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34 P RO F I L E : S O P H I E M AT S O N A long held passion for arts and crafts led this Melbourne based creative to launch one of Australia’s greenest lifestyle brands

118 D O U B L E U P The duplex concept is enjoying a revival, driven by homeowners and developers keen to maximise their assets

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108 D OW N T I M E Converting a basement in Sydney has created a sanctuar y that the owners ’ daughter may never want to leave

36 T H E K I D S A R E A L R I G H T Three different bedroom looks for toddlers through to teens homes & renovation

112 B U I L D I N G B E T T E R Meet five architects leading the way in environmentally conscious home design

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68 P E R F EC T HARMONY A renovation in Warrandyte Victoria resulted in a home that s more than comfortable among the trees 78 N E XT ST E P S Deemed unfit for human habitation, a worker s cottage on a good sized block in Sydney was demolished and replaced by its forward thinking owners 88 ECO B O O ST Sustainable design principles were at the forefront of a Melbourne extension to an Edwardian home

120 S H AC K O N T R AC K Sydney designer Simone Mathews turned an old building at the back of her garden into a Mediterranean inspired guesthouse with a holiday feel 0 9 6 C O V E R A C C E S S O R E S D I N O S A U R D E S I G N S J A R D A N M U D A U S T R A L I A T O P 3 B A T C H C E R A M C S C O U N T R Y R O A D A R T W O R K : P A L E T T E B Y J O N O F L E M I N G

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60 C OT TAG E I N D U ST RY How an 1890s home in Sydney was vaulted into the 21st centur y along with some of its original character, thanks to the owner s brilliantly light touch

96 AGA I N ST T H E O D D S The road to this remarkable passive property in Melbourne threw up challenges that took the architect and designer owners by surprise

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H A R V E Y N O R M A N C O M A U online | mobile | in store LOUIS 5 Seater Fabr ic Cor ner Lounge Suite with Ottoman in ʻRomoʼ Mink Fabr ic (W345 x D270 x H75cm) $5999; BROADWAY Coffee Table in Stain Colour Mimosa (W135 x D80 x H42cm) $1599; BROADWAY Lamp Table in Stain Colour Mimosa (W60 x D60 x H50cm) $899; BROADWAY 4 Door/2 Dr awer Buffet in Stain Colour Mimosa (W200 x D48 x H85cm) $3199; FINLAE Table Lamp (W45 x D45 x H70cm) $249; GOLDEN BLOOM Velvet Cushions (45 x 45cm) $49ea; SANTINO Throw in Charcoal (160 x 127cm) $99 95; KOBE XL Rug (250 x 350cm) $1729 B r i n g t e x t u r a l t i m b e r p i e c e s t o g e t h e r w i t h a s ty l i sh m o d u l a r, fo r l a i d b a c k l iv i n g s y n o ny m o u s w i t h Au s t r a l i a n s ty l e

S t r i k i n g s i l h o u e t t e s a n d t h e e x q u i s i t e g r a i n o f Vi c t o r i a n A sh t i m b e r b r i n g a n e n d u r i n g e l e g a n c e t o a ny d i n i n g s p a c e . C h o o s e y o u r Fa b r i c o n t h e Ju n e e D i n i n g C h a i r C h o o s e y o u r Wo o d S t a i n o n t h e Ju n e e R a n g e Vi s i t u s i n s t o r e t o s e e h o w yo u c a n m a k e i t yo u r o w n Pe r s o nal ise i t

H A R V E Y N O R M A N C O M A U online | mobile | in store JUNEE Dining Table in Stain Colour Umber Grey (W270 x D120 x H77cm) $3999; JUNEE Dining Chair in Warwick Caden Ivor y and Fr ances Ivor y Fabr ic $599ea; JUNEE 4 Door/1 Dr awer Buffet in Stain Colour Umber Grey (W200 x D45 x H90cm) $4399; MAINE Table Lamp (W43 x D43 x H64cm) $299; DIVA L Rug (200 x 290cm) $1849

Co a s t a l c o o l m e e t s c o u n t r y c h i c w i t h m o d e r n Au s t r a l i a n c l a s s i c s c r ea t e d fo r c o m fo r t a n d e f fo r tl e s s s ty l e .

C h o o s e y o u r Fa b r i c o n t h e Ca v a n a S o f a C h o o s e y o u r Wo o d S t a i n o n t h e K e m p s e y R a n g e Vi s i t u s i n s t o r e t o s e e h o w yo u c a n m a k e i t yo u r o w n Pe r s o nal ise i t

H A R V E Y N O R M A N C O M A U online | mobile | in store C AVANA 3 5 Seater Fabr ic Sofa in ʻCottageʼ Snow Fabr ic (W260 x D110 x H80cm) $2899; 2 5 Seater Fabr ic Sofa in ʻCottageʼ Snow Fabr ic (W200 x D110 x H80cm) $2499; KEMPSEY 2 Dr awer Coffee Table in Stain Colour Clear (W130 x D70 x H42cm) $1799; KEMPSEY 4 Door Buffet in Stain Colour Clear (W210 x D46 x H79 5cm) $2899; BLOOMS AND BIRDS Linen Cushions (45 x 45cm) $49ea; PIPED VELVET Cushions in Mulber r y (45 x 45cm) $49ea; NEUTRAL BLISS II Ar twor k (90 x 90cm) $379; CLEVELAND Table Lamp (W36 x D36 x H64cm) $249; SANTINO Throw in Navy (160 x 127cm) $99 95; VISCONTI L Rug (200 x 285cm) $1099

C h o o s e y o u r Fa b r i c o n t h e A x i s D i n i n g C h a i r s C h o o s e y o u r Wo o d S t a i n o n t h e B o n a d i e s i R a n g e Vi s i t u s i n s t o r e t o s e e h o w yo u c a n m a k e i t yo u r o w n Pe r s o nal ise i t

H A R V E Y N O R M A N C O M A U online | mobile | in store BONADIESI Dining Table in Mist Stain with Ebony Legs (W240 x D120 x H77cm) $2999; BONADIESI Bench Seat in Mist Stain with Ebony Legs (W240 x D41 x H49cm) $1799; BONADIESI 2 Door/3 Dr awer Buffet in Mist Stain with Ebony Legs (W154 x D51 x H88cm) $2799; AXIS Dining Chair in Zepel Cushy Sky Fabr ic $599ea; XYLO XL Rug (250 x 350cm) $1599 S l e e k , r u s t i c d e s i g n w i t h n a t u r a l e d g e s a n d t h e t e x t u r e o f Au s t r a l i a n Vi c t o r i a n A sh t i m b e r m a k e eve r y p i e c e a s b e s p o k e a s i t i s b ea u t i f u l

C h o o s e y o u r Fa b r i c o n t h e Ca t a l i n a B e d C h o o s e y o u r Wo o d S t a i n o n t h e B e x l e y R a n g e Vi s i t u s i n s t o r e t o s e e h o w yo u c a n m a k e i t yo u r o w n Pe r s o nal ise i t

H A R V E Y N O R M A N C O M A U online | mobile | in store C ATALINA Queen Bed in Zepel ʻAssent Rattanʼ Fabr ic $2199; BEXLEY 2 Dr awer Round Bedside Table in Charcoal Wood Stain $799; BEXLEY 3 Dr awer Round Lowboy in Charcoal Wood Stain $2199; CHERIE Linen Ar mchair $799; DAKOTA Table Lamp (W28 x D30 5 x H45cm) $159; EASTON Queen Quilt Cover Set in Rose $149; SHAW Cushion in Natur al (45 x 45cm) $49; L'AVENUE Velvet Cushion in Sage (45 x 45cm) $29 95; NALA Throw in Sage (127 x 152cm) $69, (160 x 245cm) $99; PACIFIC L Rug (200 x 290cm) $1299 M a d e i n Au s t r a l i a , s ty l e d by yo u . Pe r s o n a l i s e yo u r t o n e s a n d t e x t i l e s fo r t h e b e d r o o m o f yo u r d r ea m s .

C h o o s e y o u r Wo o d S t a i n o n t h e O x f o r d R a n g e C h o o s e y o u r Fa b r i c o n t h e V i r g o C h a i r Vi s i t u s i n s t o r e t o s e e h o w yo u c a n m a k e i t yo u r o w n Pe r s o nal ise i t

SHOP ONLINE WITH YOUR LOCAL STORE HN.COM.AU OR CALL 1300 464 278 Har vey Norman ® stores are oper ated by independent fr anchisees Furniture prices are valid in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane metropolit an areas only Prices in other areas will be higher due to additional freight charges Lounges are upholstered in promotional leathers and fabrics O ther options may be available at additional cost Promotion ends 12 /09/2022 Mat tresses, bed linen and accessories shown are not included H A R V E Y N O R M A N C O M A U online | mobile | in store OXFORD Queen Bed in Pear l Wood Stain $3799; OXFORD Round Bedside Table in Pear l Wood Stain $1199; OXFORD 4 Dr awer Dresser in Pear l Wood Stain $3499; VIRGO Bedroom Chair in Warwick ʻCaitlin Boneʼ Fabr ic $999; OXFORD Dresser Mir ror $749; SEAVIEW Table Lamp (W33 x D33 x H63 5cm) $219; JAMIESON Queen/King Cover let Set in White $229; C ALLIE Rectangle Cushions in Rose and Olive (40 x 60cm) $69 95ea; SHAW Cushion in Sage (45 x 45cm) $49; C ALLIE Throw in Olive (130 x 210cm) $149; Garcia L Rug (250 x 350cm) $1849 Cr ea t e a s o o t h i n g s a n c t u a r y w i t h g e n tl y m u t e d t o n e s a n d t h e n a t u r a l wa r m t h o f Au s t r a l i a n t i m b e r.

m a g s h o p.c o m . a u / ko b n 1 3 6 1 1 6 a n d q u o t e M 2 2 8 I OT A L R E A DY A S U B S C R I B E R? S i m p l y e x t e n d yo u r s u b s c r i p t i o n t o re c e i ve yo u r b o n u s g i f t Th is month, we have a g org e ou s t owel f rom K øbn’s new r a ng e for the ﬁ r st 150 sub scr ib er s . Cho o se f rom the Li lac or Ol ive c olou r ways wh i le st o ck s la st! S U B S C R I B E & R E C E I V E A K Ø B N T O W E L HUR RY! Oﬀer ends Aug ust 2 4 , 2022! V A L U E D AT $ 9 9

P H O T O G R A P H Y W L L H O R N E R S T Y L N G K A T E L N C O L N S H O W E R S C R E E N F U T U R E G L A S S S O A P S P O N G E A N D S T O O L T A R A D E N N S W A L L W H A L E B O N E B Y P O R T E R S P A I N T S Ye s , I wo u ld l i ke t o s u b s c r ib e t o In s i d e O u t P AY M E N T O P T I O N S ( A u s t r a l i a n r a t e s ) I wish to subscribe for (tick one only) Me Gift 1 year (12 issues + Købn towel) $74 99 S AV E 30% IOTCP12 12 7499 A *AU TO M AT I C R E N E WA L 1 year (12 issues + Købn towel) $79 99 S AV E 25% IOTP13 12 7999 *U P F RO N T PAY M E N T I A L R E A DY S U B S C R I B E P L E A S E E XT E N D M Y S U B S C R I PT I O N W I T H T H E O F F E R S E L ECT E D A B OV E FO R OV E R S E A S R AT E S V I S I T M AG S H O P C O M AU/KO B N S U B S C R I B I N G I S E A S Y Send original coupon or copy of it (NO STAMP REQUIRED) to: M a g s h o p Re p l y P a i d 52 52 , Sy d n e y N SW 2 0 0 0 M 2 2 8 I OTC S u b s c r ib er b ene f it s + 1 2 I S S U E S o f I n s i d e O u t f o r $ 74 . 9 9 v i a re c u r r i n g p ay m e n t s + A KØ B N TOW E L i n e i t h e r O l i ve o r L i l a c , va l u e d a t $ 9 9 + SAV E 3 0 % o ﬀ t h e re t a i l p r i c e + F R E E D E L I V E RY o f t h e m a g a z i n e t o yo u r h o m e w i t h e ve r y i s s u e For Terms and Conditions visit magshop com au/kobn Savings are based on retail cover price of $8 90 Offer valid from 28/07/2022 to 24/08/2022 to Australian residents only Subscription copies do not receive gifts offered at retail One gift per subscription Gift will be sent to the purchaser of the subscription Please allow 6 8 weeks after the promotion ends for the deliver y of gift Subscriptions via coupon will not get a choice Either Olive or Lilac will be sent depending on the availability Rates may be subject to automatic renewal By including your email address Inside Out will keep you informed of offers and updates from our publisher Are Media Group and specially selected partners Please tick if you’d prefer to not receive offers and updates from Are Media Pty Limited or Our specially selected partners Our Privacy Policy can be found at aremedia com au/privacy and includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information (including the provision of targeted advertising based on your online activities) M Y D E TA I L S Name Address Pos tcode Telephone ( ) Email G I F T R E C I P I E N T D E TA I L S Name Address Postco de Telephone ( ) Email P AY M E N T D E TA I L S Cheque/money order for $ is enclosed payable to Magshop or charge my Visa MasterC ard Amex C ardholder ’ s name (please print) C ardholder ’ s signature Expir y date / P L E A S E P H OTO C O P Y T H I S O R D E R FO R M FO R A D D I T I O N A L S U B S C R I P T I O N S H U R R Y ! O F F E R E N D S A U G U S T 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 K Ø B N S T R I P E D T O W E L S I N O L I V E A N D L I L A C I N S I D E O U T | 3 3

A pa ssion for creating tex tiles ma nifested ea rly for the fou nder of K øbn, one of ou r g reenest lifest yle bra nds

“Købn initially launched with a range of poolside towels designed to complement Australian inter ior style,” says Sophie “We do indoor/outdoor living so well, and so many homes have the pool as the focal point of the enter taining area However, it pained me to see beautifully designed areas with br ightly coloured, gar ish beach towels hang ing over the pool fence in complete contrast to the stylised inter ior ” It was this realisation that allowed her to identify a gap in the market for elevated outdoor towels, but her products are actually suitable for indoor and outdoor use “The range is now sold with the end pur pose of the towels [being] up to the purchaser,” she says

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While Sophie’s exper ience and knowledge of the textile industr y has been beneﬁcial for the development of her own brand, lear ning how to navigate the landscape of small business owner ship has been a challenge, especially as a mother of two “Coming from a design backg round, I had no idea about all the things that come with r unning a business,” she says “To be honest, I didn’t think too deeply about it and went in blindly I’ve worked hard to get the business to this level, establishing it

Soph ie Matson P R O F I L E

hen Sophie Matson was a child, her f avour ite pastimes were crafty activities. From knitting and cross stitch to designing wrapping paper for Chr istmas g ifts, the Melbour ne based creative’s love of design star ted early Since then, Sophie has dedicated 15 year s of her life to the industr y She began with a stint at Holden in the colour and tr im team, working on concept car s Next she moved to Countr y Road as a textile designer across the home, men ’ s, women ’ s and children’s depar tments before being promoted to a senior design position, where she created the iconic Countr y Road beach towel However, it wasn’t until 2017 that she str uck out on her own and established Købn

P H O T O G R A P H Y P H I L I P C A S T L E T O N ( P O R T R A I T T O P L E F T O P P O S T E T O P R G H T A N D C E N T R E ) V C T O R I A Z S C H O M M L E R ( A L L O T H E R M A G E S ) S T Y L I N G J E S S I C A L L L I C O ( P O R T R A I T T O P L E F T O P P O S I T E T O P R I G H T A N D C E N T R E ) S T E P H A N I E S T A M A T I S ( A L L O T H E R M A G E S )

so that I have a more balanced life between work and f amily I love the freedom that comes with r unning my own business and the incredible people I’ve met along the way. ”

All the products are designed in Melbour ne and made by a f amily r un mill in Denizli, Turkey, a reg ion known for textile production “Our products car r y OEKO TEX [testing by 17 independent institutes], SEDEX [Supplier Ethical Data Exchange] and GOTS [Global Organic Textile Standard] cer tiﬁcations to ensure they’re made with ethical and sustainable production practices

Sophie’s g reatest achievement is Købn being stocked by retailer s who sell brands she has always loved “Landing some of my dream stockists at home and abroad has been such a positive exper ience,” she says “It’s g reat to know my brand is well received by stores with curated collections I admire ” Købn products are sold online at kobn com au as well as retailers in Australia, Par is, Switzerland and Canada Also see @kobn au O P P O S I T E PAG E (clo ck wis e from f ar lef t ) K ø b n cre ator S ophie Mat s on Fabric s amp le s Th e Crema towel $9 9 is a cus tom er f avo urite T H I S PAG E (clo ck wis e from top lef t ) Fans of s trip e s are well c atere d for K ø b n s p ro duc t s c arr y internationally re co gnis e d cer tif ic ation A Lila c towel p rice d at $9 9 Th e b athmat ran g e ret ails for $9 9 e a ch K ø b n towels are at h om e in th e b athro om yet s t ylish en o ugh for th e p o ol “Ever y sea son we a i m t o re duc e ou r fo ot pr i nt more ” P H I E M AT S O N

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“Consideration and respect for the environment is demonstrated with our Made In Green swing tags that provide traceability for the entire production cycle of each product,” adds Sophie “Ever y season, we aim to reduce our footpr int more Our towels come wrapped in recycled paper, and online order s are sent in compostable satchels or recycled boxes, sealed with environmentally fr iendly water activated tape pr inted with soy based ink ”

In the ﬁve year s since the launch, Købn has g rown into a reputable brand with a premium product offer ing f avoured by consumer s and stylists alike Its textiles feature ear thy colour palettes and str ipes with timeless appeal. “The lightweight weave, drop pile str ipes, raw fr ing ing and ter r y f ace with plain weave rever se are unique to our brand,” says Sophie “They are designed as multi use pieces and not speciﬁc to indoor or outdoor use. ”

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P R E V I O U S PAG E S Fish Stick 5 9 s u r f b o a rd in Pe a ch D e ck /N e on B lue Slick , an d Pop Stick 5 6 s u r f b o a rd in I ce B lue D e ck /Fluro Yellow Slick , b oth $ 3 9 9 9 5 , S of tLite Twinny l o c ke r in Lila c , $ 7 9 9, Mus t ard Ma de Nas t a knit b l a n ke t , $ 19 9, S a g e x Clare Maya b e d , $ 5 49 for que en , E arly S et tler Sh or t y l o c ke r in O ce an , $ 2 2 9 Mus t ard Ma de (O n b e d) B ob o Ch os e s ‘ B ig’ h at in B eig e B rushs troke s $97 Kido Store Strip e Europ e an p i l l owc a s e in Clo u d $ 59 ; Europ e an velvet p i l l owc a s e in B aby Pink $ 7 9 Ran dom sp ot p i l l owc a s e in B lue $ 49 ; Tulip quilt cove r $ 2 1 5 for que en an d B umb le b l a n ke t in Pink Lem ona de $ 1 59 all C as tle An d Thin gs Lin en p i l l owc a s e in B lush $ 42 5 for que en s et Cultiver Alb ana p laid p at tern quilt cove r $ 1 59 for sin gle an d p i l l owc a s e $ 8 9 for s et ; Rylie ro un d c u s h i o n in S e a Pin e $ 69 ; an d Valdin e emb roidere d c u s h i o n in Lila c $ 1 59 all S a g e x Clare Lin en s h e et in Sk y $ 42 5 for que en Cultiver (O n lo cker) Mars et B ico c a l a m p in Light B lue P OA E s t Lightin g Lo ulo u va s e in Pink $ 12 9 Mais on B alza c D emm m u g $ 19 9 5 C o untr y Ro a d B o o k s Kin okuniya (O n f lo or) Agra ru g in M o ons ton e ( 24 0 cm x 3 0 0 cm), $ 49 0 0, Arma dillo Mau d sha g ru g in Pop py (1 5 0 cm x 2 1 0 cm) $ 8 49 S a g e x Clare S2 Sup er S of t f i n s in Pap aya / Turquois e , $ 7 9 9 5 , Ste alth B o ards Print h erit a g e s h o p p e r in B lue , $ 59 9 5 C o untr y Ro a d (O n wall) H e at w ave Syd n ey 202 2 a r t wo rk by Mitch ell En glish , $ 3 5 0 0, Sketch C olle c tive Ja ck s B ox a r t wo rk by Lin da Krug er, $ 8 9 0, Gre enh o us e Interiors O ce a n M a g iq u e a r t p ri nt by H otel Ma gique , $ 8 9 9 5 for A 3 , Elms Store Eggsh ell a cr ylic interior p a i n t in Sn ow White $ 14 4 p er 4L Por ter ’ s Paint s A B OV E All as b efore O P P O S I T E Ar temis m i rro r $ 4 4 6 Mid dle O f N owh ere Jasny side c h a i r in Oak $ 49 5 N omi Sun b e a ch towe l in M elon $ 69 S aardé Signature f i n s in Zak N oyle Sunshin e $ 12 9 9 5 DaFin Aus tralia Wire b a s ke t in O ce an $ 69 for trio Mus t ard Ma de N e o p ren e co s m etic c a s e s $ 2 9 9 5 an d $ 3 9 9 4 C o untr y Ro a d Ellis B ro oklyn ‘ S alt ’ ED P $ 1 57 for 5 0 ml M e cc a Ran dom sp ot f lat s h e et in B lue $9 5 for sin gle C as tle An d Thin gs C ambio B 2 0 l i g ht s h a d e in Pink $ 3 6 Ab o ut Sp a ce (In lo cker from top) Kids top h a n g e r s in Lila c $ 42 for 1 0 Mus t ard Ma de Sunny swe ate r $9 5 ; Lit tle Flower swe ate r $9 5 ; an d Ro okie T s h i r t $ 8 5 all C as tle An d Thin gs Zana swe ate r in Ma c a damia $9 9 S a g e x Clare Sun b e a c h towe l in H on ey $ 69 S aardé Strip e d terr y f ab ric towe l in S an d , $9 9, K ø b n Vint a g e wash Turkish cot ton towe l in Pe a co ck $9 5 , S aardé Strip e d terr y f ab ric towe l s in Clay $9 9, an d Lila c b oth $9 9, K ø b n Wire b a s ke t s in Lila c , $ 69 for trio, Mus t ard Ma de swi m f i n s in Zak N oyle O ce an B lue , $ 12 9 9 5 , DaFin Aus tralia All oth er items , as b efore T H E C U T 3 8 | I N S I D E O U T

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I n t u i t i v e a n d I n t e l l i g e n t Boasting a five star energy rating, the Elec trolux 10kg wi fi enabled washer features AutoDose detergent dispensing technology that prevent s wear and tear and fading Choose from 15 wash programs for all your laundr y needs including ultra gentle delicate care, heav y soil power washing and a vapour refresh c ycle that de creases and deodorises On the dr ying front, an energy efficient eight star rating and Advanced Sensor Dr y feature that prevent s over dr ying make the wi fi enabled Elec trolux Heat Pump Dr yer a power saving superstar. 3DSense technology measures humidit y and dampness, adjusting dr ying time to ensure all fabric t ypes are handled according to their specific needs. E W F 1 0 4 1 R 9 W B E L E C T R O L U X 1 0 KG A U T O D O S E W I F I F R O N T L O A D W A S H I N G M A C H I N E $1 5 9 9 ; E D H 9 0 3 R 9 W B 9 KG H E AT P U M P D R Y E R , W I F I E N A B L E D 3 D $1 9 9 9 .

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F u l l L o a d , 6 0 M i n u t e s The Westinghouse Easycare front load washing machine makes shor t work of big basket s Westinghouse's Full Load 60 let s you wash 8kg in 60 minutes without compromise The Plus Hygiene program uses water vapour to neutralise common allergens and bac teria, making it ideal for families with allergies and asthma Together with the seven star energy efficienc y rating of the Westinghouse 8kg EasyCare 500 Series heat pump dr yer, which protec t s your clothes with a combination of low temperature dr ying and SensorDr y technology to monitor c ycle time, you can save time, energy and effor t with ever y load W W F 8 0 2 4 M 5 W A W E S T I N G H O U S E 8 KG E A S YC A R E F R O N T L O A D W A S H I N G M A C H I N E $ 8 9 9 ; W D H 8 0 4 N 7 W A W E S T I N G H O U S E 8 KG E A S YC A R E 5 0 0 S E R I E S H E AT P U M P D R Y E R $1 2 9 9

S t y l i s h l y E f f i c i e n t Rather spend less time on laundr y? Haier understands, so they’ve built an Express 15 minute wash feature into their new 7 5kg front loader, as well as a Speed Up func tion that reduces the time of most wash cycles With 12 wash cycles including a Sanitise option, which kills 99 99% of bac teria, and a steam Refresh cycle Equally convenient, with 12 dr y cycles including the Express 30, the Haier 8kg heat pump dr yer boasts an eight star energy rating It offers a gentler dr ying heat using heat pump technology and ﬁnishes automatically when it senses a load is per fec tly dr y The Made to Match Haier models are wi ﬁ enabled so you can tick off your laundr y list even when you’re away from home. HWF75AN1 HAIER 7.5KG FRONT LOAD WASHING MACHINE WITH WI FI COMPATIBILIT Y $749; HDHP80AN1 HAIER 8KG HEAT PUMP DRYER $1349. ALSO AVAIL ABLE IN DARK.

SHOP ONLINE WITH YOUR LOCAL STORE HN.COM.AU OR CALL 1300 464 278 Har vey Norman ® stores are oper ated by independent fr anchisees Images are for illustr ative purposes only Promotion ends 31/12 /22 Wash Smarter T h e P e r f e c t P a i r This 2022 Hisense PureJet Washer and Dr yer are the per fec t pair to tackle just about any laundr y problem The Hisense 10kg front loader is a heav y lif ter and per fec t for big families, featuring it s power ful Pure Jet wash system, Allergy Steam and even a 15 minute quick wash program for loads up to 1kg It pairs per fec tly with the Hisense heat pump dr yer, boasting Power Air ﬂow with an industr y leading ﬁve air outlet s and the 30 Minute Power Dr y program for light loads. It's a power ful dr ying per formance you can rely on H I S E N S E H W F Y 1 0 1 4 1 0 KG F R O N T L O A D W A S H E R I N W H I T E $ 9 4 9 ; H I S E N S E H D F Y 9 0 H 9 KG H E AT P U M P D R Y E R I N W H I T E $1 2 9 9 .

Entries are open for our 2022 Home Of The Year Awards. In association with Brickworks, we are se eking Australian archite c tural proje c ts that embody the idea of home, using sensitive design, emotional spac es and clever use of materials, for an impressive $10,000 ﬁrst prize. Re quest an entr y kit from: InsideOutHOTY@areme dia .c om.au L ast submissions S eptember 9, 2022 HOME OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 2 0 2 1 H O M E O F T H E Y E A R BY AU S T I N M AY N A R D A R C H I T E C T S P H OTO G R A P H Y: D E R E K S WA LW E L L

WORDS DEBORAH GRANT PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON WHITBREAD STYLING HEIDI MORTLOCK baby steps The bu si ne s s of fe ather i ng a ne st She has travelled all around the globe as a lifestyle jour nalist but now Heidi Mor tlock’s world is this three bedroom cottage in Sydney’s inner west, a project she’s used to launch her own inter ior design business Boasting br ight inter ior s, war m fur nishings and a welcoming feel, the beautifully decorated home with large garden is ideal for her f ast g rowing f amily Turn the page for more details INSIDE

The owner of this newly opened home in Sydney has worked hard to embrace nature in her family friendly redesign

C O T T A G E I N D U S T R Y WORDS CHRIS PEARSON PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON WHITBREAD STYLING HEIDI MORTLOCK

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LIVI N G AR E A “ We sanded back the original kauri floorboards which had developed an orange tint and applied a Scandinavian inspired raw mat t finish I am thrilled with the outcome ” says Heidi In the kitchen t wo pack joiner y in Dulux Stone Master was matched with C aesarstone benchtops in Palm Shade Fridg e Sm e g O d d b ars to ols Glob eWe s t FAC A D E (opp osite) The ex terior is n ow D ulux B eig e Royal b ut it us e d to b e entirely pink with a gre en fen ce an d la cework it b roke my h e ar t to p aint over ever y thin g , b ut it jus t wasn t goin g to work with th e n ew s t yle of th e h om e , a dmit s H eidi

cheat she et Who lives here Lifestyle journalist Heidi Mortlock, who designed and decorated the house, with her husband Vinnie Stander, a finance director and son Sebastian two Style of home Late 1800s colonial weatherboard with a contemporary overhaul Location Sydney ’ s inner west , traditional land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation The couple renovated from March 2021 to October 2021, partly during lockdown

G lobe trotting journalist Heidi Mortlock was living in Holland when she lear nt a Dutch word, gezellig “It has no direct English translation, but embraces ever ything from ‘ cosy ’ to ‘fr iendly’, to general together ness or time spent with loved ones, ” she says “I have evoked it in all my homes ever since and this house is no exception ever y time I walk in the door I get a relaxed, calm feeling ”

The generous 300 square metre lot, so close to the city, was another plus, able to cope with the demands of both an active husband and a baby boy on the way “We were drawn to the outdoor space and the wild garden that wraps around one side And we ﬁgured, if the new ar r ival was going to be as active as his dad, he would need it!”

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The three bedroom home had been pre loved, which proved a plus and a negative, with the elderly owner having lived there for more than 30 year s “While it was well kept, the entire home needed a good freshen up And the living, dining and kitchen areas were separate, with no ﬂow, which made it feel small ” With brown 1970s style tiles and no bath, the bathroom was

With the sunlight streaming into these war m, inviting spaces, it’s easy to see why When Heidi and husband Vinnie found the 1890s cottage in Sydney’s inner west in 2019, it was love at ﬁr st sight “Having spent year s in Europe, I’m drawn to old homes with character,” she says “I fell in love with the bones of this home straightaway and could picture what it was capable of ”

8 10 11 1 Entr y 2 B e dro om 3 B e dro om 4 B e dro om 5 B athro om 6 Livin g are a 1 7 6 3 4 5 9 12 2 D I N I N G AR E A With it s beautiful shade and frosted glass diffuser the Gubi 19 65’ pendant light complement s the round dining table Cubix traver tin e t ab le C o co Rep ub lic Maki dinin g chairs M CM H o us e Ethiopian sh e ep wo ol rug by Anna Pirkola Sp anish re c ycle d glas s vas e a retro f in d Walls in D ulux Natural White L I V I N G A R E A (op p osite top lef t an d b ot tom) A numb er of vint a g e pie ce s fe ature h ere , in clu din g th e wo o den c abin et (which was on ce a m e at s afe), b ent wo o d chair s to ol ma gazin e ra ck an d mirror Th e D om e p en dant s are by B ofre d b as e d in S o uth Afric a wh ere Vinnie is from Kin der c an e lo un g er Worn Store Th e s of a an d Turkish rug were b o ught ye ars a go Cushions Pampa C O R R I D O R (opp osite top right ) There’s a step down to th e livin g sp a ce D rie d p alm sp e ar Th e Los t + Fo un d D ep ar tm ent bright idea For a s e amle s s lo ok in yo ur livin g ro om us e an invisib le m o untin g sys tem such as Vo g el s Thin ran g e to aff ix yo ur T V to th e wall as clos ely as p os sib le 7 L aun dr y 8 W/C 9 Kitch en 10 D inin g are a 11 D e ck 12 Garden I N S I D E O U T | 6 3

“We’re big on enter taining fr iends and f amily,” says Heidi “While we are in the open plan living space most of the time, my f avour ite weekends are spent out in the garden, just the three of us, Vinnie and I cooking on the barbecue and sipping a wine while Sebastian r uns around ” And with a g rowing f amily, having a dedicated laundr y is a game changer.

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beautiful r ich g reen all year round and I wanted the colour s inside to amplify this ear thy palette. So, I kept things simple and focused on natural colour s, textures and mater ials ” For visual accents and contrast, Heidi has played with texture, using a combination of matt and glazed, smooth and tactile mater ials, including leather, stone, timber, br ick, brass and chunky textured f abr ics “The natural light and shadows also add softness and movement,” she says While Heidi g rew up in Sydney, she spent most of her twenties in London, San Francisco and Amsterdam. “Throughout my travels, I collected fur niture, textiles and objects, so our home is a collection of meaningful pieces amassed over the year s, ” she says They are offset by contemporar y fur nishings with a mid centur y bent, including two South Afr ican dome pendants now a feature of the living room which are a nod to Vinnie’s bir thplace

The aspir ing designer and decorator under took the project her self , with a clear idea of what she wanted to achieve “A home should elevate your senses, so I was dr iven by both the goal of it being a functional f amily space, but also making us feel good,” she says “I wanted it to evoke a relaxed, contemplative way of living connected to nature We inher ited some beautiful old trees and connecting inside and outside was impor tant So was natural light I wanted to envelop the living areas in glass ”

Preser ving the per iod char m, which or ig inally seduced her, was vital for Heidi “I entered into a slow dance of g ive and take with the house,” she says, “wanting to make sure we maintained its character, but at the same time, maximising the space for our f amily and enhancing the look and feel, [which meant] we needed to make substantial changes ”

Heidi extended the house to the boundar y on one side and placed the kitchen in front of a sculptural dragon tree, which had previously been obscured “With a large sliding window and bifolds that look out over it, the tree has become a focal point,” she says Meanwhile, to open up the back, she removed a wall between the dining room and kitchen, and another between the living room and kitchen, and inser ted a laundr y behind the kitchen Or ig inal features, such as kaur i pine ﬂoor s, French door s, stained glass windows, ﬁreplaces and exposed beam ceilings, were f aithfully preser ved The inter ior s take their cues from the lush natural world just beyond the windows “The dragon tree by our kitchen is this

“We love having the living and outdoor areas so connected, and how the colour s, mater ials and textures have come together,”

Heidi sums up “When there’s food cooking on the stove, a candle bur ning, music playing and light streaming in, it’s sensor y overload in the most wonderful way ” Gezellig, in other words For more on the project, see @heidimor tloc k

Solar panels top the to buy list for Heidi, but in the meantime, generous glazing ensures plenty of natural light and cross ventilation filling the home with winter sun and making it a breeze to keep cool in summer

MAI N B E D RO O M Plantation shut ters from Marlow & Finch allow for plent y of natural light and ventilation Bedding In Bed Rat tan side table Naturally C ane Lamp by Marianne Rousset y Cr ys t al vas e an d dish , H eidi s f amily h eirlo oms Ar t work , vintage B AT H R O O M (op p osite lef t ) Th e t apware an d sh ower in Urb an B ras s are from A s tra Walker B ras s f inish e s thro ugh o ut th e h o us e re ally comp lem ent th e e ar thy n eutral ton e s s ays H eidi C eramic glos s tile s Sur face Galler y Allure basin Timberline C aesarstone benchtop in Palm Shade S E B A S T I A N ’ S R O O M (op p osite right ) A win gb a ck chair from B ros a s of tens th e corn er Crib/b e d from Stokke Pen dant Imp rint H o us e Ar t work s Et sy I N S I D E | H O M E

A D D I T I O N A L P R O D U C T S O U R C N G N O N C N Y O N I G R E AT F I N D S C LO C K W I S E (from top lef t ) Th erm o gro up C ontra c tor ro un d m i rro r in B la ck , $ 474 Har vey N orman Malawi ru g in Oatm e al (170 cm x 24 0 cm), $ 17 70, Arma dillo D C0 9 o ak c h a i r $ 4 4 0 0 Gre at Dan e Furniture E as tern Wareh o us e ‘Ja de’ rat t an a rm c h a i r in Natural $ 69 9 Life Interiors Te rra B otan ic a 1 a r t p ri nt $9 9 5 O live Et O riel Havana rat t an s i d e t a b l e $ 2 9 9 B la ck Man go 5 mm Pap er ‘ Totem’ wo o den c a n d l e h o l d e r in Sh or t N o 3 $ 32 Hardto f in d Floren ce le ath er s ofa in C aram el from $ 2 2 9 9 Har vey N orman Sm e g ‘ Fab 5 0 re frig e rato r in White $ 419 0 B in g Le e Pom elo H om e b amb o o va s e s $ 6 3 for t wo Hardto f in d D rie d p a l m l e a f $ 13 5 9 9 B oh o Ab o de C elina b a s i n in Mat t White $ 3 9 4 9 0 AB I Interiors B ala til e s in Pas t a $ 128 p er s q m Perini Elysian b rush e d b ras s m ixe r an d s p o ut $ 2 9 4 8 0 an d Dana s h owe rh e a d $ 2 19 9 0 AB I Interiors Persian Qash gai ru g $ 49 0 0 C a dr ys N or th ern Acorn p e n d a nt l i g ht $ 12 9 9 R J Livin g E X T E R I O R (top lef t and opp osite) French do ors and bifolds ensure the house is as op en as p os sib le Th e cla d din g is Jam e s Hardie f ib re cem ent p an ellin g in D ulux B eig e Royal “ It has a wo o dgrain tex ture to match th e exis tin g we ath erb o ard ” s ays H eidi G A R D E N (ab ove) This is a b lis s ful are a to sp en d tim e in M et al o utdo or chairs antique I N S I D E | H O M E 6 6 | I N S I D E O U T

Often you ll be told that certain things won’t work, don’t exist or aren’t an option when you ’ re in the process of renovating but there’s always a way to achieve a happy outcome You just need to find it ” “ Pe r s e ve r a n c e i s ke y ” HEIDI MORTLOCK, HOMEOWNER lessons learnt

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th is V ic t or ia n hou se is now a n energ y eﬃcient sup er st r uc t u re cheat she et Who lives here Yvette Jason and their children: Odin, 18, Phineus, 16, and Freya, 13 Also resident are Weimaraner Axel a snake called Freddy and a number of chickens Style of home Contemporar y dwelling with a new extension and strong sustainable emphasis Location Warrandy te Victoria traditional land of the Wurundjeri clans The renovation began in November 2020 and was almost complete by the lockdown in July 2021 They spent $500,000 slightly more than the original budget$ $ $ $ FAC AD E (lef t ) The new extension with it s family room on top is designed to meld into the landscape Rustic shiplap timber cladding (with natural stain) from Radial Timber Black Japan cladding on garage Biowood Australia Windows Blue Sky Windows Concrete pot s Warran Glen Garden Centre HALLWAY (above) Rammed ear th walls and Tasmanian oak flooring set the all natural scene C atellani & Smith Postkrisi pendant light from Hub Furniture I N S I D E | H O M E I N S I D E O U T | 6 9

F or Yvette, the owner of this house in War randyte, Victor ia, one of her f avour ite places is the laundr y Not on wash day, but for one br illiant feature: the tilt window “It opens up and changes the whole feel of the room, br ing ing the outdoor s in I will often sit and have my coffee or eat my breakf ast at the laundr y bench!” she says with a smile It must be tr uly special because, in this four bedroom home, she has many perfect perches to choose from, including a vast banquette in the upstair s f amily room looking directly into a canopy of eucalypts Br ing ing nature inside is what this eco fr iendly house and its recent extension, designed by Yvette her self , is all about both in physical presence and sustainable building solutions That g reen emphasis is not sur pr ising, as she and husband Jason own Smash Enter pr ises, which established Nude Food Day in Australian schools It aims to eliminate superﬂuous packag ing while promoting environmentally fr iendly lunchboxes and dr ink bottles And that’s why they chose builder Hamish White of Sanctum Homes to remodel their s “Hamish shares our passion for the environment,” says Yvette “As a result, the build is so well insulated and air tight that we hardly need any heating or cooling It’s kind to the environment and cost effective ” She and Jason bought the freshly built home in 2003, for them and the ﬁr st ar r ival in a f amily that now compr ises two sons and a younger daughter “The house was ver y appealing,” Yvette explains “It was in a beautiful bush setting and presented as a mix of timber s, with lovely lines, split levels, large windows and rammed ear th constr uction. It was unassuming and blended with the landscape ”

Having read about SIPS (Str uctural Insulated Panel Systems), she was deter mined to use the pref abr icated panels in the extension By chance, Hamish dropped into a Chr istmas par ty the couple were hosting, as his parents were neighbour s. “I discovered that Hamish was not only exper ienced with SIPS, but he shared my passion for sustainable, energy efficient homes He and I ended up working well together, ﬁnding solutions and bouncing off each other’s ideas.” Fir st up, they replaced the home’s car por t with a garage and a new f amily break out room on top, complete with media space, kitchenette and pool table Behind the garage clipping space off the large deck they built a laundr y, which conveniently doubles as a bar and ser ver y, leading out to a new enter taining area with barbecue Meanwhile, the existing house KITC H E N This is a feast of beautiful finishes , including the polished concrete on the island the timber veneer joiner y ceramic tiles and more rammed ear th walls C abinetr y in Laminwood timber veneer The Kitchen Design Centre Splashback Tex rhombus tiles from Urban Edge Ceramics Gessi mixer Abey Fisher & Paykel fridge E&S Postkrisi pendant s Hub Stools Stonehouse Galler y

In the ﬁr st year, they added a sprawling deck for their g rowing f amily to play on But as the children entered their teens, the couple wanted more breakout spaces, hence the need for an extension in late 2020 “We wanted to create a space for ever yone in the f amily, somewhere self contained and pr ivate, where the kids could invite their fr iends, and also for the adults to enter tain,” says Yvette. “And we wanted to open up the living areas more to the deck and the outside, making them work as one continuous space ” That earlier revamp meant a separate laundr y had gone down the plughole, so she was keen to reinstate a dedicated laundr y and, of cour se, connect it to the outside.

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The home s high performance panelled super structure includes: SIPS (structural insulated panel systems) for the walls and roof; CLT (cross laminated timber) floors; uPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) double glazed tilt and turn windows; and breathable external building wraps on the roof and walls good news

2 2 1 Entr y 2 B e dro om 3 B e dro om 4 B e dro om 5 Main b e dro om 6 Ensuite 7 D e ck 8 Livin g are a 9 Stu dy 10 W/C 11 B athro om 2 1 20 F I R S T F L O O R 12 D inin g are a 13 Kitch en 14 Family are a 1 5 L aun dr y 16 B arb e cue are a 17 Gara g e + s tore 18 D e ck 19 Sp a 20 Po ol ro om 2 1 Kitch e n et te 2 2 B athro om D I N I N G AR E A (below) A bespoke dining table from Mark Tuckey is a great fit for the space an d it s cre denza in Am eric an ash S axon dinin g chairs from Provin cial H om e Livin g Ar t work by Kimmy H o gan FA M I LY R O O M (b ot tom) B irch p ly join er y by Sk ylin e Kitch ens was a m ore affordab le option in h ere Sto ol , Ston eh o us e Galler y L I V I N G A R E A (op p osite) Daughter Freya sit s on a M oros o m o dular s of a availab le thro ugh M obilia Th e Fjord ot toman (als o M oros o) an d co ffe e t ab le are from Hub Eggcup side t ab le Mark Tuckey I N S I D E | H O M E

7 19 17 1 13 6 G R O U N D F L O O R 16 10 8 3 4 9 14 11 18 2 “ When ma rr y ing old a nd new, we rea lised that the old had to be reva mped for it to work w ith the new that wa s ou r big gest cha llenge” Y V E T T E , H O M EOW N E R 5 12 1 5 I N S I D E O U T | 7 3

“ S ave m o n e y o n t h e s i m p l e t h i n g s ” YVETTE,

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“Lighting for example doesn’t have to be the best if it resembles the real thing and does the job, you can get away with a less expensive version As long as you have a hero piece (such as our pool table light) you can settle for less with the rest The lights I loved for the kitchenette were nearly $1000 each, but I settled for gold dipped bulbs at $25 each! I love their look and warmth so it was definitely the right choice HOMEOWNER lessons

Similarly, outside, the new ‘box’ sits discreetly in the landscape “I love the r ustic shiplap timber cladding,” says Yvette “It will rarely need oiling and should g rey off consistently, so it will blend in even more with the gum trees ” Not sur pr isingly, she sought a raw, natural look inside, too “I was keen on keeping the SIPS exposed, while also using simple birch cabinetr y and white washed timber s to link the extension to the rest of the house ” Simple finishes and fixtures throughout include slimline Japanese style tiles and brass tapware (for the kitchen and bathroom), r ustic concrete benches, natural sisal floorcover ings and timber “I wanted to br ing the trees and landscape into the house, using ear th and forest tones,” she adds The result is a home that treads ver y lightly And ever y space is used, with no waste, making it tr uly efficient While Jason and the children occupy the upstair s extension the most “There are often fights over who gets the room for the night!” Yvette g ravitates towards the deck at ever y oppor tunity “I love walking through to the new back deck and, yes, the laundr y area, ” she says “It g ives me an instant sense of calm ” Sanctum Homes is at yoursanctum com au and @sanctumhomes G A M E S R O O M (top) This multi purpose room is the centrepiece of the new extension Re g ent Tasmanian o ak p o ol/billiard t ab le All Tab le Sp or t s M oros o Fjord ot toman Hub Furniture Chalkb o ards co ffe e t ab le Mark Tuckey Pip e p en dant s , C op p er In dus trial D e sign C a g e sha de s , Fat Sha ck Vint a g e KITC H E N E T TE (below) B irch p ly c abin etr y by Sk ylin e Kitch ens is us e d thro ugh o ut Kayob order tile s Ac a demy Tile s B an quet te s e at p a d with War wick Fab ric s ‘O c t avius’ f ab ric in Jun gle by B oronia Up h ols ter y M A I N B AT H R O O M (op p osite top lef t ) Cim ent Dark Grey wall an d f lo or tile s from O s c ar & C o s et th e m o o d Am eric an ash vanit y Clo ck wis e J oin ers B en chtop an d sink C on crete C olle c tive Chi b ath Ap ais er Rumb le d B ras s O rganic t ap B ro dware Zero light Ab o ut Sp a ce B AT H R O O M (op p osite top right ) Dark gro utin g make s th e white Kit Kat tile s from D elucia Tile Galler y s t an d o ut Elysian mixer, AB I Interiors M A I N B E D R O O M (op p osite) Th e con crete wallp ap er an d wall s con ce are p re ren ovation B e dh e a d Mark Tuckey H om e Republic linen Adairs Outdoor chairs Aero Designs L AU N D RY (opposite right ) A tilt window from Smar te ch D o or Systems has turne d this area into a p opular vant a g e p oint B en chtop C a e s ars ton e in Air y C on crete G e s si t apware E& S

was revamped, with a new kitchen, bathrooms and joiner y to make a har monious whole The multi pur pose games room never sits idle, says Yvette “While making it work as one big area, we have created separate areas within it Teenager s don’t have much sound awareness so it had to be soundproof and separate from the rest of the house! We also made the stair s blend in like they had always been there Likewise with the laundr y; we blended it in, so it wasn’t an add on ”

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A D D I T I O N A L P R O D U C T S O U R C N G N O N C N Y O N I G R E AT F I N D S C LO C K W I S E (from top lef t ) Clo u d Ma gn e sia p ot $ 1 8 9 Livin g St yle s E as tern Wareh o us e b ent wo o d d i n i n g c h a i r $ 69 0 Life Interiors Nuura Liila 1 wa l l l i g ht in G old $ 412 Finnish D e sign Sh op Oakley Cub e C arrara mat t m os aic til e s $ 1 0 0 p er s q m Tile Clo u d In dus trial c a g e l i g h t in B la ck $ 3 9 9 0 Ivor y & D e en e H errin gb on e t h row in Tob a cco $ 1 69 Aura H om e B is tro s ch o ol b a r sto o l in Gunm et al $ 1 69 Vors en B lush H orizont al f i n e a r t p ri nt by Kimmy H o gan $ 1 8 6 0 N orsu Ch els e a o utdo or a rm c h a i r $ 62 9 D omayn e Fish er & Paykel 11kg S erie s 9 front lo a der wa s h i n g m a c h i n e an d 9 kg d r ye r $ 3 9 9 8 for p a cka g e Har vey N orman O utb a ck ru g in Natural (1 6 0 cm x 24 0 cm) $ 3 9 9 Ko ala Oak b at h c a d dy $ 11 0 Fin e Day Aria b e d $ 3 0 6 0 for que en size Totem Ro a d Re s tore Gra ce c u s h io n cove r in Sm oke d Har ve s t , $ 6 4 9 0 Hardto f in d Wan der ful c u s h io n cove r in Slate , $ 7 9, Pony Rider Grillz rus tic f i re p it , $ 1 0 5 , Har vey N orman D EC K (lef t and above) The family s new ironbark deck is ideal for alfresco enter taining and leisure ac tivities O utdo or dinin g t ab le Grat ton D e signs S axon dinin g chairs Provin cial H om e Livin g Venio te ak lo un g e chairs O utdo or Ele gan ce E X T E R I O R (op p osite) Yvet te an d children by th e f ire pit p urchas e d s om e tim e a go Th e b en ch b ehin d th em is C on crete by Ke enan Harris Ar tusi fo ur b urn er b uilt in b arb e cue O utdo ors D omain It s surro un d an d th e fen ce are ma de of ro ughly s awn b at tens from Ra dial Timb er 7 6 | I N S I D E O U T

“ We eat outside ever y cha nce we get a nd have ou r morning coﬀees on the lovely couches, savou ring the su n a s it glides over the new ex tension” Y V E T T E I N S I D E | H O M E

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Who lives here Samantha Curtis and David Freney, with their two daughters: Annabelle, three, and Pippa three months Style of home A new build on three levels with a large living space and separate sports bar Location Sydney ’ s inner west traditional land of the Gadigal clan work began in early 2021 and was complete by the end of that year KITC H E N E xp os e d a ggre gate p olish e d con crete by C on crete ch O n e ap p e ars thro ugh o ut th e h om e 7 3 D e sign & J oin er y b uilt th e kitch en c abin etr y, which fe ature s a Sup er White quar t zite islan d b en chtop an d re ar sp lashb a ck from CD K Ston e an d C a e s ars ton e in Fre sh C on crete on th e b en ch e s Tapware AB I Interiors Sink Franke Ap p lian ce s Ele c trolux B ar s to ols Grazia & C o Wall tile s D i Lorenzo Paint colo urs D ulux Spiralina (greye d o ff gre en) White O n White an d D omin o (dark charco al) If yo u want a dramatic sp a ce consider usin g a larg er am o unt , an d depth of colo ur an d a combination of tex ture s an d f inish e s s ays interior de sign er B rianna S an ds trom

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In 2018 , a Sydney couple found a home in a sad state of disrepair and promptly put that old life behind them

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A lthough it was located on a generous block in Sydney’s inner west, the house that Samantha Cur tis and David Freney purchased in 2018 was completely unsuitable for human habitation when they ﬁr st encountered it

The couple engaged building designer s Nor r sken Ko to draft up plans for the rebuild, pr ior itising a functional layout and robust mater ials palette, with plenty of room for the f amily to g row They recommended inter ior designer Br ianna Sandstrom to over see the inter ior s “We had absolutely no building exper ience and didn’t realise what a big under taking this would be,” says Samantha. “Luckily, we star ted the process before we had children, so I was able to work through the more time consuming details with Br ianna while I was on mater nity leave ”

Additionally, David had one ver y speciﬁc request for Br ianna: a spor ts bar at the front of the house. “The spor ts bar was to be a standalone space with an old world feel,” she says, “and we weren’t afraid to use vastly different mater ials in that space, such as recycled br ick, dark blue walls and walnut joiner y ”

“We had been searching for a f amily home in the area, but were unable to ﬁnd anything with a double garage and a small backyard, so I’d star ted looking at some ver y r undown houses with larger block sizes with the intention of renovating when we found this one, ” says Samantha “This place was completely unliveable and full of asbestos, with rotten ﬂoor ing and exposed wir ing ” Given the state of the proper ty, it required a full knockdown and rebuild, a process the local council ag reed to despite the proper ty being in a conser vation area However, her itage aspects still had to be incor porated into the f acade to ensure it was consistent with the suburb and street

Br ianna was tasked with creating a moder n inter ior aesthetic incor porating Samantha’s f avour ite colour g reen into the scheme “I made a few speciﬁc Pinterest boards that I shared with Br ianna,” says Samantha “For the kitchen, I had selected many elements from var ious sources, such as V g roove panels, the colour scheme, island design and brass hardware. The bathrooms were easier, with some statement vanity examples and designs that could br ing in my love for g reen marble ”

The completed inter ior s now feature polished agg regate concrete ﬂoor ing, exposed br ick, natural stone slabs and plenty of war mth adding timber accents in the ﬂuted joiner y, battened walls and walnut stained Amer ican oak A neutral colour palette for ms the base of the scheme, with pops of g reen appear ing throughout Green V g roove joiner y is the hero feature of the kitchen, and for ms the perfect backdrop to the monochromatic island bench with its metal frame and cr isp white joiner y “We used black joiner y around the cooktop and oven to disguise the appliances,” Br ianna points out “As the architecture of the home is quite boxy, it was nice to juxtapose those angles with Green features of this build include the use of recycled bricks in the sports bar, solar panels, smart home automation for thermal efficiency and a perimeter roof garden good news

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D I N I N G A R E A This is lo c ate d in th e transition sp a ce b et we en th e kitch en an d livin g ro om For tunately S amantha an d David ’ s exis tin g furniture was a p er fe c t f it for th e narrow sp ot S TA I RWAY (this p a g e an d op p osite top) TwoTon e do ub le b la ck p an els from St a ck Pan el lin e this are a alon g with exp os e d white b rick s from P GH B rick s & Pavers En gin e ere d timb er f lo orin g from Hav wo o ds was us e d for th e s t airs KITC H E N (op p osite b ot tom) Th e hug e m et al fram e d win dow on th e side has ma de this asp e c t on e of th e h om e s f in e s t “As the architecture of the home is quite boxy, it was nice to juxtapose those angles with the arches of the pendant lighting” R IAN N A DS TRO M , I NTER I O R D E S I G N ER

F I R S T F L O O R 6 14 16 5 13 11 7 1 5 12 4 10 2 8 3 9 1 Porch 2 Entr y 3 Sp or t s b ar 4 L aun dr y/p owder ro om 5 B utler s p antr y 6 Kitch en 7 D inin g are a 8 Livin g are a 9 D e ck the arches of the pendant lighting ” Aged brass handles and tapware completes the look The powder room, main bathroom and ensuite also feature elegant aesthetics with luxur ious detailing “The main bathroom had to be functional for the f amily yet sophisticated We achieved this with a muted sage g reen, g rey porcelain wall tiles, charcoal porcelain floor tiles and br ushed brass tapware, accessor ies and handles,” says Br ianna “The fluted vanity creates texture and the var ious tones of it pair exper tly with the jade marble top Functionality and storage are impor tant in a main bathroom and we were able to incor porate this by designing the vanity with a tall cupboard and laundr y chute ” For Samantha and David, this proper ty is now more than just a home it’s a place where they have exper ienced exponential change since they purchased it “Our lifestyles changed drastically in the space of the three year s between buying and moving in When we bought the house I wasn’t even pregnant and now we have two kids and Covid has changed the way we work,” says Samantha “There are definitely some child proofing changes I would make, such as blocking stair access and having vanities where they could reach the sinks themselves We would also have placed g reater emphasis on a home office space ” Regardless, the house is a beautifully designed retreat, and a picture perfect haven from the chaos of city living See more at br iannasandstromdesign com au and nor rskenko com au G R O U N D F L O O R 10 Playro om /s tu dy 11 B e dro om 12 B athro om 13 B e dro om 14 Ensuite 1 5 Main b e dro om 16 D e ck 1

L I V I N G R O O M Th e exp os e d b rick s in th e livin g are a were s o urce d from P GH B rick s & Pavers an d p aire d with walnut s t ain e d Am eric an o ak c abin etr y by 7 3 D e sign & J oin er y S of a Kin g Furniture Chair client s own C o ffe e t ab le Glob eWe s t Rug Fre e dom Wall p aint colo ur D ulux White O n White Sh e er cur t ains , D IY B lin ds I N S I D E | H O M E I N S I D E O U T | 8 3

“ We had no previous building experience so the volume of decisions we needed to make was probably the hardest part , along with the duration of the project which made it difficult not to reassess ever y thing constantly as new ideas, products or Instagram derived inspiration came to me lessons learnt “ RENOVATING REQUIRES A LOT OF ON THE FLY DECISION MAKING” SAMANTHA CURTIS, HOMEOWNER “ The main bathroom had to be functional for the family yet sophisticated ” B R IA N N A 8 4 | I N S I D E O U T I N S I D E | H O M E

M A I N B AT H R O O M Tile s from D i Lorenzo gra ce th e f lo or an d walls while marb le from CD K Ston e s tuns on th e vanit y B ath , Vic toria & Alb er t Taps an d hardware AB I Interiors M A I N B E D R O O M (op p osite top lef t an d b elow) Th o ugh n ot larg e a s ens e of luxur y p revails Th e Dayan Khan wo ol c arp et is from Vic toria C arp et s B e d client s ’ own Bedding Adairs E N S U I T E (op p osite top centre) Th e vanit y is a han d craf te d pie ce of furniture s ays B rianna It has f lute d timb er joiner y in a s age gre en and is frame d with age d brass metal detailing Vanit y an d mirrore d c abin et , 7 3 D e sign & J oin er y Han dle s Pit tella Tile s , D i Lorenzo Tapware , AB I Interiors P O W D E R R O O M (op p osite , top right ) “ This is hid den b ehin d a larg e dark timb er slat te d do or With th e ja de marb le vanit y an d a g e d b ras s t apware it ’ s simp le yet s op his tic ate d ” s ays th e de sign er of th e combin e d laun dr y sp a ce

A D D I T I O N A L P R O D U C T S O U R C N G K A T E L I N C O L N G R E AT F I N D S C LO C K W I S E (from top lef t ) Q uar t z s u r fa c e in Fre sh C on crete from $ 6 0 0 p er s q m C a e s ars ton e M enu ‘C as t Shap e 1 p e n d a nt l i g ht $ 3 1 5 Surro un din g Aus tral B rick s ‘ S an S elm o b ric k s in Re claim e d O riginal $ 3 0 0 0 p er 1 0 0 0 b rick s B rick work s Lin e a ‘O slo’ ro un d coffe e t a b l e in Midnight $ 1 8 0 0 Glob eWe s t Tap as larg e s a l a d b owl in Mat t B la ck $ 49 9 5 C o untr y Ro a d Freycin et Storm ru g ( 24 0 cm x 32 0 cm) $ 2 92 0 Gro un de d Rugs S a d dle d i n i n g c h a i r in Tawny Tan $ 17 9 Fre e dom Ro un d va s e in Slate $ 19 0 Mu d Aus tralia Cis co & Th e Sun Nar ti b ot tl e in D ove Gre en $ 6 4 Jardan Natural s ton e s u r fa c e in Sup er White D olomite P OA CD K Ston e Elysian comm ercial thre e way f ilter t a p in B rush e d B ras s $ 69 9 9 0 AB I Interiors River live e dg e timb er d i n i n g t a b l e $ 13 9 9 E arly S et tler Isla d o o r p u l l s in B ronze , $ 49, Lo & C o Interiors En gin e ere d Europ e an o ak f l o o ri n g in H errin gb on e P OA , Hav wo o ds S of t To uch velvet fe el c u s h i o n in O chre , $ 7 5 9 0, Pep p er white s by Tara D ennis D ulux Wash&We ar a cr ylic interior p a i n t in Spiralina , $ 1 0 8 59 p er 4L , B unnin gs S P O RT S BAR (lef t ) Th e materials are a lit tle different in David s zon e Cus tom pie ce s , 7 3 D e sign & J oin er y B en chtop, s ton e from Ar te domus Sp lashb a ck , S an S elm o Lim ewash b rick s Flo orin g , Hav wo o ds en gin e ere d timb er C owhide rug N SW Le ath er C o Lightin g Lightin g C olle c tive STAI RWAY A p owderco ate d s te el b alus tra de de sign e d by B rianna an d manuf a c ture d by Marco Ste el def in e s th e s t air well E xp os e d M ora da B lan co lin e ar b rick s from P GH B rick s & Pavers C o co sin gle LED p en dant light in B la ck Sii Light E X TE R I O R (op p osite) Th e internal b rick s continue o ut to th e b a ck s e c tion of th e h om e wh ere th e p lantin g is dens e an d lush M et al win dows an d do ors , K&K Sh op f it ters C on crete s tep p ers , B unnin gs I N S I D E | H O M E I N S I D E O U T | 8 7

While respecting this Melbou rne home’s herita ge, a n a rchitect ha s ta ken its west facing ex tension in a st ylishly susta inable direction WO R D S L AU R A B A R RY P H OTO G R A P H Y M A R N I E H AW S O N S T Y L I N G B E L L E H E M M I N G E C O B O O S T I N S I D E | H O M E

BAC KYARD “A s th e vin e s grow up th e de ck will b e com e a b e autifully sha dy sp a ce with a ceilin g of gre en er y ” s ays archite c t Im o g en Pullar “ Th e s truc tural s tren gth of b la ckb ut t was a natural ch oice for th e p ergola an d b e ams an d we us e d th e native sp e cie s for th e interior c abin etr y to o In a d dition retra c t ab le ver tic al sha de s ke ep th e in do or an d o utdo or livin g sp a ce s co ol in summ er In winter th e af tern o on sun as sis t s with th e h e atin g of th os e are as Silver top ash cla d din g an d b at tens Ra dial Timb er B lin ds B lin ds & D e sign ers Palis s a de o utdo or furniture Hay Wall light s B e a con lightin g cheat she et Who lives here A family with three teenage daughters and two pets a dog and cat Style of home An early 20th centur y weatherboard house that’s been thoughtfully altered and added to Location Preston, a surburb of Melbourne, on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri people The 16 month project was finished by July 2020 All up, the family spent about $450 000 $ $ $ $ I N S I D E O U T | 8 9

“While some par ts of the previous renovation were still working quite well, we wanted to improve the connection to the outdoor space and mitigate against the west f acing backyard with better ther mal efficiency and consideration of aspect,” says the owner “However, we were really just looking for a better ﬂow of space between the f amily areas and pr ivate bedroom spaces without losing the propor tions and beauty behind the or ig inal features of the house ”

lthough renovated in the mid 1990s, this Edwardian house in Melbour ne was in dire need of a shake up when architect Imogen Pullar ar r ived on the scene It was March 2019, and though the home had beautiful bones with a weatherboard exter ior, metal clad roof , bay windows, timber ﬂoor s, detailed timber fretwork and stained glass, the owner s were feeling the pressure of one small bathroom being shared between ﬁve f amily member s. The desire for a more spacious home incentivised them to engage Imogen and her colleague, Emilie Br unel, for a full renovation and extension

Builder MVH Constr uctions reorganised the ﬂoor plan to incor porate an additional bathroom, relocating the laundr y behind the kitchen and integ rating more storage into the design Four bedrooms (the main bedroom ﬁtting a walk in wardrobe and ensuite) and one bathroom now sit in the front, or ig inal par t of the house with a hallway down the centre. The new back half of the home has open plan living, dining and kitchen areas with a concealed butler’s pantr y “While the front par t of the home retains its or ig inal per iod features, the new and old par ts of the house are seamlessly integ rated and there is no clear line where one stops and the other beg ins,” says Imogen In ter ms of mater ials, the inter nal scheme of blackbutt timber and bold yet muted g reens was inspired by the home’s exter ior and sur rounding native garden the cladding, battens, decking and pergola are all Australian hardwoods chosen for their natural beauty, strength and longevity “The concept of the pergola was a direct response to the site or ientation,” says Imogen “The back of the house f aces west, which is not ideal for passive solar design, but the solution to this problem became

KITC H E N Velux sk ylight s have b ro ught natural light s tre amin g in ; th eir s olar p owere d b lin ds give th e own ers full control of h ow b right th ey want th e ro om to b e Th e walls are D ulux Natural White a go o d match for th e L amin ex c abin etr y in Gre en Slate with C orian b en chtops B la ckb ut t t imb er ven e er on th e op en sh elve s p antr y do ors an d islan d b en ch p rovide a tonal contras t Th e islan d als o has a p owderco ate d s te el column an d terraz zo b en chtop Ap p lian ce s in clu de a Fish er & Paykel dishwash er an d fridg e , an d a B os ch in duc tion co ok top an d oven Pen dant light , Mas s on For Light Flo orin g , Arb re engine ere d French o ak B ar s to ols An g elucci 2 0 th C entur y M o o nw ay s cre enp rint by Rick b a dg er Grap hic p rint by S erena Mitnik Miller C eramic s , Un e ar th e d C eramic s

By reconfiguring the existing footprint of the home architect Imogen Pullar was able to reuse much of the existing building fabric and reduce the need for additional materials

The construction techniques she selected were based on the embodied energy of the materials and processes and reducing the overall carbon footprint of the build good news

“ H AV I N G N O R T H FAC I N G W I N D OW S I N T H E K I T C H E N WA S N ’ T P O S S I B L E S O W E A D D E D S K Y L I G H T S W I T H S O L A R P OW E R E D B L I N D S T O AC C E S S N AT U R A L L I G H T ” I M O G E N P U L L A R , A R C H I T EC T 1 Entr y 2 B e dro o om 3 B e dro o om 4 Main b e dro om 5 Walk in wardrob e 6 Ensuite 7 B e dro om 8 B athro om 9 B utler s p antr y/ laun dr y 10 Kitch en 11 D inin g are a 12 Stu dy n o ok 13 Livin g are a 14 D e ck 1 5 Garden 11 13 9 10 6 8 4 3 7 2 14 1 5 12 1 5 I N S I D E | H O M E I N S I D E O U T | 9 1

EXTE RIO R (ab ove an d b elow) Th e inte grit y of th e f a c a de was maint ain e d an d de ckin g n ow fe ature s on th e front b a ck an d side s of th e h o us e Palis s a de t ab le an d b en ch e s Hay D I N I N G ARE A (ab ove right ) “ We love th e f low of th e kitch en an d th e mix of tex ture s an d colo urs as well as th e re ce s s e d slidin g do or s ep aratin g th e livin g are as from th e hallway, s ays th e h om e own er Pen dant , Beacon Lighting Dining table, Mark Tuckey Le Corbusier B9 chairs, Thonet Curtains, Paros lin en by War wick Fab ric s B UTLE R ’ S PANTRY/L AU N D RY (b elow right ) This is hid den b ehin d t all join er y an d c an b e clos e d o ff by a con ce ale d slidin g do or Inside is a larg e sink washin g ma chin e an d foldaway ironin g b o ard ” s ays Im o g en C abin etr y s am e as kitch en with A sh White laminate overh e a d Flo orin g D e Fazio Tile s & Ston e B I KE S H E D (op p osite top lef t ) A de dic ate d s tora g e are a with a m otoris e d do or allows th e f amily of riders e asy a cce s s to th eir e quip m ent STU DY N O O K (op p osite b ot tom) Th e cur t ains make it dis ap p e ar wh en we n e e d it to, says the owner Sound is muffled by grey EchoPanels Ar t work by Barbie Kjar

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the hero of the project The pergola provides an ar mature for deciduous vines to shade the back f acade in summer. ”

Improving the passive perfor mance of the building with insulation and well sealed windows and door s was another pr ior ity for Imogen, along with incor porating energy and water efficient measures to reduce heating and cooling costs.

“Ever y decision we make as architects has sustainability at its core, ” she says “Timber is used throughout the proper ty as it’s a natural product that sequester s carbon, and concrete is limited to the bike shed slab and footings. In addition, we reused existing fixtures and fittings that were in good repair, and sourced local products and non toxic mater ials We used high perfor mance, double glazed tilt and tur n windows and lift and slide door s, with timber frames and insect screens, which allow for cross ventilation and night purg ing of the house in summer We also specified inter nal mater ials that have low VOCs and are ethically sourced ”

Plumbing fixtures and fittings were selected based on their high WELs ratings, and a 5000 litre water tank was installed in the backyard to feed the toilets, laundr y and garden Imogen insists there is no difference in cost or difficulty when you choose ethical mater ials for building or renovating: “It’s just about doing the research, listening to the exper ts and making infor med decisions ” As a result, the owner s and their f amily can look forward to reduced energy bills, reuced water usage, and f ar less ir r itants in their environment “Using non toxic products and gas appliances in the build means there are f ar less volatile organic compounds in the air, and we have the ability to be carbon net zero, ” she stresses For the owner s, the end result is ever ything they hoped it would be “We chose to work with this building and design team because they were similarly dedicated to deliver ing sustainable options,” they say “We were lucky to be in a position to do this kind of renovation and achieve these ends Not only do we realise the longer ter m benefits for us as residents living in a more efficient and comfor table house, but if we should sell, we would consider the home’s environmental fr iendliness to be one of its defining features ” Imogen Pullar Arc hitecture is at imogenpullar com and @ip arc hitecture MVH Constructions is at mvhconstructions com

“Developing a good relationship with our builder and architect was essential A challenging aspect of the project was keeping our ambitions in line with our budget This was something we managed by investing in the larger pieces of construction and joiner y and delaying some smaller elements outside of the building period that we could take on down the track ” “Communic ation and transparenc y are key ” HOMEOWNERS lessons learnt

G R E AT F I N D S C LO C K W I S E (clo ck wis e from top) Lucci C onn e c t Circ a II Rin g ’ LED p e n d a nt in B la ck $ 1 0 9 5 B e a con Lightin g D ios curi l i g h t from $ 278 N o ok C olle c tions Mid Grey til e P OA D e Fazio Tile s & Ston e Milli Pure Pro gre s sive wa l l b a s i n m ixe r in Mat t B la ck $ 8 5 6 Re e ce Terraz zo til e in Sierra Light Grigio $ 3 4 4 0 Perini Danish white o ak f l o o rb o a rd s P OA Royal Oak Flo ors Palis s a de t a b l e $ 1 6 3 0 an d b e n c h $ 6 1 0 Hay Sh op Pe dra p l a nte r from $ 19 9 Pap aya H ey Lenny doub le p l a nte r $ 70 Iv y Mus e Gro un d C ontrol Rugs Reb el We ave ru g in Cre am (1 6 0 cm x 2 3 0 cm) $ 149 9 Hardto f in d Th e Clas sic d i n i n g t a b l e in Am eric an o ak , from $ 2 92 5 , Mark Tuckey Raku sp e ckle d ve s s e l, $ 3 9 0 for m e dium , Jardan B u d va s e in Grey Sp e ckle , $ 6 5 , Elp h C eramic s Le C orb usier B9 c h a i r, P OA , Th on et Arlo t h row, $ 2 02 , L&M H om e Gum Tre e p h oto g ra p h i c p ri nt $ 3 4 0, Kara Ros enlun d Ro un d wa l l h o o k s in Mat t B la ck , $ 4 5 3 1 e a ch Clark E N S U ITE (lef t ) An Ar tis an b asin from C aroma is p aire d with mat t b la ck Clark t apware B la ckb ut t timb er ven e er vanit y with C orian b en chtop White tile s Ac a demy Tile s Ston e tile s D e Fazio Tile s & Ston e Terraz zo f lo or tile s , Sign orin o Wall light , Ar temide HALLWAY (b elow lef t ) B la ckb ut t was us e d thro ugh o ut to inte grate th e ex terior an d interior sp a ce s ” s ays Im o g en This drop zone can accommodate sh o e s co at s hat s umb rellas an d school b a gs Pull han dle s Lin e ar St an dard Wall h o ok s Clark MAI N B E D RO O M (op p osite) Th e p arent s sp a ce is p ar tially divide d to allow for th e n ew walk in wardrob e p oint s o ut Im o g en It s internal wall do ub le s as th e b e dh e a d C arava ggio wall lamp, Frit z Hans en Ar t work by S an dra Eterovic A D D I T I O N A L P R O D U C T S O U R C N G N O N C N Y O N I I N S I D E O U T | 9 5 I N S I D E | H O M E

A remarkable new passive house in Melbourne is proof that you should never give up on your dreams A G A I N S T T H E O D D S cheat sheet Who lives here Felicity and Marc Bernstein interior designer and architect at Melbourne Design Studios, with their children Anna Lena, 16, Leon, 12 , and Joshua 10 plus groodles Charlie and Sox Style of home A Passive House Premium property over two and a half levels Location Inner north Melbourne, on land traditionally owned by the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation The new build took three years from design through to completion WORDS JACKIE BRYGEL PHOTOGRAPHY MARNIE HAWSON STYLING BELLE HEMMING I N S I D E | H O M E 9 6 | I N S I D E O U T

O UTD O O R AR E A Felicit y an d Marc with (from lef t ) J oshua Le on an d Anna Lena in th eir sup er vers atile garden It s tiny an gular fo otp rint a ccomm o date s enter t ainin g an d relaxin g are as Tab le E arly S et tler Chairs Fa ceb o ok Marketplace STRU C TU R E (op p osite) In lin e with th eir sus t ainab le p hilos op hy th e co up le sp e cif ie d a mix of re c ycle d an d P GH Trib e c a b rick s Prefinished Vestis Nebula aluminium cladding by Architec tural Metals Australia

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“Felicity was also ver y strong,” says Marc “She’s a real powerhouse. And we didn’t have much of a choice but to somehow soldier on ”

That oppor tunity ﬁnally came in August 2017 when they heard about a block via an email from a real estate agent Just 250 square metres, the site on the bluestone lane wasn’t exactly in demand “Actually, no one wanted it,” recalls a smiling Marc “But that was a g reat oppor tunity for us, as it meant it was within our budget, even though lots of people tr ied to talk us out of it! We had the advantage of being an architect and inter ior designer, so we could see the possibilities It was a long battle with council, and there were compromises that had to be made, but I was f airly conﬁdent we’d get a per mit in the end ”

The pair, who or ig inally hail from Ger many and moved to Australia in 2007, have always shared a passion for eco fr iendly design.“Sustainable architecture was not really a thing when we ﬁr st came to Melbour ne, ” says Marc “But even at that time, we thought we would love to one day push the bar rel as much as we possibly could for our own f amily home ”

Their per sistence was rewarded, with works commencing on site in late 2019 “Marc and I always shared the same vision to create a sustainable house on a small footpr int,” says Felicity. “We wanted communal areas, as well as spaces for ‘ me time’ ” After all, says Felicity with a laugh, the f amily had already come to appreciate the tr ue meaning of together ness “We will always have fond memor ies of our time in the motor home, but it wasn’t easy, especially as we were living in it dur ing lockdown in Melbour ne, when we were home schooling as well ”

“The home was at a point where it was liveable,” says Marc, who was staying in a motor home with the f amily to save money throughout the design and build “Then the freak accident happened The most plausible theor y is that, as we were working with a flame torch in the rear garden, a leaf must have caught fire and blown into the open cavity of the wall A while later, we saw smoke coming out of the wall cavity at the other end of the house the fire had taken over without anyone noticing It was unbelievable we were all in tear s ”

Remarkably, however, the house weathered the blaze, largely because of the f act that its walls and roof had been built of an ingenious mater ial: pref abr icated, carbon stor ing cross laminated timber (CLT) And so the project was not entirely derailed

hen Felicity and Marc Ber nstein bought a small wedge shaped plot of land adjacent to a train line in Melbour ne ’ s inner nor th, they were under no illusions The inter ior designer and her architect husband realised that their plan for a sustainable 8 4 star, all electr ic home on the unlikely site would require equal par ts skill and stamina from ever yone involved But the couple, who jointly own and r un Melbour ne Design Studios, could not have foreseen the hurdles that lay ahead In par ticular, a setback of the most shocking kind that presented just weeks before the move in date, when ever ything the couple had worked towards over the previous three year s was literally in danger of going up in smoke

D I N I N G AR E A N amatjira And B eyo nd a s trikin g ar t work by Richard D unn draws th e eye a cros s th e sp a ce Cus tom b en ch s e at by Wo o dcraf t M obiliar Ethnicraf t ‘ Mika do’ t ab le Trit H o us e Chairs Fa ceb o ok Marketp la ce Pen dant light s David Trub ridg e S U N KE N LIVI N G (op p osite) An Ethnicraf t ‘ N70 1 s of a from Trit House maximises the seating opp or tunities It s inclusion was a suggestion from th e p roje c t s cons truc tion f a cilit ator, H om e By Hut t The cus tom p ly wo o d sh elvin g by MD S was ma de by Vizb uilt N e s tin g t ab le s , als o Trit H o us e Ar t work s by Richard D unn St an din g s culpture by Ilona H errein er I N S I D E | H O M E

KITC H E N (this p a g e an d op p osite top) Marc an d Felicit y continue d th e Hav wo o ds Ab re go oile d f lo orin g on th e islan d ’ s MD F join er y ensurin g a s e amle s s visual conn e c tion B en chtop an d sp lashb a ck S ens a ‘ Taj Mahal quar t zite by C os entin o Ap p lian ce s V ZU G S olid Pen dant o ak light Ar tefac t Industries Cur tain by S olis in War wick fabric Sto ols B ar Sto ol Home E NTRY (op p osite b ot tom) Th e f a c a de is I gnite b la ck emb os s e d th erm o sp ruce timb er cla d din g from B ayswo o d Timb er Cus tom Am eric an o ak s e at , D PR J oin er y an d J ens en & Row Oak wall h o ok s Amazon “ We wanted a house that was thermally comfor table as well as comfor table from a psychological and an emotional perspective” E L I C I T Y B E R N S T E I N , OW N E R / D E S I G N E R

Little wonder, then, that the f amily delight in their new home An exercise in meticulous design and constr uction, the forward thinking house on a 78 square metre footpr int attests to the impor tance of quality over quantity. As does the CLT str ucture, wood fibre insulation and noise reducing tr iple glazed windows, all of which work efficiently to regulate the home at optimal temperatures all year round The house also uses low carbon concrete, as well as a heat recover y ventilation system that deliver s fresh, filtered air “We really took a holistic approach with the mater ials, looking at what would be the best for both the environment and the building,” says Marc On the g round level, a beautiful kitchen and dining domain and serene sunken lounge provide a war m welcome to all The second level houses the bedrooms, with each of the three double height children’s rooms offer ing an additional play and sleeping zone in the mezzanine roof space Seamlessly linked to the home, the verdant garden includes a fishpond and ver tical edible garden, a large wood fired barbecue fireplace by Jetmaster and an outdoor dining area Meanwhile, a rain garden on the souther n side of the home collects water that dr ips off a g reen roof There’s also a lush ver tical garden in one of the bathrooms and a ‘planter bedhead’ in the main bedroom “We definitely wanted to br ing nature into the home,” says Marc “That was super impor tant to us ” Felicity adds: “Indoor plants also clean the air we are meant to be in nature ” Best of all, the sheer joyfulness of the design is evident, the result speaking for itself “It’s interesting how the building of the house has changed people’s perception of this unusual little block of land,” says Marc “The house has won ever yone over ” Melbour ne Design Studios (MDS) is at melbour nedesignstudios com au

Sustainable and environmentally friendly materials top the bill here, including low carbon concrete, wood fibre insulation, cross laminated timber recycled bricks triple glazed windows and natural limewash paint

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When the house almost burnt down, we shared our emotional state with other people and there was an outpouring of help from neighbours coming in with food to tradespeople making their time available to us Without their help, we wouldn’t have been able to do it They were all ver y much part of our happy ending lessons

learnt “ DO REACH OUT FOR HELP ” FELICITY BERNSTEIN, OWNER/INTERIOR DESIGNER

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STU DY N O O K (ab ove lef t ) Jus t o ff th e livin g are a Am eric an o ak sur f a ce s are illuminate d by re ce s s e d Lightcore LED s MAI N B E D RO O M (ab ove) Havin g snake p lant s b ein d th e b e d b rin gs a retre at vib e to th e sp a ce D ek ton p an els by C os entin o f a ce th e c abin etr y by Nuevo Kitch ens AN NA LE NA’ S RO O M (lef t ) All th e kids’ ro oms have cus tom join er y ma de by J ens en & Row/ Wo o dcraf t M obiliar an d hamm o ck s by Oz Hamm o ck s The net ting which can be played on is by Bespoke Wire & Rope J O S H UA’ S RO O M (op p osite) In th e day zon e of th e sp a ce is an oth er hamm o ck over a rug by Arma dillo P OW D E R RO O M (b elow) Th e wall , ceilin g an d f lo or tile s are G els omin o Sha din g B len d m os aic s by B is az za Falp er washb asin , Ro g ers eller

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PHOTOGRAPHY DIMITRI TRICOLAS STYLING STUDIO BARBARA the p ower of one A subterranean studio comes into its ow n A desire to provide their adult daughter with a pr ivate place to study, rest and enter tain without having to leave home inspired the owner s of this Sydney proper ty to conver t their basement into a contemporar y studio that oozes style and extends to a cute as a button outdoor area Watch this space as Australian f amilies get better at multi generational living and gems like this become less of a rar ity and more the nor m Turn the page for more details R ENOVATE

Addressing the light and space issues of a basement in a Sydney house has made it prime real estate for the owners ’ daughter D O W N T I M E WORDS LAURA BARRY PHOTOGRAPHY DIMITRI TRICOLAS STYLING STUDIO BARBARA

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E ven when you look closely, it’s hard to believe this contemporar y and spacious abode owned by Ker r ie and Joseph is a conver ted basement, hidden beneath their freestanding home in Sydney’s inner west In f act, this ver y space once housed a dark and dated r umpus room, living space and home office none of which were used effectively “The ‘garden suite’ is now a sanctuar y for the client’s daughter, Eloise, who is at univer sity It allows her to study, rest, enter tain and host fr iends away from the rest of the f amily,” says Benjamin Selke, co director of design ﬁr m Studio Barbara (in conjunction with Felicity King) and the master mind behind the transfor mation The clients had heard of Ben’s practice and reached out to him via email in Apr il 2021 Thanks to their decisive approach, a design was conﬁr med, Laycock Constr uctions was appointed the builder, and on site works had commenced by October of that year With an open plan kitchen, living and dining space, one bedroom, a bathroom and laundr y storage, the conver sion provides pr ivacy and independence while maintaining strong f amily connections essential for multi generational living “Joseph and I wanted to help Eloise, who is a full time student, so she could have the strength of the suppor t of her f amily as needed while completing her deg ree, ” explains Ker r ie “Providing our daughter with cost effective accommodation g ives her the oppor tunity to save money, so that when she completes her deg ree, she’ll be able to star t work in her chosen profession without too much debt ”

CHEAT SHEET Who lives here University student Eloise aged 20 Style of home The lower ground level of a freestanding house Location Sydney ’ s inner west , traditional home of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation Plans were discussed in April 2021 and the renovation was finished in Januar y 2022

One of the biggest challenges of conver ting this basement into a dwelling was disguising the existing ser vice bulkheads in the ceiling “These initial challenges were reframed as oppor tunities, as by weaving joiner y in with the architecture we were able to conceal obstacles, instil continuity and punctuate the rooms with interesting moments and design details,” says Ben “By concealing, disguising and integ rating the bulkheads and awkward wall junctions, we were able to create a space that was much less cluttered and awkward ”

The fir st issue to tackle was the floor plan, which was lacking natural light, cross ventilation and a good flow “As the space has a small footpr int, the br ief was to incor porate smar t storage solutions throughout to avoid clutter and enable a sense of calm A limited constr uction cost was another element of the br ief , ” says Ben “We were able to produce and design the project with quite a reasonable budget specifying laminate as opposed to timber veneer for the joiner y, using man made instead of natural stone, and coming up with cost effective tile and floor ing solutions By sourcing and combining vintage fur niture with new, and using some local products and supplier s, we were able to complete the project within the client’s budget expectations ”

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A minimal and neutral colour palette was chosen for the inter ior s, inspired by Eloise’s appreciation of Japanese minimalism, which she’d acquired on a recent tr ip Br ight white on the walls and ceiling enhances the feeling of openness, while blond oak ﬂoor ing and similarly toned joiner y, timber rod wall panelling and reeded glass door s provide subtle texture “She wanted a space that could for m a tonal backdrop for her fur niture and objects,” says Ben “The design of the ﬁxed

Ultimately, the success of the space lies in its ability to continue a f amily dynamic as Eloise moves into the next phase of her adult life “Discover ing how to be interdependent f amily member s provides an oppor tunity for us all to live as adults,” says Ker r ie “That means negotiating our boundar ies and respecting each other’s needs, which bodes well for the future ” Studio Barbara projects can be viewed at studiobarbara com au Laycoc k Constructions is at laycoc kconstructions com au L I V I N G (op p osite , ab ove an d b elow) Th e s of a was an exis tin g pie ce own e d by th e client s while th e arm chair is vint a g e C o ffe e t ab le s o urce d by Stu dio B arb ara Le ath er ot toman Curate d Sp a ce s Rug Arma dillo Lightin g Ab o ut Sp a ce B asket Jardan Cushions H omm ey an d B onnie An d N eil S culpture on le dg e Lis a H o elzl Vas e by Milly D ent Ar t work on wall by Petra Nampijinp a Marshall B E D R O O M (ab ove) A side t ab le s o urce d from a lo c al auc tion h o us e sit s by th e client s own b e d B e d din g In B e d Cushions H omm ey, Jardan an d B onnie An d N eil B lue m os aic lamp an d white s culpture by Milly D ent C eramic b owls , Chuchu an d B ret t Ston e Pink Vas e , Marim ekko L amp, &Tra dition B AT H R O O M (top right ) Th e join er y an d b en chtop materials in th e kitch en are continue d in th e wet are a a ccomp anie d by a mat t white Lola b asin an d t apware from AB I Interiors Tile s Ac a demy Tile s Mirror Life Interiors Light s Lightin g C olle c tive S T U DY Z O N E (right ) This well lit sp a ce fe ature s a b o uclé s to ol ma de by a lo c al ar tis an an d a lamp cre ate d by Marrick ville ar tis t Milly D ent

The standout feature of this design, however, is the enhanced connection to the garden, f acilitated by an outward f acing breakf ast bench and double sided display niche between the living areas “By continuing the bench around and below the stacking/sliding windows in the kitchen, we were able to provide a moment for the client to enjoy the garden, blur r ing the boundar ies between the garden suite and the garden itself , ” says Ben “The niche provides a spot to perch, read a book, work on a puzzle, to display or store objects, or to frame glimpses of the garden ”

inter ior architecture therefore acts as a textured blank canvas, working in har mony with the fur nishings and allowing an extra layer of curation, expression and per sonalisation ”

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Treading lightly on the ea r th is ever y thing for ﬁve a rchitects leading the way in susta inable home desig n T rends come and go in the world of architecture and design But one thing is cer tain: eco fr iendly architecture is here to stay, as we continue to look for, and improve, ways to create lighter footpr ints for our homes And that, we can all ag ree, is good news indeed The sustainable design movement has always made perfect sense because g reen homes can be fr iendly to the planet and the hip pocket Joyfully, too, such designs are not only more liveable, they’re increasingly beautiful, as these ﬁve architects demonstrate with recent projects They and other s are paving the way in sustainable residential design and showing that being g reen is f ar easier than you might think

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Growing movement “Getting a client to come along on the jour ney and enjoy the r ide with us, appreciating the impor tance and signiﬁcance of sustainable pr inciples, was initially a bit of a challenge,” he admits “But over time, the implementation of the 5 and now 6 star energy rating and things like double glazing have become industr y standard, which has meant a much g reater awareness of sustainable design I’m highly hopeful that we ’ re well on the path to where things need to go ”

Jerr y Wolveridge Director of Wolveridge Architect s Origin stor y Established in 2000, Melbour ne based Wolver idge Architects pr ides itself on “living and breathing sustainable design” that is deeply and thoughtfully connected to the natural environment. That’s been the case from day one for the multiple award winning practice “In our work,” says Jer r y, “passive design and the pr inciples of sustainable architecture are fundamental to the way we approach the design of a building ”

Living the dream Twelve year s ago, Jer r y and his par tner, fellow architect Chr istina Theodorou, built a stunning off g r id home using a mix of new and recycled mater ials for their own f amily Located near Victor ia’s Macedon Ranges, the compact Hill Plains House (shown on both pages) is highly insulated and powered by a 2kW solar/batter y system “Our kids are g rowing up here,” says Jer r y “It was a real mission to build it and a g reat lear ning exper ience ” That continues to be the case, which Jer r y clearly relishes “I say that living in an off g r id home is a bit like sailing, because ever y day we look at the weather conditions For example, we have an electr ic oven, so in the winter when the sun is out dur ing the day, that’s a good time to put the oven on and cook Our hot water is solar and our heating system is a hydronic woodﬁred boiler so it’s pretty hands on ”

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Sustainable claim to fame “It’s all about building a home that has the least impact on the environment, but also maximises comfor t to the inhabitants,” says Imogen of what eco fr iendly design means to her “It comes down to ther mal comfor t, so the home is cosy in winter, and shaded and cool in summer There should also be good indoor air quality, which means using nature to assist with cross ventilation Passive design pr inciples can work in all different environments to keep houses at comfor table temperatures ever ywhere, from places in sub zero temperatures to the tropics ” The str ucture above is in Preston, Victor ia The beauty of green design “To me, sustainable homes are more beautiful because they’re working in collaboration with the environment,” reﬂects Imogen “Beauty is more than what a home looks like it’s also how it functions and adapts to different seasons and different times of the day My hope is that, in the future, all buildings will be sustainable because there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be ” Passion project Peeking through bushland in the Gippsland coastal village of Walker ville is the Jacky Winter Water s tiny house retreat (left), its colourful one of a kind f acade depicting the work of four local ar tists Created by Jeremy Wor tsman, designed by Imogen and built by MVH Constr uctions, the house is one of the architect’s f avour ite projects “Keeping the footpr int small meant reducing the amount of mater ials, and minimised the heating, cooling and energy required to r un the home,” she says “We also tr ied to build without high carbon mater ials and used passive house pr inciples ” See imogenpullar com and @ip arc hitecture

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Origin stor y Designing eco fr iendly homes is in Imogen Pullar’s

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DNA The Melbour ne based architect, who established her own practice in 2018, g rew up in a sustainable home in the Goulbur n Valley. “My parents built the house as owner builder s, so it was imbued in me from the beg inning that living in a sustainable home was ver y impor tant,” she says “They were ahead of their time and used passive solar design, recycled mater ials and mud br ick. I was made ver y aware of sustainable design practices in that home and both my parents have inﬂuenced me as an architect ”

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The dos and don’ts “People are intimidated by the technology that can be sold, but the reality is that the ﬁr st moves in designing a sustainable house should be about the age old pr inciples of housing with good or ientation,” says Andrew of projects such as his Ter race House apar tment building in Br unswick (r ight) “In Australia, you shouldn’t have a lot of glazing f acing west If you do, you need exter nal protection of that glazing If the site f aces nor th, then it’s easy to achieve what’s called passive solar gain. And always work out where the cooling winds come from to get natural ventilation and breezes Why wouldn’t you make the most of ever ything that each unique site has to offer?”

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Setting the record straight “Sustainable design is about resilient architecture which requires as little energy as possible and is as passive as possible,” says Andrew “It’s future prooﬁng the home, so that it will be robust and stand for hundreds of year s It’s not about making people feel guilty about their housing choices, but about under standing there is real beneﬁt in having a home that in winter, for example, is passively heated just because you have or iented it towards the sun You have beautiful light streaming in with a really g reat connection to lush gardens ”

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Origin stor y For 20 year s, Austin Maynard Architects has designed forward thinking homes A recipient of the prestig ious Canber ra Medallion, the Melbour ne based practice helmed by Andrew Maynard and Mark Austin has str ived to meet the challenges of the climate issue “Both Mark and I studied at the Univer sity of Tasmania where, before you could study a Bachelor of Architecture, you had to get a deg ree in environmental design,” says Andrew “We lear ned that sustainable design was a fundamental element of architecture ”

Simon A nderson Director of Anderson Architect ure Origin stor y It’s been almost two decades since Simon Ander son founded his award winning Sydney based design practice Since then, the architect has str ived to stay ahead of the sustainability cur ve by employing the latest and most innovative energy saving mater ials and building designs “To me, ” he says, “sustainable design is about being as self sufficient as possible having the least impact on the world We’re tr ying to create houses that look after themselves ” What ’s changed “These days, it’s deﬁnitely easier talking about sustainable design with clients, builder s and local councils,” says Simon “You used to get a lot of eye rolling from builder s when you’d say you wanted to put in something such as a g rey water system, but not any more And having a house with minimal heating and cooling obviously has g reat beneﬁts for the ongoing longevity of the str ucture ”

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Latest and greatest “One of the things that is really exciting us in the market at the moment is a concrete that is completely carbon neutral ECOPact Zero by Holcim Globally, cement produces about eight per cent of carbon emissions, so this product is a real game changer ” House proud “Growing up, I had a f ascination with the Australian bush,” Simon explains “Living on the nor ther n beaches in Sydney and sailing on its water s brought me even more in touch with the natural environment ” Under standably, the architect relished the oppor tunity to design his f amily’s own exper imental Off Gr id House (above) in the Blue Mountains Nestled in more than three hectares of native bushland, the meticulously executed 8 star cabin is bushﬁre resistant and r uns without a back up generator “The premise was to have a house that could generate its own electr icity, collect its own water and deal with its own sewerage ” See andersonarc hitecture com au and @anderson arc hitecture rolling someth yst O

Setting the record straight “Sustainability may seem scar y and overwhelming to people, but it’s absolutely not,” she says “The way we approach it is as a simpliﬁcation, or a reduction of mater ials, star ting with basic approaches such as or ientation and passive solar Sometimes it’s about taking things out and building less, which is cheaper, rather than doing things that are harder or more complex We have a few mantras at Breathe; one is ‘build less, g ive more ’ and that speaks to this reductionist approach ” Pictured is Breathe’s Edgar s Creek project in Coburg Skye is the limit No one could accuse Madeline of not practicing what she preaches The architect is about to move into Melbour ne ’ s acclaimed Skye House, designed by Breathe. “It’s par t of Nightingale Village, a not for proﬁt housing organisation that deliver s sustainable apar tment buildings with lots of communal spaces shared laundr ies and rooftop gardens,” she says. “I’m really excited about living there.” See breathe com au and @breathearc hitecture

Madeline Sewa ll Director of House s at Breathe

First priority “Breathe was doing sustainable practice before it became par t of the zeitgeist,” Madeline points out “It’s g reat to see the industr y evolving and really pr ior itising sustainability; it’s a par t of ever yone ’ s practice now, which is so impor tant At Breathe, we want to create homes that nur ture well being, are efficient, comfor table and connected to the environment, and which use safe mater ials that can be adapted over time Recycled mater ials would always be our ﬁr st choice, as well as mater ials in their natural state and colour ”

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Origin stor y Almost a decade has passed since Madeline Sewall joined the team at award winning sustainable design ﬁr m Breathe And the Victor ian architect is clearly in her element

“Sustainability has been integ ral to the way we practice at Breathe since its inception 20 year s ago, ” she says “We consider the broader world landscape in ever y decision we make ”

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The duplex is the new k id on the block of the proper t y scene a nd prov ing that t wo is bet ter tha n one for some The term ‘duplex’ isn’t something you often hear when discussing the real estate landscape in Australia but it should be A duplex refer s to two residential buildings that share a common wall, and these str uctures can allow you to buy a home and land in your ideal location for half the pr ice or generate healthy rental yields for a much lower cost than your traditional standalone house “Duplexes make a lot of sense for the Australian proper ty market With our g rowing population and ever increasing cost of living, a duplex is a no brainer as you can create a decent sized home with ever ything you need for a lower cost than a house,” says Neil Hipwell, director of Sydney design and constr uction company Futureflip “People don’t have the time to maintain large proper ties, and if you ’ ve got an existing home on a large block, splitting your block in two and being able to create two homes can be a ver y appealing option ” Neil star ted his constr uction company in 2008 when he was just 18 year s old, dr iven by an obsession with residential design and constr uction Futureflip now specialises in the design of detached and duplex housing, the latter of which has recently exper ienced g reatly increased popular ity “The high levels of demand for duplexes in the Sydney proper ty market meant that many of our clients were able to profit from developing a duplex

WORDS LAURA BARRY THI S PAGE Hamptons inspired duplex by Futureflip, and the company s founder Neil Hipwell OPPOSITE (clockwise from top lef t ) Futureflip projec t s Por t Hacking Scandi barn; 59 4 dual occupancy; Pacific design; Kitchener duplex , another Scandi barn

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on their block Clients were able to pay for the build of their new home by selling one side, and they still came out ahead,” explains Neil “We’re also seeing an increasing number of multigenerational f amilies developing their proper ty so they can live side by side and maximise the value of their land we ’ ve built for parents and their children, sister s and brother s, and even two f amily fr iends ” Some parents are even helping their children enter the proper ty market by redeveloping the f amily home Neil explains that duplexes are g reat if you ’ re looking to access a more affordable housing option that won’t negatively impact your lifestyle with upkeep The design oppor tunities of a duplex are the same as that of a home, limited only by your vision and budget, with g reen and eco fr iendly measures easily incor porated into the dual occupancy “On average, duplexes are a g reat investment option as you can build your dream new home in a location that you already know and love and rent or sell the other side,” says Neil “If you complete a feasibility cost assessment before beg inning your duplex project, you ’ re bound to do well It’s also impor tant to be strateg ic about where you spend and where you save in the build We always recommend spending a bit more on the f acade and things that are easily visible from the street, then choosing more cost effective mater ials for the sides of the duplex ”

However, just like any investment, there are downf alls and r isks associated with a duplex build but both can be mitigated with thoughtful design and thorough research The nature of a duplex means you’ll be shar ing one block of land and one full side of your home with your neighbour, and if you ’ re used to living in more pr ivate conditions, this can require an adjustment per iod You’ll also need to carefully design the home to f acilitate natural light, as you’ll be sacr ificing an entire wall of windows to your neighbour ing proper ty “There can be a lot of paperwork when it comes to subdividing your duplex at the end,” points out Neil “There’s significant additional documentation that is required and additional fees to complete this There are also additional insurance fees and other preliminar y site costs that need to be accounted for when you are building a duplex, not just the cost of the building itself ” Ultimately, a duplex is a smar t investment for almost any stage of life if approached with care It can provide an entr y point for fir st homeowner s, a solution for expanding and multigenerational f amilies, and be a lucrative investment for those looking to sell one of the proper ties or become a landlord simply choose your own adventure Futureflip is at futureflip com au and @futureflip

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S imone Mathews has a beautiful house in Cronulla, NSW At the rear of the proper ty is a stunning studio that the inter ior designer and SOUL Home founder alter nately uses an office, r umpus room and guest accommodation However, the multi pur pose space wasn’t always so useful Up until recently it was a ramshackle asbestos r idden str ucture of little more than a slab, framework and roof tr usses “We wanted to make good use of the space, rather than just using it as a storeroom,” Simone explains “And because we ’ re a f amily of six, we knew our four boys could enjoy some space away from the main home We also wanted a place for guests to stay Additionally, with the cost of housing being so

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The studio’s batten and board f acade showcases Cemintel cladding and batten tr ims from Design Pine, complemented by French door s and blackbutt timber decking from Big River Group Inside, Simone chose a whitewashed palette of Dulux Natural White to make the studio feel larger than it is “The raw eng ineered oak ﬂoor ing added texture to the space, and painting it white created a fresh coastal vibe,” says Simone “We used Gyprock Plus on the inter ior walls and ceilings as we know it’s a resilient and affordable plasterboard that will ensure the longevity of the build for year s to come Aesthetically, it was the perfect mater ial to suppor t the roof tr usses and exposed beams without competing with them they’re a huge feature of the space and draw the eye up, so this was impor tant ”

“By being par ticular about choosing mater ials that function well without sacr iﬁcing quality, we were able to achieve an amazing result,” says Simone “This star ted off as a pur ple str ucture that was pretty much unusable, so to now step into the space and feel instantly relaxed and uplifted is rewarding.”

Colour, texture and war mth has been included through carefully styled layer s of fur niture, ar tworks and homewares Metallic ﬁxtures contrast br ightly against the walls, and g reener y has been used to elevate the inter ior “I wanted the kitchen to have a r ustic and uncomplicated design, which is why I chose the open cube style plus it was good for the budget!” points out Simone “The benchtop in Fir tina stone from Stone Ambassador s completed the kitchen and was the one splurge in mater ials, while organic looking tiles in the kitchen and bathroom were left over from one of our previous projects ”

KITC H E N/LIVI N G (this page) BAM C ons truc tions Gro up ins t alle d th e c abin etr y while th e rat t an cup b o ard on th e side is from H o us e O f O ran g e Cus tom con crete sink Elysian t apware AB I Interiors S of a co ffe e t ab le an d natural f ib re rug , Lo un g e Lovers Cushions , Cedar Lilly B asket s an d timb er table and chairs Inar tis an Pendant light , Uniqwa Brass light s , Emac & Law ton E X T E R I O R (op p osite) Th e s tu dio fe ature s C emintel cla d din g with b la ckb ut t de ckin g B en ch s e at B arefo ot Gypsy Anfern e e p lanter Th e B alcony Garden expensive in Sydney these days, it could be a place for our boys to live down the track ” Fur ther more, refurbishing this str ucture was a more cost effective way to increase the footpr int of the home than adding an extra storey or extension to the main house Working with a budget of $50,000 and help from CSR Gyprock, Simone str ipped the str ucture back and removed the asbestos, replaced some of the compromised framework and installed new insulation, plasterboard, floor ing, electr icals, plumbing and cabinetr y throughout The floor plan was reconfigured to accommodate an open plan living/dining area with a kitchenette and bathroom

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All the cabinetr y is by BAM Constr uctions Group with plywood and Tasmanian oak tr ims from Bunnings

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WORDS TAMMY HUYNH PHOTOGRAPHY BRIGID ARNOTT playful touch Enjoy a l it tle cloud c over at home The newly refreshed front garden of this home in Sydney’s easter n suburbs makes a strong impact and lasting ﬁr st impression Landscape designer Adam Robinson has selected its shapely g reener y to soften and g round the moder n architecture He chose cloud pr uned juniper s to provide height and a pleasing playful element, which is echoed in the spir ited twists of the foxtail fer ns Endicott stone paver s from Eco Outdoor for m a casual stone path, with hardy lawn substitute Dic hondra repens ﬁlling in the gaps Turn the page for more details OUT

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nce the knockdown and rebuild of this home in Sydney’s east was complete, the owner s, Paul and Lyn Say, were keen to star t on their bare and uninviting front cour tyard They wanted a garden with street appeal that complemented the new home’s moder n architecture “My husband was convinced I could do the job, but I knew better,” says Lyn “Although I love gardening, coming up with a design was beyond me ” After seeing his work in a previous issue of Inside Out, Lyn enlisted the help of landscape designer Adam Robinson to reimag ine the 50 square metre space and settle the new house into its sur roundings In her br ief , Lyn requested a tough but dynamic planting palette and “something to soften the big white wall” While she loves potter ing and maintaining a garden, she wanted the plants to be f airly low maintenance, allowing the couple to travel without fretting about the garden Apar t from that, the design direction was mostly left to Adam, who set about creating a space with maximum impact within the limitations of the 10 7 x 4 7 metre nor th west f acing area Due to its proximity to the beach, the site is made up of sandy soil and is exposed to har sh coastal winds Adam thought a palette of highly textured plants would suit the tough conditions and work with the mater iality of the house “The plants soften the front and g round the robust architecture while creating a str iking display,” he explains. Key plantings include a loose olive hedge, a white bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai), and silver blue hued agaves But the cloud pr uned juniper s, under planted with a sea of foxtail fer ns, are the hero of the design. “They’re sculptural, theatr ical, and create a playful feel,” says Adam Lyn also loves them “They are a real feature of the front garden like a living painting!” she adds Though the planting is not overly complex, it was impor tant to create textural contrast. As such, bold, sculptural agaves and g iant bromeliads are juxtaposed with the ﬁner, softer for ms of Carex comans ‘Frosted Curls’, lomandra, walking ir is (Neomar ica gracilis) and cushion bush (Leucophyta brownii) Employing different shades of g reen plays on tonality and maintains visual interest while providing the perfect backdrop for punctuations of burgundy and silver

The relaxed nature of the plant palette is echoed in the crazy paving at the front entrance, which extends into the garden as casual stepping stones “The crazy pave is ideal because even though it’s a hard mater ial, by nature it’s softer and more organic,” says Adam Around the stepping stones, Dic hondra repens hugs the g round, densely cover ing the areas between the stepper s “Having plantings r unning through it allows the stepping stone path to read like par t of the garden rather than

LE FT Th e s culptural s tems of a Zam ia f u r f u r a ce a p lant are th e p er fe c t a d dition to this m o o dy front entran ce Wo o d f ire d p ot , Garden Life O PP O S ITE A shallow b owl rais e s th e p ro f ile of Agave ‘ B lue Glow ’ givin g it a gre ater s ens e of p romin en ce in th e b e d Th e silver y b lue grey ton e s in th e a gave olive an d Le u co p hy ta b rown ii were picke d up from th e materialit y of th e h om e , cre atin g a harm o nio us b alan ce b et we en archite c ture an d lan ds c ap e

“A la ndsc ap e de sig ner pu l ls f rom the a rch it e c t u r e , t a k i ng cue s f rom the mat er ia l it y a nd c olou r pa let t e t o c on ne c t the home a nd the la ndsc ap e a nd cre at e a nat u r a l ly b e aut i f u l a nd c ohe sive de sig n” A DA M R O B I N S O N , L A N D S C A P E D E S I G N E R

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just a path r unning through the garden,” says Adam “The stepping stones provide access to the side, and it was a playful way to make a practical path interesting ” To blur the boundar ies and g ive the planting g reater dimension, Adam stained the timber fence black Japan “When there are plants along a fence, it’s best to stain it a dark colour that helps br ing the planting to the foreg round and makes the backg round recede,” says Adam “The plant colour s are intensiﬁed as a result ” To this end, white birds of paradise were selected for a cor ner of the back section to elevate the garden and impar t a coastal feel These plantings together with the crazy paver stepper s are repeated along the side per imeter, allowing the garden to feel like a connected, cohesive design By the front door, a large cardboard plant (Zamia furfuracea) stands sentinel, creating a sense of ar r ival Chosen for its intr iguing g rowth habit and low maintenance, its verdant foliage pops against the darker tones of the door Anchor ing the display is a pair of g iant bromeliads (Alcantarea imper ialis), under planted with Dracaena tr ifasciata ‘Moonshine’ and Dic hondra repens What was once a thoroughf are to the front door is now a space that invites you to linger Lyn and Paul are thr illed with the way the garden has tur ned out Adam’s choice of planting sur pr ises and delights ever yone who sees it While being a garden to admire, Lyn says the easy care plot is also g reat for gardening: “I love potter ing around pulling out the odd weed, clipping and shaping ” See more at adamrobinsondesign com or @adamrobinsondesign pla nt pa lette A sele c tion of hardy foliag e plant s with b old shap es , colo urs an d tex tures are judicio usly p osition e d to e nsure inte rest at all levels 1 Fox t ail fern ( A sp ara g us m eye ri ) lo ok s o ut of this world an d o ffers a s trikin g contras t a gains t m ore s truc tural p lantin gs 2 Agave B lue Glow is p er fe c t for p un c tuatin g b e ds of s of t folia g e 3 Felt b ush ( Kalancho e be hare nsis) an arb ore s cent succulent is ide al for colo ur an d contras t 4 O live (O le a e uro p a e a) is a vers atile tre e that c an b e p run e d into a lo os e p riva c y h e d g e 5 Giant b rom elia d ( Alc antare a i m p e ria l i s) s c ale s thin gs up with it s larg e crown of le ave s 6 D racae na trif asciata ‘ M o onshin e ’ is a drought tolerant succulent that ’ s tolerant of low light 1 3 5 2 4 6

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Not just ser v ing inspiration on the plate, Bondi’s new Topikós ba r/restau ra nt is stirring up some big Mediterra nea n st yle v ibes w ith its clever t wo pa r t interior D E S I G N D E S T I N AT I O N T O P I K O S WORDS ELIZA O’HARE PHOTOGRAPHY JONNY VALIANT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY JASON LOUCAS O U T | E N T E R TA I N I N G

The space was previously a bar with a shar p, moder nist, concrete cool vibe that Brett’s wife, stylist Anna Hewett, was invited to transfor m “The question I asked myself was, ‘How do I make this concrete bunker feel in any way Greek?’” she says “What we realised was, in the initial architecture by George Livissianis, there was this beautiful concrete key step detail, which just happened to be what I saw as a Greek key, a tiered concrete element. So, we took that and worked with it in the dining room side and in the window frames The br ief ended up being ‘moder n Greek’ ”

The space ’ s other pieces fell into place organically “When I was doing Shell House [bar/restaurant in the CBD], I lear ned that it felt g reat when we mixed up the fur niture, but while the styles are all different, they do talk to each other ” The result is a war m and welcoming space that feels like a f abulous holiday home in the Greek Islands the ultimate mid centur y Mediter ranean mix ’ n ’ match Delicious!

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Existing blue and white banquette seating on the bar side was extended into the rest of the space while custom lighting was commissioned from ceramicist Valer ie Vigar “I was walking by Saint Cloche [ar t galler y in Sydney’s Paddington] and saw this amazing ceramic work exhibited. It was exactly what I was looking for I knew I wanted mid centur y style pendants and she made these amazing, chunky light ﬁttings for us ”

Topikós bar/restaurant is at topikos com au and @topikos

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Th e m enu at Topikós fe ature s contemp orar y interp ret ations of clas sic Gre ek dish e s an d this combination lamb an d ve g et ab le dish is a gre at t as ter: Prep are slow co oke d half or wh ole lamb sh o ulder with p om e granate glaze an d tiro kaf te ri (ch e e s e b as e d sp re a d) th en s er ve with a m o dern Gre ek s ala d (with shave d f in e tomato e s an d cucumb er rath er than chunk y cut ) Ad d s om e slow co oke d lem on p ot ato e s with fre sh ore gan o an d a p late of wo o d ro as te d b e etro ot with suma c an d f arro whip p e d fet a an d vin e le ave s O rexi ! TH I S PAG E (clo ck wis e from top) Th e venue s murals are by lo c al ar tis t Mikey Fre e dom B ut ter f lie d wh ole snap p er with swe et p ep p er sm oke d olive oil an d frie d vin e le af is jus t on e of th e many p late s to share C on crete key s tep det ail b ehin d th e re s t aurant s de sign A t ab le fe aturin g an o ce an inspire d p en dant light by ceramicis t Valerie Vigar M ore mural ma gic O P P O S I T E In th e main p ar t of th e re s t aurant , yo u have th e option of t ab le s e atin g or p erchin g at th e glam oro us b ar a gorg e o us slab of pigm ente d ren dere d cem ent

Topikos means ‘local’ in Greek, and for Brett Robinson, the owner of Topikós bar/restaurant in Bondi, the community he lives in and loves was the inspiration for his newest project “We love the name it reﬂects how we live here,” he explains “Most year s, we travel to Greece for their summer, so dur ing Covid we really missed that island culture and cuisine And there are no other Greek restaurants like this in Bondi ”

The bar and restaurant are divided by a wall of encased windows that encourage people watching between the two zones and manage noise transference “We realised one room would feel too big, that it needed some delineation of space, ” says Anna “I was really ner vous about those windows because I didn’t want it to feel like you ’ re in a ﬁshbowl either.” The next step was injecting softness into the space “We went with a soft, pale blue render, although I didn’t want to do anything obviously ‘Greek blue’ We eventually chose Dulux Antarctica Lake, which looks like the colour of an iceberg with the r ight amount of dir ty and the r ight amount of happy blue, too The render means that if it chips it won’t chip white under neath, so as it wear s it should still look pretty cool ”

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Dur ing the pandemic, Rosheen Kaul began documenting all the inauthentic Asian recipes she loved to eat and asked her fr iend Jo Hu to illustrate them That became The Isol (Asian) Cookbook on which this book, Chinese ish, is based As immig rants with Chinese her itage, who both moved to Australia as kids, Rosheen and Joanna spent their for mative year s living between (at least) two cultures and wonder ing how they fitted in Food was a huge par t of this jour ney: should they cling to the traditional comfor t of their parents’ var ied culinar y her itage, attempt to assimilate wholly by lear ning to love shepherd’s pie, or forge a new path where flavour and the freedom to choose tr umped authenticity? They chose option three Chinese ish celebrates the confident blending of culture and identity through food taking what you love and rejecting what doesn’t work for you It’s a bounty of inauthentic Chinese influenced dishes from Hong Kong to Southeast Asia, including the best r ice and noodle dishes, wontons and dumplings, classic and not so classic Chinese mains, and even a Sichuan sausage sanga that would sit proudly at any backyard barbie Rosheen Kaul is head chef at Melbour ne ’ s Etta restaurant, where she cooks a menu as culturally diver se as she is, bor n in Singapore to parents of mixed Asian her itage (Kashmir i, Peranakan Chinese and Filipino) Joanna Hu is an illustrator and ex front of house at Vue de Monde, Saint Cr ispin and Fat Duck restuarants, as well as being the daughter of Chinese Australian parents

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1 Combine the pork, light soy sauce, white pepper and salt and allow to stand for 30 minutes to marinate

6 Mix ever y thing together; transfer to a plate and ser ve immediately

3 Add the ya cai chilli powder and dark soy sauce Fr y gently for 1 2 minutes, then turn the heat off but leave the wok on the stove for now

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250g dried thin wheat noodles 2 cups ( 500ml) good quality store bought stock, plus extra to ser ve 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns, to ser ve SAU C E 1 tablespoon white tahini 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 teaspoon Chinkiang black vinegar 1 tablespoon grated garlic 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon chilli oil (or use Lao Gan Ma chilli oil) 1 teaspoon caster (super fine) sugar

3 Heat the lard or oil in a wok or fr ying pan over high heat until smoking Add the garlic and fr y until fragrant , 10 15 seconds, then add the rice noodles and egg noodles Stir fr y over high heat for about 30 seconds then add the Chinese sausage fish cake and prawns Continue to stir fr y over high heat until the sausage fat begins to render and the noodles are lightly charred, 2 3 minutes

This is one of the recipes I’m proudest of My sister and I spent years tr ying to find a version of dan dan mian that resembled the one from our childhood It was always too saucy and meaty, and too similar to another Chinese noodle dish called zhajiangmian For me, the perfect dan dan mian is a small bowl of sesame paste slicked noodles with a sprinkling of crispy pork Fragrant with Sichuan pepper dried chillies and ya cai (Sichuan pickled vegetable), the noodles are slurpy crispy spicy perfection Sesame paste has a habit of becoming claggy so hot stock is added sparingly to loosen the sauce Making this in small portions is absolutely essential to maintain the perfect texture, but no one said you can t have more than one bowl

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N OT E Lard is a flavoursome fat used in traditional Chinese cooking You can buy it at most supermarkets and butchers You could also use the fatty top layer that forms when making stock Chinese sausage and fish cake are found in the fridge section of well stocked Asian grocers Dried Sichuan chillies are long, red, intensely flavoured chillies, and they are available at most Asian grocers; if you can t find them use any other dried chillies

4 Cook the noodles in a saucepan of boiling water according to the packet instructions then drain 5 Mix all of the ingredients for the sauce together to combine and divide between four bowls Stir ½ cup (125ml) hot stock into each portion to create a loose, creamy sauce Divide the noodles between the four bowls top with the crispy pork and ground Sichuan peppercorns Add another tablespoon of hot stock and stir thoroughly before eating N OT E You can find ya cai (Sichuan pickled vegetable) and Sichuan chilli powder at most Asian grocers cha r k way teow S E RV E S 1 Smoky slipper y fatty and rich these hawker style noodles are laced with soft clouds of egg This recipe is for one ser ve only because you won t get the same charred flavour from an overcrowded pan Multiply as required for more ser vings If you ’ re short on time, shop bought sambal oelek is fine to use instead of chilli paste ⅓ cup (80ml) melted lard (see Note) or vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic , minced 125g fresh thick rice noodles 25g fresh thick egg noodles ½ Chinese sausage (see Note), thinly sliced on the diagonal 4 slices fish cake (see Note) 4 raw prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 handful bean sprouts, trimmed at both ends 30g garlic chives, cut into thirds C H I L L I PA ST E 5 dried Sichuan chillies (see Note), soaked in water until soft , then drained 2 fresh red chillies 3 French or Asian shallots 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Pinch of salt SAU C E 1½ teaspoons dark soy sauce ½ teaspoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

250g pork mince (ground pork)

5 Push the noodles to the side of the pan and add the beaten egg bean sprouts and garlic chives Fr y for 30 40 seconds over high heat , until the chives begin to wilt

1 To make the chilli paste blitz all of the ingredients together in a food processor to form a fine paste and set aside You will need 1 tablespoon of this chilli paste (or sambal oelek, if using) for each portion of noodles Store the remaining chilli paste in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week

½ teaspoon ground white pepper ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon grated ginger ½ teaspoon grated garlic ¼ cup ya cai (see Note) 1 teaspoon Sichuan or regular chilli powder (see Note) 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce

2 Heat the oil in a wok or fr ying pan over medium heat Add the ginger and garlic and fr y until fragrant Add the marinated pork mince and fr y until crisp 10 12 minutes

4 Add the sauce and 1 tablespoon of the chilli paste or sambal oelek (use more if you want more heat) and toss to coat

2 To make the sauce, whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside

½ teaspoon light soy sauce

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N OT E Enjoy congee hot as it is or with a sprinkle of salt white pepper and ginger It can also be ser ved as an accompaniment to other dishes With congee, you are only limited by your imagination chilli oil M A K E S 1½ C U P S (375M L )

1 Place the congee in a large saucepan and bring to the boil Add the sliced fish, cover and turn off the heat Allow to stand for 10 minutes

Source the freshest fish you can find for this dish With a recipe as simple as this one, the quality of your fish will be glaringly obvious I also recommend avoiding freshwater fish as the sometimes muddy flavour can often be detected Ling cod or grouper with their clean oceanic flavour, make lovely choices My sister used to order this dish from a C antonese restaurant we’d visit in Melbourne’s Glen Waverley after Saturday morning Chinese school I would watch her stir in big helpings of chilli oil and soy sauce transforming the milky white surface into a ver y appetising golden brown, dotted with pools of chilli oil Her congee ended up being the most perfect combination of silky rice perfectly cooked white fish zingy fresh ginger and chilli oil Not one for the purists maybe but very delicious 500g plain congee (see below) 500g white fish fillets such as ling, cod or grouper, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1 spring onion (scallion), sliced 1 teaspoon julienned ginger Soy sauce, to ser ve Chilli oil (see recipe or use Lao Gan Ma chilli oil), to ser ve

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2 Turn the heat back on to medium low, add the salt and simmer for 3 4 minutes The fish should be perfectly cooked Divide the congee between four bowls and garnish with the spring onion and ginger Ser ve with soy sauce and chilli oil pla in congee S E RV E S 4

1 Wash the rice vigorously and rinse it until the water runs clear

The common Chinese name for chilli oil hong you or red oil is a reference to its astonishingly vibrant colour In its purest form, chilli oil is made by pouring hot oil over crushed dried chillies and leaving them to infuse I like mine with heaps of salty sediment and this recipe ensures the maximum amount of bits at the bottom of the jar I’ve divided the recipe into parts for clarity Tr y to track down dried Sichuan chillies If you can’t that’s fine but remember the heat will var y There are a few varieties available ranging from moderate to ver y spicy, and your local Asian grocer will most likely stock at least one of them PA RT 1 40g dried Sichuan chillies or other dried chillies 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns PA RT 2 10 fresh red chillies, topped 3 cloves garlic , peeled 3cm piece ginger, peeled ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons caster (super fine) sugar PA RT 3 1 spring onion (scallion), white part only 1½ cups ( 375ml) vegetable oil 3cm piece ginger, skin on, sliced 2 star anise 1 black cardamom pod

PA RT 1 Use a pair of sharp kitchen scissors to cut the dried chillies into small pieces Heat the oil in a wok or fr ying pan and fr y the chillies and peppercorns over low heat until they are fragrant and the chillies have turned a deep red Keep moving the chillies and be extremely careful not to burn them Allow to cool then crush using a mortar and pestle Transfer to a bowl PA RT 2 Place the fresh chillies, garlic and ginger in a food processor and blitz to combine Warm the oil in a small saucepan and add the chilli mixture Fry over low heat until the moisture evaporates, 5 6 minutes Allow to cool, then stir through the salt and sugar Combine this mixture with the dried chilli mixture in a heatproof bowl and set aside PA RT 3 Cut the white spring onion into large pieces Don’t cut the pieces too small, or they will cook too quickly and burn Pour the oil into a large saucepan that can hold double its volume (as the oil will bubble up) and place over medium heat Add the spring onion and ginger and fr y until golden then remove from the oil and discard Add the star anise and cardamom to the oil and fr y over low heat until fragrant At this point , the oil should be ver y hot Pour half the oil over the chilli mixture and stir Wait 5 6 minutes for the oil to cool slightly then pour the remaining oil over the chilli mixture Once the chilli oil is completely cooled, remove the star anise and cardamom and discard Cover the oil and leave overnight at room temperature

The next day the oil should have turned a dark red colour Pour into a sterilised airtight container or jar and store in a cool dark place for up to three months Tr y this chilli oil on avocado and feta toast , on pasta, or mixed with Chinkiang black vinegar and soy sauce for a classic dumpling dipping sauce

2 Bring 8 cups (2 litres) water to the boil in a large saucepan, then add the rice Stir and reduce the heat to a simmer Continue cooking for 45 minutes until the rice grains burst open and melt into the water Stir the congee during the last few minutes of cooking to further break up the grains Allow to stand for 10 minutes

I had never heard the term congee until we moved to Australia In Singapore, we called it porridge and ate it for breakfast , lunch, dinner or as a snack Ever y family has their own version of this two ingredient dish Some like it soft and silky others prefer it more like a wet rice Some eat it plain, others pile it high with toppings of their choice This is one of those dishes where you can do no wrong 250g white short grain or medium grain rice Sprinkle each of salt , ground white pepper and julienned ginger, to ser ve (optional)

1 Place the pork mince in the freezer for 30 minutes before using 2 To make the spice mix, place all of the ingredients in a small fr ying pan and toast over low heat until ver y fragrant taking care not to burn the chilli flakes If they turn too dark start again Set aside to cool, then blitz into a fine powder using a food processor

3 Add the chilled pork mince guanciale ginger fish sauce light soy sauce Dijon mustard sugar cornflour and iced water to the spice mix and pulse until combined The mixture should bounce back when pressed Refrigerate the sausage mixture for two hours

5 Heat a fr ying pan over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to evenly coat the base of the pan Cook the sausages until they are a deep golden brown rolling them around continuously for about 10 minutes

I love a sausage sizzle as we call them in Australia where you can grab a barbecued, slightly singed snag (sausage) wrapped in soft white bread, in exchange for a gold coin This recipe keeps the sizzle, the sausage and the white bread but the similarities end there Instead a flavourful juicy Sichuan peppercorn spiced pork sausage is studded with guanciale, smeared with Japanese mayonnaise and refreshed with lime juice Definitely not your average sausage sanga 450g pork mince (ground pork) 50g guanciale or pancetta, finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons caster (super fine) sugar 1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch) 1 teaspoon iced water Vegetable oil, for shallow fr ying S P I C E M I X 3 teaspoons Sichuan or Korean chilli flakes 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns 1 teaspoon ground white pepper ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon coriander seeds ½ teaspoon ground turmeric TO A S S E M B L E 4 slices white bread Coriander (cilantro) leaves Mint leaves Kewpie mayonnaise Lime wedges

4 Using wet hands roll the sausage mixture into four 2cm x 10cm logs and refrigerate for at least one hour to set

sichua n sausa ge sa nga s S E RV E S 4

mum’s bra ised g inger chicken

S E RV E S 4 If any dish were to taste like home to me, this would be it Fragrant with toasted sesame oil, a little soy and plenty of warming ginger, this simple comforting ‘braise’ makes an appearance on our dinner table any time someone shows signs of illness Ser ved simply with steamed rice, it literally tastes like a warm hug from my mum ¼ cup (60ml) sesame oil 6cm piece old ginger (see Note), skin on, sliced 6 8 chicken thigh fillets, cut in half 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon caster (super fine) sugar 1 teaspoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine Steamed rice, to ser ve

1 Heat the sesame oil in a wok or fr ying pan over medium heat add the ginger and stir fr y until fragrant Add the chicken pieces and stir fr y until they start to brown, 4 5 minutes

2 Add the salt , sugar, 2½ tablespoons water and soy sauce and stir Cover and allow to simmer for 7 8 minutes Pour the Shaoxing wine over the top and simmer briefly until the chicken is cooked through Ser ve hot with steamed rice

6 To assemble, wrap the sausages in white bread with a generous handful of fresh herbs, a decent smear of mayonnaise and a good squeeze of lime juice

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N OT E Old ginger is spicier than regular young ginger and has a fibrous dr y texture Find it at most Asian grocers If you can’t source any, use regular ginger instead “ RV E D SI M PLY ITH STE A M E D R IC E , BR A I SE D GI NGE R C H IC K E N LITE R A LLY TA STE S LI K E A WA R M H UG FROM M Y M U M ”

M U M ’ S B R A I S E D G I N G E R C H I C K E N This is an edited extract from Chinese ish Home Cooking: Not Quite Authentic , 100% Delicious by Rosheen Kaul & Joanna Hu (published by Murdoch Books, $39 99) O U T | E N T E R TA I N I N G I N S I D E O U T | 1 3 9

Are your pots and pans looking tired and is their perfor mance letting you down? If so, it’s time to upg rade your cookware ar senal But the range out there on the market is huge and the options in sizing, mater ials, finishes, pr icing and features are almost endless So, where exactly do you star t and more confusingly where the heck do you stop? To tackle this shopping task with absolute confidence, take it step by step Let’s walk through ever ything you need to buy (and skip) when it comes to the finding r ight cookware to suit your diet, kitchen and lifestyle cook wa re compatibilit y Fir stly, check your cooktop’s requirements Are you cooking with gas, electr icity or induction? The workings of your cooktop will immediately r ule some products in or out For example, induction cooktops require induction specific cookware as traditional designs are unsuitable However, gas and electr ical cooktops are also compatible with induction pots and pans In f act, these pieces generally have a thicker base, so they’re a durable choice to consider in any kitchen An at tra c tive c as t iron Le ga c y p an $ 28 0 from Iron cla d Pan C o, with olive an d ros emar y fo c a ccia s er ve d s traight to th e t ab le

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A ver y close relative of the classic fr ypan, the cast iron skillet is a heavy piece that can last for a long time if properly cared for Because of the weight, it generally has a shor ter handle than a standard fr ypan It also usually has helper side handles and is slightly deeper overall The metal handle allows for easy transitions between the cooktop and oven, but don’t forget your tea towel or oven mitt because it will get hot When skillet buying, look for a handle with a hole to reduce that unwanted heat transfer into the handle area

fr ypans Luxe copp e r, d etachable han dles an d pre h eat sp ot s are all features to look for Chas s eur E s co ff ier 28 cm cop p er s a uté pa n with lid , $ 4 69 9 5 Peter’s O f Kensington Woll D iam on d Lite 2 0 cm i n d u c ti o n fr ypa n with detachable han dle $ 269 9 5 Kitch enware Chas s eur c re p e pa n , $ 2 9 0, Kitch e n Wareh o us e Tef al In g enio s t ainle s s s te e l co o kwa re s e t $ 8 49 9 5 H o us e skillets and grills Th ese ve rsatile pans retain h eat well an d move f rom stovetop to ove n with ease Chas s eur giant stove to p g ri l l $ 2 9 9 Kitch en Wareh o us e Chas s eur s quare g ri l l pa n in Fore s t $ 3 49 Kitch e nware h o us e Lo dg e 12 in ch trip le s e as on e d c as t iron s ki l l e t $ 278 9 5 Lo dg e C o ok ware S c anp an ‘ Te chnI Q’ g ri l l p a n $ 47 9 Kitch enware O U T | E N T E R TA I N I N G I N S I D E O U T | 1 4 1

budget Next, nail down how much you want to spend Costly ‘forever’ items usually offer mater ial longevity and feature heavy bases for super ior heat distr ibution However, some budget fr iendly alter natives can still do a nice, day to day job; they just won’t take you into the next decade of your cooking jour ney

According to chef Gordon Ramsay, two saucepans and a fr ypan are the most cr itical quality items to own “Cooking g reat food doesn’t mean spending a for tune on f ancy equipment,” he says Buy the best you can afford but stay within budget Chef and Tef al ambassador Jason Rober ts says, “I ﬁnd having at least one skillet or fr ypan and one large pot with a lid is your bare minimum Going into the winter months, a pressure cooker is also a must have in my kitchen ” chef st yle

Ask your self these questions: what’s your cur rent skill level and what do you like to cook? How much cupboard space do you have in your kitchen? Are you prepared to maintain your pots and pans and wash them by hand, or do you just want to bang them in the dishwasher and move on? Do you enjoy making large, complex banquets and have a big f amily to cater for? If so (for the latter), a complete cookware set with all the extras may be war ranted But if your reper toire is just scrambled eggs or spag bol for one, step back from all those extras You don’t need a tag ine or a paella pan r ight? So, put all that stuff down and refocus on essential items that will genuinely enhance your home cooking exper ience, not create clutter f r y pa ns When you ’ re fr ypan shopping, look for a heavy base and a sturdy handle for comfor table tossing and flipping Straight handles g ive more control; angled handles are handy when multiple pans are being used at once and space is cr itical Always choose the pan size that meets your needs An 8 inch pan is ideal for a single meat por tion, while a 12 inch pan can handle up to three Having the r ight sized pan is cr itical because having either too much or too little food in the pan at once will negatively affect your cooking result A Lyon style pan (with less surf ace area and extra flar ing on the sides) promotes moisture release and is ideal for sear ing Meanwhile, an Amer ican style pan (with more surf ace area and less flar ing on the sides) handles bigger meals and retains more moisture Brands such as Tef al offer extra features, including a ther mal spot (to indicate when the preheated temperature is reached) and removable handles for easy storage and cooktop to oven movement sk illets

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Invest in at least two good trays for oven use Gordon Ramsay says a baking tray is “ so ver satile g reat for baking whole fish on Also f antastic for baking breads And so cheap ” A classic two handled roasting tray is “br illiant for roasting whole birds, and finishing sauces and g ravies on top of the stove, over the gas bur ner ” Look for designs that are heavy, solid and won’t buckle or deter iorate with high heat or frequent use f rench ovens Synonymous with names like Le Creuset and Chasseur, this durable but pr icey cookware choice (cast iron lidded pots coated in a porcelain enamel finish) is much loved for good reason A French oven works with all stove or oven situations, is easy to clean and non reactive Chasseur features two coatings of enamel while Le Creuset is a little more expensive, slightly lighter and offer s three layer s of enamel Buy the piece that best suits your budget and the size of your desired f avour ite winter war mer. Stews, casseroles and bread are all possible in one of these G et dinn well th b oil with th hardworking basic S 69 9 3 7L 49 9

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saucepa ns Always choose a saucepan with a base diameter that matches the size of your heat source Excess ﬂames or heat travelling up the pan ’ s sides is bad for both the cookware and your meal result Opt for saucepans and fr ypans which have matching, shareable lids as it makes cooking and storage so much simpler Tim Mussig from JB Pr ince Company says it’s okay to be a little bit thr ifty with your saucepan budget if necessar y “Don’t feel too bad about it,” he says “You may want to shift those dollar s into fr ypans, where the mater ial becomes a little bit more relevant in ter ms of cooking or contact with food ” Star t with a good quality medium saucepan (for sauces, liquids and r ice) and a large one (for pastas, stews and bulky items) Then purchase more pans with specialised for ms and functions as required ba k ing a nd roa sting trays

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