Innholdsfortegnelse for August - September 2018 i Belle

We are looking for Australia’s top luxury residential home builders, often the unsung heroes of projects. We look forward to shining the spotlight on these master craftsmen. The awards cover new builds and alterations and additions. The winning work will be featured in Belle. Get your entry kit today! Entries close November 2. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HOMESTOLOVE. COM.AU/BELLE AND TO OBTAIN AN ENTRY KIT EMAIL: BELLEAWARDS@BAUER-MEDIA.COM.AU OR PHONE RACHAEL THOMPSON ON (02) 8267 9572.…

[ Chair women] ‘COLLECTION 01’ BY SARITA POSADA & SOPHIE LOU JACOBSEN Designed in New York and handmade in Medellin, Colombia, Studio Sayso’s three chair styles are upholstered in colourful Kvadrat and Maharam textiles and reference the vivacious spirit of 1930s French and 1970s Italian design. studio-sayso.com [ Bower Studios ] TABLE CRAFT Thermoformed Corian bases with tinted glass tops in peach and grey create a dynamic interplay of furniture shapes. The overlapping tones porvides the opportunity for personalised arrangements. bower-studios.com…

IS THERE AN ARTIST WHO HAS BEEN AN ENDURING INFLUENCE? Donald Judd [12]. CONTEMPORARY ART THAT YOU MOST ADMIRE? Kate Banazi [2]. I have collaborated with her a number of times. WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF THE KEY CREATIVE INFLUENCES THAT HAVE INFORMED YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY AND AESTHETIC? After a couple of years I needed a brief to justify why I was making furniture. By articulating a process of honest design I was able to not only justify my career but guide it with every future project. WHICH DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS DO YOU ADMIRE AND WHY? I have always been drawn to the work of Calatrava [11]. His architectural works have always impressed me with his impeccable attention to detail. DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING? Watches. A very worn and damaged…

ONLINE PURCHASING at home in pyjamas has its charm, but there’s nothing like a real-life shopping spree to get inspiration flowing. Increasingly, retailers are turning to interior architects and designers of renown to create unique boutique experiences which incarnate their brand. “Our clients are really wanting us to explore how we can extend their brand language through materials and client experience,” says Melbourne interior designer Fiona Lynch. “Whether at home or out shopping people want to experience design that is beautiful. Even if they’re in an office or a hospital or a store, they don’t want to feel like they’re in a commercial environment.” Lynch’s Emporium Melbourne store for women’s fashion label Viktoria & Woods is as rigorously sensuous as the interiors she devises for her private clients. A restrained…

DESIGN STUDIO Tom Mark Henry was charged with creating a laid-back vibe for this Bondi Beach apartment that resonates with its views and location. What was the client’s brief? Jade Nottage: The brief was to create an apartment that felt intrinsically Bondi, reflecting the relaxed coastal lifestyle. As the client lives overseas for much of the year, he wanted to be able to immerse himself in a space that immediately felt like home when he returned to Sydney. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? Emma Say: The apartment had an internal ceiling height of 2.4m so we had to be clever when selecting the floor and ceiling finishes as well as the lights and airconditioning. Another challenge was that almost every wall was…

A POTENT INFUSION of art, furniture, and objects creates character in a luxurious penthouse development in Brighton. How did you become involved with this project and what was the brief? This penthouse was a four-year project by Vanda and Tom Robertson Architects that began with the purchase of an old office building. Bec van der Sluys called on Simone Haag to collaborate with her on styling the interiors. Together, the team created a sense of warmth and homeliness, and maximised the stunning views. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? As an existing structure we were locked into a footprint, so the layout was important. We aimed to create a ‘home in the sky’ for a family who likes to entertain. High ceilings, an…

DYLAN FARRELL of Dylan Farrell Design says coffee tables are his favourite functional design element. “Most often, I would first select the floor finish, then the rug and then the coffee table. Where flooring sets the ‘stage’ for a room, a coffee table sets the narrative. It predicts if not predetermines the mood of a space. Second only to art, a coffee table can be the most flexible decorative element. Flowers on a coffee table are not my preference, as the low height makes them feel misplaced and meek. I would instead use moss or other low plants. I prefer books and boxes, as the clean geometry does not distract. My ultimate preference is to have a table interesting enough to stand alone or to partner with a single artistic…

All successful architectural projects find relevant points of connection to site and context and for architect Telly Theodore the unpicking of the history of a heritage enclave in the southern Sydney suburb of Penshurst uncovered some unexpected sources of inspiration. His longstanding clients had purchased a handsome, if modest, 1920s brick house in a wide avenue lined with mature palm trees that had once formed the driveway to the most significant mansion in the suburb. Kintail is a Victorian-era Italianate villa built in 1888 by entrepreneurial businessman and one-time politician Myles McRae, and is set on the highest point in the area, giving a sense of gravitas to its immediate surrounds. The clients had a long personal history with the area with family recollections of the times when paddocks surrounded…

“They wanted something more individual that spoke to their aesthetic.” Secured onto the front fence of this Edwardian home in Melbourne’s leafy Glen Iris is an honesty-policy ‘street library’. Not long ago, a local dropped off the ABC of Design, a compact book running the gamut of the most iconic tables and chairs throughout history. It’s a fitting addition to the colourful glass-walled cubby decorated by the owners’ children and an apt reflection of their home’s interiors: whimsical, kid-friendly and diverse, with some classics thrown in. “Hard and soft, colourful and neutral, patterned and plain,” says interior designer Chelsea Hing of the refined ‘dance’ between furniture, fixtures and fittings. “They wanted something more individual that spoke to their aesthetic. The balance for us was to bring in a sense of…

Idon’t divide architecture, landscape and gardening; to me they are one,” wrote famed Mexican architect Luis Barragán. Strong connections between built and living forms contribute greatly to the aesthetic success of a space, transforming a building from a series of walls and a roof into a home – a place of retreat, shelter and beauty. This garden in the northern Sydney suburb of Balmoral is an example of such dialogue. The property has two distinctly separate outdoor spaces – an enclosed central courtyard and a north-facing backyard with sweeping ocean views. Landscape designer Richard Unsworth of Garden Life was engaged by the client to create gardens within each of the spaces that were welcoming, playful and elegant. First up was the courtyard garden. “The space is on view the minute…

Minneapolis may well be one of the coldest places in the US but it is also one of the most beautiful. Together with its twin city St. Paul it’s well equipped to deal with the frost (above-ground ‘skyway’ footbridges are enclosed and connect city blocks) and grassroots movements are advocating for, rather than enduring, the freeze. Spearheading the movement is Eric Dayton – or King of the Cold as he has come to be known – whose ‘Keep the North Cold’ charity campaigns for an end to climate change. The 37-year-old also co-founded the Great Northern Festival, an outdoorsy celebration of all things winter with fine dining street feasts, loppet racing and the US Pond Hockey Championships. There’s lively events even during the chilliest and most isolating months, like the…

THE FLAGSHIP SUB-ZERO WOLF showroom in Melbourne hosted a Dine & Design evening with a kitchen trends talk by Chelsea Hing, Andrew Mumford and Belle. Stellar interior designer Meryl Hare revealed her second collection of rugs for Designer Rugs. Seymour Cohen raised $100,000 for the Very Special Kids charity with his Art With Heart initiative in Melbourne. Works were gifted by the likes of leading artists Julian Meagher and Matthew Johnson. Belle collaborated with Fanuli on a series of Milan design talks in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.…

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STUDIO? It’s an open-plan studio by the beach in Malibu. We are all hands-on with every project and work very closely. WHAT INITIALLY APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT THE SPACE? The light coming in and the glow coming off the water. I am a water baby and often have a break during the day to take a paddleboard in the ocean. WHAT ARE YOUR DESK ESSENTIALS? A great leather blotter, the newest iMac and fresh flowers. WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR WORKSPACE? HOW DOES IT REFLECT THE WORK THAT YOU DO? My work is very fresh and inspired by the land and sea. I start each day with a walk and think about what I want to get accomplished. I find unless I do that I…

NADINE BUSH Nadine wrote the travel story in this issue, p188. Who/what have been enduring creative influences? My grandmother and mother, my childhood in Sri Lanka, nature, travel, and the arts and crafts of different cultures. Where is home and what do you love about it? A small, sunny apartment in Cammeray, Sydney, overlooking bushland on the top floor of an old duplex with a balcony that runs the length of one side. I love small space apartment living, being close to the city and having neighbours. Favourite local haunts? Charlie Parker’s, Paddington; Kindred Restaurant, Humming Puppy Yoga Studio and The Rabbit Hole Organic Tea Bar, all in Redfern; Marta Osteria, Rushcutters Bay. Ultimate travel escape in 2018/19? To explore Sri Lanka’s north and the Maldives. Design item you are…

AS ONE OF THE UK’s best-known design studios, BarberOsgerby (comprising Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby) have designed everything from a coathanger for Levi’s to ceramic tiles for Stella McCartney and the torch for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Visiting Sydney last year to show their new ‘Pacific’ office chair for Vitra, Barber said designing it was not an easy task. “We wanted to create something elegant and stripped down. We’ve never done a furniture design as complex as this,” he says of the chair that has about 140 parts. Vitra was after an original approach when they commissioned BarberOsgerby about four years ago. “There are thousands of office chairs on the market and all of them have their own unique selling point. This special ‘thing’ is usually focused on a…

“ADAPTABLE SPACES, CLEVER STORAGE AND INBUILT JOINERY WERE ALL ESSENTIAL.” A COLLABORATION between Michael McCormack, director of Milieu, and Jesse Linardi, DKO Architecture design director, resulted in an innovative, space-saving home. How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? Jesse is a great friend and he was looking to design a home for himself. When we saw this site we knew it was ideal for a collaboration. The project is in Collingwood, quite near the Milieu office, so we know the neighbourhood well and wanted to contribute positively to the area. What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? We acquired what was an old garage, and converted the small footprint into two vertical homes. The biggest challenge was working within the…

AN HISTORIC TERRACE was given a new lease of life by Matt Gibson and Karen Batchelor of Matt Gibson Architecture + Design, which maintains its heritage ethos. How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? The client ran a competition between shortlisted architects and designers which we won! The brief was to adapt a Victorian terrace house for a family of five. It had previously been used as a commercial space, and the client wished to repair, restore and celebrate its heritage, and bring it into the current day. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? As with all terraces there was a lack of light and connection with the exterior. We wanted to create an ‘open living…

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“WHEN YOU EXECUTE A PROJECT LIKE THIS YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE WEIGHT OF COLOUR AND HOW TO USE IT PROPERLY.” Polished Chinese oxblood-red and lacquered Yves Klein blue are the arresting two colours saturating the formal sitting and dining rooms of this refurbished Edwardian home in the inner Melbourne suburb of Malvern, situated opposite a nature reserve and with views to the Dandenongs on a clear day. It’s a risky colour scheme and an all-or-nothing palette that runs up the walls and across the ceilings to create a complete cocoon. “The brief was to go hard or go home,” says designer David Flack. The owners had a joie de vivre about the fit-out, granting David considerable leeway when it came to big gestures. The tables turned when homeowner Nicole…

“This is the house that changed the way we think about architecture in Sri Lanka – and how we think about ourselves.” All houses tell a story, some more lyrically than others. The Colombo home that fabled architect Geoffrey Bawa designed for batik artist Ena de Silva in 1960 reads as an ode to international modernism but told with a distinct Sri Lankan lilt. Composed as a series of pavilions and courtyards enclosed within a high compound wall, the house was an oasis of calm in a capital transitioning from leafy garden city to tropical metropolis. Bawa’s earlier buildings had been inspired by Le Corbusier and the tropical modernism of Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew. Flat-roofed concrete volumes in gleaming white grids, these sat stoically in the landscape. But the…

The young English bride of a rich tea plantation owner who comes to live at his property in Ceylon battles nature and isolation. So goes the story line of Elephant Walk, a 1954 Paramount Pictures film set in the lush jungles of what is now known as Sri Lanka. With beautiful cinematography and the heady presence of stars Elizabeth Taylor and Peter Finch, the film was impressive in its day. Young Englishman Tony Bannister was utterly intrigued by the film when he first viewed it as a teenager and it ignited in him a passion for all things colonial: the tea plantations, the way of life in Ceylon at that time, the lush landscape and an appreciation of size and perspective of the design and aspect of space in houses…

HELSINKI WINTER GARDEN Characterised by inner harmony and privacy, this historic building has been transformed into The George. Guests can enjoy a glass-roofed garden and a giant dragon sculpture by Ai Weiwei. stgeorgehelsinki.com A SHORT STAY with PAUL BANGAY { Garden designer, OAM } Where’s your favourite hotel? Gravetye Manor, a West Sussex hotel once home to great landscape designer William Robinson. His garden is modernised but its bones remain. Favourite design piece found abroad? An 18thcentury marble frieze from Rose Uniacke in London. Does travel influence your work? I am always seeking new gardens, especially by contemporary designers like Piet Oudolf or Tom Stuart-Smith. I’ve been researching how Middle East gardens are created in hot, dry areas. Ultimate destination for 2018? The Himalayas, to see daphne and magnolias in…

IT DOESN’T TAKE LONG into a conversation with Spanish architect Carme Pinós to understand why she is the Naomi Milgrom Foundation’s choice to design the 2018 MPavilion in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens. She is much lauded in the architecture profession being both an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (2011) and an RIBA International Fellow (2013) for her outstanding contribution to the profession. Coming after heavy-hitters OMA – Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten – whose 2017 pavilion has been permanently sited at Monash University, she is the fifth architect to be tapped on the shoulder for this commission. Her fit for the project is evident on so many levels. Firstly, is her ability to listen, really listen, and interpret what the client is asking for. “Yes, you need…

WHAT HAS INFORMED AND INSPIRED YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY AND AESTHETIC? I’ve never been formally trained in design, and I don’t come from a lighting background, so in that sense I’m not restricted by a traditional approach. Instead it’s an innate process, informed by the way I see the world and my life experiences. I have always been drawn to a European design sensibility that celebrates craftsmanship, timelessness and the artisanal. I started my career as a food stylist in Paris, which taught me the process of reduction and simplification. IS THERE A COMMON ELEMENT OR APPROACH THAT RUNS THROUGH ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR WORK? I love the artisanal nature and nuances of mouth-blown glass and solid metals. It’s important that each design reflects the many hands that have produced it.…

Single and king single quilt cover sets each consist of 1x quilt cover and 1x standard pillowcase. Double, queen, king and super king quilt cover sets each consist of 1x quilt cover and 2x standard pillowcases. Dark nights and short days call for cosy rooms and thoughtful touches of comfort. Moody Blues Assemble varying degrees of blue with a contrasting colour to create a striking space with a thematic presence. Beautiful winter light engulfs every space to inspire creative energy that transforms. Warm Neutrals Play it safe with neutrals accentuated with bold touches of metallics, fresh foliage and textured fabrics. †Single and king single sheet sets each consist of 1x fitted sheet, 1x flat sheet and 1x standard pillowcase. Double, queen, king and super king sheet sets each consist of 1x fitted sheet, 1x flat sheet and 2x standard pillowcases. Envelope yourself…

THIS PENTHOUSE in Melbourne’s Toorak is one of six stylish new apartments offering quality, amenity and flexibility in a desirable location. How did you become involved with this project? Luke McKie/Orchard Piper: The Washington Street apartment was a collaboration between property developer Orchard Piper, architecture firm Jolson, and Poliform for joinery and soft furnishings to deliver refined luxury with a focus on detail. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? Stephen Jolson: A key consideration, as with many inner-city properties, was privacy. This was achieved with elevated garden beds and clever planning that allowed access to the dramatic city views without the need for privacy screens. How would you describe the interior? SJ: The project aimed to redefine luxury, with a refined, layered palette…

THE USE OF Australian materials to create a Scandinavian aesthetic helped to transform this narrow Victorian terrace in Sydney’s Surry Hills. How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? Our client was referred from another residential client in Sydney. They briefed us to rework the interiors of this Victorian terrace. Our clients are passionate about light Scandinavian interiors and loved our Park Street project [in Melbourne]. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? Bringing light into the space is always a challenge for narrow Victorian terraces. The storage had to make the most of the narrow space. How would you describe the interiors? It’s relaxed and light, and a great place to entertain. The planning of the spaces…

WHAT HAS INFORMED AND INSPIRED YOUR INTERIORS STYLE? HAS THIS EVOLVED OVER TIME? The strongest influence came during the early years of my career, working in London alongside a particularly strong mentor. He demonstrated the possibility of overlaying a minimalist aesthetic with the richness of classical design, and opened my eyes to the power of combining architecture and interior design. My style has evolved, but I can trace the roots back to this formative time. IS YOUR HOME A SANCTUARY OR DOES IT DOUBLE AS A WORKSPACE? Our house was definitely designed to provide a sense of sanctuary, but running a business that is also a passion means that work never stops and so I have a work space that was designed to facilitate the creative side of the business;…

LUCY M cCABE, INTERIOR DESIGN EDITOR, BELLE “The Zip HydroTap ‘Celsius’ All-In-One Arc is the ultimate kitchen appliance for epicureans and aesthetes alike. Delivering instant filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water, as well as unfiltered hot and cold water, it offers unmatched functionality wrapped in a fabulous, sinuous form. The radiant Bright Chrome finish lets the tap take centre-stage in this light-filled, marble-clad space. The look is finished with splashes of glassware and accessories in jewel tones that add a contemporary twist.” “The curvaceous form and glistening Bright Chrome finish of the Zip HydroTap ‘Celsius’ All-In-One Arc make for a dramatic, sculptural statement.” FROM LEFT: Zip HydroTap ‘Celsius’ All-In-One Arc in Bright Chrome. Background in ‘Diamond’ Carrara marble tiles from Academy Tiles and ‘Statuario Nuvo’ surface from Caesarstone. Tiles on…

With its rich, lustrous colours of ruby, emerald and sapphire, sheen and luscious textures, this elegant home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is like a jewellery box, packed with surprises and treats to tease the eye. But it has two personalities. Glamorous spaces for grown-up entertaining by night give way to simple practicality by day, perfect for a family with four teenagers. When the owners bought the 1920s Californian bungalow, it was a bland warren of rooms that shunned the daylight. After renting it out for a few years, in 2012, they decided to make it their family home and approached architect Luigi Rosselli to, yes, raise the roof. “Its vast empty roof space begged for an attic conversion,” says Luigi. Accordingly, he used it to create a parents’ retreat, with…

A QUICK BITE with JORDAN WALKER TOFT { Executive chef, Merivale – Coogee Pavilion, Bert’s at The Newport, The Collaroy } Favourite food experience? An all-night drive into rural France to visit the iconic restaurant Michel Bras where I dined on the things I’d only ever read about. Favourite restaurant? Asador Etxebarri in Basque Spain is a simple restaurant that has become one of the best in the world. Recent projects? Bert’s Brasserie & Bar and The Collaroy. What are you looking forward to in 2018? The Coogee Pavilion middle floor is deep in the design stage, creating what will be an iconic coastal restaurant. merivale.com SYDNEY SECOND COMING Stuart Krelle created a tropical jungle vibe for the re-launch of Social at Verandah (below). Executive chef Brad Sloane’s menu favours…

AT THE EIGHTH ANNUAL BELLE COCO REPUBLIC Interior Design Awards Sydney-based interior design firm Alexander & Co. scooped the pool with a trio of wins for their work on Palm Beach House and restaurant Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera. To top off a fabulous night the biggest accolade of the evening, Belle Coco Republic Interior Designer of the Year, was also taken out by founder of Alexander &Co. Jeremy Bull. Kate Nixon’s interior design studio, Studio Kate (Busatti) won the award for Best Commercial Interior for their work on bookstore Hordern House. Claiming the prize for best bathroom design was Woollahra House Bathroom Two by Decus. The recipients of the Emerging Design Star Award were Felicity Slattery and Sarah Cosentino of Studio Esteta. Last year’s Emerging Design Star winner Amber…

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