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Hanging out This entertainer’s kitchen lets the owners’ art collection take centre stage – although its dramatic cantilever is something of a sculpture in its own right search | save | share at
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Previous pages and above: Flooded with natural light that sets off the owners’ art collection, this kitchen offers a social gathering point where a chef can cook and converse with guests at the same time. The subdued colour palette, refined, minimalist cabinetry and integrated appliances and pantries all ensure the artworks take pride of place.
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The idea for the gravity-defying cantilevered peninsular island in this entertainer’s kitchen was taken directly from the form of the house itself. Nestled on the edge of a golf course, the residence includes a dramatic 8m overhang. Designer Nar Bustamante says the owners are avid cooks and entertainers and wanted a kitchen that would accommodate parties of all sizes, offer an array of food prepping surfaces, and include a separate eating bar so guests could feel part of the whole cooking experience. At the same time, they wanted, the kitchen to achieve a subdued yet sculptural presence to
complement and not overwhelm their artworks. “The substantial cantilever on the peninsula island begs the question, exactly how?” says Bustamante. “This physics-defying element is achieved with a solid wood beam – encased in plywood for added strength. And that then has the cabinetry built out around it. The dramatic overhang is under lit to accentuate its presence.” The adjacent large island – a gathering place within the great room – has a sculptural appeal, too. The island’s high toekicks are also lit up to draw the eye, while a slender rebate under the benchtop accommodates a rail pull for the top
Designer: Nar Bustamante, Nar Design Group Cabinetry: Poggenpohl Teak Lava Décor with aluminium edge Benchtops: Caesarstone in Ginger and Pure White Faucets, fittings, sinks: Franke Flooring: European Engineered Oak Lighting: Artemide Logico Single Suspension Tile: Porcelanosa Calacatta Silver Cooktop: Viking Pro 7 Series Rangetop Ovens: Miele convection oven, Miele speed oven Refrigerator, dishwasher: Miele Ventilation: Best Gorgona Wine fridge: Thermador Freedom Wine Preservation Column Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Fred Donham, PhotographerLink
drawers and gives the island a floating appeal. “In terms of the layout, we separated areas of operation, with the perimeter cabinetry, island, cooktop and some upper wall cabinetry on one side of the light-filled space and the wall ovens, integrated refrigerator and pantries on the wall opposite,” says Bustamante. “The choice of a textured, wood-look veneer on both, draws the areas together. This kitchen is more about working at your own pace than tight work triangles.” Given that the greater space is effectively an art gallery, Bustamante selected a restrained palette to avoid detracting from the artworks.
The engineered stone benchtops are white on the island and the rest ginger – a yellow brown that complements the laminate and wood floors. The touch-to-open, fold-up wall cabinets on either side of the window pick up on the white marble on the wall and the ginger benchtops. “Plenty of storage was another request from the owners. We specified drawers throughout – they offer the most space and have a minimalist look, as do the slender aluminium pulls.”.
Above: Across the way – by locating part of the kitchen on the opposite wall to the islands and sprawling work surfaces, Nar Design Group was able to further downplay the kitchen’s role within the gallery-like space. However, the use of textured laminate in both areas, draws the kitchen together thematically.
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we’re pleased to announce two of those winners here. CplusC Architectural Workshop is the category winner for: TIDA Australian Architect-designed Kitchen.
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Kitchens By Design is the category winner for: TIDA New Zealand Designer Kitchen. These two kitchens illustrate the diversity of designs that homeowners are requesting for their new kitchens. The designers also impressed the judges with their solutions for some very specific design challenges. The next step is to be judged alongside other award-winning kitchens in their respective countries, to identify the TIDA Australian and TIDA New Zealand Kitchen of the Year winners. And those winners will go forward to our international awards, to ultimately identify the TIDA International Kitchen of the Year. Trends and TIDA congratulate CplusC Architectural Workshop and Kitchens By Design for the winning designs featured here, and look forward to seeing how they progress through the next stages of the TIDAs.
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WINNER: ARCHITECT-DESIGNED KITCHEN Clinton Cole, CplusC Architectural Workshop, Sydney
Walk on through This kitchen is integral to the circulation path through a home on a narrow site – but it also has surprising connections to other features of the house One key aspect of designing a new kitchen is to make sure it’s well connected to adjacent areas of your home. That can mean connecting to outdoor areas, including a pool, so you can still supervise the kids while preparing a meal. But this kitchen design by Clinton Cole of CplusC Architectural Workshop takes that link so much further. It doesn’t just overlook the pool, it gives an underwater view too. The kitchen and pool are on the ground floor of a two-storey family home Cole designed for a narrow, 10m x 35m site. “The site was hemmed in by buildings on
the north and south boundaries, and the owner wanted to have a pool,” says Cole. His house design is much like a box with one wall pulled back from the boundary to accommodate the lap pool. This brought light into the depth of the plan, plus the pool also became the means to reflect and refract light into the home. But this arrangement also cut into the home’s interior space, including the kitchen. Part of Cole’s solution was to have the pool butt up against the house, and from that came the idea to make the common wall transparent. “You sometimes see a port hole in a pool,
Previous pages: The ground floor living spaces in this home by architect Clinton Cole of CplusC Architectural Workshop not only look out on the pool – they have an underwater view too. These pages: A suspended staircase helps screen the home’s entranceway from the kitchen. The circulation path runs down both sides of the kitchen island – leading from the front door, through the kitchen to the dining and living areas beyond.
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Above: A different perspective – from the pool there’s a view through to the kitchen and dining area. Architect Clinton Cole says that while you may sometimes see pools with portholes or glass panels, they are usually contained within a mass of concrete. Here, the pool’s glazed side also forms the internal wall of the house.
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but they’re usually inset in a mass of concrete,” says Cole. “Here, we’ve combined the glass and the expressed structure of the pool and made it the internal wall of the building.” The result is not just underwater views both ways between pool and kitchen – vertical sliding Shugg windows in this wall means there’s a very close connection above water too. “Because the space left for the kitchen is such a tight width, we’ve compensated with a 4.6m ceiling height. Plus the kitchen is intrinsic to the circulation path through the space.” Two sets of steps lead from the home’s
entranceway down into the kitchen – with a suspended sculptural staircase acting as a screen between the spaces. This provides two pathways through the kitchen leading through to the dining and living areas beyond. The owners are very much entertainers, and the kitchen is designed so family or friends can interact without interfering with food preparation. The island bench and galley configuration enables this interaction within the narrow footprint available. A timber day bed provides casual seating to one side of the space, while the breakfast bar borrows from the circulation space.
Architect: Clinton Cole, CplusC Architectural Workshop Floors: Burnished concrete Walls and ceiling: Kobe Board Cabinetry: Bondi Kitchens Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Fenix Sink: Oliveri Taps: Electroli by Astra Walker Oven: Miele Cooktop: Gaggenau Ventilation: Qasair Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel, Liebherr Dishwasher: Miele Water dispenser: Leveluk Lighting: Electrolight Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Murray Fredericks Jem Creswell (underwater photography)
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“It was essential that the kitchen function as efficiently as possible as the heart of the home,” says Cole. “This included making sure there was as much clear bench space as possible.” Pull-out pantries provide generous storage, while a wine fridge, double-door fridge and a dedicated ice-maker are all integrated into the cabinetry. Cole has even managed to utilise the high overhead cupboards for long-term storage of items like suitcases, making up for the lack of a garage or shed on the property. Visually, the material palette is restrained. “We’ve used very raw materials. The walls
and ceiling are in Kobe board – a cement impregnated chipboard. The benchtop consists of an orange-oiled spotted gum slab, used as a cutting board, while the central marble section is for pastry making.” The kitchen steps are tiled in slate with a brass trim edge, and floors throughout are in burnished concrete. All of these features make this a kitchen that’s an intrinsic part of the other living spaces. “It’s not a ‘hey look at me’ space. It’s one that family and guests are always engaging with – the preparation of food is almost incidental.”
Above, left: Visually, the material palette is restrained: the marble and timber benchtop is complemented with the simple white cabinetry and the black custom steel staircase. The floors throughout are burnished concrete.
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WINNER: DESIGNER KITCHEN Shane George, Kitchens By Design, Auckland
Love, Italian style This reinvented kitchen features hand-worked surfaces along with touches of wrought iron – together evoking an artisanal look that ties back to the Italian-style villa it forms part of
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What does the idea of an Italian-style kitchen conjure up? Strong, honest materials? A degree of hand-worked elegance, perhaps? And is it also likely to reflect a driving passion for cooking? This transformed kitchen ticks all these boxes. For the renovation, designer Shane George was asked to create a dramatic new kitchen in an authentically styled Italian country villa. “The existing kitchen lacked the functionality now required by the family, and it was also starting to show its age,” he says. “I was asked for a more up-to-date look – still sympathetic to the house style, but with added wow factor.
“Plus, the owners regularly entertain large groups, so the kitchen had to have an excellent workflow – almost semi-commercial in nature.” One challenge was creating the new kitchen within the footprint of the old one. And as the walls, floor and ceiling are solid masonry, new mechanical services had to be integrated into the back of the cabinetry. In terms of aesthetics and tying back to the home, Shane George emphasised an artisanal look. The cabinets are finished in a pearl lustre paint with textural over-brushing and the splashback is in bagged brick pattern tile. The large
Previous pages: Same space, quite different agenda – this reinvented kitchen stands in the footprint of the old one. Intelligent work triangles bring functionality and convenience, while the large feature pantry adds storage and a dedicated baking zone. These pages: The pantry door frames, pendant lights, wrought iron shelf brackets and even the metal cabinetry handles and large flagstone-like floor tiles all add to the rustic-meets-commercial feel.
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Designer: Shane George, Kitchens By Design Cabinetry: Frame and panel door finished in Pearl Lustre Paint with hand over-brushing, Bronze metal finish from Metalier Coatings, Black oak, natural oak and wrought iron details Benchtops: Main tops in honed finish Granite Antique White; island benchtop in Keranium engineered stone by Dekton; pantry benchtop in stainless steel Hardware: Hafele and Blum Splashback: White bag-bricked pattern tiles; Laminam behind hob Taps: Nicolazzi Raw Brass Sink: Blanco Silk granite Flooring: Clay porcelain tiles by Plant Conventional ovens, steam oven, microwave, induction hob: Miele Refrigeration: Side-by-side refrigerator and integrated bar fridge by Liebherr Extractor: 90cm power pac by Qasair Dishwashers: Twin DishDrawers by Fisher & Paykel and integrated Asko Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Above: A rustic bagged-brick tile splashback is combined with textured, over-brushed cabinetry and a granite countertop to create the Italian country feel in the clean-up zone under the windows. Provision was made behind the cabinets for mechanical services and for futureproofing the kitchen as the solid masonry walls had to be left intact. Raw brass tapware is another rusticindustrial touch in the kitchen.
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pantry is a focal point of the kitchen, with its opaque glass sliding doors and crafted wooden interior. The pantry door frames are in oak, with a black stain, complemented by the island’s dark-toned, heat-proof engineered stone benchtop. The perimeter benches are honed granite. The industrial-meets-rustic feel is further extended by the wrought iron island frame and shelving brackets, and custom metal rangehood. In terms of functionality, the large island neatly divides the work zones. Underbench storage for plates and platters on one side of the island is directly across from the clean-up sink
by the windows. The opposite side, next to the pantry, is for baking and muffin trays, as the pantry includes a dedicated baking centre. The timber door to the rear of the kitchen is the entry from the garage and so the two trash compactors are set in that area for convenience. At the open end of the kitchen, near to the living spaces, there’s a drinks station on one side and a casual writing desk, also in granite, on the other. Besides the rustic Italian and semi-industrial touches, much of the kitchen has a furniture-like appeal – giving it a refined, cafe-style ambience that’s perfect for entertaining.
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Idea from above Conical island ends echoing a distinctive roof form on the home are a feature of this user-friendly kitchen design
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Coherence and harmony are key watchwords when it comes to great design. To see a striking element in one part of a home echoed in another area creates a pleasing sense of visual continuity – as this expansive kitchen by designer Celia Visser shows. “The owner is passionate about cooking and wanted a kitchen that was beautiful in terms of both functionality and craftsmanship,” says Visser. “Essentially, he wanted a generous-sized kitchen that would be comfortable for him to be in on his own, or equally suitable for when he’s entertaining a large crowd. Another request was
for a design that would make the most of the feature curved windows and the views beyond.” Her design inspiration came in part from the exterior façade – a round turret that houses the formal dining area behind the kitchen. “I took the turret’s cone roof shape and inverted this to form conical support ends for the kitchen island, then I repeated this eyecatching shape for the custom rangehood.” The distinctive cone-shaped island supports were positioned central to the curved windows, to create a sense of symmetry when entering the open-plan interior. Both of the stainless steel
Above, left, and following pages: Well-rounded design – an adjacent conical tower roof provided the inspiration for the support elements at the ends of the island and the custom rangehood in this kitchen by Celia Visser Design. Most cabinetry is under-bench to avoid blocking the rural views. Complementing the brown cabinets and mosaic splashback, the wood-look floors are actually low-upkeep ceramic tile.
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Designer: Celia Visser CKD/CBNZ, Celia Visser Design Kitchen manufacturer: De Bruin Judge Cabinetry: Resene Double Mondo Benchtops: Corian Cameo White, from Topline Benches Cones: Stainless steel, bead blasted, from SJ Crosbie Cone tops: Stained oak, by Kings 4th Generation Hardware: Blum Handles: Katalog Splashback: Glass Mosaics Kitchen sinks: Ecogranit Aoriki, Alpina, from Heritage Hardware Taps: Hansgrohe from Flow Imports Oven, steam oven, hob, dishwasher, powerpack: Gaggenau Refrigerator/freezer: Samsung Bar fridge: Liebherr Rangehood: Custom designed conical rangehood in bead blasted stainless steel, by SJ Crosbie Microwave: Panasonic Waste disposal: Parex InSinkErator Television/computer: One touch monitor with swing arm, by Ili Paint: Walls – Resene Half Caraway; ceilings – Resene Albescent White Flooring: Wide plank, wood-look Castelvetro Vogue ceramic tiles Lighting: Steng pendants, by Katalog, LED strip lights
Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Kallan Macleod
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Top: Undercounter storage abounds in the expansive kitchen, including in the bar/servery area. The TV screen can be angled for viewing from other areas of the open-plan spaces. Above: Plants on a low dividing wall add a natural touch to the design, while the wall itself provides display shelves. With the cabinets in muted, earthy tones, the white stone benchtops stand out.
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forms are topped with wooden cutting blocks. For ease of use, the kitchen is divided into four zones – cooking, preparation, clean-up, and servery. With its wood cutting blocks and a sink, the island is used for prepping, while the perimeter counter behind, next to the ovens, is used for cooking. The clean up zone is located at the cabinetry under the windows, complete with an integrated dishwasher. Lastly, there’s the servery area by the dining table, complete with coffee station, bar fridge, and a television. The TV can be swivelled out to view from the table or the island while the client is cooking
“Along with a pull-out butler’s pantry in the corner, the kitchen has a wealth of other storage, such as the cabinets running right around the perimeter of the space,” Visser says. “The storage had to be mainly under-bench, so as not to obstruct the views from the windows.” “The earthy tones, including the mosaics, paint, wood accents and wood-look plank floor tiles all feel right in this rural environment.” A planter box wall adds to the natural feel. Designed to be a soft, organic barrier, dividing kitchen and snug, it also overcomes the height variances between the two spaces.
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Black and white world This reinvented kitchen combines strong, simple forms with a strong, simple colour palette – features include improved connections and ample storage
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Keep it strong, keep it fresh, and keep it simple could be the drivers behind the design of this dramatic kitchen, designed by Nikki Rankin at Pepper Design. “Prior to this refit, the existing kitchen had uncharacteristically not been tired or dated,” says Rankin. “On the contrary, it was bright, white and smart – but, it lacked storage space and a sense of connection to the adjacent outdoor space.” Working within the same footprint, Rankin introduced the require functionality and added personality to the new kitchen.
“The rear wall of the kitchen has a long window and this led the overall design,” says Rankin. “We created a slender powder-coated black steel frame and shelving around the black window frame to create a display shelf and hide the rangehood.” The rangehood body is in a porcelain marble-look finish and stands out as a feature. The minimalist base cabinets are comprised of compartmentalised drawers which together with the pantry provided the required storage. “The flush-mounted induction cooktop
Above left: Rear wall cabinetry in white glass with a gloss finish contrasts both the new, improved island with a matt black glass finish and the blackpainted bulkhead in this contemporary, two-tone kitchen renovation by Pepper Design. Above: As part of the refit, the reinvented island is longer than the original one and runs almost right up to the sliding doors, strengthening the link to the outdoors and providing a service point for the deck which is often used for entertaining.
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Above: The existing wood veneer side wall with integrated pantry door in the same finish is original and was retained as a warm counterpoint to the crisp cabinetry. Existing travertine floors connect with the warm wood veneer and the smooth glass finishes, furthering the natural feel. The recessed aluminium pulls on the cabinetry contribute to the kitchen’s pared-back appeal.
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adds to the overall minimalist effect.” The island has been lengthened and simplified, resulting in a long countertop that increases the feeling of space. And by eliminating the seldom used circulation space between the sliding doors and the shorter existing island the designer was able to improve the flow from inside to out and create a servery to service the deck.” The slender island and rear benchtops are both in heat-proof Dekton, making ideal landing surfaces for pots straight from the cooktop or ovens.
The large island also offers a wealth of functionality, including a dishwasher, trash compactors and even a step ladder that slots seamlessly into the toekick. In terms of the kitchen’s bold palette, the rear cabinetry is in white high-gloss Poggenpohl Glass, contrasted by the matt black Poggenpohl Glass for the island. “The simple palette and minimalist forms give the kitchen a geometric feel,” says Rankin. “It’s almost as though the island block has been plucked out of the window space behind.”
Architect: Nikki Rankin, Pepper Design Cabinetry: Glossy white and matt black glass by Poggenpohl; existing veneer cabinets Benchtops: Dekton Flooring: Travertine tiles Cabinetry lighting: Poggenpohl Splashback: Marble from Maximum Statuario, window glass Kitchen sink: Abbey Taps: Gessi Oven, refrigeration, dishwasher: Miele Cooktop: Gaggenau full surface induction Ventilation: Sirus Water dispenser: Billi
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Above: The kitchen’s white glass perimeter cabinetry and stone-look porcelain tile wall finishes are continued into the substantial walk-in pantry. Compartmentalised drawers with labourand time-saving elements like a built-in foil cutter and knife block with magnets were installed under counter in both the kitchen and pantry to organise and optimise storage space.
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Heightened splendour Refinished, repainted and with existing architectural detailing expanded upon, this renovation celebrates the past while accommodating a modern lifestyle
Not all home renovations require major structural changes. For some houses, a keen eye and a lighter design touch can be just as impactful. Such was the case with the sensitive rejuvenation of this single-level Georgian-inspired house undertaken by designer James Doole of Chelsea Group. “This 1880s-built residence was rather tired and dark when we discovered it, but the bones of the home – the elegant room layouts, high ceilings, and refined architectural detailing were all perfect,” says Doole. “Even a refit of the informal living
spaces by the previous owner had been in keeping with the home’s interior. “However, we really wanted this refit to celebrate and accentuate the character of the home and this is evident right from your arrival. Taking inspiration from the ornate driveway approaches I saw on similar-style homes in Beverly Hills recently, we expanded an existing trellis to be a more over-arching arrival feature.” You arrive at the house near the terrace and pool area and then drive on around to the large porte cochere on the other side.
Previous pages: The thoughtful renovation of this large Georgian home by Chelsea Group accentuates its good bones and refined detailing. Facing page: Grand approach – restored and newly panelled walls, a refurbished oak floor and custom lighting pendants all add to the rich appeal of the entry hall. Above: The home’s run of informal family rooms culminates in a new marble splashback and island countertop introduced by designer James Doole.
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The front of the home – with the pool – had a wealth of architectural detailing while the less viewed side was under-detailed. “However, we remedied this by faithfully replicating the existing cornices and dentil mouldings and repeating them on the less endowed side of the home.” And to an extent this same approach is repeated on the home’s interior. “While we didn’t rearrange things structurally we did strip most walls back and reline them to achieve flawlessly smooth surfaces. In the large entry hall we
reproduced panelling seen in other rooms.” One major transformation is seen right from the entrance. Doole took up carpets that had run throughout the home and then fully restored the solid oak floors revealed underneath. “In the informal living, dining and kitchen space we introduced a larger island and a calacatta paonazzo marble benchtop and splashback – further adding to the quiet grandeur of these rooms,” he says. “And the change to classic Shaker panels for the kitchen cabinetry is more in step
Facing page top: Wood and white – classic dark oak panelling was painted over with some hesitation in the formal dining room. However, the resulting white surfaces make the room much more inviting and usable. The covered terrace beyond overlooks the pool and lawn area. Facing page lower: A large chandelier is the centrepiece of this formal lounge area, while an arched window lets in plenty of natural light. Above: The kitchen island was reworked while the new marble splashback and benchtops and Shaker door panels are in keeping with the home’s origins.
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with the home’s ornate wall panelling.” However, in the formal dining area, Doole had to make a decision regarding the wealth of existing dark oak panelling. “The woodworking was beautiful, but entire walls in a dark wood created a somewhat gloomy atmosphere,” he says. “By keeping the wall panels and painting everything white we were able to lighten this key space without losing its magnificent historic presence.” Naturally with a house nearly 140 years old, the bathrooms received a major
makeover. In the main family bathroom, marble-look, low-upkeep tile finishes and a classic freestanding tub were chosen to be in keeping with the rest of the home. Colour and lighting were a big part of the refit, too – especially given the scale of the five-bedroom, four-bathroom home. “We painted the home’s exterior and interior in quiet tones to bring a modern, light-filled touch without compromising the great detailing,” says Doole. “Custom lights and chandeliers at strategic points help build on the sense of a rich history.”
Facing page: The combination of a high ceiling, tiled walls, gold elements and a chandelier create a lavish atmosphere in this bathroom. The touch of contemporary functionality is seen in the glass shower partition. Doole chose brass fittings throughout as he felt they were in keeping with the home’s style and that they would age gracefully. Above: Pale wall tones seen everywhere – including in this master bedroom – work well with the newly revealed and restored dark oak floors. The bedroom enjoys direct access to the sheltered terrace area and re-invented pool just beyond.
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Above: Transparent agenda – near-invisible glass balustrades meet today’s pool safety codes but don’t detract from the look of the traditional Georgian residence. While not original to the home, the slate roof was retained by designer James Doole. An ornate new water feature near the reworked pool and generous terrace area adds to the glamour of the single-level 348m2 home.
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Designer: James Doole, Chelsea Group Builder: Chris Emmitt Builders Tiling: Marble Lab from SCE Stone Paint: Aalto and Resene Blinds: Santa Fe Shutters Kitchen cabinets: Resene Black White satin finish Splashback and countertop: Marble from SCE Stone Taps: Buddy Brass range from Plumbline Oven, hob, ventilation, dishwasher: Miele Bathroom vanity: Golden Kitchens Vanity sink: Apaiser stone basins in Emerald Vanity countertop: Calacatta from SCE Stone Shower fittings: Buddy Brass range from Plumbline Bath: Freestanding
Toilet: Plumbline Outdoor furniture: Sofas by Terry Curtis from Home Industry Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Patrick Reynolds
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The Trends International Design Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding homes in a variety of countries. The two homes featured here show the range of approaches to home design in the suburbs. Architect Tim Dorrington places a contemporary addition at the rear of a reconfigured 1920s bungalow, while a dramatic new home by Urbane Projects fulfils a challenging brief and maximises sweeping river views.
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For this two-level home, designer Steve Gliosca created a modest street-side entry that opens to a central atrium and splayed wings reaching out towards individual water views. This provides an ideal family arrangement, with the parents living on the upper level, while their two teenage daughters have independent space below.
NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECT-DESIGNED RENOVATION HIGHLY COMMENDED BOX With this family's 1920s cottage located in a heritage zone, council requirements dictated that its classic front faรงade be retained. So to give them more space and better indoor-outdoor connections, architect Tim Dorrington at Box designed an open-plan pavilion to the rear of the property as part of the complex renovation.
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Take me to the river On this two-level home, a modest street-side entry opens up to a central atrium and splayed wings that reach out towards individual water views
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Often it’s the very constraints that bring out the best in architectural design. And for this riverside house by home designer Steve Gliosca there were many to consider. “First of all, there was the tricky lie of the land – with the 40m-long site dropping by 7m towards the river,” says Gliosca. “Second, the owners wanted to be able to live on just one level when they reached retirement. And third, the home had to offer separate living spaces for their two teenage daughters so they could live independently under the same roof.
“Other homeowner requests were for a passive solar design and the abundant use of stone inside and out.” In response, Gliosca created a sculptural, two-storey home that presents an understated, closed facade to guests approaching down the long 100m drive – effectively, limiting access to the river views until they enter the residence. Entry is through a large pivot front door that opens to a double height atrium with a sculptural stair leading down to the lower levels. This large atrium, or void,
Previous pages: This house is all about providing different functional areas while making the most of views to the beautiful Swan River. Decks on both wings reach out to maximise sun and outlooks. Facing page: The approach to the house is fairly closed, keeping guests in suspense of the views until they enter the pivot front door. The travertineclad bedroom wing includes a study with a corner window looking out to the arrival court. Above: Stone exteriors wrap around to form interior walls in the two-storey home’s central, double-height circulation atrium.
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Previous pages: The living room in the west wing has a contemporary yet cosy feel. Deep balcony overhangs mean the decks act as an extension of the indoor living spaces and are in use year round. Above: The kitchen is a step up from the living spaces so the views aren’t compromised when cooking. The conveniently close double garage is two steps down in the other direction. Walnut cabinetry matches other built-in cabinetry in the home as well as doors and door frames.
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separates the house neatly into two wings both upstairs and downstairs. In terms of use, the home divides into four sections – the wings to left and right upstairs and the corresponding volumes downstairs. All four volumes are entered from the atrium via large wall openings that can be closed off by pocket doors. To future-proof the home for the couple, all living can be on the upper floor. The wing to the left contains the garage, kitchen, dining area and family room. The run of rooms ends in a cantilevered deck
that offers spectacular views of the river. In fact, the layout optimises views from further back, too, with the kitchen raised by a step from the dining area. This allows the chef to look over the living room furniture to the river views beyond while cooking. The opposite wing on this upper level is home to the master suite. This includes a study and reading room at the street end, followed by the walk-in-wardrobe, large ensuite, the master bedroom and stacker doors opening to the deck beyond that.
The ensuite is positioned internally, for quietness and privacy, while the owners can still appreciate the views by looking through the master bedroom to the water. The two wings are slightly splayed, each training its views on a different yacht club on the opposite side of the river. Downstairs, the left wing contains a second sitting room and guest suite while across the central circulation void there are the daughters’ bedrooms and a retreat space. The inclusion of the extra sitting room makes this level self sufficient, too,
apart from cooking needs. The left wing’s outdoor room looks to the elegant garden terraces that step down to the river. A strong palette of natural materials appropriate to the river setting is another feature of the home. The cool travertine facades wrap around as interior walls in the atrium – creating an indoor-outdoor feel. Timber on the floors and on the balcony ceiling was echoed in the built-in walnut cabinetry and door frames, both materials working well with the home’s prominent steelwork.
Top: The wooden staircase matches the wooden floors on the lower level. The riserless, open-slat design optimises views through to the river. Above: The master ensuite is positioned internally within the upstairs bedroom wing for privacy and quiet. There are views through the bedroom to the river but the windows seen here are fixed, with shutters admitting natural light. Both the freestanding bath and wall-hung vanity add to the sense of space in the already large room.
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Home design/interior design/builder: Urbane Projects – home designer: Steve Gliosca Kitchen manufacturer: Furniture Design Studio Cladding: Split Face Travertine, from Bernini Roof: Colorbond Trimdeck, Monument Windows/doors: Commercial Aluminium Joinery Floor tiles: Bernini Sahara Chiaro, honed and filled travertine, from Bernini Paint: Taubmans, Dulux Grand Piano 25% Heating: Admiral Mechanical Services Lighting: Halo Lighting Kitchen cabinetry: Laminex American Walnut timber veneer Benchtops, splashback: Bernini Versailles Natural Stone Kitchen lighting: Fazed Fixed Square; Jazz pendants by Vibia Kitchen sink: Abey by Lago Taps: Gessi Ovale Oven, cooktop, dishwasher: Miele Ventilation: Qasair Executive Refrigeration: Electrolux Water dispensers: Zip Hydrotap Bathroom vanity cabinetry: Laminex American Walnut timber veneer Vanity countertop: Bernini Honeycomb Quantum Quartz Shower fittings: Mare shower mixer, Mero slide bar Bath: Vienna freestanding Basins: Mojo Elipse Taps: Pinch Wall tiles: Tiles Expo Matt White and Bernini Dorato Bathroom lighting: Egger Licht Square Duo Ventilation: Ventair Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Joel Barbitta
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Right: The two semi-cantilevered wings stretch out towards the river, partially supported by slender poles that don’t obstruct the view. As this side of the home is west-facing, a solution was needed to prevent the afternoon sun slanting into upstairs living spaces. To achieve this, a light metal structure supports a drop down shade at the end of the deck. From the outdoor dining area below, steps lead down to terraced gardens and the river.
Back to the future A bold, contemporary extension creates an expansive, light-filled living zone at the rear of this reconfigured 1920s bungalow
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When designing a living area extension for a period home, the issue of harmony is always likely to arise. One way forward is to simply celebrate the difference, letting the add-on stand out in bold contrast to the classic lines of the original home. This 1920s cottage with its prim white weatherboards and traditional hip roof was charming and cheerful prior to this renovation. However, space was limited. The young family required an extension that would give them room to breathe and a better connection to the rear garden.
Above: An historic cottage at the front gives way to a new contemporary living and master bedroom volume at the rear – the essence of this dramatic renovation and extension project by architecture firm Box. While the contrast between traditional and modern is played up overall, proportionally the old and new are in balance. The scale of the extension matches that of the existing residence. Left: Spot the time difference – an important part of the project, the garage is also a new addition. But unlike the rear add-on, this is designed to match the cottage, as both are seen from the street.
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Previous pages: In keeping with Box’s preference for flexible, preconceived unitised build forms, the rectilinear extension is constructed with glued laminated timber, or glulam, a strong, lightweight build material. The horizontal stirrup and post structure with steel cross bracing works much like an exoskeleton. This arrangement requires less internal bracing, allowing for more open interiors. Above: The addition steps in and out, corresponding to the proximity of the neighbours and the lawn. As the crisp design avoids fussy overhangs, the windows are slightly tinted to reduce glare.
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With the cottage located in a heritage zone, council requirements dictated that the classic front façade be retained. So project architect Tim Dorrington at Box designed an open-plan pavilion to the rear of the property as part of the complex renovation. “The two-level addition stands out in contrast to the traditional cottage,” says Dorrington. “Like many Box designs, the extension takes the form of an expressed post and beam skeleton with steel cross bracing and black cladding – all adding up
to a crisp, modernist flavour. And if there was any doubt as to where the old finishes and the new begins, the strong contrast from black to white highlights the change.” However, there is one departure from this clear cut difference between the old and new. A garage required as part of the project was built on the side of the home, in the colour and style of the existing cottage. This was appropriate as the garage is also on show to the street and so needed to match the house facade. “Internally, the footprint of the cottage
was reworked to best accommodate the bedrooms and bathrooms – a placement that made sense for these smaller, more intimate spaces. The hall staircase was also moved for a better entry experience.” The open-plan extension contains the more public spaces, comprising the living and dining areas, and the kitchen opening to a new rear deck. There is also a media room and gym tucked in behind. Upstairs is the master suite, complete with ensuite, walk in wardrobe and a private deck. The internal transition between the old
and new is as definitive as the cladding. The floor level not only steps down to offer an enhanced relationship with the site, but polished concrete was chosen to contrast with the cottage’s hardwood floors. A strong indoor-outdoor link was achieved with large sliding doors opening to the deck, while the sculptural riserless staircase optimises light penetration right through the airy, modern living spaces. However, when viewed from the street, there’s little indication of this contemporary new addition at the rear of the property.
Top and above: Ideally positioned between the main deck and the living and dining areas, the black and white kitchen has a crisp modern aesthetic but is relatively understated so as not to detract from the outlooks. A feature of the family kitchen is the black marble benchtop with its whirls of striated grain. The tall window situated just before the staircase looks out to a narrow exterior niche that cuts in between the old and new structures, bringing additional natural light into this area.
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Architect: Tim Dorrington, Box Interior design and kitchen design: Sam Elliot, Box Construction: Box Kitchen manufacturer: Fluid Interiors Garden design: Xanthe White Cladding: Shadowclad Roof: Colorsteel Plumbdek, long run on addition; corrugated iron on existing structure Windows: Altherm by Design Windows Floor in extension: Polished concrete, Salt and Pepper finish Tiles: Mobile Ceramics Paint: Resene Lighting: Light Plan Kitchen cabinetry: Resene Black White 2-pac lacquer cabinetry Kitchen hardware: Blum Countertops: Island – granite with Cosmic leathered finish; perimeter – granite with Absolute Black leathered finish Vanities and stairs: Gaboon plywood, clear finish Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – highly commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Emma-Jane Hetherington
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Right: Let there be light – large corner sliders pull back to make the new living spaces and the deck and lawn one. The sculptural wood staircase leading to the upstairs master suite has riserless stairs to maximise light penetration into the rear of the living spaces. Slender steel rods running between the treads were introduced to achieve safety compliance. Polished concrete floors ground the new rooms, creating a pleasing contrast with the wood floors in the existing cottage. The concrete floor, in the busiest part of the residence, is low upkeep.
Lay of the land Despite extremely challenging conditions and the large scale construction, this clifftop home fits snugly into the contours of its site
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Some sites present so many challenges that it’s a wonder that anything gets built on them at all. But, paradoxically, the restrictions that a site presents can also pinpoint the design solutions that make building possible. The clifftop property featured here certainly had major challenges, says Donal Coyne, managing partner at SL+A Bangkok. “It sits in a bowl shape facing due west out to the Andaman Sea, so it’s very dramatic,” says Coyne. “While that gives you beautiful, controlled views, the slope
Facing page: Designed by SL+A Bangkok managing partner Donal Coyne, this luxury clifftop villa has two main living pavilions placed to the sides a central arrival pavilion containing a sweeping spiral staircase. Above: The architecture is a blend of contemporary and more traditional forms, such as the peaked roof structure that defines the pavilions. Left: A steep drive leads to the villa’s central arrival pavilion. The master bedroom pavilions are on the right, away from the living areas, while guests are housed in a two-storey structure to the left.
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Previous pages: The upper level of the villa contains the more formal rooms, with this reception library on one side and an office on the other. The peaked roof form of the pavilion design provides for a cathedral ceiling inside. The aesthetic is traditional, with teak used on the ceiling, floor and for the extensive book shelves. Fretwork above the shelves is to a traditional Thai pattern, but also has a distinctly modern function – screening the air conditioning services.
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made it technically very challenging to get down and place a substantial villa on it.” But that was just the start of the issues to be dealt with. Local code meant the building had to be positioned at least 30m back from the water, with limits also placed on the height of any building. The owner also wanted to retain as much of the existing vegetation as possible, including a large tree growing in a prominent position. Coyne says that in terms of positioning
the house on the site there was a natural point at which the accessway came to an end, at an enormous rock that would have been impossible to get beyond. “So this established an arrival level with an entry point into the back of the house,” he says. “In a way, the site then drove the design, in that everything needed to be single loaded and front facing. “That made it very easy for us on the one hand, but then the challenge was how to organise the house working with the contours of the site and the gradient.”
Above and far left: On the lower level, the dining room sits below the library, and can be accessed from the central circulation pavilion or from the pool deck. Left: The contemporary guest kitchen also opens to the pool deck through large sliding doors, or to a small outdoor dining area on the side of the villa. It is backed up by the main kitchen, which has a full range of commercial grade appliances on hand – ideal for catering use.
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The solution was to spread the villa out horizontally along the contours, with the main two-storey structure consisting of a central circulation pavilion containing a grand spiral staircase, flanked by two pavilions containing the living areas. Bedrooms are accommodated in separate pavilions on both sides of the main villa structure – one containing the master suite and the other for guest rooms. A 30m infinity edge pool sits in front of the lower level of the living pavilions acting as the focal point for outdoor living.
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“In some ways the pool is an enormous anchor. It sits there very solidly, almost acting as a bookend holding everything behind it.” The architecture of the pavilions is a fusion of contemporary and traditional elements. Coyne says the owner wanted something that looked classic – not something that would be a victim of fashion or of a specific time. “But it also couldn’t be overly conservative,” he says. “So while the overall structure is contemporary, we’ve used a
traditional Thai peaked roof structure on the pavilions. “At a total size of 3500m2, this is obviously not a typical Asian home. But emphasising the pavilions with this roof design gives a sense of breaking the structure up into a series of smaller buildings, which is more appropriate for something that’s essentially domestic.” The two-storey living pavilions allow for formal spaces on the upper level, with more informal, family spaces on the lower, pool level, while underneath the pool is a
Above: The master bathrooms have the option of showering al fresco with a view. Traditional touches such as the panelled vanity draws, stone wall and even the ladder towel holder help to soften the room’s contemporary elements. Left: The bedroom design follows a hotel plan, with the bed sitting in the centre of the room, looking out to the view. Behind the timber headboard is a dressing table and desk, with the dressing room and wardrobe behind them.
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Above: Architect Donal Coyne says the 30m pool acts much like a bookend, holding everything behind it. The villa, pool and adjacent buildings were designed and built in such a way as to have minimum impact on existing vegetation so the completed property benefits from the seclusion of dense jungle on both sides. Facing page, top and lower: A Thai sala – a roofed pavilion with no walls – sits at each end of the pool providing relaxed outdoor lounging with spectacular views.
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recreation area containing a family room, pool table, bar and multimedia room. Traditional touches are also seen in the interior aesthetics, particularly in the formal reception room/library, where the slate peaked roof creates a teak-lined cathedral ceiling. The simple palette of materials also includes teak for the floor and bookshelves. Fretwork above these shelves also follows a traditional Thai pattern, but here it’s used to screen air conditioning services. “However, all the glazing slides away
and pockets, plus there are ceiling fans, so it’s possible to live al fresco. The air conditioning is there as a back-up if needed.” Looking back on the 11 years Coyne was involved from start to finish on the project, he says its success lies in the owner’s vision and passion, together with a shared belief that the design was right for the land. “If you look at the initial sketch and the final villa, they’re not far apart. Your first response when you look at the land is often the best one, because its not compromised by cost, code or a client’s changes.”
Architect: SL+A Bangkok – managing partner Donal Coyne and architect Peeraporn Jaroonchaikanakij Builder: World Construction Cladding: Natural stone and textured paint Roofing: Natural cut Chinese slate Window and door joinery: Fletcher Aluminium from D&W Asia Window and door hardware: Hafele locks Flooring: Teak, antique finished Indian black granite, Cotto Italia series tiles, polished concrete Wallcoverings: External – Bell Art textured paint in Travertine by SKK; Internal – skim coat with paint finish Blinds: Solar screen fabric with Somfy motors from Phuket Inter Blinds
Drapes: Jim Thompson and VC Fabric with Somfy automated controls and motors Paints: Dulux Weathershield Lighting: Lighting House; UNI pond, step and pool lights Air conditioning: Daikin VRV System Audiovisual: Ghost, Bose Control systems: Control4 Home Automation from Asia Smart Homes Kitchen design: Cocoon Kitchen Kitchen cabinets: Show kitchen – Snaidero; Asian kitchen – custom stainless steel Benchtops: Silestone Backsplash: Glass
Sink and taps: Franke Oven, cooktop, microwave, dishwasher: Smeg Refrigerator: Siemens Bathroom vanity top: Natural stone Bath: Custom made limestone tub Basin, taps, shower fittings: Toto Toilet, bidet: Toto Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Christopher Leggett
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Sculpture gallery This masculine ensuite offers a strong, natural aesthetic and a wealth of clever storage – the owners loved it so much, they left it open to the bedroom
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Previous pages: Strong and sculptural – this luxury ensuite by designer Leon House combines crisp rectilinear forms with the soft lines of an elegant freestanding tub. Above: A powder table on the wall across from the feature vanity has the same furniture-style legs and fluted wood and mirror backdrop. Facing page: The ensuite’s chunky external walls are echoed in the proportions of the privacy wall.
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It can be tricky creating a modern, sculptural bathroom when the day-to-day necessities such as storage often take traditional, tell-tale forms. However, there is another way, as this opulent ensuite by designer Leon House reflects. “Set on the top floor of a large four-level, river-front home, this moody ensuite achieves a strong, natural aesthetic in keeping with the emphasis on natural finishes seen throughout the residence,” House says. “We partially walled in the bathroom – which presents as an insertion within the expansive master bedroom, a configuration often seen in opulent hotel suites.
“Both the external and internal wall faces are in veined carrara marble, chosen for its rich, earthy feel. The low-upkeep bathroom floor is in concrete, with a dark, exposed aggregate.” While the ensuite delivers on functionality it’s not weighed down by the look of traditional vanities. Here, the large central double vanity is finished in a dark Caesarstone and has the air of a piece of movable furniture, complete with legs. In one of many clever storage treatments in the room, the base of the vanity includes two drawers fronted in smoky mirrors, which reflect the room and so disguise the drawers’ presence.
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Above: The bedroom was originally going to be separated from the ensuite by a glass wall. However, on completion, the home-owners chose to leave the space completely open to make the most of the bathroom’s visual impact. An airconditioning unit is integrated into the horizontal flutes on the privacy wall.
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The centrepiece vanity is backdropped by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling privacy wall featuring double mirrors and fluted beechwood surfaces. An airconditioning unit is seamlessly integrated into the horizontal flutes at the top of the wall. A nearby, almost room-height cupboard, also fronted with smokey mirrors, has internal shelves shaped for specific items. This itemised approach makes the storage feel luxurious and helps keep everything tidy even when the user is pressed for time. To complete the innovative storage options, there’s even a laundry basket concealed within the privacy wall.
The shower, bidet and toilet zone behind the wall is in a continuation of the carrara marble. However, it’s all the freestanding elements seen together – the curvaceous tub and its floormounted filler, the almost industrial double vanity, and the privacy wall – that lead the eye to see the space in terms of sculptural abstract forms rather than just a functional space. “As well as the entry from the hall, there’s an opening directly from the bedroom – this was to be glazed but the owners loved the look of the bathroom so much that they left the areas open to each other,” House says.
Left: The big picture – looking as much like a medium-sized apartment as a large master suite, the bedroom includes a living area with a stone fire surround and built-in gas fire. The bedroom’s rich timber floors work well with the fluted woodwork finishes and exposed aggregate concrete floor in the master ensuite.
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Bathroom designer: Leon House Architect: Laurie Scanlan, Lawrence Scanlan Architects Cabinetry: International Cabinets Shower fittings: Hansgrohe Raindance Select E150 Shower Sets, Hansgrohe Raindance E360 Overhead Shower Shower slide: Raindance Unica Rail Bath: Victoria & Albert ‘Barcelona’ Bath pourer: Ram Yeva Basin: Rectangle Drop from Loop and Friends collection by Villeroy & Boch Taps: Hansgrohe Metris Hot water systems: Rinnai Flooring: Black concrete from BGC Concrete Wallcoverings: Carrara marble Lighting: Dimensions8 Lighting Specialists Accessories: Arcisan Eneo Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Andrew Pritchard
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Above: A handy laundry basket pulls out from the side of the central privacy wall. This is fronted in the same fluted wood finish as the wall, so when closed it disappears from sight. Right: Double shower-heads and a foot ledge feature in the shower area at the rear of the master bathroom.
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Natural accent Feature surfaces connect the past with the present and bring a sense of proportion in this upmarket renovation
Several design constraints helped shape this high-end bathroom by designer Leslie Lamarre of TRG Architecture + Interior Design. “Our brief for this project was to transform a chaotic bathroom and wardrobe space into a contemporary, luxurious and masculine master bathroom for a high-powered executive couple. “The owners requested an expansive closet space – enough room for at least 200 pairs of shoes – and a black and white colour scheme. Design challenges for Lamarre included working with the unusually tall 3.65m ceiling height and retaining the existing window with
its view of a redwood grove – this was the only natural light source in the room. At the same time, the modern look had to work well with the home’s traditional architecture. In response, the design team introduced a dramatic black marble slab to anchor the space and backdrop its focal-point – the free-standing tub. The slab continues up to the lofty ceiling, visually connecting it to the floor. In contrast, a quiet white marble covers the wet walls. “While used in a modern form, the black and white marbles are classic materials that fit well with the home’s architecture,” Lamarre says.
Previous pages: This pampering bathroom by TRG Architecure + Interior Design combines dramatic looks with crisp functionality. The window is framed in black marble, matching the slab behind the tub. Facing page: The vanity area is walled in silver-backed glass tiles with the spacious new walk-in wardrobe directly behind. Above: The floor-mounted towel warmer serves the shower and tub.
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Designer: Leslie Lamarre, TRG Architecture + Interior Design Cabinetry: Custom, by American Woodworking Cabinet handles: Black Horn Handles from Ochre Sinks: Verticyl rectangular undermount sinks by Kohler Taps: Mem mixers by Dornbracht Shower fittings: Mem wall-mounted rain showerhead and hand shower set by Dornbracht Bath: Freestanding tub by Wetstyle Bath pourer: Mem single-lever freestanding Cascade tub filler Feature wall treatments: Negro Marquina polished slab from IRG, Calacatta marble slab from DaVinci, back-painted Soda Glass from Custom Glass Works, Lucian Metallics glass tiles from Ann Sacks Floor tiles: Plank collection from Leonardo Ceramica Lighting: Mizu Flowing Light chandelier by Terzani, Link sconces from Neidhardt, Mercure S Suspension from Leucos Accessories: Mem robe hook and Mem towel ring by Dornbracht, floor-mounted Toko Dua towel warmer by DCS Duo Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Bernard Andre
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Above: This walk-in wardrobe, and a seasonal closet nearby, together provide over 38m of hanging space and room for 216 pairs of shoes. The designer borrowed nearly half of the area of the original bathroom footprint and combined this with an under-utilised linen cupboard to achieve this closet.
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Rather than lowering the high ceilings, the designer used the horizontal line offered by 2.5m-high doors to create a visual line around the room in the same black marble seen behind the tub. This approach brings the sense of the ceiling height down to scale while retaining the spacious feel. The same black marble was also used for the custom frames on the fog-free mirrors over the vanities. Lamarre sectioned off nearly half the space to accommodate a walk-in closet, incorporating a redundant linen closet in the adjacent hallway. The existing master closet was converted
into a seasonal closet, contributing to the overall amount of closet space required. Matching the height of the doors and marble slab, tall panels of white back-painted glass add to the list of rich materials. This glass treatment is repeated as backing in the shower soap niche, and again as a frame for the feature slab. Silver-backed glass tiles behind the vanities add to the sense of luxury while the cascading crystal chandelier mimics rainfall and creates a sense of tranquility. Textured porcelain planked flooring, heated for comfort, completes the welcoming bathroom.
Let there be light Despite this home’s tight site and central-city location, its spacious master suite provides a private, light-filled haven for its owners
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The two key challenges of designing a home in a tightly packed suburb are getting as much natural light as possible into all the rooms, and maintaining privacy for the occupants. These goals may seem at odds, because introducing light, means having plenty of windows, which doesn’t exactly promote privacy. Designed by Tobin Smith, from CoLab Architecture, this generous master suite, on the first floor of a contemporary new home, achieves both privacy and light, without one compromising the other.
“The house is designed for a couple,” says Smith. “They have grown up kids who come and stay, but for most of the time, it’s just the two of them. We scaled their bedroom and bathroom so it can be a private retreat for them, if needed, as there isn’t a secondary living space in the house.” Both rooms are filled with light. In the bedroom, almost two walls are taken up by floor-to-ceiling windows, screened by sheers. In the adjoining tunnel-shaped bathroom, the end walls are in frosted glass, filtering natural light into the space,
These pages: Despite this home’s relatively close neighbourhood environment, the master bathroom and connected bedroom both achieve complete privacy and a light-filled ambience. Giant walls of frosted glass filter light into the spaces, with little more than a shadow seen from the other side. Having a glass shower stall adds to the sense of openness and light. The owners preferred a minimalist colour palette, hence the serene look of white and off-white tones. Both the house design and master suite are by CoLab Architecture, with architect Tobin Smith as project architect.
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Above: The minimalist bathroom achieves a sense of space in several ways. The cabinetry mirrors double the sense of volume visually, while the cabinets themselves provide plenty of storage space without need for floor-hogging vanities. Tucked in a corner of the bathroom to provide views for the occupant through the bedroom to the trees, the freestanding tub also increases the sense of space. Facing page: The ensuite’s built-out wall provides a handy shelf while also concealing services.
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yet giving occupants complete privacy. “Being in an inner city suburb, there are neighbours in close proximity, so we wanted to maximise both privacy and the amount of light our clients could get into their bathroom,” Smith says. “From an architectural perspective, we were quite determined to have glass across the entire eastern end of the house – continuous through both spaces – and so the solution to frost the entire bathroom window became apparent early on.” The same size piece of glass was also
installed at the other end of the bathroom, forming the back wall of the walk-in shower, and borrowing light at night from the landing on the other side. During the day, it works the other way – natural light comes into the landing from the ensuite. “It’s quite playful, too, as you can see subtle movement through the glass when people are up close to it, without actually giving too much away,” he says. Everything is ordered in the bathroom; the width of the row of mirrors is the same as the width of the concrete-coloured tiles.
These in turn, are the same width as the wardrobe doors in the adjacent bedroom. The mirrors not only visually widen the room, most also front wall cabinets, avoiding the need for bulky vanities. The built-out shelf below is for everyday items, such as soaps, gels and hand towels. “We were conscious not to cut the bathroom off completely,” the designer says. “That’s why we prioritised the bathtub at the bedroom end of space – so that a visual connection could be maintained through the bedroom and out to the trees
on the boundary of the property. “The owners were dream clients in terms of their request for colour, because they love white, and we love white as well, so we went for a real stripped back colour palette.” see more online: search 49600 at Trendsideas.com see more online: search ensuite at Trendsideas.com
Designer: Tobin Smith, CoLab Architecture Cabinetry: Mirror-fronted upper wall cabinets Shower fittings: Hansgrohe Raindance, Methven Minimalist Mixer Shower stall: Custom, tiled Bath: VCBC Sonit freestanding bath Basin: Duravit Scola Taps: Methven Minimalist Toilet: Duravit Starck Edition 2 How water systems: Rinnai Gas Infinity Story by John Williams Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Gilt edged A new master bathroom suite is given an opulent touch by the simple use of black and gold
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The old adage, less is more, certainly holds true when creating a sense of luxury in a room, especially when using an evocative colour such as gold. Why coat a room in a precious metal, when just a hint could be more effective? Designer Ange Hynes knew instinctively she wanted to use black and gold as the hero colours when it came to fitting out and decorating her new master bedroom and bathroom. “I wanted both rooms to feel slightly opulent, and I thought these two colours
would create that luxurious ambience. “Even though it was a new bathroom, I didn’t want it to look new, or even modern,” Hynes says. “The theme I really wanted to evoke was that of a glamorous New York loft, with wooden parquet-like flooring, subway tiles, and furniture that looked slightly worn – as though it had been there for a while.” The trick in introducing two strong colours is to not overpower the space. In both the bedroom and ensuite, black has been used extensively as the fill-in colour,
but with an aged look to soften it. Gold is used as an accent colour, applied to highlight details like the studs in the button-backed leather headboard and the round pulls on the vanity. This colour also features as the fine pinstripes in the diamond-patterned wallpaper. “The starting point for the ambiance in the bedroom was the oversized headboard, which I designed and had custom made,” says the designer. “From here, I selected the wallpaper that had a graphic diamond pattern that matched the one the
Above left: The use of black tones and lustrous hints of gold give this master bedroom by designer Ange Hynes a glamorous appeal. The ornate padded bedhead was the initial inspiration for the luxury aesthetic where even the wallpaper has gold accents running through it. Above: The tallboy in the bedroom picks up on the black and gold theme and connects visually with the black floor tiles in the adjacent ensuite.
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Above: The his-and-hers ensuite vanity was custom designed by the owner/designer and continues the black-and-gold look in the bedroom. The twin mirrors suspended over the twin basins were also custom made with the stand-out frames formed from square-profiled tubular steel. Lighting was important in the design, using wall sconces with traditional filaments to contribute to the ensuite’s warm ambience.
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studs marked out on the headboard.” The antiqued black side tables and tallboy continue the theme, while the designer spray-painted an old travelling trunk in gold gloss, just to give it some pop. Black and gold are again the dominant colours in the bathroom, but here the standout feature is the tiled plank floor, laid in a herringbone pattern that stretches up the back wall of the double walk-in shower. “I came up with the idea of laying them in that pattern to evoke the feeling
of an old parquet floor – but on a huge scale,” Hynes says. The ceramic tiles have the appropriate look of aged, blackened floorboards – in keeping with the designer’s theme. The twin mirrors suspended from chains above the vanity were custommade from square-profiled tubular steel, then powdercoated in black. All the fixtures and fittings in the bathroom were chosen for their similar angular profile, then powdercoated black, too. The designer says her only departure
from the angular theme in the bathroom are the twin round sinks and decorative drawer pulls on the his-and-hers vanity. “I used the glow of old-school filament lighting in both rooms to add a certain moodiness – the look is reminiscent the New York loft theme I was wanting to create,” says Hynes. “I especially like the three sconces in the bathroom – they give a great atmosphere in the evening.” save and share: search 49599 at Trendsideas.com
Bathroom designer: Ange Hynes, Architecture: Katipo Design Vanity cabinetry: (finishes) by Mosgiel Kitchens Shower fittings: Meir from Kitchen Hub Shower stall: Custom by Metro Glass Floor and shower stall: Blendart wood-look porcelain tiles from the Tile Centre Dunedin Taps: Meir from The Kitchen Hub Sinks: iStone from Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus, Dunedin Lighting: Industry Wall Lights from Lighting Direct
Above: Contributing to its dramatic black and gold theme, the porcelain tile floor has the look of antique floorboards, with the tiles laid in a traditional herringbone pattern to accentuate the effect. The tilework continues into the shower stall and up the rear wall while the clear shower stall doors add to the master bathroom’s sense of space.
Story by John Williams Photography by Graham Warman
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