Innholdsfortegnelse for Febuary - March 2024 i Belle

EDITORIAL Editor-in-chief Tanya Buchanan Creative director Shayne Burton Managing editor Matilda Ringrose Senior copy editor Janice Hogg Chief copy editor, Homes Peter Griffiths Art director, Homes Marissa Foye Junior designer, Homes Saffron Sylvester Art production Matus Kundrat Stylist, Homes Sophie Wilson Editorial coordinator, Homes Anna Campbell Contributing editors Steve Cordony (Style director-at-large), Karen McCartney (Architecture), Kirstie Clements (Luxe Files) Judy Pascoe (Library), Carli Philips (Melbourne), Harry Roberts (Art), Jean Wright (Design) EDITORIAL OFFICE GPO Box 4088, Sydney, NSW 1028 Tel (02) 9282 8456, email: belle@aremedia.com.au CONTRIBUTORS Tom Ferguson, Stephanie Hope, Anita Jokovich, Alana Landsberry, Rhiannon Lidbury, Ryan Linnegar, Shannon McGrath, Caitlin Mills, Chris Pearson, Romello Pereira, Prue Ruscoe, Anson Smart, Kristina Soljo, Fiona Susanto, Alicia Taylor, Dave Wheeler ADVERTISING Commercial manager, Homes Rhyl Heavener Brand executive Claire Ellis, (02) 9282…

This new temple complex (above), a multi-faith building in the village of Rake, Hampshire, UK, was commissioned by The White Eagle Lodge, a nondenominational spiritual organisation. Taking a ‘fabric first’ approach to the building James Gorst Architects used timber framing with a facing of clay brickwork set within a chalk lime mortar – self-finished materials with a calm and harmonious tone. Taking cues from the 16th-century Sikh Golden Temple in Amritsar, the square plan has entrances on each of the cardinal points and the principal sacred space is designed to welcome visitors from all faiths around the world. jamesgorstarchitects.com…

THE 2023 BELLE FANULI INTE RIO R DESIGN AWA RDS was a glittering affair, dressed Mediterranean style with potted olive trees and terracotta tubs of citrus, to toast the ultimate in Australian interior design talent. With true Italian largesse the Fanulis, and supporting sponsors Signorino, Techno Gym, Fhiaba, and Bird in Hand, served a bounty of sumputous food, luscious wines and the ever-popular gelato from the Messina cart. Hosts Belle editor-in-chief Tanya Buchanan and Fanuli marketing manager Marco Fanuli unveiled the winners to an enthusiastic reception: Belle Fanuli Interior Designer of the Year: Adam Haddow of SJB; Best Residential Interior: SJB for 19 Waterloo Street; Emerging Design Star: A melda Wilde; Best Commercial Interior: A rent & Pyke for Koda; Best Kitchen: Placement Studio for Park ville House; Best Bathroom:…

WE LOVED OUR OLD VICTORIAN HOME in Melbourne’s Yarraville for its classic charm and timeless beauty,” says owner Jess Hislop, who lives here with husband Tom and their young brood of three children. WHAT APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT YOUR HOME? With lime-green walls and overgrown gardens, it provided a blank canvas for Mim Design to help bring our vision to life. Being so well connected to the hustle and bustle of Yarraville Village also meant we would have everything our family needed, right on our doorstep. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE INTERIORS? Light, airy, luxurious and eclectic. Having worked as an interior designer with Mim Design for a number of years before having a family and then starting my own interior styling business, there was a certain level of trust…

1 Tiger-head glass, $660, from Gucci. 2 Persian ‘Hamedan’ rug, $13,200/200x315cm, from Cadrys. 3 ‘Olivia’ coffee table, $1599, from Freedom. 4 Buccellati silver candlesticks, $38,068/pair, from Net-A-Porter. 5 ‘Changes’ bowl in White, $305, from The Iconic. 6 French Régence period carved and painted wood mirror, $15,804, from 1stDibs. 7 Dolce & Gabanna Fall 21. 8 Frederique Constant ‘Highlife’ limited-edition stainless-steel watch, approx. $5496, from Mr Porter. 9 18th-century painted French buffet, $6198, from 1stDibs. 10 Bitossi ‘Diseguale’ champagne coupes, $165/six, from Mytheresa. 11 Enfants Riches Déprimés ‘Logo-Debossed’ platform leather boots, approx. $3192, from Mr Porter. 12 Celine Homme double-breasted wool and cotton blend trenchcoat in Camel, $4508, from Mr Porter. 13 Christolphe ‘Babylone’ silver-plated bowl, $852, from Net-A-Porter. 14 Seletti ‘Kintsugi’ flatware, $135/set, from Mytheresa. PHOTOGRAPHY APPLE ORIGINAL FILMS/SONY PICTURES.…

Often a parfumerie is expected to be small like a jewellery shop,” says interior designer Tamsin Johnson of the Oxford Street, Paddington, store which she was asked to decorate for Libertine Parfumerie. With a large number of brands to display they desired enough space “to host events and to slow the customer down, encouraging them to stay longer”. The central courtyard was required to help cement the sense of “permanence while offering some freshness in contrast to the old pharmacopeia feel”. WHAT WHAT WAS THE DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THE STORE’S INTERIORS? I wanted the feeling of Libertine to reflect that of an established continental pharmacy, but not a pastiche or imitation. Those old chemists were so dignified in their design and were generously packed-in and detailed, causing a sense of…

Home Theatre [ Sydney ] INTERIOR DESIGNER Brooke Aitken Design, Photography PRUE RUSCOE Styling MEGAN MORTON ICONIC SYDNEY VIEWS AND A PENCHANT FOR PARIS informed the reworking of two apartments into one, explains architect and interior designer Brooke Aitken of Brooke Aitken Design. “We felt it important that it has a conversation with that incredible icon of a building,” says Brooke. “We designed the bedroom as a contemporary reminder of the owner’s time spent in her favourite locale, so every night she can feel a bit of Paris is with her.” How did you become involved with this project? The long-time owner, Elizabeth Pakchung, contacted our firm. We had met before through other clients and she had been following our work. Elizabeth is currently on the boards of 4A Centre…

A generational family home inherited by the current owners, this 1870s terrace in Paddington required an approach that was both sensitive and sensible. The initial brief was for two new bathrooms, but architect and interior designer Alena Smith’s sound advice to the owners was to hit pause on the ad-hoc patch-up jobs and instead look to a master plan that may cost more in the short term, but would undoubtedly make for a more gratifying future and eliminate the need for endless repairs. “My client lived in the house as a child and is now raising her own family there. It’s something of a full-circle heirloom,” says Alena. “We wanted to give it an upgrade and breathe new life into it, but it was important to respect its heritage too.…

Happy New Year! I hope you are reading this from the beach, a breezy balcony or on a plane heading somewhere fabulous. The beginning of the year always has me pondering how to perfect my interiorscape and life in general! How we live, work and design our lives is what keeps us engaged and drives the content on the pages of Belle every month. I am forever inspired by the endless originality and renewal that is evident in the work of Australian architects and designers. I was lucky enough to visit our gorgeous cover residence, the fabulous Sydney address of leading A-list goto interior designer Thomas Hamel and husband George Massar, furniture designer and entrepreneur. This fabulous two-man penthouse was a shadow of its former self when the two creative…

One of the winners of the prestigious RIBA London Project Architect of the Year 2023 and shortlisted for RIBA House of the Year 2023, Green House (right) is a low-budget home in the De Beauvoir conservation area in London’s Hackney. Responding to the client’s love of plants, a translucent and operable facade of polycarbonate and galvanised steel encloses a wall of bamboo. Parallels with Moroccan riads include an open-plan ground floor with internal light-well linking gardens at the front and back. “Low budget, super-eco and a bit pop!” say the architects. hayhurstand.co.uk…

SET ON A LONG NARROW BLOCK THE 70X8M SITE FOR CASA EN LOS COCOS (LEFT) IS DEFINING OF ITS DESIGN. LOCATED IN THE SOUTH OF THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF MÉRIDA IN YUCATÁN, MEXICO, THE PROJECT BY ARCHITECTS LUDWIG GODEFROY CONSISTS OF A SERIES OF ‘FR AGMENTED PAVILIONS’ WITH PRIVATE GARDENS AND WATER THREADED THROUGH THE ENTIRE SITE. STRONGLY INSPIRED BY PRE-HISPANIC ARCHITECTURE THERE IS A LARGE, PROTECTED VOID FOR LIGHT AND BREEZE AT THE CENTRE OF THE BUILDING. LUDWIGGODEFROY.COM PHOTOGRAPHY RORY GARDINER (WHITE EAGLE, LUDWIG GODEFROY), TREVOR MEIN (WARDLE), KILIAN O’SULLIVAN (GREEN HOUSE)…

A YEAR IN THE FRENCH STYLE The owners of French brand Antoinette Poisson, known for its traditional domino papers and delightfully patterned textiles, grant readers a glimpse into their idyllic house on the Brittany coast. The restoration and decoration of this dream property, festooned with their own handmade lampshades and wallpaper-lined armoires, makes fascinating reading interspersed with their forays to antique markets and gathering provisions for cooking authentic French dishes. Vincent Farelly, Jean-Baptiste Martin, Flammarion, $100 MAMMA MILANO JJ Martin, founder of cult fashion and lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, provides a fascinating insight into her Italian inspirations and passions in her first book. Chronicling the start-up of her business and the life lessons learned, she extols the beauty and idiosyncrasies of her adopted country. Lovingly wrapped in one of three…

1 18th-century wooden statue of St. John the Baptist, $34,088, from 1stDibs. 2 17th-century French tapestry, $23,241, from 1stDibs. 3 Clio Peppiatt ‘Chandelier’ tote, $979, from Net-A-Porter. 4 Oscar de la Renta domed teardrop earrings in Gold, $473, from Net-A-Porter. 5 Aquazzura ‘Seduction’ crystal-embellished pumps, $1855, from Net-A-Porter. 6 French 18th-century Pierre de Bourgogne jardiniere, $10,536, from 1stDibs. 7 Dior Spring/Summer 2024. 8 French Napoleon III carved giltwood mirror, $10,071, from 1stDibs. 9 CL Living ‘Heston’ side table, $1299, from Freedom. 10 Japonisme ‘Spirit’ kettle on stand with burner, $349, from 1stDibs. 11 Marni x Serax teacup and saucer, $225/two, from Mytheresa. 12 Garrard ‘Beatrice’ 18-karat white gold tiara, $75,000, from Net-A-Porter. 13 18th-century French painted deux corps buffet, $17,819, from 1stDibs. 14 ‘Rose de Vents’ necklace, $3840 in yellow…

WHAT WERE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR SPACE, AND WHAT INITIALLY APPEALED ABOUT THE SITE? For the Mecca Support Centre project, our primary goal was to design a space that would embody Mecca’s brand narrative while nurturing a sense of community amongteammembersandvisitors,explainsAnitaZampichelli, associate director of interior designers Studio Tate, who envisioned an environment that exuded energy, warmth, and creativity, reflecting the essence of Mecca’s identity. The site’s mid-century warehouse location immediately appealed, offering an industrial backdrop that could be seamlessly integrated into our design concept. WHAT DID THE ALTERATIONS ENTAIL (IF ANY)? The alterations we undertook for the project revolved around refining and enhancing the initial aesthetic design concept, which was developed by a long-term Mecca collaborator. Our collaboration with the brand involved transforming this concept into a tangible reality. We…

VELVET UNDERGROUND Custom white sofas by Thomas Hamel & Associates in the formal sitting room. Gregorius Pineo ‘Fillmore’ sofa, Jim Thompson cushions, ‘Etienne’ ottomans, ‘London’ iron coffee table with glass top and ‘Bonnaire’ tray, all from Kneedler Fauchère, LA. Black timber sculpture on coffee table from Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert. ‘Dirty Action’ mixed media artwork by Gabriel Rivera. Hand-knotted banana silk rug from JD Staron, LA. Chinese white glazed ceramic stool from Graham Geddes Antiques. Custom metal and mirror screen by Oliver Tanner Art & Design. Chinese red lacquered bookcase, part of the Graham Geddes Collection, from Leonard Joel. PHOTOGRAPHY ANSON SMART…

With its generous proportions and panoramic views over the district to the city skyline this house on a corner block in Sydney’s Hunters Hill ticked all the boxes for the empty-nester purchasers. Wishing to create a home that evoked the feel of an apartment without actually living in one, they were attracted by the potential and knew immediately that interior designer Greg Natale was the man to lead the reinvention of the property. Having visited a friend’s house that had been designed by Greg they were “blown away by the level of detail” and knew that was what they wanted for their own home. “The bones of the house we bought were good but the finishes were not,” explains the owner. “Greg came highly recommended and he understood exactly what…

PHOTOGRAPHY PABLO VEIGA (ROSSO VERDE, WURRUNGWURI EXTERIOR AND POOL, CHOI RENDER (SWEETWATER), KATHERINE LU (VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL) IF YOU MET SHAUN CARTER, of architecture practice Carter Williamson, at a party I am not sure you would immediately pick up on his occupation (apart perhaps from the giveaway thick-rimmed black glasses.) He is talkative and energetic – a ‘can-do’ sort of guy – traits that have served him well in a profession often known for its reticence. His father was a builder and he worked in the same trade as well as stints as a structural engineer before the call of architecture came. His then girlfriend, now wife of 25 years, was heading off on a European study tour of significant buildings led by architect and t utor Tone W heeler and…

SYDNEY INVISIBLE CITIES ‘A Blueprint for Ruins’ peers between the cracks of China’s towering urban landscapes to examine the cost of relentless development and the displacement wrought by rapid modernisation. From the hybrid environments (left) conjured by multimedia artist and curator Hu Weiyi to works that map the metropolis as a vast, interconnected machine, the group show finds stories and memories enclosed by vanishing spaces and ephemeral architecture. Until 12 May. whiterabbitcollection.org SYDNEY RAY OF LIGHT The first Australian solo exhibition for Amsterdam-based duo Rive Roshan, ‘Internal Reflection’ considers how light and colour shape our visual perception of the world around us. Functional objects in tinted and textured glass – including Colour Dial Table, Blue Rouge Light (above) – radiate optimism and verve with their luminous tonal washes and choreographed…

Golden prospects: a glittering flagship store sets off a new gold rush. PERHAPS THE MOST LUSTROUS luxury boutique of all opened in Sydney last year, ABC Bullion’s sumptuous flagship store in the heart of the CBD. In the event that a gold or silver cast bar strikes you as much better value than a Balenciaga bag, look no further. A previously very quiet achiever, ABC Bullion (and parent company Pallion) is Australia’s largest precious-metal services group, responsible for the refinement and production of 46 per cent of gold and 85 per cent of silver in the country, and this dazzling public space was designed to showcase these precious metals as the ultimate premium investment. ABC Bullion has assisted investors to buy and sell gold bullion, silver, platinum and palladium for…

WHAT WERE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR SPACE, AND WHAT INITIALLY APPEALED ABOUT THE SITE? Alexandra Heard and Heleena Trahanas: We were after a fairly generous sized space with good natural light allowing for a long central dining table as the focus to bring our tabletop dreams to life. WHAT DID THE ALTERATIONS ENTAIL (IF ANY)? A+H: The space we inhabited is quite industrial and raw. We painted it white to provide a clean canvas to let our joyful hand-painted Apulian ceramics sing. WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT FOR THE SPACE? A+H: To transport our clients to a nostalgic summer well spent in the Mediterranean and to recreate beautiful European holiday memories with our entertaining pieces at home. So, we’ve used a dining table to help bring a delicious and vibrant tabletop…

WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT FOR THE STORE INTERIORS? I wanted to revise the coastal aesthetic, so common in Sydney, and re-imagine it in a contemporary, sophisticated style. A key design intent was applying a powdery-blue colour saturation to the entire space, creating a set-like backdrop for the garments to take centrestage. I layer in texture and feeling through materiality – such as wrapping the soft lustrous carpet up onto walls created a sumptuous look and feel to envelop the structured blazers so signature to the Perri Cutten brand. WHAT DID THE ALTERATIONS (IF ANY) ENTAIL? The biggest intervention was changing all the finishes and stylings within the site. On entry, a portal of blue porcelain tile, with rammed-earth plinths and vintage urns on display are like long-lost treasures found under…

Some things are meant to be. For interior designers and husbands Thomas Hamel and George Massar an auction of this penthouse in Sydney’s inner-west in mid-2021 occurred the same day as their marriage. So, of course, the wedding took precedence and they passed on what could have been a special opportunity. But fate intervened. George revisited the listing after the couple had tied the knot and found the apartment was still under negotiation, so they threw their hat in the ring. After a long search, they had discovered this sanctuary in the sky, a pavilion with sheer walls of three-metre-high glass on all sides and nabbing the entire top level of an apartment building, and they were smitten. It was “right on the water, so close you can hear rowers,…

Renovation and restoration were key protagonists in this tale of two architectural styles spanning more than a century. Interweaving the past and the future, this home in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs draws on dual narratives, but they share the same attention to detail, craftsmanship and earthy material selection. The result is a harmonious whole that’s punctuated with delightful twists and surprises at every turn, thanks to an inspired collaboration between architect Madeleine Blanchfield and heritage architect Zoltan Kovacs. Madeleine was already working on a project for the family, when this 1907 pile came on the market six years ago. “This was our favourite house in the area and we had always wanted to buy it,” says the owner. “Before we bought our previous house back in 2001, we had reached out…

DO YOU WORK FROM HOME OR THE OFFICE? Most days the team and I work full-time in the office, but my role has evolved to include an enormous amount of travel – for business and pleasure – so as long as I have my phone, laptop and a wi-fi connection, I can work remotely from wherever I am in the world. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WORKSPACE? It’s a blended PR showroom and office space in the Anne Schofield Antiques heritage building on Queen Street, positioned above the Leonard Joel auction rooms in Woollahra. WHAT INITIALLY APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT THE SPACE? The abundance of natural light and location sealed the deal when we moved in several years ago. The heritage features add charm, and the high ceilings and large…