degree of thermal comfort and the use of local materials, such as straw and cob, where possible. In the home’s one bathroom, the cabinet was made from timber the couple had collected over the years. The bathroom also has a low-voltage strip light behind the mirror frame that is movementactivated at night, so you don’t have to turn on the downlights when you are half asleep. “The bathroom mirror also has a heated cell to prevent it steaming up while showering. These are small things I think of as our joyful extravagances,” says Deb. The wood stove provides hydronic heating to the south-facing bathroom. Builder: Viva Living Homes (vivahomes.com.au) Photography: Simone Vivers 13 DESIGN: VINEYARD VIEWS LOCATION: KANGAROO GROUND, VICTORIA “The house is a modern interpretation of a country house combined with modern living requirements,” says architect Michael Sheppard. A working vineyard for more than a decade, the site offers the perfect retirement retreat. This bathroom is a nod to the minimalist palette and organic-inspired interiors found throughout the rest of the home. Baths and basins are by Boyd Alternatives, taps and bathroom ﬁttings are from Reece and tiles are from Signorino. Architectural design: Michael Sheppard, Sheppard & Dwyer Architects (shepparddwyer.com.au)

Builder: Anthony Northwood, Eco Edge Homes (ecoedgehomes.com.au) Photography: Robert Hamer 14 DESIGN: CLAREMONT ORIGAMI HOUSE LOCATION: CLAREMONT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Architect Ariane Prevost says she likes to do architecture slightly differently, so this is what she did with her own home. Her simple, pavilionstyle design makes the most of the small block, but has the ability to be easily transformed, with the glass walls able to be opened up. One of two bathrooms, this space is simple, clean and undeniably stylish. Architectural design and builder: Ariane Prevost Architect (0411 592 187) Photography: John Madden

15 DESIGN: MOUNT ELIZA HOUSE LOCATION: MOUNT ELIZA, VICTORIA This property was designed to replace a 1980s-style home, to modernise, take advantage of the appealing views and make it a more workable space for the couple and their two teenage kids. While the new home has three bedrooms, the homeowners have also increased the number of bathrooms to three. This light and bright bathroom utilises a neutral palette, with marble tiling, to luxurious eff ect. Building design: Modularc (modularc.com.au) Builder: Whiteside Homes Pty Ltd (whitesidehomes.com.au) Photography: Emma Cross

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16 DESIGN: SHIPPING CONTAINER LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND This incredible Shipping Container house, the brainchild of builder Todd Miller, along with his wife, Diana, is three storeys of stacked steel shipping containers, which create a cost-effective home with four bathrooms. The entire third storey is a parents’ retreat with a large bedroom, expansive walk-in-wardrobe, deck and master ensuite. A tiled wall mural and quality ﬁnishes are features of the elegant, industrial master ensuite. Architectural design and builder: Todd Miller, ZieglerBuild (zieglerbuild.com.au) Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones

being converted into a guest bedroom and the adjacent bathroom also doubling as a powder room complete with hidden shaving cabinetry and a shower tucked neatly behind the yellow and gold mosaic-tiled wall. Colour was introduced via this tile feature to draw contrast between colour palettes within the home. Architectural design: Canny (canny.com.au) Builder: Canny (canny.com.au) Photography: Rebekah Jewell 18 DESIGN: CURVED HOUSE LOCATION: HOBART, TASMANIA Self-confessed hippies Cole and Jane Bradshaw decided to build a home on a 30-degree sloping site, and they wanted their new home to be curved. Upstairs is the couple’s master bedroom with a stunning open-plan ensuite that takes in verdant bush views and the sunset over Mount Wellington from the bathtub. Building design: Graham Richmond, maui a’kai (formerly ecohaustas) (mauiakai.com) Building team: Cole Bradshaw, Leif Bradshaw, Freddy Mausz Photography: Peter Whyte 19 DESIGN: CUBOMANIA CREATION LOCATION: FITZROY NORTH, VICTORIA This sustainable, high-end architectural design maximises the permissible building envelope and comfortably accommodates a young couple, their two kids and transient extended family and friends, while demonstrating the family’s commitment to upcycling. Internally, a modern and bright black and white scheme was chosen to create a clean and simple background for the feature design elements, as shown in this bathroom, one of three in the residence. Architectural design: PHOOEY Architects (phooey.com.au) Builder: Conterno Group (conternogroup.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts

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17 DESIGN: MELBOURNE MODERN LOCATION: BALWYN NORTH, VICTORIA Homeowners Kara and Lloyd have two young children and wanted a stylish house that was open plan and child-friendly without compromising on design. “We wanted the house to reﬂect us and the way we live,” says the couple. Their threebedroom house has three bathrooms. Visitors have been catered for, with the study capable of 19

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01 DESIGN: COUNTY DERRY LOCATION: DERRY, UNITED KINGDOM Architect Patrick Bradley’s three-bedroom design is an arrestingly simple one, created from four shipping containers to create the frame of the house, built on part of his parents’ beautiful Derry farm. Downstairs, a small corridor links bedrooms one and two, a bathroom and utility area, the downstairs sleeping area clad in rust-red Corten steel. Upstairs, a corridor takes you past an office/third bedroom before opening out into the open-plan living zone. The bedroom shown is a cosy cocoon with moody colours balanced with lighter hues. It’s the perfect blend of warmth and light. Architectural design: Patrick Bradley Architects (pb-architects.com) Photography: Aidan Monaghan

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02 DESIGN: STYLISH STATEMENT LOCATION: SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA With children living at home for longer these days rather than ﬂ ying the nest, having a family home that can be enjoyed now and in the future is essential. It’s all about building for now and planning for the future, something that this family, a couple in their 40s with two primary-school-aged children, planned for — a home in which their young family could grow and a design that exuded sleek sophistication. All bedrooms were to provide the luxury of ensuites and walk-in robes, and all bathrooms exude a luxe day-spa feel. Upstairs is home to the master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe and three generous children’s bedrooms, each with their own ensuite. Dark tones create a warm and cosy atmosphere in this plush bedroom, while a decadent bedhead adds instant glam to the space. Architectural design: Venn Architects (vennarchitects.com) Photography: Derek Swalwell 02 05 03

03 03 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA Here is one of four bedrooms in the Bushland House, which is hidden by trees, plants and earth in order to create a private sanctuary. Minimalist rooms, such as this bedroom, are the ideal canvas to focus on a colour and run with it. Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier, Pleysier Perkins (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn 04 DESIGN: NORWICH ECO HOME LOCATION: NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM “I’d spent most of my life subterranean in my ﬂat in Clapham, South London, with the bedroom downstairs,” says homeowner Natasha Cargill. The interior layout of her Norfolk cottage was similar, which she liked. “Upside-down living is very freeing. You’re not scampering around from one space to the next, you can just stop and look out at the view. It puts the brakes on.” Downstairs hosts Natasha’s and her son’s bedrooms, one on each side of the decking area, with huge windows and a cork ﬂoor adding warmth to the mother’s bedroom. “I wake up with a spring in my step,” she says. Architectural design: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Builder: Norfolk Pro Build (norfolkprobuild.co.uk) Photography: Darren Chung

05 DESIGN: CUT PAW PAW HOUSE LOCATION: SEDDON, VICTORIA From the creation of “dwalls” (doors/walls), barriers were pulled down to build something special for this residence. With a home that focuses on fluidity, dwalls were the perfect solution to enable Derek Rowe and Michelle Templeton to switch up areas in their home. “The bedroom dwalls allow us to position the new elements up the hallway to wherever we wish them to begin,” says Derek. “This design note in turn becomes an echo of the dining area, where garden and house blur.” With rails etched into the timber floorboards, the master bedroom can be completely closed off or left open on display. With its floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, white, feathered chandelier and side access to the backyard, the bedroom is a rustic but shining example of what the home stands for — old world meets new. Architectural design: Mark Austin and Andrew Maynard (maynardarchitects.com) Builder: Marcus Hamilton, Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts Studio and Tess Kelly

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07 DESIGN: MOUNT ELIZA HOUSE LOCATION: MOUNT ELIZA, VICTORIA This property was designed to replace a 1980s-style home, to modernise, take advantage of the appealing views and make it a more workable space for the couple and their two teenage kids. The interior is a mid-century-style haven, with plain and simple ﬁ nishes set off by iconic furnishings, as shown in this bedroom, one of three in the simple yet appealing home. Building design: Modularc (modularc.com.au) Builder: Whiteside Homes Pty Ltd (whitesidehomes.com.au) Photography: Emma Cross

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an ensuite that enjoys the magniﬁ cent view. Another pavilion houses the guest bedrooms in the west wing, the site of the ﬁ rst of 80-odd rammed-earth panels. It’s here the rawness of the materials is the most exposed, progressively polished as the building and the couple’s technique in rammed earth developed. Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato (owner-builder) Photography: Nicholas Wilson 08

08 DESIGN: TREE HOUSE LOCATION: GLEN IRIS, VICTORIA Not entirely ridding this Californian bungalow of its charm, alterations were made to the existing single-storey structure, which is now the foundation of the two-storey add-on. With the home completely rewired to consist of three distinct areas — a children’s space, a communal family section and a parents’ retreat upstairs — it’s obvious the disrupted ﬂow of the previous house has been banished. The colour scheme, as shown in the master bedroom, is very much neutral, focusing on the balance of light and letting nature work its magic. Architectural design: Steff en Welsch Architects (steff enwelsch.com.au) Builder: P & JM Deleo (0418 100 707) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

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09 DESIGN: SHIPPING CONTAINER LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND Creative reuse of materials has not only added to the unique style of this home, built of 31 shipping containers by Todd Miller, but has greatly reduced the overall cost of the project, while also being good for the environment. “The entire vision behind the container home was building something cheaper than a conventional build, out of

sustainable, recycled and upcycled materials,” says homeowner Diana Miller. The entire third storey is a parent’s retreat with a large bedroom, expansive walk-in-wardrobe, deck and master ensuite. There’s also an additional three bedrooms, two of which are for the couple’s daughters. Architectural design and builder: Todd Miller, ZieglerBuild (zieglerbuild.com.au) Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones 10

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10 DESIGN: WALLABY LANE HOUSE LOCATION: NOOSA HINTERLAND, QUEENSLAND With a block in the desirable Noosa hinterland, this modern, tropicalstyle house responds to its special setting and suits the semi-tropical lifestyle. There are three bedrooms in the main house, a bathroom and ensuite. Adjacent to the main bedroom is the glamorous ensuite with its inside/outside ambience and soul-soothing bush views. Timber screens provide an earthy contrast to the steel, particularly the screen to the ensuite, which ensures shade and privacy and is a beautiful feature in itself. There’s also a separate self-contained studio at the other end of the site, where guests can retreat. Architectural design: Jolyon Robinson, Robinson Architects (robinsonarchitects.com.au) Photography: Nic Granleese and Alain Bouvier

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11 DESIGN: COLIN AND JUSTIN’S “CABIN PRESSURE” CABIN LOCATION: MUSKOKA, CENTRAL ONTARIO, CANADA TV design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan overhauled this striking space, stripping the three-bedroom structure back to its bare partitions. The master bedroom continues the homely feel, with plenty of timber and dark, cosy fabrics. This guest bedroom, which is in the basement, was completely stripped back, saw a window replaced with a door and a wall knocked through. It’s now a haven with a touch of Scotland about it. Architectural design: Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, Two Boyz Media (colinandjustinscabinpressure.com) Builder: Daniel McNeill, Metal Edge Construction (metaledge.ca) Photography: Brandon Barré

12 DESIGN: HEBEL MASTERPIECE LOCATION: MONTEREY, NEW SOUTH WALES A considerable project to undertake, this fourbedroom home features sustainable building products by Hebel. These were primarily used by homeowner and builder Peter Zembis, and provided the added bonus of saving money and time. Hints of baby pink and creamy white

ensure this bedroom is pure elegance. It’s the ultimate princess room, with a matching bedhead and bedside table, for a cohesive and glamorous space. Architectural design: Gareth Cole, Ecologie Group (ecologie.com.au) Builder: E-con Group (e-congroup.com.au) Photography: Eric Sierins

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13 DESIGN: CUBOMANIA CREATION LOCATION: FITZROY NORTH, VICTORIA The body of work undertaken by PHOOEY Architects addressed, among other spaces, two kids’ bedrooms, a shared bathroom, master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite and habitable basement (guest quarters) with ensuite. In this bedroom, the fireplace, a significant part of the old house, was retained. This fits with the homeowners’ philosophy of reusing parts of their existing Victorian heritage-listed home. Architectural design: PHOOEY Architects (phooey.com.au) Builder: Conterno Group (conternogroup.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts

14 DESIGN: NZ TREE HOUSE LOCATION: MANUKAU HEADS, NEW ZEALAND This compact design is a single-room box that has the appearance of hovering in the trees. Built over six months alongside the existing yellow bach (New Zealand beach house), this lofty new house provides an extra bathroom and large room that acts as a combined workspace, bedroom and rumpus room. The bach’s one main room conveniently transforms

from bedroom to living space in minutes, thanks to furniture designed by Bossley Architects. Clever, purpose-built furniture on wheels inside the main room transforms the bed into an L-shaped sofa. Architectural design: Pete Bossley and Miriam van Wezel, Bossley Architects (bossleyarchitects.co.nz) Builder: Gary Hamilton Builders and Martin Bucksey Photography: Simon Devitt and Pete Bossley 14 15 DESIGN: MELBOURNE MODERN LOCATION: BALWYN NORTH, VICTORIA Homeowner Lloyd’s love of warehouse conversions and his wife Kara’s appreciation of mid-century architecture are alluded to throughout their home. A bold monochromatic palette accentuates the modern and industrial feel further and was intentionally chosen to act as a blank canvas for changing colours and tastes in furniture and furnishings. Strong contrasts and bold prints maintain the modern style in the master bedroom, one of three bedrooms. The master bedroom or “adults’ retreat” is expansive with a tea and coffee station, ensuite and decked balcony area looking over the city, plus a spacious and elegantly designed walk-in robe. Lloyd is passionate about ﬁtness and motorbikes, which led to the inclusion of a ﬁreman’s pole that connects the master bedroom directly to the gym. Architectural design: Canny Architecture (canny.com.au) Builder: Canny Builders (canny.com.au) Photography: Rebekah Jewell

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THE FURNITURE YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR BEDROOM IS A STATEMENT ON YOUR PERSONAL STYLE, SO CHOOSE WISELY 01: Backstage wardrobe by B&B Italia, available from spacefurniture.com.au 02: Vienna diamond buttoned bedhead in charcoal from oliverbirch. com.au 03: Sofala chest of drawers from eclipsefurniture.com.au 04: The Mols bedside table features natural timbers and strong, tapered, iron legs. Available from satara.com.au 05: Bedside table from lavenderhillinteriors.com. au 06: Ideal for smaller spaces due to its sliding doors, IKEA's Pax wardrobe can be ďŹ tted with interior organisers from the Komplement series including wire baskets, trouser hangers and pullout trays with jewellery compartments. Available from ikea.com/au 07: This French-inspired bed ottoman blanket box is upholstered in natural or charcoal-coloured pure linen. Available in king or queen sizes, it is perfect for storing an unused blanket or quilt during the warmer weather. Available at lavenderhillinteriors.com.au 08: Marrakech blanket box from snooze.com. au 09: Boyd Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plantation dresser in solid beechwood with a rustic close cane detail and antique black hardware from boydblue.com

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AFTER A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP, YOU CAN TAKE ON THE WORLD. SINK INTO A BLISSFUL SLUMBER WITH THESE ENTICING BED DESIGNS 01: Aero Designs’ Four-post bed in black offers a modern spin on a traditional piece of furniture. Available from aerodesigns.com.au 02: Lugano bed and shelf from boconcept.com/en-au 03: The Solid bed range offers the minimalist styling of Scandinavian design. The queen-size bed comes in European oak while the king single offers three options — European oak, certiﬁed and reclaimed teak, and black American walnut. The timber has been treated with a water-based sealant to enhance the natural oak’s qualities. Clean and simple, with doona feet, it will blend in and beautifully complement your decor. vavoom.com.au 04: Crestaire Ladera bed from Globe Imports. globeimports.com.au 05: The Grace bed is a beautifully elegant piece inspired by the Danish retro era with a contemporary twist. Upholstered in Warwick’s Keylargo fabric with a houndstooth pattern to the bedhead reverse, this ontrend piece features green buttons that pop against the aqua upholstery. Angled timber legs lend the ﬁnal touch of style to this unique design. You can also choose different fabrics and tailor the bed to your space. Available from designfurniture. com.au 06: Evoke Feature queen bed frame with storage from snooze.com.au 07: If space is an issue, buy pieces that are multipurpose. The Serenade storage bed is perfect for housing seasonal items, blankets and cushions. Designed by King Furniture's in-house design team, the bed features a Sealy King Flex Posturepedic mattress. Available at kingfurniture.com.au

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SNUGGLE IN FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP AND SOME SWEET DREAMS WITH THESE EXQUISITE PIECES OF BED LINEN 01: Zirconia quilt cover set from linenhouse.com 02: Afrique quilt cover set by Alex Perry from linenhouse.com 03: Lanie quilt cover set from linenhouse.com 04: Quilt cover set from canningvale.com 05: Mille 1000-thread-count sheet set from canningvale.com 06: The Cranes Ink bed linen set includes doona covers, pillows and cushions from ﬂorencebroadhurstaustralia.com.au 07: Crosses bed linen in navy from aurahome.com.au

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08: Tangent quilt cover set from linenhouse.com 09: River cotton waffle queen duvet set in charcoal, River cotton waffle European tailored pillowcase in white, Belle cotton embroidered queen sheet set in charcoal, woolâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;cashmere throw in Chartreuse, and Sutton mini cushion in Moss, all from linenmoore.com.au 10: Quilt cover set from adairs.com.au 11: Bedspread in Marcella Weave from twenga.com.au 12: A collaboration between Limedrop and Ettitude has created the Cloudland eco-friendly bedding range, made from certiďŹ edorganic bamboo and non-toxic dyes and available from limedrop.com.au 13: Baraka quilt cover set by Alex Perry from linenhouse.com 14: Cinq quilt cover and Big Spot cushion in gold from aurahome.com.au

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Soft furnishings CUSHIONS AND THROWS HAVE A HUGE IMPACT IN YOUR BEDROOM BY ADDING UNEXPECTED COLOUR AND TEXTURE 01: Cotton waffle blanket from canningvale.com 02: Antigua waffle throw from coastnewzealand.com.au 03: Sentinel pillow from coralandtusk.com 04: Yellow throw from Kush Living. kushliving.com.au 05: Boheme Fantail coral accent cushion from Eco Chic. ecochic.com.au 06: Blush velvet cushion from urbannestdesigns.com.au 07: Stone-washed linen pillowcases from bemboka.com 08: Mayan Sphere black cushion from ecochic.com.au 09: Cushion from Habitots. habitots.com.au 10: Cashmere ink/eggshell mix throw from linenmoore.com.au 11: Cambridge throw rug in lime from Bambury. bambury.com.au 12: Cushion from urbanara.de 13: Dark grey throw rug from wallacecotton.com 14: Cushion from Escape to Paradise. escapetoparadise.com.au 15: Orange cushion from in-spaces.com 16: Woven from salvaged cotton clipping yarn from the fashion industry, these eco-friendly, soft and cosy throws are ideal for keeping warm and adding a luxurious look to your bed. ecochic.com.au

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PROJECTS //H OM E OF F I C E 01 DESIGN: AHOY THERE LOCATION: SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES When the artist who calls this Sydney property home needs to express herself, she makes a beeline for her beloved garden studio. This timber-built structure features bifold glass doors, which invite the garden — and lots of sunshine — in. There’s also a skylight that sits in the middle of the green roof. Quirkiness rules with the windows; one is of traditional stained glass, the other is framed by a reclaimed lifebuoy. The garden, which has a subtle sea-faring feel, is an open-air gallery for the artist’s work, which includes an inukshuk stone sculpture, a symbol of her homeland, Canada. The refurbished parquetry table inside the studio can be used for creating artworks or, after things are tidied away, for dinner parties. For larger social gatherings, the table can be removed so people can move in and out of the studio with ease. Architectural design and build: Adore My Garden (adoremygarden.com) Photography: Peter Brennan

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02 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA The Bushland House incorporates timeless design and modern architecture. Generous in character and size, the requirements for this build included four bedrooms and bathrooms, a home offi ce, media room, two lounge and dining rooms, two kitchens, an 800-bottle wine cellar, and a self-contained studio for homeowner Spence Thomson’s parents. The linear offi ce allows more than one person to work in the space without feeling crowded. Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier, Pleysier Perkins (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn 03 DESIGN: NZ TREE HOUSE LOCATION: MANUKAU HEADS, NEW ZEALAND

Built over six months alongside the existing yellow Kiwi bach, this lofty new house provides an extra bathroom and large room that acts as a combined work space, bedroom and rumpus room. Multifunctional spaces are at its heart. Clever, purpose-built furniture on wheels inside the main room transforms the bed into an L-shaped sofa, and two large benches, also on wheels, can be located against walls as a desk or in the centre of the room for extended work or painting sessions — the ultimate in multipurpose design. The interior features a paredback palette of white with a ply ceiling and ﬂ oor. Architectural design: Pete Bossley and Miriam van Wezel, Bossley Architects (bossleyarchitects.co.nz) Builder: Gary Hamilton Builders and Martin Bucksey Photography: Simon Devitt and Pete Bossley

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04 DESIGN: BYR2 Have any type of structure, including a home office, in your own backyard. Here itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done in a highly architectural way. Backyard Room is an Australian-designed and -built prefab system offering a choice of three designs, including the BYR2, which is the largest. The BYR2 is designed to accommodate a sloping green roof and when set in a lovely landscaped garden such as this (designed and built by Daniel Tyrrell Landscapes), it blends effortlessly into your backyard. Add a deck if you want to sit outside to read or work. Like most prefabs, Backyard Room offers a variety of optional extras so you can tailor it to meet your needs. Architectural design and build: Backyard Room (backyardroom.com.au) Photography: Patrick Redmond

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05 DESIGN: CUBE OF GREEN LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES A once run-down corner storage shed is now a very smart backyard studio, described as a “cube of green”, thanks to the leafy embrace of the ivy that grows along the metal framework that was added to the exterior. This totally reinvented structure is not just a practical inclusion, it’s an alluring garden focal point that can be viewed from various places within the home. The row house property sits adjacent to one of San Francisco’s most famous parklands, the Presidio. The goal was to make the garden feel as soft as possible so the planting palette uses green and white plants and emphasises texture. Fullness is key, as evidenced in the abundance of garden beds that wrap around the studio. This project won an Honour Award in the 2010 American Society of Landscape Architects Professional Awards for Scott

Lewis Landscape Architecture. Architectural design: Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture (sllasf.com) Photography: John Sutton 06 DESIGN: PORT MELBOURNE URBAN GREEN LOCATION: PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA Despite being a smaller property than what they are used to, the new home of Dr Ian Kronborg and Dr Anne Howard isn’t short on space, and boasts two studies. Their modern house exudes the feeling of open space, in part due to plenty of natural light. Timber features strongly throughout, shown here in the bookcases. A slightly industrial feel is present with blank accents dotted around the home, such as the desk and overhead shelving. Architectural design: ARM Architecture (armarchitecture.com.au) Builder: Overend Constructions (overendconstructions.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

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07 DESIGN: LITTLE BIT COUNTRY LOCATION: MELBOURNE, VICTORIA When designing this backyard art studio, Melbourne architect Marian Long went more than just a little bit country. Blending the owners’ love of all things rustic and recycled, reclaimed corrugated iron was used for the exterior of the studio — the perfect match for the weathered timber of the nearby pergola. To reach the studio, follow a winding stepping-stone path that leads from the back of the house through a garden awash with highly textured and skilfully layered plants. From the verandah of the studio, you can look across a pond-style rain garden. This is lined with river pebbles and bordered by knobby club rush, tassel cord rush and didgery sticks. The pond ﬁlls with water when there’s been sufficient rain, after which it slowly drains away into the garden where it nurtures the plants. Architectural design: Marian Long (marianlong.com.au) Photography: Patrick Redmond

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08 DESIGN: OUTDOOR ROOM Customised shipping containers are finding a permanent place in the suburbs, as outdoor rooms and garden studios, and even complete homes. They can be transformed into just about anything — including a home office. You can source and convert a container yourself or take the easy route and call on a company such as Royal Wolf that specialises in the production of modified containers. Able to be customised to individual requirements, Royal Wolf’s latest offering, the 20-foot-long Outdoor Room, is fitted with power, lighting and air conditioning for “plug-and-play” installation. The floors are made of timber, the sliding doors are of glass and there is insulation to keep you comfortable. They’re also weatherproof and designed so they can be locked up and kept secure — perfect for the modern garden. Architectural design: Royal Wolf (royalwolf.com.au)

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PROJECTS //H OM E OF F I C E 09 LOCATION: ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM DESIGN: TETRA SHED With its unconventional shape, the architect-designed Tetra Shed has been a massive hit with its British customer base. An alternative to the cuboid shape of the typical modern prefab, each shed has a hexagonal footprint of 10.4 metres square (4 metres at its widest) and an overall height of 3.3 metres. The materials are simple: engineered timber clad with matt black rubber and birch-faced plywood lining. As the shed is meant to be customisable, other cladding materials include oak, cork rubber and metals such as zinc and copper; windows can be added in or removed. The Tetra Shed also features programmable electric underﬂoor heating and LED lighting, both of which can be controlled via mobile apps. This type of ﬂexibility means the “sheds” can be used for a variety of purposes, including a home office. The Tetra Shed can be installed by professionals or a handy DIY team of two. Architectural design: Innovation Imperative (innovation-imperative.com) Builder: Tetra Shed (tetra-shed.co.uk)

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WORK AT YOUR COMPUTER IN COMFORT OMFORT AND STYLE, OR RELAX IN A COSY ARMCHAIR WITH OUR SELECTION OF HOME OFFICE CHAIRS RS 01: Kos chair with cushion from aerodesigns.com.au 02: Caper multipurpose d available chair designed by Jeff Weber of Studio Web + Associates and c mesh office from hermanmiller.com.au 03: The Ovela executive ergonomic ur body and chair uses an advanced ergonomic design that adjusts to fit your ackrest, the protect your posture. With a cool, breathable mesh seat and backrest, hout the day. chair moulds to your form each time you sit, for comfort throughout udes highMultiple adjustable settings ensure ultimate support. This includes quality lumbar and neck supports, as well as depth adjustment; each essential cochic.com. for good posture. kogan.com 04: Bogart leather chair from ecochic.com. ward-winning au 05: Designed by French designer Nadia Aber-Griffith, this award-winning collection of signature chairs is a clever combination of artistic style, comfort rom a range and elegance and epitomise Australian craftsmanship. Select from d wedge, or of upholstery or provide your own. Available in black, white and you can also customise the colour and finish of the timber stain to perfectly a racing seat complement your office. jadeplusamber.com.au 06: The Ovela t d faux-leather office chair in white features premium padding, a contoured backrest and sporty upholstery. Stay comfortable all day while adding flair to your office and enjoy the sleek curves of a racing car seat, enhanced with built-in lumbar support, thick padding, gas-lift height adjustment and 360-degree swivel. Available from kogan.com 07: In sandy white woven linen with stain-resistant fabric, the Exavier desk chair oozes studious class. Its solid hardwood frame has a rubbed black finish, on top of a height-adjustable swivel base. Available from ecochic.com.au 08: LA Executive office chair from milandirect.com.au

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WORKING AT HOME NEED NOT BE A DULL AFFAIR WITH THESE EXQUISITE DESKS AND TABLES FOR THE HOME OFFICE

01: Designed by a Danish manufacturer and handcrafted from solid natural oak that’s been stained black, the stunning and sleek Black Nordica writing desk is a piece to treasure. Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship are reﬂected in this beautifully made desk from vavoom.com.au 02: Desk from the Norsu workspace collection from norsu.com.au 03: This kids’ desk features space for extra papers, or to hide a laptop or keyboard when not in use. It also includes a push-toopen stationery drawer to store everything you need at your ﬁngertips, as well as a cable hole to keep the desk nice and tidy. It’s available in a limed eucalypt veneer top and powdercoated steel legs, or a white melamine top and powdercoated steel legs, and is designed and made in Melbourne by Aero Designs. Available from aerodesigns.com.au 04: The white Mols three-drawer desk from Satara Australia features natural timbers, strong tapered iron legs, colorful pops of colour and three convenient drawers. Available from satara.com.au 05: Desk from regencydistribution.com. au 06: Slim work station from aerodesigns.com.au 07: The elegant James trestle table is a beautiful, versatile piece. The modern trestle design is made from a polished stainless-steel frame with a tempered, bevelled, clear glass top. The classic understated style will add sophistication and elegance to any modern or retro space. Available from zohiinteriors. com.au 08: The Active Manager desk from Huali provides your workspace with a streamlined, adaptable piece that oozes contemporary style. Available from zanui.com.au 09: The Nordic desk is beautifully designed by Satara Australia’s Danish manufacturer and handcrafted from solid timber, with superb attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. Available from satara.com.au

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Lighting LIGHT UP YOUR OFFICE IN THE FINEST FASHION 01: Fenton & Fenton’s I Love table lamp in copper and black is made of grained black marble, brass, aluminium/copper hardware and has a black gloss shade. Available from fentonandfenton.com.au 02: Lamp from cranmorehome.com.au 03: Amalfi black vintage desk lamp from amalfihomewares. com.au 04: Dalton LED lamp in black from aerodesigns.com.au 05: The Stencil desk lamp combines an ash wood body with a metal base to create a super modern and unique design. Available from fentonandfenton.com.au 06: The timeless style of this retro-style table lamp is perfect for the home office desk. The lamp is big enough to throw light on the subject but not so big that it overtakes the whole work space. Available from thatonlineshop.com.au 07: In a delightful peach colour, the Elton table lamp is perfect for the home office. Available from beaconlighting. com.au 08: Paul Smith and Anglepoise have teamed up for a stunning new interpretation of the classic desk lamp. This special-edition lamp combines the unmistakable form of an Anglepoise creation with the unique handprint of one of Britain’s foremost designers. The discordant yet complementary combination of colours captures attention with a stunning display of visual juxtaposition. Unusual deep, grey-olive tones are set against sharp accents of fuchsia and lime, with lilac and clay added to brilliant effect. Available from paulsmith.co.uk 09: The Manor range from Beacon Lighting has a refined industrial style that is both minimalist and almost unfinished. This lamp makes a great individual piece symbolising industrial flair. Available from beaconlighting.com. au 10: The stylish Silhouette table light has a solid shade and produces direct light, ideal for a study desk. Available at rossgardam.com.au

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Storage & Bookcases BE FASHIONABLY ORGANISED IN YOUR HOME WORKSPACE WITH THESE KEY PRODUCTS 01: Shelving unit from ghify.com 02: Kallax shelving unit from ikea.com/au 03: Bookshelf from d from American white oak with contrasting ghify.com 04: Ercolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Svelto range of shelving is crafted e range is understated, elegant and timeless. American black walnut. Created by skilled craftsmen, the Available from temperaturedesign.com.au 05: Billie bookcase from eclipsefurniture.com.au

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06: Kallax shelving unit in black-brown from ikea.com/au 07: Satara Australia’s Scandic bookshelf is beautifully handcrafted from European oak, with attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. The 180-centimetre-high bookshelf features beautifully detailed finishes such as timber shelves and four drawers with handles. There is ample space to store and display any manner of items. Available from satara.com.au 08: The retro-modern Toby bookcase has six shelves, is made from American oak timber and finished with a two-pack lacquer. It offers plenty of storage space and comes fully assembled from eclipsefurniture.com.au 09: Lucas bookshelf from boydblue.com 10: The Annileise bookshelf is a compact, easel-style folding design with five timber shelves. It has a sun-faded, weathered charcoal finish and multiple layers of hand distressing. For quick and easy library style in your study, this 150-centimetre-tall bookshelf makes quite an impression. Angle it as you wish to create the height you require. It needs no installation as it simply leans against the wall. Available from ecochic.com.au

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02 DESIGN: FOXGROUND PAVILION LOCATION: KIAMA, NEW SOUTH WALES Building their own four-bedroom, passive solar house with a relatively low footprint was a labour of love for retired engineer Joe Cato and his wife, Maura. The concrete ﬂoor was polished by Lamont’s Concrete Polishing and works well with the rammed-earth walls, created by Joe and Maura themselves. The perimeter recycled ﬂooring is by Historical Timber Floors. Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato Photography: Nicholas Wilson

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01 DESIGN: VINEYARD VIEWS LOCATION: KANGAROO GROUND, VICTORIA This retirement retreat certainly fits the brief for a view, taking in the stunning landscape that stretches towards Kinglake National Park and the Yarra Valley. In keeping with the landscape, the interiors are decorated with Australianinspired pieces including a fabulous Bottlebrush floor rug, from Designer Rugs, in the living room. The timber floors are by Australian Recycled Timber. Architectural design: Michael Sheppard, Sheppard & Dwyer Architects (shepparddwyer.com.au) Builder: Anthony Northwood, Eco Edge Homes (ecoedgehomes.com.au) Photography: Robert Hamer

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03 DESIGN: STRAW BALE HOUSE LOCATION: GEMALLA, NEW SOUTH WALES The low-cost, award-winning house of Deb and Ben Bardon incorporates passive solar design, a high degree of thermal comfort and the use of local materials. The earthy looking polished concrete ﬂoors, shown in the open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, retain stored energy from winter sunshine and optimise the passive solar design. Builder: Viva Living Homes (vivahomes.com.au) Photography: Simone Vivers 04 DESIGN: NORWICH ECO HOME LOCATION: NORWICH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM An architecturally innovative, energy-efficient, eco building had to be built on homeowner Natasha Cargill’s plot of land. The cork ﬂoor, from Granorte, adds warmth to her bedroom and meets the home’s eco brief. “I wake up with a spring in my step,” says Natasha. Architectural design: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Builder: Norfolk Pro Build (norfolkprobuild.co.uk) Photography: Darren Chung

05 DESIGN: TREE HOUSE LOCATION: GLEN IRIS, VICTORIA With a neutral colour palette and an emphasis on light, the Tree House’s polished concrete floor is an ontrend addition. The combination of tectonic timber flooring, from Eco Timber Group, and polished concrete, from Mentone Premix, is a sustainable but stylish aesthetic wound throughout the home. Architectural design: Steffen Welsch Architects (steffenwelsch.com.au) Builder: P & JM Deleo (0418 100 707) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter 06 DESIGN: BROOKFIELD SPOTTED GUM LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND The owners of this modern farmhouse like a lot of concrete, glass, wood and stone, and so incorporated a great deal of these materials in the design of their new home. The concrete floor polishing, shown in the open-plan kitchen/ dining area, is by My Floor. Architectural design: Shane Thompson Architects (shanethompson.com.au) Builder: HHH Constructions (hhhconstructions.com.au) Photography: Toby Scott

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07 DESIGN: SHIPPING CONTAINER LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND The Shipping Container house is a truly individual property that functions beautifully and has warmth and character, too, ensuring that what is essentially a stack of steel boxes feels like a real home. To combat the look of cold, hard steel from the shipping containers, warmth was applied to the interiors by way of the timber ﬂooring used on the top two storeys. “We wanted to create an industrial yet homely atmosphere, which I think we have achieved,” says homeowner Diana Miller. The timber ﬂooring is by Jasmin Sehic Timber Flooring. Architectural design and builder: Todd Miller, ZieglerBuild (zieglerbuild.com.au) Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones

suits the semi-tropical lifestyle perfectly. The suspended polished concrete floor throughout the open-plan living/dining area provides thermal mass and is cool underfoot. Large windows allow the sun to warm the concrete flooring in winter. Architectural design: Jolyon Robinson, Robinson Architects (robinsonarchitects.com.au) Photography: Nic Granleese and Alain Bouvier 09 DESIGN: HEBEL MASTERPIECE LOCATION: MONTEREY, NEW SOUTH WALES Completed on budget and in just over a year, this home is flooded with natural light and complements the surrounding environment. The kitchen and living area, a combined space that flows out to the balcony, meshes a variety of textures together — including a polished concrete floor that adds an industrial feel — and gives the space an airy atmosphere. Timber stairs juxtapose nicely against the sheen of the polished floor and provide an organic element that continues with the flooring upstairs. Architectural design: Gareth Cole, Ecologie Group (ecologie.com.au) Builder: E-con Group (e-congroup.com.au) Photography: Eric Sierins 10 DESIGN: FAMILY HAVEN LOCATION: NORTHBRIDGE, NEW SOUTH WALES As the homeowner and architect of this project, Sarah FitzGerald relished the idea of having complete freedom to design her family home and explore environmental design options. In keeping with the sustainable design concept, as much of the original house as possible was kept. As rooms were being removed and the structure of the home changed, materials were salvaged and recycled wherever possible, such as recycled timber, which was used for the floorboards. Architectural design: Sarah FitzGerald Builder: Liam Flood, To The Mil (tothemil.com.au) Photography: Marian Riabic

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08 DESIGN: WALLABY LANE HOUSE LOCATION: NOOSA HINTERLAND, QUEENSLAND With views to the coast and to majestic Mount Cooroy, the Wallaby Lane house, built for a blended family who had moved from Sydney, responds to its setting of Tinbeerwah and 10

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11 DESIGN: PORT MELBOURNE URBAN GREEN LOCATION: PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA With a number of family members coming and going, a home that was ecologically sound, flexible and practical was high on the agenda of homeowners Dr Ian Kronborg and his wife, Dr Anne Howard. Accessories such as the blue rug positioned on the bedroom’s concrete floor beautifully intertwine with the bright colours of the bed. Timber flooring also features prominently within the home, complemented by the use of timber in the staircases and bookshelves. Architectural design: ARM Architecture (armarchitecture.com.au) Builder: Overend Constructions (overendconstructions.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

12 DESIGN: CASTLE ROCK HOUSE LOCATION: WHANGAREI HEADS, NEW ZEALAND For their bach (Kiwi beach house), these Auckland-based clients got their wish for plenty of timber. The external skin is band-sawn western red cedar stained black, while the internal wall lining and sarked ceilings have been left natural. The ﬂooring is kwila (a hardwood also known as merbau) tongue-and-groove boards sealed with oil. All the timber is from certiﬁed-sustainable sources. Architectural design: Herbst Architects (herbstarchitects.co.nz) Builder: Lindesay Construction (lindesayconstruction.co.nz) Photography: Patrick Reynolds 13 DESIGN: STYLISH STATEMENT LOCATION: SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA Exuding sophisticated family living, this

bayside Melbourne design makes a stylish statement, and provides a gallery feel. The entrance features tiling by The City Tiler, the muted grey of the ﬂoor tiles softening the mood and complementing the volcanic rock Argo Stone feature wall. Architectural design: Venn Architects (vennarchitects.com) Photography: Derek Swalwell 14 DESIGN: CLAREMONT ORIGAMI HOUSE LOCATION: CLAREMONT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA In architect Ariane Prevost’s own home, an easy-care and easy-living design, the brick ﬂoor is by R&P Aguilera Tiling. The placement of rugs helps to split up the main living area into different zones. Architectural design and build: Ariane Prevost Architect (0411 592 187) Photography: John Madden

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17 DESIGN: MOUNT ELIZA HOUSE LOCATION: MOUNT ELIZA, VICTORIA This property was designed to replace a 1980s-style home, to modernise, take advantage of the appealing views and make it a more workable space for the couple and their two teenage kids. Marble ﬂoor tiling is by Atlas Tiling and while there is underﬂoor heating, it’s rarely needed. Building design: Modularc (modularc.com.au) Builder: Whiteside Homes Pty Ltd (whitesidehomes.com.au) Photography: Emma Cross

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15 DESIGN: KIRRIBILLI MAKEOVER LOCATION: KIRRIBILLI, NEW SOUTH WALES This family home, for a professional couple and their four young children, needed to be comfortable for them to live in for at least another 10 years. It was important the new design considered the children as teenagers and allowed socialising for both adults and kids. It also needed to be a welcoming place where friends and family could drop in. The brief called for a house that was appropriate for informal as well as formal entertainment. Timber flooring is by David Nash of Nash Timbers. Architectural design: Phil Moore and Stephen Evans, Melocco & Moore Architects (meloccomoore.com.au) Builder: Rod Verduci, RBV Builders (rbvbuilders.com.au) Photography: Brett Boardman 16 DESIGN: CENTRAL BEACH HOUSE LOCATION: PELICAN WATERS, QUEENSLAND “This is a resort-style residence like no other,” says interior designer Mark Gacesa. “The residence was to be used for entertaining, therefore it had to be robust as well as impress the clients and guests with the lighting, finishes and the designing of the entire atmosphere. They wanted guests to be a part of something they could not have imagined.” The client asked for New Guinea rosewood (a timber that has a reasonable heaviness and warmth to it) to be used for both the flooring and windows. To balance this choice, a light and earthy cream travertine was used elsewhere. Building design: Christopher Design (christopherdesign.com.au) Builder: Mees Construction (meesconstruction.com.au) Photography: Mark Gacesa and David Kekwick

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A RUG, BE IT TRADITIONAL OR MODERN IN STYLE, CAN BRING A LIVING SPACE TO LIFE WITH VIBRANT COLOURS AND EXQUISITE DESIGN 01: Melbourne-based interior designer Fiona Lynch harnessed her love of pattern, colour-blocking and texture for her first rug collaboration, Fields. Pictured is Field No. 4 from fionalynch.com.au 02: Produced from fastgrowing, sustainably harvested and renewable jute, Aura by Tracie Ellis’ range of rugs and runners is hand-loomed in India using naturally dyed fibres in a range of patterns and colours. Available from aurahome.com.au 03: From Spanish carpet manufacturer NOW Carpets, this rug is designed by Francesc Rifé and hand-tufted from New Zealand wool. Available from ajar.com.au 04: The Confetti rug in mint green from Xavier&Me has been hand-tufted, contributing to a luxurious pile weight underfoot. The polka-dot pattern creates dimension and volume, as well as movement that varies depending on the light. Available from xavierandme.com 05: Part of the City range from Carpet Court, this rug from the Chevron collection features the timeless chevron pattern and bright accents. Available at carpetcourt.com.au 06: Striped rug from cranmorehome.com.au 07: Antique Malatya kilim rug from kilim.com 08: The ultra-contemporary Parka rug is hand-tufted in pure wool and available in various sizes. As this rug is customisable, its colours and shapes can be altered to taste. Available from rugcouture.com 09: Orange Aztec 100 per cent wool rug from cranmorehome.com.au

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13 10: Dandelion hemp rug from armadilloco.com 11: Anna Carin Design rug from designerrugs.com.au 12: Made from South African springbok leather, the Springbok rug is hypoallergenic. Available from cowhiderugsonline.com.au 13: River Weave natural stripe rug from armadillo-co.com 14: Rug from arthide.com.au 15: The Forsa rug collection by Anna Carin Design utilises traditional Nepalese hand-knotting techniques to create unique, colourful rugs with a Scandinavian aesthetic. The designs are inspired by memories from Anna’s childhood in Sweden. Inspired by summers spent picking berries in a meadow, pictured here is Wild Berry, available from designerrugs.com.au 16: Hand-knotted from Tibetan wool and silk, the Fence rug by Anna Carin Design was inspired by memories of the designer’s father making fences from hand-barked tree trunks. Available from designerrugs.com.au 17: Part of the UGG Home collection, the sheepskin area rug Octo is made from plush Australian sheepskin. Available from uggaustralia.com

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NOTHING BEATS THE FEELING OF SOFT, LUXURIOUS CARPET BENEATH YOUR FEET

01: Supertuft uses premium-quality, naturally renewable, 100 per cent wool ﬁbre. Pictured here in the unique Vamoose colourway is Escape Twist. The company’s range of hues extends from deep chocolate, coffee, beige and black through to vibrant green, red and burnt orange. Available from supertuft.com.au 02: The Kennedy Point felted-wool loop-pile carpet uses Radford felted yarn exclusive to Cavalier Bremworth as well as sustainable New Zealand lamb’s wool. With colours ranging from classic neutral tones to duck egg blue, the carpet incorporates random elements of the colour used in the contrasting woollen spun yarn, for an interesting effect. cavbrem.com.au 03: Raven Condo plush carpet from godfreyhirst.com.au 04: Designed by Ross Cleland for Tsar, the Jet Porcelain carpet is a mosaic of different shades of grey, black and aqua. Made from 100 per cent New Zealand wool, the carpet is comprised of hundreds of raised pieces, which create dimension and interesting texture. Available at tsar.com. au 05: The Botanica collection from Carpet Court combines affordable luxury with durability. The Affinity range, which forms part of the collection, features a lovely natural colour palette. Available at carpetcourt.com.au 06: Charmeuse cut-pile wool carpet from cavbrem.com.au 07: Part of Carpet Court’s Botanica collection, the Cherish range of carpets was inspired by colours from nature. The Antique Linen colourway (pictured) is reminiscent of a lush rainforest and is ideal for an earthy palette. Available at carpetcourt.com.au

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14 08: Redbook green carpet is manufactured using Sorona polymer, made from 37 per cent corn sugar. This environmentally friendly product features colour-fast protection and is exceptionally resistant to stains and wear, while remaining ultra soft. Available at godfreyhirst.com 09: Designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi, Carpet No. 07 is bright and bold. Moooi carpet designs are daring and playful, while retaining a modern and elegant feel. Available at spacefurniture.com.au 10: Durable and surprisingly soft, the Tuscan Shadow sisal carpet accumulates a minimal amount of dust due to the tight weaving process. Perfect for allergy sufferers, this hard-wearing carpet contains natural tannins that repel dust mites. Available from interﬂoors.com.au 11: Part of the Sunrise collection at Godfrey Hirst, this Eco Plus carpet was awarded a Level-4 ECS certiﬁcation and a Residential Extra Heavy Duty 6-Star rating by the ACCS. This cut-pile twist carpet is not only extremely soft, but features improved stain resistance and colour fastness too. Available at godfreyhirst. com 12: The Condo Candy carpet comes in a range of bold shades including delicious strawberry cream (pictured). This cut-pile wool-blend carpet is luxurious underfoot, and is available from godfreyhirst.com 13: Moods of Monet cut-pile wool carpet from cavbrem.com.au 14: Carpet Court’s Adour range features muted colours, earthy tones and soft textures. Pictured here is Cottonwood Fleck, which is a textured cut pile, ideal for high-traffic areas. Available at carpetcourt.com.au

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01: Mint Floors + Shutters has introduced a unique addition to its timber flooring collection. Manufactured in Europe, Bolefloor’s natural curves make each floorboard as individual as the tree it came from. Bolefloor works in any setting, especially where natural and individual interiors are desired. Available from mintfloors.com.au 02: Genesis white-washed brushed bamboo flooring by Proline Floors from genesisbamboofloors. com.au 03: Genesis bamboo flooring by Proline Floors is a stylish and green alternative to Australian hardwoods. This environmentally friendly and sustainable flooring is durable, easily maintained, and insect and moisture resistant. Available from prolinefloors.com.au 04: Antique Floors has added to its already extensive selection of French oak and recycled Australian hardwood parquetry a new range of rustic oak Versailles panels. Heavily wire brushed and with visible saw-cut marks, the panels are lightly fumed before being finished in natural oils to create a selection of beautiful colours. True works of art for the floor, the panels add the finishing touch to any special room. Available at antiquefloors.com.au 05: Incorporate authentic hardwood flooring into your home with the installation flexibility of an engineered floor. Quick-Step ReadyFlor is a popular pre-finished timber floor made from high-quality hardwoods including jarrah (pictured), which ranges in colour from pale pink/grey to deep reds. Available at premiumfloors.com.au 06: Pergo uses 80 per cent recycled timber to create its stunning and timeless floors. As well as recycling, using renewable timber products such as pine and spruce is an important part of the company’s design process. Perfect for any room, Pergo guarantees a beautiful floor that is easy to install and maintain, and durable to handle everyday life. Available at pergo.com 07: Timber flooring from ironwood. com.au 08: Putting a different spin on bamboo flooring, Eco-Core Moso combines the hard-wearing qualities of bamboo with the natural appearance of the grass from which it is made. Available from ecocore. com.au 09: Ice White engineered oak floorboards from havwoods.com.au

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Tiles

WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT THE COOL, CRISP AND SLEEK APPEAL OF TILES?

01: Moroccan-style, handmade, cement, encaustic tiles from ecotilefactory. com.au 02: It’s hard to beat the versatility of tiles when it comes to mixing patterns and creating unique designs. Perini has a wide range of designer tiles on offer from perini.com.au 03: This bathroom floor is made of Eclettica Minimal tiles. Image courtesy of Bathrooms and Kitchens by Urban. byurban.com.au 04: Part of Perini’s range of porcelain tiles and inspired by beautiful Tuscany, Mineral features the gorgeous veining and streaking of natural stone. Available at perini.com.au 05: Fibonacci Stone ensures the composition, manufacture and installation of its terrazzo stone tiles is of the highest quality, so that safety and hygiene are always at the fore. Available from fibonaccistone.com.au 06: Pietra Grey vitrified porcelain. Image courtesy of Brindabella Bathrooms. Photography by Eliot Cohen of Zeitgeist Photography. brindabellabathrooms.com.au 07: Full-bodied and glazed, Atelier porcelain tiles from ambertiles.com.au

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Vinyl & Laminate

VINYL FLOORING IS NOT ONLY HARD-WEARING, HYGIENIC, WATERPROOF AND EASY TO CLEAN, IT ALSO OFFERS UNPARALLELED DESIGN FREEDOM. MEANWHILE, LAMINATE PROVIDES THE LUXURIOUS LOOK AND FEEL OF TIMBER 01: Matching the elements of raw timber, Evolution flooring has natural colour variation throughout the individual boards, creating visual depth and texture. Available from evolutionfloors.com.au 02: Evolution Queensland blackbutt two-strip laminate flooring from evolutionfloors.com.au 03: An alternative to floorboards, but with the ability to achieve the same look, vinyl is a versatile flooring option. Pictured here is Gerflor’s Texline Comfort vinyl flooring in Keywest Blanc from gerflor.com.au 04: Evolution Queensland spotted gum two-strip laminate flooring from evolutionfloors.com.au 05: Grand Provincial Oak in Grey Limed Oak from prolinefloors.com.au 06: Quick-Step’s Livyn Essential collection is luxury vinyl with the character of timber. Its protective PU coating means spills can be wiped clean and it is completely waterproof, making it suitable for bathrooms, laundries and kitchens. A renovator’s dream, Livyn can be laid on top of existing flooring and, because it is a good thermal conductor, it’s also ideal for underfloor heating. Available from quick-step. com.au 07: Quick-Step Classic laminate flooring in Midnight Oak Brown from premiumfloors.com.au 08: Grand Provincial Oak laminate long-board flooring in Smoked Oak from prolinefloors.com.au 09: Toscana Flair laminated floorboards from poco.com.au

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01 DESIGN: MELBURNIAN HIDEOUT LOCATION: ELWOOD, VICTORIA Architect David Vernon set out to build a home for his young family that could bring them all together while catering to their needs in the future as his two kids grow older. “We were keen to move to the area and be close to local shops and schools,” explains David. The renovation also sought to provide an office studio, along with a space designated for the kids. His modern lighting choice is from the Cable Jewellery pendant range by Volker Haug. Architectural design: David Vernon Architect (vernon.com.au) Builder: Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Derek Swalwell 02 DESIGN: FOXGROUND PAVILION LOCATION: KIAMA, NEW SOUTH WALES A series of three clear glass pendants hang over the island bench in Joe and Maura Cato’s four-bedroom rammed-earth home. The internal light ﬁttings are from Zaffero. Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato Photography: Nicholas Wilson 01

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03 DESIGN: NORWICH ECO HOME LOCATION: NORWICH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM The green pendant lights in Natasha Cargill’s kitchen not only match the green cabinetry, but also her quest for the most architecturally innovative, eco-friendly, energyefficient home. A striking metallic pendant hangs over the dining table. Architectural design: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Builder: Norfolk Pro Build (norfolkprobuild.co.uk) Photography: Darren Chung 04 DESIGN: COUNTY DERRY LOCATION: NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED KINGDOM Architect Patrick Bradley has incorporated an element of industrial chic in his modern farmhouse, with a frame built of shipping containers. Light ﬁttings from Pound Lighting Centre enhance the modern vibe of the living area with their interesting industrial aesthetic. The daring lighting choice over the dining area works well with Patrick’s vision for a bold, contemporary home in the Derry countryside. Architectural design: Patrick Bradley Architects (pb-architects.com) Photography: Aidan Monaghan

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05 DESIGN: STYLISH STATEMENT LOCATION: SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA Sophisticated family living is offered in abundance in this bayside Melbourne home, set over three storeys. Grey and black feature heavily throughout, thanks to the expert choices of Venn Architects, who also helped the owners choose furniture and furnishings. The master bedroom has received an injection of instant glam with the black pendant that hangs over the bed., while the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lighting is from Hub and Great Dane Furniture. Architectural design: Venn Architects (vennarchitects.com) Photography: Derek Swalwell 06 DESIGN: HEBEL MASTERPIECE LOCATION: MONTEREY, NEW SOUTH WALES The Hebel house is both sustainable and stylish, featuring organic elements such as timber. The living area is kept neutral with interest added by way of the vintage-esque pendant, which provides an industrial vibe. The hallway and bathrooms feature matching pendants. Architectural design: Gareth Cole, Ecologie Group (ecologie.com.au) Builder: E-con Group (e-congroup.com.au) Photography: Eric Sierins

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07 DESIGN: VINEYARD VIEWS LOCATION: KANGAROO GROUND, VICTORIA A working vineyard for more than a decade, this 12-hectare property was completely covered in vines before the project commenced. “Before the dirt had been turned, I found these fantastic chandeliers that we had to have,” recalls interior designer Lisa Grounds. “They are shaped like grapes and so the vineyard house’s journey began. I cannot say enough how important lighting is as it creates mood and enhances design elements. This needs to be carefully considered so be sure to take the time.” Architectural design: Michael Sheppard, Sheppard & Dwyer Architects (shepparddwyer.com.au) Builder: Anthony Northwood, Eco Edge Homes (ecoedgehomes.com.au) Photography: Robert Hamer 08 DESIGN: MOUNT ELIZA HOUSE LOCATION: MOUNT ELIZA, VICTORIA What better way to mark an entrance than with this striking light upon entry to the Mount Eliza House? The delicate chandelier is a real statement piece in a home that was built thanks to the sheer tenacity of its owners, who suffered for years as they encountered issues with local council and neighbours in the lead up to and during their build. Building design: Modularc (modularc.com.au) Builder: Whiteside Homes Pty Ltd (whitesidehomes.com.au) Photography: Emma Cross

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09 DESIGN: MELBOURNE MODERN LOCATION: BALWYN NORTH, VICTORIA Kara and Lloyd’s love of warehouse conversions, mid-century architecture and the Sugar Cube House, shown on Grand Designs UK, were all inspiration for their own grand design. Clustered bauble lighting brings modern style to this all-white kitchen. Architectural design: Canny (canny.com.au) Builder: Canny (canny.com.au) Photography: Rebekah Jewell 10 DESIGN: SHIPPING CONTAINER LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND The incredible shipping container home, initially built as the answer to a family’s budget requirements and need for a ﬂood-proof design, incorporates elements of industrial cool, as shown with this lighting selection, along with sustainable chic. A mix of lighting options has been incorporated through the various rooms, which adds interest to the individual spaces. Architectural design and builder: Todd Miller, ZieglerBuild (zieglerbuild.com.au) Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones

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11 DESIGN: STRAW BALE HOUSE LOCATION: GEMALLA, NEW SOUTH WALES Ben and Deb Bardon have employed an imaginative reuse and repurpose philosophy in their straw-bale house. This light could be classiﬁed as one of the most intriguing ever seen on Grand Designs Australia — the lantern in the main living area is an inverted Victorian sewer vent cover. Builder: Viva Living Homes (vivahomes.com.au) Photography: Simone Vivers

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12 DESIGN: CUT PAW PAW HOUSE LOCATION: SEDDON, VICTORIA The Cut Paw Paw House epitomises old world meets new, as it’s both a renovation and an extension. It’s a place that seemed somewhat tailored to the architect’s perception of homeowners Michelle Templeton and Derek Rowe as people. An exciting range of lights features throughout. The master bedroom boasts an exquisite white, feathered chandelier, while the kitchen features bubble cluster pendant lights from Thomas Gannan with a pendant light from Hermon & Hermon hanging over the dining table. Architectural design: Mark Austin and Andrew Maynard, (maynardarchitects.com) Builder: Marcus Hamilton, Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts Studio and Tess Kelly

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13 DESIGN: KIRRIBILLI MAKEOVER LOCATION: KIRRIBILLI, NEW SOUTH WALES This heritage home now ﬁts a modern family’s lifestyle while honouring the beautiful elements of its past. The original home is more than 100 years old and its strong and attractive facade represents the sophisticated and charming character within. The kitchen is a playful, fun and vibrant space with its bright orange pendant, which provides a light-hearted and relaxed feel. Meanwhile, a mix of pendant lights hangs in the lounge and dining rooms. The home’s lighting is by Inlite, Space Furniture, Mondo Luce, Artemide and De De Ce. Architectural design: Phil Moore and Stephen Evans, Melocco & Moore Architects (meloccomoore.com.au) Builder: Rod Verduci, RBV Builders (rbvbuilders.com.au) Photography: Brett Boardman 14 DESIGN: CURVED HOUSE LOCATION: HOBART, TASMANIA The idea behind the curved house, belonging to Jane and Cole Bradhsaw, was “it was essential for us that it sit in the topography of the land. Also that the home was passive solar, energy efficient, visually organic with a low carbon footprint and have multiple, versatile living spaces,” says Jane. The traditional-style light ﬁttings are from Fragments Restoration Shop. Architectural design: Graham Richmond, maui a’kai (formerly ecohaustas) (mauiakai.com) Builders: Cole Bradshaw, Leif Bradshaw, Freddy Mausz Photography: Peter Whyte 13

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15 DESIGN: CUBOMANIA CREATION LOCATION: FITZROY NORTH, VICTORIA Salvaged elements were upcycled in clever ways in this home, thanks to the family’s commitment to sustainability, including the adaptation and reuse of artefacts that couldn’t be retained during demolition and construction. This philosophy is demonstrated in the old staircase. While beautiful, the original staircase was no longer compliant or safe and wasn’t well positioned to suit the client’s desired layout. However, rather than discard it, the homeowners salvaged and upcycled it to create a striking feature chandelier, which is suspended over the new staircase and adjacent to the new recycled window wall/light well. Lighting in the rest of the home is by Inlite, Artemide, Coco Flip, Euroluce, Kyo, Volker Haug, Jieldé and Nicholas & Alistair. Architectural design: PHOOEY Architects (phooey.com.au) Builder: Conterno Group (conternogroup.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts 16 DESIGN: COLIN AND JUSTIN’S “CABIN PRESSURE” CABIN LOCATION: MUSKOKA, CENTRAL ONTARIO, CANADA TV design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan’s cabin north of Toronto required major renovation work to become the easyto-maintain, cosy sanctuary they desired. The “Great Room” is a stunning space and carefully chosen accessories such as the lamps bring the country cabin theme together. The pendants that hang over the kitchen island enhance the dark and moody atmosphere of the space, while the antler chandelier provides a rustic touch, and is a nod to the cabin’s surroundings. The duo’s lighting selection is by Living Lighting, Rejuvenation, and Pink & Brown. Architectural design: Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, Twoboyzmedia (colinandjustinscabinpressure.com) Builder: Daniel McNeill, Metal Edge Construction (metaledge.ca) Photography: Brandon Barre

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IF YOU WANT TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME, OPT FOR AN ECO LIGHT FITTING THAT’S BEEN THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO BE OF MINIMAL IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT 01: The LEDlux range by Beacon Lighting is beautifully versatile and energy efficient. The Sirius floor lamp has a fully adjustable arm that is delicately sculptured to add visual intrigue. Available in stylish white or brushed chrome from beaconlighting.com.au 02: The recycled cardboard shade of the Tilt floor lamp creates a magical aura through its dim light and textured shadows. Available from littlemillhouse.co.uk 03: The Sonne pendant, designed by Naomi Paul, is crocheted by hand from mercerised cotton. Available in a range of custom colours, it comes flat-packed and ready to enhance your space. Available at naomipaul. co.uk 04: This collection of pendant lights in varying shapes and sizes is made from layered corrugated cardboard. Great used as a single piece or in a group. Available from aboutspace.net.au 05: Molo’s Cloud floor and table lamps are created from pleated products with a Japanese-style aesthetic. Practical, durable and ecologically sustainable, they are 100 per cent recyclable and can be stored away after use. Available at seehosu.com.au 06: The Chestnut pendant light is designed in the Netherlands by Studio Snowpuppe. The piece is handmade from FSC-certified butterfly paper and is available in three styles and a range of colours from curiousgrace.com.au 07: The Spindent pendant, designed by student prodigy Nick Sadowsky, has a simple, clean aesthetic that combines elegance with sustainable design principles. Its smooth lines and symmetry ensure a beautiful and timeless application. Available from workshopped.com.au

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Table & Floor lamps

LET ET THESE LAMPS LIGHT THE HE WAY IN YOUR HOME

01: Developing upon on his original TMC lamp design, Miguel Milá has able improvements into this ergonomic floor lamp incorporated noticeable for Santa & Cole. The revolutionary height-adjustment system allows the iconic circular shade to be seamlessly raised and lowered to any height d structure, while the light can be switched on and on the chrome-plated ightly on the cable. Available from ajar.com.au 02: off by simply pulling lightly The organic form off the Florensis light range is characteristic of Ross ng of technical expertise and advanced materials. Lovegrove’s merging rly created diff user to emit a floral aesthetic. These Florensis uses a cleverly re available floor-standing or wall-mounted, both captivating lights are of which are dimmable, from artemide.com.au 03: Timber lamp from wildwooddesigns.com.au 04: Floor lamp from outoftheboxchch.co.nz 05: Peninsula lamp from target.com.au 06: The Empatia table lamp, designed by Carlotta de Bevilacqua, combines LED technology with blown glass by Venetian master craftsmen. Each is a one-off piece, with a glassblower forming every individual domed diff user and instilling it with the desired transparency and opacity to reflect light without glare or losing efficiency. Available at artemide.com.au 07: Glass-based table lamp from downthatlittlelane.com.au 08: Floor lamp from thedesignhunter.com.au

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A SURE-FIRE WAY TO MAKE A STATEMENT, THE RIGHT CHOICE OF PENDANT LIGHT CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE TO YOUR SPACE

01: LEDlux Nord pendant from beaconlighting.com.au 02: Available in a variety of shapes and colours, the LED GX pendant features a beautiful soft, pleated-fabric lampshade. The suspension is available in stainless wire with a clear cable or an anodised adjustable aluminium rod, and the pendant size is variable. Each lamp comes with an LED chip, for a greater lifespan and superb electro-luminescence. Available from ismobjects. com.au 03: Pendant from davidtrubridge.com 04: Inspired by a visit to an exhibition of traditional bell shapes in Beijing, the Bell pendant was designed by Berlin-based Mark Braun. Northern Lighting has released the pendant in six new retro colours, including Old Rose. Available from lightco.com.au 05: Coco Mini pendant in Victorian ash timber and spun aluminium from cocoďŹ&#x201A;ip.com.au 06: Malmo light from beaconlighting.com.au 07: Louis Poulsen Artichoke pendant in copper from livingedge. com.au 08: Chandelier from boydblue.com 09: The OMG pendant by Melbourne artist Volker Haug is beautifully crafted from reclaimed industrial shades that are then anodised in a rainbow of colour options. Available at volkerhaug.com

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10: LEDlux Pai four-light pendant from beaconlighting.com.au 11: Pendant light from downthatlittlelane.com.au 12: Light from boydblue.com 13: Arteriors pendant from boydblue.com 14: Levels lamp in aluminium by One Nordic and available at nordicfusion.com. au 15: Chandelier from boydblue.com 16: Copper pendant light from ecochic.com.au 17: Large Raimond Moooi suspension lamp by Raimond Puts, available from spacefurniture.com.au 18: Pendant light from idyllhome.co.uk 19: Daisy pendant light from aboutspace.com.au 20: Crown Major chandelier from nemolighting.com 21: FoxďŹ re pendant from inkstermaken.com

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27 22: A glass-blower formed these Inhale lamps by blowing a glass air bubble, then sucking the air away. This unique process means no two Inhale lamps are the same. Available from livingedge.com.au 23: The glass tubes in the Press pendant lamps have been pressed to appear as though they were pinched. Each lamp is unique, with the glass compressed at different points. Available at livingedge.com.au 24: Cream Basin pendant light from tch.net 25: The bright Unfold Yellow pendant is simple in style but offers a dramatic pop of colour — the perfect addition to an otherwise neutral colour scheme. Available at top3.com.au 26: Designed with supreme attention to detail, the hanging lamps by Cristian Cubiñá for Ajar is an evolution of the company’s Double range. They utilise a resistant borosilicate glass that is both stronger and more cost-effective than ordinary lime glass. The hanging cluster pendant is the epitome of unique lighting design. Available from ajar.com.au 27: PH 5 pendant by Louis Poulsen, available from livingedge.com.au 28: Finn concrete pendant light from cranmorehome.com.au 29: Pendant from lumineur.com 30: Inspired by traditional Japanese lanterns, each piece in Foscarini’s Rituals lamp range is beautifully reﬁned. Delicately rounded shapes are emphasised through rice paper and mulberry tree bark, which have been reinterpreted by design duo Ludovica + Roberto Palomba to create a delicate light. Rituals lamps retain their decorative value even when switched off, and are available at foscarini.com 31: White pendant light from downthatlittlelane.com.au 32: Kav pendant light with American walnut rim from dezionstudio.com

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33: Ostrich seven-egg pendant from cornerlight. ht. co.uk 34: Pod Luxe leather pendant from whodidthat.com.au 35: Pendant light from au Lighting Republic, available from lightco.com.au ng. 36: Muuto E27 pendant in black from surrounding. com.au 37: Glass pendant light from schots. n, com.au 38: Kvist pendant light by Jonas Bohlin, is available from greatdanefurniture.com 39: This distinctive five-light linear chandelier creates a bold statement that exudes refined elegance. Using timber around lights diff uses refracted light, creating a relaxed, warmer mood, while the rich, auburn-stained finish and clear seedy glass accents any home space. Available at customlighting.com. au 40: Antique brass cage lantern pendant from antique dealers 41: Antler chandelier from schots. com.au 42: Allegro Assai Suspension Lamp from spacefurniture.com.au 43: Beat pendant light by Tom Dixon, available from dedece.com

Project: Surrounds and Giorgi Exclusive Homes (surrounds.com.au; giorgiexclusivehomes.com.au)

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he smart home for many homeowners is a home of the future; a house where everything is automated and connected to a central network, which allows the home to communicate with all its internal components. And, yes, this may sound more likely to be found in a sci-ďŹ movie than in Australian suburbia, but the homes of the future are available now and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a booming industry surrounding smart homes and home automation. While the idea of automated residential buildings has been around for at least a century, only recently has it become something everyone can take advantage of. In the past, the technology and systems needed to automate a home were either too impractical to be marketed to the average user or too expensive, thus sidelining the smart home to a curiosity that was dominated by hobbyists and the wealthy.

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However, the smart home industry has recently come of age, supported by a new surge in technological innovation as well as increased simpliﬁcation in manufacture and implementation of technologies so the average homeowner can use and understand such systems. This, coupled with the boom of smart personal devices, touchscreen technologies and home networking, has made owning a smart home easier than ever. Some of the earlier driving factors in this area were home theatres, hi-ﬁ and home security, where homeowners were looking for new ways to simplify controlling their complex set-up of components. With advances in home networking, increased penetration of technology into

the home and the boost in the usage of smart devices such as smartphones and tablets, Australians have increased their ownership and uptake of smart tech in their homes and lifestyles. Homeowners now demand the ability to control and manage their homes remotely, at home and online. Several core components form the foundation of a smart home, including entertainment, security, environment control, lighting and the central control hub. These main areas are then complemented by a wide range of appliances and applications that ﬁ ll the gaps or are specialised for particular areas of the home. The core of a smart home is the brain or

control system of the home’s automated technologies. Depending on the level of automation a home has, the control hub can be a simple do-it-yourself set-up or a vast and complex array of systems that require high-level technicians to help the homeowner design and implement their required back-of-house control methods. There are several leading software systems that provide ultimate control over every aspect of the home and are generally used by home automation contractors. Which one is used depends on the clients and the businesses they employ to implement their designs, however the underlying details are the same — total control over every desired aspect of the house.

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Surrounds and Giorgi Exclusive Homes produced this outstanding entertainment space using home automation to hide the screen and projector while not in use, as well as to control the lighting. surrounds.com.au; giorgiexclusivehomes.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT For many, the forefront of the smart revolution is centred on home entertainment. Australians spend a lot when it comes to entertainment, from the simple family room TV to a home-wide entertainment solution, smart technologies have crept into every facet of residential audio-visual set-ups. Mobile phones, computers and tablets are now standard in many homes and this has all aided in the penetration of the idea of smart homes into the Australian mindset. These new technologies also drive user demand for new applications and devices that can utilise the new capabilities of their smart devices and internet connections, in turn creating a whole new industry that uses wired and wireless networks as their foundation. It is now very common in Australian homes for residents to stream media content from digital storage devices or other systems that are connected to online services, replacing physical media formats. This shift to digital mediums is also reďŹ&#x201A;ected in how a homeowner can control their home entertainment systems. Use of analogue remote controls has been replaced by smart devices that utilise apps for control. These, in turn, allow powerful customisation for individual users. The precision granted to residents over their audio-visual entertainment

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Len Wallis Audio has created an exceptional entertainment lounge with a powerful array of systems hidden away (below right). lenwallisaudio.com.au

Bluesound (top) and Deﬁnitive Technology (below) have released families of multi-room speaker systems that allow homeowners to control how and when they listen to their audio entertainment. bluesound.com; deﬁnitivetechnology.com

options has led to a very competitive industry, meaning a broad range of products and options are now available for homeowners. Some of the world’s leading tech companies have invested a lot of time, energy and money into smart TVs, wireless audio systems and content delivery platforms. These all utilise internet and wireless network technologies to bring the latest and greatest entertainment to users at home. Increased performance in residential online and Wi-Fi networks has enabled better connectivity than ever before and allows multiple systems to be connected to and controlled via their home networks, meaning users at home

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are able to interact with multiple systems via a few simple commands from a mobile phone or tablet. A new form of audio system has also been informed by smart and automated home technologies — home-wide, multiroom audio systems, integrated into the home network and able to stream music on the ﬂy from multiple sources. This new form of audio entertainment allows users to listen to music either in multiple rooms at once or control when and where they can hear their favourite music. The ability to stream multiple music sources in parallel means there will never be a need to ﬁght over who gets to listen to their preferred music and which rooms it’s played in.

Sonos has a speaker solution for every room, from TV soundbars to speakers. sonos.com.au

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Keyless entry systems by Gainsborough and Kwikset are the ﬁrst steps into smart and secure home access. Keyless access passes and physical keys provide a new and ﬂexible way to enter the home. gainsboroughhardware. com.au; kwikset.com

01 Gainsborough vault 02 Gainsborough intercom 03 Kwikset Kevo lock 04 Kwikset Kevo lock

01 TOP & BELOW Netgear Arlo security cameras are discreet and remotely operated via Wi-Fi. netgear.com.au

SECURITY Home security is an important aspect of owning a home. While a locked door is enough for some, others are more comfortable with greater levels of security. As with other sectors that utilise home automation and smart home technologies, residential security producers have been quick to make use of the power and ﬂexibility oﬀered by the internet and home networks. Homeowners can now monitor their homes while away, and many security systems enable remote access and can be easily integrated into existing smart home networks. This gives users the ability to monitor their homes at work or even when overseas. Front door intercoms

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can be answered via a mobile phone or other smart devices, allowing security doors to be locked and unlocked automatically for trusted friends and family members, either remotely or automatically if they’ve been given proper access. Again, each home will have a diﬀerent set-up, but the ﬂexibility allowed is endless. One home might have a remotely accessible garage and front door, while another may have security cameras, remote door access, exterior and interior lighting controls and then have systems linked to security companies that are able to respond to security alerts using remote access technology to monitor external cameras and other security monitoring devices.

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ABOVE & BELOW Creston control panel from Len Wallis Audio. lenwallisaudio.com.au

Automated blinds from Somfy allow homeowners to quickly and easily alter the amount of natural light in a room. somfy.com.au

ENVIRONMENT CONTROL There are many elements that contribute to maintaining a comfortable home and the overall liveability of a residence. The process of controlling the internal environment of a home has been massively simplified with the combination of higher-quality heating and cooling systems and smart home technologies. As with the other elements of a smart home, automation technologies allow remote control of the home’s environment, from automated blinds that permit shade from the sun to air conditioning, fireplaces and other heating systems. Each of these elements now has the capacity to be linked into the central control systems of a home and be tuned, tweaked and adjusted to suit the user’s preferences. Schedules can be created and programmed so the home will automatically turn on cooling or heating at specific times. For example, switching on the house’s heating during winter, so that it is warm when you arrive home.

Creston control panel showing the available systems that can be accessed via the home’s control hub.

Control4 portable remote. advanceaudio.com.au/control4

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Philips Hue lighting (above and below) is a ﬁrst step into lighting control for the home. Using Wi-Fi connectivity, the homeowner can change and adapt their home’s lighting with ease. lighting.philips.com.au

Control4 Lighting control switches provide plenty of options for lighting solutions

Philips Hue Lights Off feature

LIGHTING The final major element of home automation and smart homes has links to all other aspects of home control. Lighting, whether natural or artificial, has a massive influence within the house — the ability to fine tune and control this element is a boon to the smart home evolution. From setting the right mood for entertaining to activating automatically at night to assist in navigation and security reasons, smart lighting ties

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all the other aspects of home automation together. Proﬁles can be made, changed and updated for home lighting so that at the touch of a button, the home can be set to sleep mode — turning oﬀ all but the essential night light — party mode, which can activate mood lighting for interior and exterior entertaining areas, or security mode, which will ensure your home is as secure as possible. The choices and options are endless and since home automation has become such a

signiﬁcant factor in the modern home, there are lighting solutions to satisfy every budget. Home automation isn’t just limited to the above areas, tech industries and companies are constantly discovering new ways to integrate smart tech into other household devices. While a vast range of products and appliances are now available with the ability to integrate into a home’s smart network, what’s in store for the future is only limited by imagination.

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01: Monitor your energy use and reduce power bills with the Ecomind Electricity Monitor. You can even track your use from your computer or smart device. Available from clipsal.com 02: Offering a splash of colour to indoor and outdoor areas, the Bliss LED furniture range from Thermofilm is a versatile collection of sculptural decor. Colour, intensity and mood settings can all be controlled by remote control and the range is exceptionally well adapted for outdoor entertaining. Available at thermofilm.com.au 03: Acting as an access point for other devices in your home, Bluesound’s Vault enables you to store and stream high-fidelity audio as well as rip CDs in a high-quality format. Available from bluesound. com 04: This 65-inch screen is the epitome of high-end visual magnificence. Using patented technology, LG has produced the highest-visual-contrast Ultra-HD OLED screen to date. With outstanding performance, backed by a top-quality smart-TV interface, this is a sound choice for anyone wishing to enter the world of 4k viewing. Available at lg.com/au 05: Wilson Audio’s Sasha 2 series of loudspeakers is a dynamic and impactful system that has had a series of engineering tweaks to ensure music reproduction reaches the listener’s ears the way the artists intended. Available from wilsonaudio.com 06: The Aurisonic Rockets are no-nonsense in-ear headphones for people wanting the highest degree of durability while also taking into account great sound reproduction. With a titanium shell and Kevlar weave cables, the Rockets can withstand any punishment and still sound amazing. Available at busisoft.com.au 07: The Fazon is a flagship loudspeaker from Dali. With uncompromising audio and aesthetic performance, it’s the ideal choice for the design-conscious music lover. For its 30th anniversary, Dali has joined forces with some of the best modern artists to produce a unique collection of airbrushed sets. Available from dali.com.au

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08: From Ferguson Hill, the FH009 home-theatre system combines two horn and bass speakers with an integrated amp and can be paired seamlessly with any modern LED TV. It provides clean, clear and crisp stereo audio with clarity and definition, from fergusonhill.co.uk 09: Designed to provide easy access to music in a clear and concise one-touch system and with the ability to pair to any Bang & Olufsen active speaker system, the BeoSound Essence is the centre point to access all your favourite digital music, be it from networked storage or online streaming services. Available at bang-olufsen.com 10: Part of the Bluesound ensemble, the DUO is a powerful 2.1 loudspeaker system that utilises the latest in wireless technology and audio engineering to provide a comprehensive audio experience in an aesthetically pleasing package, from bluesound.com 11: A compact and powerful speaker from Definitive Technology designed to fit into space-conscious rooms, the W7 uses the new industry-standard DTS Play-Fi technology for its wireless connectivity. Stream all the audio you could dream of, with impeccable sound. Available at advanceaudio.com.au 12: Want to keep an eye on the weather? The Advanced Wireless Weather Station will keep you fully updated. Simple to install and able to connect to your PC through USB, the latest weather details are at your fingertips. Available from envioustechnology.com.au 13: The Pulse, an allin-one system from Bluesound, is the first streaming-capable system in Australia with audiophile-grade speakers and the ability to play lossless FLAC format. The Pulse can deliver the highest-grade streaming audio from any source connected to the home network straight to your ears. Available at bluesound. com 14: Bang & Olufsen’s Avant series delivers a 4k Ultra HDTV that fully understands your needs and desires when it comes to optimal TV placement and its impact on overall room aesthetics. Available from bang-olufsen.com 15: Designed by Manon LeBlanc, the award-winning WAT lamp works with water and a battery to generate electricity, which then lights up through LED strips. The lamp is suitable for all rooms where soft light is desired, from studiomonsieur.com 16: The Mirage series from Autonomic is a home audio system that supports a wide variety of media. Able to support up to 96 different audio zones, the Mirage can cater to any residential project, from a simple oneroom setup to a vast multi-room pan residential experience. And with an improved user interface, it’s easy to control your set-up to the finest detail. Available at autonomic-controls.com

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17 17: The X300A series from KEF is the wireless addition to the X300 family of bookshelf speakers with the same audiophile quality performance as their wired counterparts. The X300As are designed as low-profile, mobile and multifunctional speakers that are perfect for laptop and PC use as well as companions for music-streaming devices. Available from kef.com 18: Bang & Olufsen’s flagship screen has just gotten bigger. At a whopping 85 inches, the Avant 85 offers all the same features as its smaller brethren but with a much larger presence. Available from bang-olufsen.com 19: Clipsal’s StarServe speakers are unobtrusive, powerful and able to be controlled with Bluetooth devices, so you can have music wherever you go. Available at clipsal.com.au 20: Part of Definitive Technology’s new product list, the W Studio sound bar is a flagship speaker from the W series, providing high-end theatre-quality sound from a slim and streamlined package, from advanceaudio.com.au 21: The LCD-2 bamboo headphones from Audeze combine cutting-edge audio engineering with sustainable and environmentally sound design. Perfect for people who are conscious of their impact on the planet, but also expect high-quality audio, it's from audeze.com 22: A powerful new portable device from Bang & Olufsen, the A2 Bluetooth speaker has been designed with portability as its main focus. With 24 hours of battery life and a 360-degree speaker design, the A2 delivers power and authentic omnidirectional sound, from bang-olufsen.com 23: Geared towards vinyl and LP enthusiasts, the Clearaudio Concept turntable is an award-winning piece of audio technology. Designed to be as user friendly as possible, and with plug-and-play technology, the Concept turntable provides exceptional performance at a modest price, from kedcorp. com.au 24: KEF’s Custom Installation (CI) range of loudspeakers is designed to adapt to the needs of homeowners. The CI range produces phenomenal sound while also paying attention to low-impact design aesthetics. kef.com

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25: The Black Diamond Zero Edge series from Screen Innovations is a world-first multi-directional ambient-light projection screen. This allows projection-based systems to provide high-contrast images even in well-lit environments. Available at screeninnovations.com 26: The SonArray SR-1 is a rugged system of satellite speakers and a subwoofer designed for outdoor audio. With the eight satellite speakers and woofer made from anodised aluminium, the SonArray SR-1 is capable of handling all weather conditions, while providing high-quality audio, making it perfect for outdoor entertaining. Available from sonance. com 27: Designed and manufactured in Australia, the Seebo MAXX has been created as the ultimate set-top box. Using dual-band Wi-Fi and a 500GB hard drive, the MAXX can record, stream and store a wide range of media for the home as well as access online image sharing and social media networks while serving as an input hub for home entertainment products. Available at seebo.com. au 28: The T7 powerful portable speaker utilises Bluetooth streaming with patented micro-matrix technology. With a focus on providing quality audiophile-approved sound, the T7 integrates decades of audio engineering into a small yet capable package that you can take anywhere, from bowers-wilkins.net 29: The Spitfire series of subwoofers from Artcoustic contains compact, powerful and high-fidelity woofers that can be used on the floor or wall. Designed to have minimal visual impact, the Spitfire series provides powerful bass and impactful sound to an entertainment set-up, with a sleek aesthetic, from artcoustic.com 30: Gryphon’s Antileon EVO amplifier sports such outstanding power that it’ll drive even the biggest speakers. Available at kedcorp.com.au

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01 DESIGN: WILLIAMSTOWN BLUESTONE LOCATION: WILLIAMSTOWN, VICTORIA This abandoned stone cottage was built in 1864 and was one of the ﬁrst properties in the Victorian suburb of Williamstown, owned and built by John Lafferty and occupied by a long line of relatives. Fast-forward more than 150 years and the cottage has been revived from a hopeless state by Jason Brettell and his wife, Jennifer, who bought it in 2012. Reminders of the home’s history are present throughout the house, especially in the living room, where a bluestone feature wall next to the gas ﬁreplace and mantelpiece serves as a throwback to the original cottage. This historical aspect is favoured by both Jason and Jennifer, who believe the stone wall’s inability to be replicated is a standout feature of the space. Hydronic heating also features in the home, to beat the winter chill. Architectural design: Tina Lindner (tinalindner.com.au) Builder: Portside Building (portsidebuilding.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

02 DESIGN: TREE HOUSE LOCATION: GLEN IRIS, VICTORIA Following the dramatic renovation of their dysfunctional Californian bungalow, this family now gathers in the centre of the home, with a living room at its heart. The welcoming ﬁreplace is a focus of the room, especially in winter. Architectural design: Steffen Welsch Architects (steff enwelsch.com.au) Builder: P & JM Deleo (0418 100 707) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter 02

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03 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA When working with a minimalist design aesthetic, it’s important to inject some creativity with dramatic pieces, such as the orb ﬁreplace in one of this generous-sized home’s two living rooms. In winter, it provides the owners with a private space to look out and enjoy the native landscape. The rest of the house is heated with hydronic heating. Double-glazed windows and double-thickness roof insulation do, however, ensure the home remains at a constant temperature. Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier, Pleysier Perkins (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn 04 DESIGN: COUNTY DERRY LOCATION: NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED KINGDOM Architect Patrick Bradley built his home from four shipping containers, used for the frame of his house that’s built on a plot on the family farm. The upstairs open-plan living area features a wood-burning ﬁreplace, the perfect place to warm up in winter while gazing out onto the lush English farmland. Architectural design: Patrick Bradley Architects (pb-architects.com) Photography: Aidan Monaghan 04

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PROJECTS //LIVING / / H E AT I N SPACE G 05 DESIGN: BROOKFIELD SPOTTED GUM LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND The long, skinny shape of the Brookﬁeld Spotted Gum house provides all family members — Andrew Wilson, his wife, Milly Davenport, and her two teenage sons — with their own space. One end is for the boys and includes their own living area. It connects to the pivot point of the house, a generous living/kitchen space that opens up on both sides via bifold doors and shutters — an area the family shares, with its decadent, laidback sunken lounge and enormous ﬁreplace, which is the hub of the home. Architectural design: Shane Thompson Architects (shanethompson.com.au) Builder: HHH Constructions (hhhconstructions.com.au) Photography: Toby Scott

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PROJECTS / / H E AT I N G 06 DESIGN: TURKISH DELIGHT LOCATION: KARAKÖY, ISTANBUL, TURKEY Situated in the hustle and bustle of Karaköy, Istanbul, a light-filled apartment intertwines earthy materials and futuristic pieces to create the perfect abode for the modern gentleman. Design team Yasemin Arpac and Sabahattin Emir of Ofist in Istanbul sought to transform the penthouse, occupying just 180 metres square, and create the illusion of space by enlarging small window openings and inserting a skylight to create a view to the mezzanine. A unique fireplace turns up the heat in the living room and kitchen. Architectural design: Ofist (ofist.com) Photography: Koray Erkaya

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07 DESIGN: LIGHT AND BRIGHT LOCATION: CRONULLA, NEW SOUTH WALES Crisp, airy and nearly incandescent, this new home in Sydney’s Cronulla is a shining example of open-plan living and the ultimate contemporary beachside abode. The clients requested a home that could accommodate their growing family, which currently includes two children. This was to be the final home for the family of four, so it had to be something special. The gas pebble fireplace takes centre stage in their living room, which seamlessly connects with the alfresco area via floor-toceiling windows. The fireplace ensures that all the family gathers together on winter evenings. Builder: Starr Constructions (starrconstructions.com.au) Photography: Marian Riabic

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PROJECTS / / H E AT I N G 08 DESIGN: PARISIAN 101 LOCATION: SAINT-GERMAIN-DESPRÉS, PARIS, FRANCE Renowned designer Gérard Faivre has put his magic touch on an apartment located in the picturesque Paris district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This 130-square-metre, two-bedroom apartment occupies the third ﬂoor of an 18th-century building, complete with an elevator and unobstructed views of the SaintSulpice church. With inspired nods to the 1940s, Gérard reworked the apartment to ultimately combine luxe interiors with modern comforts. In the dining room, an ethanol ﬁreplace acts as the centrepiece of the room, decorated by an original mirror and Leleu and Baccarat candle holders sourced from French antique store Trouvaille Antic. Interior design: Gérard Faivre (gerardfaivreparis.com) Photography: Francis Amiand

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WHETHER YOU OPT FOR GAS, WOOD OR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BIOETHANOL, THERE’S A PERFECT HEATING SOLUTION OUT THERE TO WARM EVEN THE COLDEST OF HOMES 01: Nectre N60 wood heater from nectre.com 02: D1000 EPI triple-sided fireplace from chazelles. com.au 03: Signature range gas fireplace from realflame.com.au 04: Large Flush wood HybridFyre with shadow box face and one-piece panel from lopi.com.au 05: Heat & Glo XLR Plus with pebbles and Ebony Martini front from jetmaster. com.au 06: Fireplace from ludlowstoves.co.uk 07: Universal Insert 850 open wood fireplace from jetmaster.com.au 08: Kemlan Coupe doublesided inbuilt fireplace from jetmaster.com.au 09: Driftwood log set with 10mm trim from lopi.com.au

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10: Aether suspended fireplace from aurorawoodfires.com 11: N60 wood heater. nectre.com 12: Federico Otero Cocoon fireplace from top3.com.au 13: Heat & Glo XLR Plus gas fireplace from jetmaster.com.au 14: Seamless gas fireplace from heatmaster.com.au 15: Brasa ventless fireplace from beyondcool.com.au 16: Heat & Glo Red 40 See Thru gas fireplace from jetmaster.com.au 17: New from Anthrax’s Griffe range of designer radiator panels is the electric version of the famous Scudi radiator. The brainchild of Massimo Iosa Ghini, the Scudi radiator panel is a unique creation consisting of three steel plates with a trapezoid shape. Installation can be horizontal or vertical, making it suitable for most applications. Available at h2oheating.com.au

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CREATIVE CONCEPTS FOR OUTDOOR DESIGN AND LIVING

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Drought-tolerant gardens don’t have to look like the desert. You can have a lush hideaway that uses rainfall and just a little watering WORDS // CHA RLIE A LB ONE

ollecting rainwater is the best trick for maintaining a drought-tolerant garden, as even the hardiest of plants will require the additional top-up. Water tanks are the obvious solution as they’re connected directly to the downpipes of the house that collect the rain when it falls on the roof. Other alternatives include using the lowest part of your garden for a pond or retention pit. In this instance, fish should be discouraged and plant life should be used to maintain healthy water. The amount of water you need to collect and the size of your water tank or retention pit will depend on the water dependency of your plant palette. Retaining water in garden beds ensures they never really dry out completely, which will allow your drought-tolerant garden to sustain more moisture-tender plants. This can be done in a number of ways: 1. Improve the soil with compost to hold onto moisture and apply a layer of mulch to the surface after planting (and while the soil is still moist from watering in the new plants) to lock moisture into the soil and slow the rate at which it enters the soil. 2. Reduce run-off by grading paths and other hard surfaces into garden beds rather than directly down the stormwater drain. 3. Try to make as many permeable surfaces as possible. This goes beyond the garden beds as solid paving, concrete and decking all stop the direct flow of water into the soil. The use of crushed granite, permeable pavers, pebble or ground-cover grout and root-protection grids allow surfaces to be utilised for foot traffic as well as water absorption. 4. Bioswales are mounds of earth that look like drains and traverse a sloping garden in a steady, low gradient. These swales

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collect water and slowly move it around a site, allowing it to penetrate into the ground as it moves rather than shooting it down a stormwater drain as quickly as possible. 5. If you have raised garden beds, drainage cell should be used below a layer of geotextile at the base of the raised bed. This works like a

Group plants by their water usage so all your moisture-reliant plants are together. This will ensure minimal wastage when it comes to watering. It’s also a good idea to water less often, but to soak the ground when you do. If you sprinkle your beds with a little water on a

GROUP PLANTS BY THEIR WATER USAGE SO ALL YOUR MOISTURE-RELIANT PLANTS ARE TOGETHER. THIS WILL ENSURE MINIMAL WASTAGE WHEN IT COMES TO WATERING reservoir that plant roots can tap into. When planning a drought-tolerant garden, plant choice is key to its success. The first thing I do is minimise the lawn area as lawn grass is one of the biggest water users in the garden. I understand gardens need the open-space effect lawn creates, so think about replacing it with ground-cover plants or native ornamental grasses such as poa or lomandra. I also remove plants that require additional water and limit the number of pots I use as these dry out quickly due to the freedraining nature of potting mix. If you select the right plant for the right spot in the garden, it shouldn’t need additional irrigation or excessive maintenance. Your plants will tell you a few things about themselves by just looking at them — for example, small leaves transpire less water than large-leaved plants and will be more drought-tolerant. Other things to look out for are succulent leaves, silvery, reflective leaves, hairy leaves and leathery leaves, which are all good indications the plant will be drought-tolerant. When placing your plants, put your most drought-tolerant at the highest point of the garden as this will be the driest area.

daily basis, the roots stay at the top of the soil where it’s hot and they are prone to dry out quickly if you miss a day on the hose. If you follow the less-is-more method, you teach your plants’ roots to grow deep in the soil where it’s cool and moisture is more consistent.

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02 DESIGN: STYLISH STATEMENT LOCATION: SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA This couple in their 40s, with two primary school-aged children, envisaged a tennis court on their deep block in bayside Melbourne and it took up a considerable amount of the block’s usable space. “We had to create the feeling of depth between the backyard/ tennis court and the house instead of an abrupt start and finish,” says architect Geoff Challis. Hence, the cut-in pool and terrace and overhanging first floor reaches

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out to the backyard, and there’s a feeling of being able to see from the front of the property right through to the rear from inside. “The house feels like it flows to the boundaries of the property, capturing views outside,” says Geoff. The terraced outdoor entertaining area reaches into the garden, linking inside to out. It’s certainly an inviting entertaining area, which combines built-in outdoor cooking and seating, a fireplace and black mosaic-tiled pool. The first floor floats over this space, creating a canopied area that can be enjoyed year-round. Architectural design: Venn

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01 DESIGN: FOXGROUND PAVILION LOCATION: KIAMA, NEW SOUTH WALES Owner-builders Joe and Maura Cato are dedicated to a sustainable lifestyle as well as building with their own hands. The owners of a gentle pavilion-style building, they even built their picturesque swimming pool themselves. Their natural pool doesn’t use chlorine or salt, but utilises a pond adjacent to the pool to naturally ﬁlter the water. Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato Photography: Nicholas Wilson

Architects (vennarchitects.com) Photography: Derek Swalwell 03 DESIGN: HEBEL MASTERPIECE LOCATION: MONTEREY, NEW SOUTH WALES Built in southern Sydney, this knock-down rebuild project is now an energy-efficient, solar-designed home that also encompasses architectural design with practicality. The combined kitchen and living area ﬂows out to the covered balcony, which enables the space to be enjoyed, whatever the season. Meshing a variety of

textures together — including a polished concrete ﬂoor that adds an industrial feel — gives the space an airy atmosphere, making it the perfect hub for family gatherings. A crystal-clear swimming pool is fed by an impressive 60,000-litre water tank, which is used to ﬁll the pool and water the garden, which is packed with sandy soil and native plants that can survive harsh conditions. Architectural design: Gareth Cole, Ecologie Group (ecologie.com.au) Builder: E-con Group (e-congroup.com.au) Photography: Eric Sierins

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04 DESIGN: CENTRAL BEACH HOUSE LOCATION: PELICAN WATERS, QUEENSLAND With an extensive alfresco area including kitchen and dining spaces, plus a bar, and even its own beach, this residence certainly meets the brief for “a feeling of being on permanent vacation”. The house is situated at a location in the canal system that gives the illusion of being surrounded by water. Not only is this water a key feature of the home, but the private beach uses water that flows under the main interior hallway and out to the luxurious infinity pool. This was quite a design feat and one that has contributed to the design’s many accolades. A key part of the design is the blur between inside and out. “There is no line between inside and outside; materials, internal and external gardens and design are interplayed to fulfil the illusion,” says interior designer Mark Gacesa. Finishing touches, including extensive planting of artificial palm trees, which can withstand cyclones, complete this architectural piece of paradise. Building design: Christopher Design (christopherdesign.com.au) Builder: Mees Construction (meesconstruction.com.au) Photography: Mark Gacesa and David Kekwick 05 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA The saving grace of this property, which housed a brick home built in the 1960s on a sizable 2600-square-metre block, was the in-ground pool, which survived the renovation. It now calls itself a major feature of the current home. Sliding doors can be

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completely hidden to bring the leafy outdoors in. “We have planted more than 3000 different native species and we love the colours of the foliage, the privacy it gives us and the wildlife it sustains,” says owner-builder Spence Thomson. Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier, Pleysier Perkins (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn 06 DESIGN: CUBOMANIA CREATION LOCATION: FITZROY NORTH, VICTORIA This home used the technique of Cubomania to reuse demolished materials, evident in the external brickwork and garden. The external courtyard with bench seats is a stylish replacement for a backyard, while still providing ample space for the kids to play. There’s a lovely connection between house and the outdoors, a connection that didn’t exist in the old and dilapidated doublestorey house. The sustainable, high-end architectural design now maximises the permissible building envelope. Architectural design: PHOOEY Architects (phooey.com.au) Builder: Conterno Group (conternogroup.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts

07 DESIGN: SYDNEY VILLA LOCATION: NORTHERN SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES These homeowners wanted their property to have a strong indoor-outdoor connection, a pool and “plenty of space for the kids to run around”, says owner Carrie. The resulting ﬁve-bedroom home is spread over two storeys, with a pool and decks. When it’s summer, the seamless ﬂow between indoors and out is enjoyed, with the house “opened up”. Like a natural wonderland, this property has everything a family could wish for — space, privacy, peace and tranquillity, as well as a pool, large outdoor areas, ocean views and bushland setting. Architectural design: Justin Quinlan, The Quinlan Group (thequinlangroup.com) Photography: Tyrone Branigan

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08 DESIGN: CASTLE ROCK HOUSE LOCATION: WHANGAREI HEADS, NEW ZEALAND The desired ambiguous relationship between inside and out has been achieved here, in this modest property in New Zealand’s Northland, in spectacular fashion. “The demarcation between inside and outside is blurred to allow the inhabitants to engage with nature in all its guises — wind, sun, smells and sounds,” says architect Nicola Herbst. Two covered decks off the living pavilion have hinged timberbattened shutters that screen the wind when needed and frame the spectacular sea view to Whangarei Heads and Castle Rock when open. “They bring life to the space, constantly changing their orientation depending on the job they are required to do,” says Nicola. Architectural design: Herbst Architects (herbstarchitects.co.nz) Builder: Lindesay Construction (lindesayconstruction.co.nz) Photography: Patrick Reynolds 09 Both designed and built by Goodmanors, this free-fl owing outdoor area has dealt with the issue of limited space so well that it doesn’t even seem a factor. Rather, a brilliant layout and expert planting create an immediate sense of relaxation when entering this outdoor space. Material selection was integral to ensuring the owners’ request to make room for a pool didn’t result in the space feeling cluttered and claustrophobic. This was achieved through strategic use of fl ora and various fl ooring materials, such as the spotted gum hardwood decking in the entertaining area and sprayed concrete around the pool. Design and builder: Goodmanors (goodmanors.com.au) Photography: Brigid Arnott

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11 10 LOCATION: MELBOURNE, VICTORIA At the back of this unique Melbourne home, Don Thompson of Gardenridge set out to create an outdoor space with all the finesse of the best-dressed interior. Claiming pride of place, the raised pavilion, topped off with a wood-burning fireplace, wraps elegantly around the centred pool and spa, forging a seamless connection between the outdoor room and wet area. To blur the boundaries of the garden and make it feel a little bigger than it is, fences were painted dark grey. This makes them almost disappear behind the foliage and gives the impression of a greenwrapped outdoor sanctuary. The planting palette emphasises hardy plants with interesting foliage and contrasting textures, including cycads, New Zealand flax, black

bamboo and black mondo grass. Design: Don Thompson, Gardenridge (gardenridge.com.au) 11 DESIGN: SHIPPING CONTAINER LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND What is essentially a stack of 31 steel shipping containers feels like a real home, thanks to the creative thinking of builder Todd Miller, who built his family a very different three-storey home. Outside, a swimming pool and numerous outdoor areas make great use of the Queensland climate, and allow Todd, his wife, Diana, and their two daughters to truly relax in their downtime. Architectural design and builder: Todd Miller, ZieglerBuild (zieglerbuild.com.au) Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones

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12 This display garden, which garnered two design awards at the 2013 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, sought to redeﬁne how we see the outdoor room. Designed by Darin Bradbury of TLC Designs, it consisted of a dining space set beneath a timber pergola, as well as a spa area that was close enough to allow conversation between diners and spa users. The tiled spa, which also functioned as a water feature, had an acrylic window built into one side, over which water ﬂowed into the gravel below. The effect was enhanced by the use of coloured underwater lighting. The spa was wrapped in highly textural foliage with an emphasis on interesting and colourful leaves, softening the look of the paving and the strong lines of the pergola and its feature wall. Design: Darin Bradbury, TLC Designs (tlclandscapes.com.au)

maximise the living, entertaining and relaxation space; to make every part of the land functional; and to ensure every square metre has a purpose in the design. The homeowners also felt it was important that there be a pleasant view from all angles of the living area, requiring the designer to examine that space to understand how it would appear from every angle. Majestic Pools & Landscapes 14

13 Running alongside the newly created contemporary outdoor room and past the lawn is a series of bluestone steppers, which leads to this stunning new pool. Its interior is clad in white glass tiles while, for stark contrast, the elevated spa is tiled, both inside and out, in black, creating a mirrorlike reﬂection pond. Adding to the well-orchestrated symphony of colours in the pool area is the white, polished concrete slab and

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the bluestone paving. Thanks to a collaborative effort between COS Design and contract administrator Steve Taylor, Esjay Landscapes, Build 180 and Serenity Pools, these homeowners now have the modern outdoor retreat they craved. Design: COS Design (cosdesign.com.au) Photography: Tim Turner 14 The builder’s brief was particularly speciﬁc: to modernise and

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had to juggle the owner’s budget, while also tackling the issue of a difficult, elevated site. To achieve this, a number of areas were created, including a lounge and alfresco space that surround the pool and create clever and eyecatching lines. Design: Majestic Pools & Landscapes (majesticpools.com.au) Photography: Glenn Weiss

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Furniture & Accessories OUTDOOR FURNITURE HAS FORGED AHEAD IN RECENT YEARS AND CAN BE A REAL STATEMENT PIECE IN ANY ALFRESCO SPACE

01: Dune Outdoor Luxuries presents the Platform outdoor sofa by Rausch. The ultimate in comfort and sophistication, this luxurious sofa features LED lighting and is made from glass ﬁbre and reinforced plastic. Available from duneoutdoorluxuries.com.au 02: Mokum’s Resort collection of outdoor fabrics incorporates a wide range of chic colours and patterns. Available at mokumtextiles. com.au 03: Rosella screen from madebytait.com.au 04: With an aluminium frame and resin weaving, the Granada Salsa occasional chair is available in blue from globewest.com.au 05: Votsalo double daybed from satara.com.au 06: Perfect for a patio or balcony, the Volley table and chairs are available in a refreshing mint shade from madebytait.com.au 07: Mimosa timber-frame hammock available from bunnings.com.au 08: Astro outdoor chair from vavoom.com.au

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14 09: Cloud sofa by Gloster from coshliving. com.au 10: Moma table and pouf by Vondom, available from kezu.com.au 11: Triple Cross garden mirror from rivasdesign.com.au 12: Hanging pod from osierbelle.com.au 13: Mimosa four-piece aluminium resin wicker Deluxe lounge setting, available from bunnings.com.au 14: Outdoor lounge setting from baygallery.com. au 15: Kenneth Cobonpueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dreamcatcher stool and Adesso chair, available from kezu.com. au 16: Dalilips sofa by BD Barcelona Design, available from kezu.com.au 17: Kalahari outdoor bean bag from kushliving.com.au 18: La Perla white on black frame from acapulcochair. com.au 19: Laze about in this hammock from thetoucanshop.com

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25 20: Designed and engineered in Australia to suit our unique environment, Luxaflex’s Evo awnings in black canvas could save homeowners on cooling costs. This awning is ideal for areas that come into contact with the full force of Mother Nature. The range features five functional and stylish awnings from luxaflex.com.au 21: Zendo sofa by Manutti from coshliving.com.au 22: Ellipse architectural bowl from waterfeaturesdirect. com.au 23: Square Space screen from lump. com.au 24: Apollo Patios offers partially or fully enclosed glass or screening that will add another liveable area to your home, available in a variety of styles and designs from apollopatios.com.au 25: BeefEater’s built-in Signature series barbecue in a classic outdoor entertaining space. Available at beefeaterbbq.com 26: Winner of an Australian Design Award, the Solar pergola from Patio Living accommodates the differing positions of the sun in the summer and winter months. The pergola shields the sun’s rays during summer and takes advantage of the lower positioning of the sun during winter, capturing warmth and light. Available from patioliving.com.au 27: Cast-iron firepit from aussieheatwave.com.au 28: Bay chair by Gloster from coshliving.com.au

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33 29: Bali huts and thatched-roof gazebos give outdoor areas a tropical, resort-style feel. The exclusive thermalcontrolled Balinese thatched-roof hut is finely crafted and 100 per cent waterproof, giving shelter up to 10 degrees Celsius cooler than the outside during the warmer months while providing a warm insulated area in cooler months. Available from tropicallifestyle.com.au 30: A cabana designed by A Total Concept can seamlessly transform from a place of solitude into an entertainer’s dream. Cabanas may incorporate luxurious bathroom amenities together with kitchenette facilities, daybeds for relaxation, poolside wet bars and a dining area. As it can be fully enclosed, this cabana could double as a study or an extra bedroom. Available at atotalconcept.com.au 31: The markilux Planet freestanding shading system can be rotated by up to 335 degrees, enabling constant shading as the sun moves throughout the day. Available in two different versions — fixed or rotating — Planet offers even greater flexibility for hard-to-shade areas. Available from markilux.com. au 32: C4sun automatic shade sail systems are engineered and manufactured in Germany and available in many shapes and sizes. The system allows the sail to give when hit by strong winds and then automatically revert to its original shape. The sail has a slightly upward domed surface, which ensures rainwater drains off at the sides and never collects in pockets. Available at c4sun.com.au 33: IKEA creates a fun and playful space in this outdoor setting with a Karlsö gazebo, Enholmen three-seater sofa and sun lounger and Solvinden solar-powered lighting from ikea.com/au 34: An Entanglements modular pergola offers an elegant, sheltered abode. These sturdy, modern pergolas are handcrafted, high-quality, custom-made pieces inspired by the Australian landscape. The Banksia Nut roof reflects the natural environment and visually enhances the exterior space. Solid awnings can be replaced with dappled screening fixtures for a stunning sun filter. Available at entanglements.com.au 35: The Äpplarö gazebo from IKEA is made from fabric that blocks at least 97 per cent of UV rays, and has solid acacia legs. Available from ikea.com/au 36: The NatureShade can rotate 360 degrees to follow the sun’s path and provides attractively filtered light and shade. Available from houseofbamboo.com.au 37: Murray wall art from entanglements.com.au 38: The Baggön parasol from IKEA has simple, clean lines and is versatile in its design. Being a cantilevered umbrella, it can be used over a dining area or next to sun lounges. Available at ikea.com/au

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39: The B03 cantilevered batten awning in Ferrari 502 PVC rainproof fabric from outriggerawnings.com.au 40: Manufactured in Germany, Markilux shading systems suit the Australian climate. Custom made, these awnings have a sturdy structure complemented by a wide range of stylish fabric options. The Syncra 2 is a standalone structure that can hold two independently operated awnings. Available at markilux. com.au 41: Available in three confi gurations with fi ve options of media, the outdoor fi re range from Real Flame allows freedom in design. These fi res can be installed outside in a landscaped environment or in an alfresco area, and come in natural gas or LPG. They’re available in a square, rectangle or round model, in various sizes. Media options for the fi re include scoria, glass fragment, driftwood (natural gas only), river pebbles and glazed pebbles. Available from realfl ame.com.au 42: Grid modular sofa from coshliving.com. au 43: Surf Wave Screen Number 5 wall art from stylishoutdoors.com.au 44: Reeds freestanding sculpture from entanglements. com.au 45: Liquid Amber wall art from entanglements.com.au 46: The BeefEater Artisan outdoor kitchen is available in a choice of multiple confi gurations from beefeaterbbq.com 47: Kuranda square artwork from coshliving.com.au

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GREEN LIVING

SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS AND ECO-FRIENDLY IDEAS

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MATERIALISE Building a sustainable home starts at the very beginning, from the orientation and spatial awareness to the structural materials used throughout. We talk to the experts about their ideas on sustainability and how they are contributing to the way forward E D I T E D BY // TOM LO CKLEY

CAMERON ROSEN FROM AUSTRALIAN LIVING REVEALS WHY WE SHOULD BE BUILDING SUSTAINABLY AND HOW TO DO IT

aterials that are certified by a third party for their sustainable credentials are readily available. There is no longer an excuse not to use sustainably certified products. As I tell myself repeatedly, to build a sustainable home, you need to think sustainably for every decision. How can I achieve the best outcome in the most efficient way that is considerate to both the human race and our environment? This usually expresses itself in fi nancial efficiency. Choosing more sustainable products is being considerate. However, choosing the sustainable products that fit your budget places you at a threepronged fork in the road, requiring you to make a choice of a light- or heavy-weight construction or a mix of both. This part of

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building your house is the largest expense and has the greatest potential environmental footprint that should be minimised. From this decision, your focus to stay on this road is very important. It needs to be noted that before choosing materials, your home should be designed passively as this is a crucial path in the creation of a sustainable home. Whichever road you take, understand that a quality building will protect you from the elements. The products that make up this protective barrier include the floor structure, building frame, cladding, insulation, windows and roofing. Quality protection equals acting sustainably. If you skimp on these products, the home will be expensive to operate and will potentially affect the future sale of the house when energy efficiency is a preferred choice in the minds of purchasers. When choosing suitable products for your building structure and the rest of your home, it is important to do your research. Read about the environmental credentials on each

Winner of the Home Design Magazine Australian Living Green Interior Awards 2014 Taubmans Residential Category, Ande Bunbury Architects’ Coloured House project company’s website, ask suppliers about their manufacturing processes, and try to identify whether the company respects sustainability or if it is green-washing. A simple question to ask is how does this product make my home more sustainable?

Want to know what the experts are up to? We hunted down some of Australia’s best architects and asked them what they do to promote sustainable building

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TONY VELLA “We definitely feel an obligation to at least put forward sustainable considerations to our clients. We will always recommend a sustainable and energy-efficient outcome. We don’t necessarily have a preferred material as every project is different and presents new challenges, however we always favour authentic and or naturallooking materials such as timber, stone, concrete etc. Materials with good thermal mass properties are important for residential work in Victoria so if it satisfies these criteria and can be the finished material that everyone touches and feels, that’s a bonus. There are always new materials coming onto the market, which is great. Lighter, thinner, higherinsulation values, reinterpretations of existing materials and detailing, for example, always result in innovative outcomes.” Photography by Shannon McGrath

CONRAD LOWRY “As a general rule, most homes are still constructed with combinations of masonry and timber structures, with cladding being the most variable element. Domestic residential options currently preferred are reverse masonry (concrete block or Ritek) veneer, generally rendered or stone clad, or insulated timber frame with the cladding (timber, steel, zinc) varied to provide articulation. Compared to brick, lightweight structures are faster to erect and less expensive, depending on the cladding. Timber has a much lower carbon footprint and, if correctly insulated, will provide energy-effi ciency performance that is very good. Reverse masonry can have similar beneﬁts, although it’s generally a more costly option. It has the potential use of thermal mass that a lightweight structure does not, and allows for internal ﬁ nishes with low tolerances.” Images courtesy of cdl design

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JUSTIN QUINLAN “There are a lot of diff erent construction methodologies available to architects these days, the implementation of which vary greatly depending on the nature of the site. Aerated concrete cladding and infi ll systems such as Hebel and PowerPanel have the advantage of very good thermal properties from a relatively lightweight material, and increase the speed of construction. Core-fi lled foam formwork systems such as EcoBlock and Zego have incredible thermal and acoustic properties and make up for the cost of the material with a massive saving in time-on-site costs as the walls go up extremely fast. Advances in composite timber materials such as lightweight timber and fi bre-cement cladding systems have resulted in low-maintenance, natural-looking cladding alternatives. Traditionally made from sawdust and recycled plastic, these systems are great from an environmental standpoint.” Pictured here is the Piccoli Residence. Photography by Brett Boardman

KRISTIN UTZ “In the residential market, we are seeing that traditional materials are still being used extensively, but in more innovative ways and with better choice, energyeffi ciency and manufacturing techniques than before. For example, bricks are deﬁ nitely back in fashion, but the quality and variety are hugely improved. There are glazed bricks offering a great range of colours, more choice in size, materials and performance. Concrete has also come a long way and there is a much better range of products available and improved methods of

LUKE STANLEY “I am constantly questioning my clients on how much space they really need. By creating efficient and ﬂexible buildings, my team and I have found that projects not only use fewer resources, but can also achieve more for their budget. We prefer the texture and materiality of sustainable products such as (recycled or FSC) timber cladding and recycled masonry. Pictured here is the use of timber cladding on a recent project of ours in collaboration with Cameron Fry Architects in Point Lonsdale.” Photography by Luke Stanley Architects

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polishing and finishing. This means we are seeing an increase in polished concrete floors, which are used in conjunction with hydronic heating systems (piped hot water). There are great new hybrid products such as fi breglass cement for lightweight concrete panels, polymers and plastics made from sustainable and biodegradable materials for internal and external applications, and high-performance glass, which can be heated, can store heat, insulate and become opaque at the fl ick of a switch.” Photography by Marian Riabic

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FROM THE START The structure of your house is the most important element to contribute to your home’s sustainability and eﬃciency. Here are some impressive building materials 1

01 HIGH PERFORMANCE Gyprock is an Australian manufacturer of gypsum-based products such as plasterboard and cornice. It supplies a comprehensive range of highperformance products and systems to meet fi re, acoustic and thermal requirements across all areas of the construction industry. Its product range also includes compounds, adhesives, specialty plasters and associated fi nishing materials. gyprock.com.au 02-03 BEAUTIFULLY TRADITIONAL PGH Bricks & Pavers has an extensive range in its arsenal. With their long-lasting colour and superb texture, bricks and pavers provide a classic twist on any modern development. Aside from aesthetics, they off er sustainability, low maintenance, design fl exibility, durability, acoustic and temperature insulation, as well as costeffectiveness. They are versatile, offering both practical and beautiful solutions to almost any development. pghbricks.com.au

04 VERSATILE STRENGTH Hebel has a range of highperformance autoclave aerated concretes (AAC) made from a combination of sand, lime, cement and foaming agent. During manufacture, gas from the foaming agent expands the mixture and forms small, finely dispersed air pockets, resulting in the finished aerated concrete. Hebel’s product dominates the Australian AAC market with benefits that are unmatched by traditional brick and concrete building materials. The panels are also steel-reinforced during manufacturing for additional strength. hebelaustralia.com.au 05 TIMBER TIDINGS From a railway, an old building, a recycling facility or a salvage yard, Northern Rivers Recycled Timber transforms beautiful reclaimed timbers into exciting new products that are both intricate in design and dramatic in raw simplicity. This modular wall system combines the bespoke qualities of age-old timbers with the convenience of modern flat-pack design. northernriverstimber.com.au

06 CLEAR WINNER Viridian is Australia’s largest supplier of glass. Its range of residential and commercial glass and window types includes doubleglazed, laminated, energy-efficient, safety, security and even selfcleaning. Other specialist glass products include bushfire-resistant, storm-resistant and low-refl ectivity. The company prides itself on creating tailor-made glass to meet the specific needs of its clients. viridianglass.com 07 STRONG FINISH Cemintel fi bre-cement cladding is designed for Australian environments. It is modern, lightweight, strong and durable. Fibre cement is reinforced by cellulose fi bres that increase the overall strength of the material. The Cemintel range includes a collection of pre-fi nished facades, incorporating a combination of textures and colours unique to the Australian market, perfect for both internal and external use. cemintel.com.au

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01 DESIGN: CUBOMANIA CREATION LOCATION: FITZROY NORTH, VICTORIA A commitment to sustainability led these homeowners to adapt and reuse parts of their existing Victorian heritage-listed house, which were too precious to discard. The family envisaged a sustainable, highend architectural design to maximise the permissible building envelope. “The owners were committed to sustainability, including the adaptation and reuse (upcycling) of artefacts that couldn’t be retained during demolition and construction,” says design and project architect Emma Young. “Elements that would otherwise have been discarded were upcycled in interesting ways and are now represented as part of the design metabolism.” The project applied the surrealist technique of Cubomania to catalogue, reuse and reinvent the demolished building’s materials. This technique is evident in the external brickwork, garden and carefully detailed internal spaces. Cubomania and upcycling techniques minimise embodied energy by balancing the quantity of demolished materials against the quantity of materials brought in to replace them. The intention was to reassemble and use the old materials 02

02 DESIGN: PORT MELBOURNE URBAN GREEN LOCATION: PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA This modern home revolves around sustainability principles, proving style and environmentally friendly building go hand in hand. Dr Ian Kronborg and his wife, Dr Anne Howard, sought to create a home that was ecologically sound and ﬂexible when it came to space. A unique design feature is the water tanks that hug two sides of the home. “We were keen to have solar power and modern water management,” says Ian. “The actual appearance of the structure was not that important, however the function, both ecologically and socially, was vital.” Gargantuan black water tanks add to the allure of the home, branding it sustainable. “It was important for us to have access to greenery. We love the roof garden and peaceful living room with adjacent herb garden,” says Ian. There are two decking areas lined with bright-green plants. “In the long run, hopefully lots of greenery grows over the house,” says Ian. With an eco-friendly heart safely encased within a cutting-edge black exterior, this home is ideal for a family who seeks ﬂexibility and sustainability. Architectural design: ARM Architecture (armarchitecture.com.au) Builder: Overend Constructions (overendconstructions.com.au) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

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in ways that did not disguise their original purpose. Many salvaged elements were upcycled in unexpected ways into the new building. The new materials that were utilised, however, are resilient — the bricks are recycled, the timbers are recycled hardwoods and external timbers are limited to ease future maintenance. All spaces were carefully designed to enable multiple furniture layouts and uses and, therefore, avoid building obsolescence. The rear of the house is protected in summer by the overhanging upper ﬂoor and a motorised retractable awning. In winter, the sun penetrates living areas, warming the ﬂoor slab. Windows and doors are positioned to enable effective cross-breezes and the design provides comfortable living with year-round low energy use. The new windows are double glazed and the existing windows were either salvaged for reuse in the new light well or were retro double glazed. Thermal and acoustic insulation techniques were implemented to improve performance in both the new and old areas. Architectural design: PHOOEY Architects (phooey.com.au) Builder: Conterno Group (conternogroup.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts

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03 DESIGN: SHIPPING CONTAINER LOCATION: BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND Creative reuse of materials has not only added to the unique style of this home, but has also greatly reduced the overall project cost, while being good for the environment. “The entire vision behind the container home was building something cheaper than a conventional build out of sustainable, recycled and upcycled materials,” says homeowner Diana Miller. Prior to the new build, her husband, builder Todd, salvaged building materials that would have otherwise ended up in landfill. Looking at the eclectic mix of materials inside the house, his knack for creative design using a range of materials is clear — and the result is stunning. Todd’s innovative concept resulted in a three-level home made from 31 steel shipping containers. Architectural design and builder: Todd Miller, ZieglerBuild (zieglerbuild.com.au) Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones 04 DESIGN: MOUNT ELIZA HOUSE LOCATION: MOUNT ELIZA, VICTORIA Environmental impact was carefully considered here, in this low-impact, mid-century marvel. “The house is designed to take advantage of solar passivity,” says homeowner Georgina Knightley. “That is, it has a double slab, as well as lowenergy, double-glazed windows throughout, high ceilings and cross ventilation. The impact is that the whole house is cool in summer and warm in winter. While we have both underfloor heating and air conditioning, we rarely use either. The electricity and gas bills are very low for this size of home due to LED lighting, passive solar design and cross ventilation.” Architectural design: Modularc (modularc.com.au) Builder: Whiteside Homes Pty Ltd (whitesidehomes.com.au) Photography: Emma Cross 05 DESIGN: FOXGROUND PAVILION LOCATION: KIAMA, NEW SOUTH WALES With “a desire to work with natural materials”, Joe and Maura Cato’s vision was for a four-bedroom rammed-earth home. “We wanted a single-level, low-profile, pavilion-style house that blended into the environment — a passive solar house with a relatively low carbon footprint,” says Joe. Most houses have just a few feature walls of rammed earth and aren’t built entirely of the material. “That all of our external walls from floor to roof are constructed from rammed earth is unique,” says Joe, who also obtained 80-year-old ironbark timber from a Nowra bridge. This way of building is ideal in the pristine environment, and the couple treads as gently as possible. “When it rains, we have plenty of water; when it’s sunny, we have our own power and we have back-ups for those,” says Joe. The couple even built their swimming pool themselves — a natural pool that doesn’t use chlorine or salt, but utilises a pond adjacent to the pool to naturally filter the water. Architectural design: Brent Rodd (02 4465 1475) Builder: Joe Cato Photography: Nicholas Wilson

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06 DESIGN: NORWICH ECO HOME LOCATION: NORWICH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM For Natasha Cargill, sustainability was the difference between her dream house and being homeless. Natasha’s idyllic plot, with its woodland and picturesque river, was subject to Paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which meant that only the most architecturally innovative, energyefficient, eco-friendly building would do. Every detail — from the energy and transport materials used to water wastage and even the type of Portaloos — is meticulously recorded, and if anything slips below the exacting standards, you can’t move in. The plan was to make the house sustainable right from the foundations — it would sit on a thin, efficient insulated slab cast from eco concrete, a material in which much of the cement content has been replaced by fly ash and waste from furnaces and power stations. A sculptural staircase of the same material provides thermal mass that absorbs and releases heat, warming the home in winter and cooling it in summer. The structure is timberframed, skinned with fibre panels and stuffed with carbon-neutral insulation. A central hallway surrounding the staircase is bordered by windows to let in maximum natural light. Architectural design: Wilf Meynell, Studio Bark (studiobark.co.uk) Builder: Norfolk Pro Build (norfolkprobuild.co.uk) Photography: Darren Chung 07 DESIGN: SYDNEY VILLA LOCATION: NORTHERN SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES The landscape and natural environment were important elements of this home design. They inspired architect Justin Quinlan and the home’s colour palette, as well as the way the house is lived in. The home has a small environmental footprint, despite its size, and each “arm” of the house is oriented roughly in the optimum direction for cross-ventilation, further enhancing its environmental performance. There is decking around the east-facing glazing and the main living wing has high-level glazing under its eaves, maximising winter sun penetration and minimising summer sun. The green credentials don’t stop there, with the property’s two large water tanks and “green” water used to flush toilets and water the garden. Architectural design: Justin Quinlan, The Quinlan Group (thequinlangroup.com) Photography: Tyrone Branigan 08 DESIGN: CUT PAW PAW HOUSE LOCATION: SEDDON, VICTORIA Prior to beginning their project, these clients requested their pre-war weatherboard bungalow be demolished and replaced with a two-storey sustainable house. With initial plans scrapped, homeowners Michelle Templeton and Derek Rowe were convinced to make the most of what they had instead of replacing it, thus reducing their environmental footprint. “Sustainability is at the core of Cut Paw Paw,” says architect Andrew Maynard. “We have run the new form along the southern boundary so it’s soaked in sunlight. The openings and windows have been designed to optimise passive solar gain, thereby drastically reducing demands on mechanical cooling and heating. All windows are double glazed and water tanks and solar panels have their place.” Architectural design: Mark Austin and Andrew Maynard, (maynardarchitects.com) Builder: Marcus Hamilton, Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Peter Bennetts Studio and Tess Kelly

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09 DESIGN: FAMILY HAVEN LOCATION: NORTHBRIDGE, NEW SOUTH WALES This design explores environmental sustainability while transforming a 1940s brick bungalow into a private yet light-ﬁlled Sydney home that is surrounded by lush greenery. As the homeowner and architect of this project, Sarah FitzGerald relished the complete freedom to design her family home and explore environmental design. In keeping with the sustainable design concept, she kept as much of the original house as she could and, as rooms were being removed and the structure of the home changed, materials were salvaged and recycled where possible. Bricks from demolished walls were kept and timber from the old roof beams was milled on-site and reused as joinery inside the home. Recycled timber was also used for the home’s external cladding and for the timber ﬂoorboards. After recycling, the second important factor for good

environmental design is passive solar control. “As a result of this, every room was located to have good access to the sun,” says Sarah. Eaves were designed especially with the sun in mind and cross-ventilation was also well considered. The new part of the house uses rammed-earth walls, special E-glass for all the windows, and concrete slabs for the ground-ﬂoor areas to achieve good thermal mass. A third important factor for good environmental design — environmentally friendly technology — has also been utilised in this home and includes solar panels for hot water, and photovoltaic cells to produce solar electricity. Hydronic heating makes excellent use of the solar-heated water to warm the house during winter, with coils embedded into the concrete ﬂoor of the kitchen and living areas, as well as hydronically heated towel rails and radiators in bedrooms. Architectural design: Sarah FitzGerald Builder: Liam Flood, To The Mil (tothemil.com.au) Photography: Marian Riabic 10

10 DESIGN: BUSHLAND HOUSE LOCATION: PARK ORCHARDS, VICTORIA “We wanted a design you could look at in 40 years and not change a thing,” says builderowner Spence Thomson. Architect Ramon Pleysier of Pleysier Perkins made fantastic use of northern orientation to the front of the house, creating sun protection during summer and sunlight in winter. To address sustainability, foam NRG Greenboard was installed for its thermal and fire properties, along with wall and sub-floor insulation, double-glazed windows and double-thickness roofing insulation to ensure the home remains a constant temperature. A solar system was also placed on the roof and, in keeping with the theme of its natural surroundings, timber, rammed earth and sustainable materials were selected to weave throughout the property. “We have planted more than 3000 different native species and we love the colours of the foliage, the privacy it gives us and the wildlife it sustains,” says Spence. Architectural design: Ramon Pleysier, Pleysier Perkins (pleysierperkins.com.au) Builder: Spence Thomson Photography: Brendan Finn

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11 DESIGN: MELBURNIAN HIDEOUT LOCATION: ELWOOD, VICTORIA “Having more carefully considered green spaces makes for a more pleasant environment. We need a balance, and that takes good design,” says architect and owner David Vernon of his Elwood home. Timber features heavily throughout the property, but materials vary depending on their “thermal mass, comfort and sustainability” levels. Low-VOC paints, natural oils and waxes were used, with plywood and timber sourced from plantations only. Low-E double glazing with green concrete was also utilised to ensure the home’s sustainability. Given the restricted space of the project, David aimed to make the most of the land. “We wanted to ensure we maximised the garden and play space for the children,” he says. “The footprint of the building occupies less than 30 per cent of the site, which is just over 450 metres square. Boosting the garden not only provided an outdoor space for the kids to run around in, but also helps keep the house cool in summer, eliminating the need for air conditioning. We wanted a house that breathes. I personally find it disappointing when any new dwelling doesn’t take advantage of the potential to incorporate passive solar design.” The living spaces feature north/east-facing windows, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the home. “Narrow louvre windows provide cross-ventilation from cooling sea breezes,” says David, while an in-ground rainwater tank provides water for toilet flushing, the washing machine and garden irrigation. Architectural design: David Vernon Architect (vernon.com.au) Builder: Mark Projects (markprojects.com.au) Photography: Derek Swalwell

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12 DESIGN: HEBEL MASTERPIECE LOCATION: MONTEREY, NEW SOUTH WALES Producing a home that is both environmentally sustainable and stylish often results in one element being compromised. However, this house proves it’s possible to create a home that is sustainable, full of light and beautiful. The goal of the project was to create “an energy-efficient, solar-designed home” that also “encompassed architectural design with practicality”, says homeowner and builder Peter Zembis. Sustainable building products by Hebel were primarily used, and provided the added 12

bonuses of saving money and time. A bridge upstairs lets in streams of natural light and was crafted from a steel frame that uses low embodied energy. Gas was installed throughout the property and provisions for solar power also feature. A swimming pool is fed by an impressive 60,000-litre water tank, used to ﬁll the pool, water the garden and ﬂush the toilets, while the garden is packed with native plants that can survive harsh conditions. Architectural design: Gareth Cole, Ecologie Group (ecologie.com.au) Builder: E-con Group (e-congroup.com.au) Photography: Eric Sierins

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13 DESIGN: VINEYARD VIEWS LOCATION: KANGAROO GROUND, VICTORIA As the owners previous family home was built in the 1980s, these retirees were excited about updated facilities and improved energy efficiency for their new build, surrounded by bushland. For superior temperature control, thicker-than-standard thermal mass was incorporated into the home through the ground slab and masonry walls as well as high-performance insulation in the roof and walls. Extensive double glazing was applied to the home through curved panels and windows, with extended eaves added to those on the north side. Architectural design: Michael Sheppard, Sheppard & Dwyer Architects (shepparddwyer.com.au) Builder: Anthony Northwood, Eco Edge Homes (ecoedgehomes.com.au) Photography: Robert Hamer 14 DESIGN: TREE HOUSE LOCATION: GLEN IRIS, VICTORIA Sustainable elements are new additions to this home, a former Californian bungalow, which is now the foundation for a two-storey add-on. Architect Steffen Welsch and his team deliberately oriented the living areas to make the â&#x20AC;&#x153;most of solar accessâ&#x20AC;?. This included applying passive solar design principles through orientation, crossventilation, zoning, high thermal insulation, solar hot water and 5000-litre rainwater tanks. Architectural design: Steffen Welsch Architects (steffenwelsch.com.au) Builder: P & JM Deleo (0418 100 707) Photography: Rhiannon Slatter

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sand used in the base render coats. “It was a great way to start the project — by harvesting our own materials,” says Ben. Their imaginative reuse and repurpose philosophy sees its ultimate expression in the heart of the home. “The central lantern in the main living area is an inverted Victorian sewer vent cover,” smiles Deb. “Our coffee table is a stripped-back and varnished dunny door. This humanwaste aesthetic makes us laugh.” Heating and cooling are economical and efficient. “At 800 metres above sea level, [the home] gets really cold in winter, so it was important that the wood stove could also provide hydronic heating to the south-facing bathroom and music/TV room. Because we have natural bush on the property, we can source the wood from fallen timber to heat the home. The roof pitch was designed at the optimal angle for photovoltaic panels for our region. A heat exchanger from the wood stove also tops up the evacuated solar-tube hot-water system during winter. This minimises electricity use — a last-resort backup only.” Builder: Viva Living Homes (vivahomes.com.au) Photography: Simone Vivers

DESIGN: CURVED HOUSE LOCATION: HOBART, TASMANIA The Bradshaw family — Cole and Jane and their six adult children — have a close connection with nature and their community, and their home had to reﬂect this. The idea behind the curvaceous beauty was that it would sit softly on the land, nestled into the hill almost as though it was always there. “It was essential for us that it sit in the topography of the land. Also that the home was passive solar, energy efficient, visually organic with a lowcarbon footprint,” says Jane. This idea of being at one with nature extends to the choice of materials used as well as the colour palette. The exterior cladding is macrocarpa pine, felled from windbreaks around Tasmania, which would have likely gone to waste. The family love that they were able to reuse this timber without impacting upon native forests. “It will fade into a silver colour and blend with the native bush here,” says Jane. “We wanted to create a house that was ecologically sustainable. The high-embodied

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15 DESIGN: STRAW BALE HOUSE LOCATION: GEMALLA, NEW SOUTH WALES This home is a model of environmentally sensitive building for the future. How do you future-proof for climate change and rising energy costs? According to homeowners Ben and Deb Bardon, it’s not that hard, and their award-winning, low-cost, straw-bale property is proof. “The design needed to recognise the stage of life we are at with mostly adult children in work or at university ... It’s essentially a two-bedroom house that can sleep 14 when need be.” The basic must-haves were a small footprint, a passive solar design, a high degree of thermal comfort and the use of local materials, such as straw and cob, where possible. They settled on straw bale because of its high thermal efficiency, with internal cob walls for their phasechange characteristics and natural feel, as well as a polished concrete ﬂoor to optimise the passive solar design. Externally, a ﬁnishing coat of pigmented lime render minimises future painting requirements. The clay for the internal cob walls was dug from the site, as was much of the

energy components are steel, concrete and roofing. Our design uses as little steel as possible; most of our structural beams are laminated beams.” The concrete slabs are an essential part of thermal mass for a passive solar design and were important to include. The slabs have been thermally insulated and the hydronic heating was uniquely extended into the living room’s curved central half wall for an incredibly cosy effect. Double-glazed, argon-filled, uPVC-framed windows have been installed, along with LED or fluorescent lighting where possible. The FirstRate5 assessment, based on design drawings, rated the house at 8.3 stars. The as-constructed rating is expected to be slightly better due to higher-performance windows and increased insulation. Architectural design: Graham Richmond, maui a’kai (formerly ecohaus.tas) (mauiakai.com) Builders: Cole Bradshaw, Leif Bradshaw and Freddy Mausz Photography: Peter Whyte

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Get well

Nigel Hobbs from Welnis shows us how to create a healthy environment in every room LIVING ROOM Biophilia Incorporating indoor plants is a simple and easy way to improve air quality and help us feel better. Plants have been proven to reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing. The latest portable green walls are a fantastic way of creating indoor features that beneﬁt your health at the same time. Circadian lighting Many of us spend our evenings in the living room sitting under bright, white light. This kind of light has been scientiﬁcally proven to keep us awake by disrupting the release of the chemical melatonin that prepares the body for rest. By using warm light with hues such as orange and red during the evening, our body naturally prepares for sleep. Massage chair Used widely around the world as a daily dose of therapeutic relaxation, the latest massage chairs help relieve stressed muscle groups in a similar way to real hands. Receiving a daily massage in the comfort of your own home leads to overall wellbeing and improved health.

KITCHEN Purifi ed drinking water Enjoy drinking H20 that’s as close to natural spring water as possible by attaching a simple alkaline filter to your tap or installing a benchtop alkaline water system. The stones in these systems filtrate and mineralise the water in the same way a natural spring does. Alkaline water helps rebalance your body after consuming acidic foods and drinks.

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Cleaning Kitchen surfaces are renowned as breeding grounds for bacteria. Make sure you always use antibacterial or antimicrobial cleaning products that destroy germs on contact rather than simply spreading them around the surface when cleaning.

HOMES

Better the environment around you with our guide to a healthy home

Air purifi cation Installing an air purifier in your home is one of the simplest ways to enjoy better health. An effective air purifier will eliminate bacteria and viruses and a host of other microcontaminants. Used in a kitchen, you have the added benefit of the removal of food odours as well as mould spores that can land on food.

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Biozone air/ surface puriﬁcation technology

PodPlants modular greenwall system. podplants.com

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Puriﬁ ed bathing water Tap water is highly chlorinated and is able to pass through your skin easily during showering. As a hot shower creates a humid environment, the chlorine in the water is vapourised into the air and then inhaled. You can remove chlorine and other toxins from your water by using a vitamin C showerhead that will leave your skin hydrated and healthy.

Sit–stand desk Most people sit down during a typical day more than they sleep. As soon as you sit, electrical muscle activity shuts oﬀ and enzymes that help break down fat drop by 90 per cent. After two hours, good cholesterol drops 20 per cent. You can avoid all the unhealthy eﬀects of sitting by using a height-adjustable sit–stand desk. Sitting less can increase productivity considerably and help you feel more energised.

Circadian lighting Use bright, white circadian light bulbs in the bathroom to wake you up when you ﬁrst rise. At night, use orange- and red-hued circadian strip lights under cabinets near the ﬂoor that give enough light to see where you are going, but won’t interfere with the body’s preparation for sleep. Aromatherapy The use of essential oils in the bathroom helps create a therapeutic and relaxing environment that reduces stress and relaxes the mind and body.

BEDROOM Block-out blinds Natural or artificial light entering the bedroom through windows can significantly affect the quality of your sleep. By completely eliminating light, block-out blinds will enable a deeper and more beneficial rest. Dawn simulation alarm clocks Wake up just the way nature intended with a gentle sunrise simulation that slowly lifts you from sleep. Dawn simulation alarm clocks begin with a low-level sunrise effect 30 minutes before you are due to get up. Your room is steadily brightened and bathed in light, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Hypoallergenic bedding Hypoallergenic sheets and pillows reduce your exposure to allergens as you sleep and lead to easier breathing, better sleep and improved overall wellbeing.

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Ergonomic offi ce chair When you do sit, make sure your chair encourages good posture and blood circulation. Look for a chair with excellent lumbar support and a deep cushion that supports the legs and improves blood ﬂow. Additionally, make sure you can tilt the seat and adjust the backrest forward, backward, up and down to get maximum seated support as well as movement. Ergonomic equipment Inexpensive and highly beneﬁcial, ergonomic equipment can help you work better and live pain-free. Use a laptop stand to bring your screen up to the correct height for your eyes and an ergonomic mouse that reduces hand strain. If your feet aren’t touching the ground when you sit, use a footrest to bring your legs to a comfortable 90-degree angle. Australian company Welnis focuses on creating healthy interiors through technologies and practices that contribute to good health, performance and wellbeing. welnis.com.au

Philips Hue circadian lighting system

Pulse electric height-adjustable desk

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