Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue #10.6 i Grand Designs Australia

It’s time to talk cork. We’re not talking “kitchen of the ‘70s” look, we’re talking a fresh, sleek offering from Cork Imports Australia while still embracing all the benefits of traditional cork. Featured inset, is the Calais Alloy tile soon to be seen in some pretty big commercial offerings around Australia. The tile is a slightly translucent smoky grey, which allows the beauty of the underlying grain to shine through and will suit any space. The Calais Cream is a translucent cream finish over a natural tile, which allows hints of the natural colour to peek through. As with the other recent offerings from Cork Imports, the tiles are pre-glued and pre-finished, so it’s easy to install and with minimal mess. Importing only the best Portuguese cork, Cork Imports Australia…

01/ Pumphouse Sydney After extensive refurbishment, the historic Pumphouse Sydney has reopened with a fabulous facelift. Inspired by the building’s history within the context of Australia’s burgeoning industrialisation, the chic design speaks to the signature heritage traits of the structure. High-end finishes dominate the space, from the statement pendant shades over the bar featuring the work of Australian artist Lance Corlett, to the stunning timber bar and intimate wine room. Metallic touches add to the premium feel of this newly relaunched venue, which maintains its heritage-listed facade and original charm. Photography by Hamilton Lund. pumphousesydney.com.au 02/ Hurlysi Side Tables An inaugural collection for the home and office by Artedomus, the New Volumes collection explores and pushes the boundaries of a single natural material. The Australian-designed Hurlysi side tables, for example,…

01 DE SEDE DS-600 Named after a mythical alpine creature known as the Tatzelwurm, the DS-600 has embodied the de Sede lifestyle for more than 45 years. With its modular elements that can be expanded to suit every individual taste, it has travelled the world and even found its place in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s longest sofa. A multifunctional element range, you can zip a number of the same element together until you have the desired size. That way you can always find a new arrangement for your room. de Sede’s own combination of both supportive and down-soft upholstery gives this variable sofa the legendary de Sede sitting comfort. The famous sofa is available in high-quality de Sede leather, as well as indoor and semi-outdoor fabrics…

Flooring is one of the most important considerations when designing and fitting out a home. It impacts visually and acoustically and creates ambience, warmth and comfort. In fact, architect Luke Carter from Sandbox Studio Architecture and Design believes flooring is the beginning of the story. “We start with the flooring — it becomes the base for the other finishes in the project,” he says. “That’s because it’s the largest surface in a home that has the most impact visually.” Flooring will also experience the most wear and tear, so it pays to always select the highest quality possible in flooring materials and products. LIGHTING UP A SPACE Flooring affects the ambience of a space and, by its very nature, can make an area seem warm, cool, cosy or even austere.…

DETAILS HOUSE Coburg Freeboard House LOCATION Coburg, Vic DATE COMMENCED September 2015 DATE COMPLETED February 2020 Old homes are filled with charm and memories, but they also have ageing materials, poor site planning and mismatched design styles. More often than not, it’s easier to knock it down and start again, and with no heritage-listed protections on this weatherboard Federation home, there was no reason why the homeowners couldn’t do exactly that. A testament to their character, the homeowners “recognised the importance of maintaining the old building’s contribution to the streetscape, as well as its value to the overall architectural history of their neighbourhood,” says director and project architect, Weian Lim, from WALA. Purchasing the old house in 2015 with plans to do a full renovation, the homeowners wanted a family…

What type of windows and doors were specified in Howitt St and in which rooms? The project features Rylock Commercial Series windows and doors, double-glazed with high-performance Low-E glass in Anodic Bronze powder-coat aluminium finish. The living and dining feature sliding and stacker doors, with fixed lite and awning windows to the kitchen. Upstairs, the master bedroom is flooded with light from the raked, fixed lite and awning windows. Why were these windows and doors specified and how do they contribute to the home’s aesthetics? The Commercial Series is a collection of heavy-duty windows and doors with a square, geometric profile, available in flexible configurations that create stunning architectural features. Each product is custom-made for a homeowner’s particular site and solar orientation to deliver both a functional purpose and contribute…

Bungalows make a great family home, but a lot of the traditional designs lack connection to natural light and exterior environments that most modern Australian families desire. With a limited budget and big goals, Splinter Society Architecture transformed Bungalow 8 House into a comfortable family home that enjoys the simple pleasures of domestic architecture. “Addressing the lack of connection to the garden and the missing northerly aspect, making the home more sustainable and creating larger family/entertaining spaces were the key aspects of the brief,” says director of Splinter Society Architecture, Chris Stanley. “Beyond that, there were layers of influence our clients desired that related to their personal tastes, including an interest in Japanese design.” The existing weatherboard bungalow boasted a basic configuration with little light and a “lean to” at…

Sometimes, forgoing bold colours for a classic palette can really pay off. This is certainly the case for this beautiful family home that reaches new heights of chic sophistication thanks to its classic black-and-white kitchen design by Impala Kitchens. Beautiful cabinetry has been selected with Shaker doors and detailed panelling on the island. Being a small space, the clever decision was made to have the overhead cupboards remain handleless. This allows for the kitchen to appear streamlined and clutter-free. This clean aesthetic is echoed by the gorgeous Quantum Quartz stone benchtop which is repeated on the splashback so as not to distract the eye. Staying true to the colour palette and classic feel of this space, the owners selected SMEG’s iconic freestanding Victoria oven. Another wonderful selection is the black…

01/ SMART LIVING STARTS HERE Your smart home begins with AirTouch and Zimi, the Australian home automation solution that adapts to your lifestyle. With the latest update to integrate with Zimi, AirTouch offers smart control for almost anything, anywhere around your home with smart lighting, ceiling fan controllers, power points, garage doors and other multi-purpose switches. AirTouch and Zimi fuse comfort and energy savings with smart home integration and style, making home automation an affordable luxury for everyone in every house. With AirTouch and Zimi, you can manage your entire dwelling by voice, your phone, or the Smart AirTouch console on your wall. Elevating your air conditioning to a new level of comfort and energy efficiency, AirTouch is a smart air conditioning controller designed to look great and keep the…

Not all homes need decorative skirting boards and wainscoting. A modern style can be achieved with the inclusion of clean lines, flush finishes and distinctive edges. Not only will a shadowline add a modern detail, it can often be used instead of traditional skirting and architraves. A shadowline ceiling finish can replace a decorative cornice at the top of the wall and can be matched with shadowline door jambs and skirtings. When created with the traditional metal angle method, these are often prone to misalignment. They also have the potential to create a messy shadowline groove where the plaster is finished. In contrast, the Intrim Shadowline SK800 Skirting and Doorjamb system is designed to be installed prior to the plaster. The plaster is finished to the skirting board or door…

DETAILS HOUSE Gordons Bay House LOCATION Coogee, NSW INITIAL BUDGET NA FINAL COST $5 million DATE COMMENCED September 2014 DATE COMPLETED April 2016 A brilliant blue horizon, sweet salty air and the calming sounds of crashing waves. Living in a seaside property has so many positives, but a lot of those can also have a traumatising impact on a home if it’s not built to withstand the environment. Homeowner, property developer and builder Paul Tizzone of Zonie Constructions wanted to use an extensive amount of concrete to build his dream seaside home on an ocean-front reserve in Coogee, New South Wales. “The coastal environment is very harsh. All building components are quickly corroded by salt, wind and rain. We had previously worked with concrete, but the client brief allowed us…

Your dream kitchen can be a reality if you work with the right team. That’s what the owners of this contemporary multi-purpose space from Kitchens U Build discovered when they set about creating their ideal room. The previous kitchen didn’t make the best use of the space. Kitchens U Build rectified this with cabinetry that extends to the ceiling, ensuring there’s a place for everything. The island was also sized to suit the room, providing seating for four and extra display shelves for a personal touch. Black can sometimes be too bold in the kitchen, but in this room, it creates a sense of refinement. The matt finish ensures it blends perfectly with the stunning timber shelving and this is further enhanced by the lovely greenery on those open shelves…

Crystal Bathrooms has been in the business of creating superb bathrooms for years. This light and open space is one of the company’s latest endeavours, thoughtfully designed to transform this space into a personal oasis. In stark contrast to its outdated and dark predecessor, this room is bright and exquisite. “Because the area is very spacious, the owner wanted to make it feel airy and light, with a spa-like feel,” say the team from Crystal Bathrooms. Under-vanity LED lighting provides a glow of soft illumination that enhances the spacious, modern ambience of the room and amplifies relaxation in the Kado Lux Petite freestanding bath. The white bath joins a neutral colour palette that was specifically chosen to offset the bold matt-black tapware. This juxtaposition of black and white creates an…

Rylock Windows & Doors designs, specifies and manufactures quality, custom-made windows and doors from locally sourced materials with a solutions-based approach. The company’s products are designed to meet thermal comfort, BAL (bushfire attack level), acoustic, privacy, security and solar requirements. As architectural trends have seen the sizes of products increase, the performance of glazing has become even more important in shielding the interior of the home from radiant heat to deliver ultimate comfort. In 2020, Rylock chose to roll out Low-e Toughened Double Glazing with Argon Fill as a new standard specification. In cooler climates, the insulating properties of low-e glass work to reduce the amount of heat loss in a room. This will naturally regulate the home’s temperature to keep the living environment more comfortable year-round. Rylock’s custom windows…

01 SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY HUB, VICTORIA The Springvale Community Hub incorporates a large library and series of civic spaces set within a playful parkland, mirroring the culturally diverse population and urban context. Completed in 2020, the project boasts a 6-star Green Star Plus rating and Net Zero Operational Emissions. “We won the design competition to design a community hub that reflects and supports the diverse immigrant community of Springvale now and well into the future,” says James Wilson, director of Melbourne-based architecture firm Lyons. “The result is a project that exceeds sustainability standards and celebrates the cultural fabric of the suburb from every angle.” Photography by John Gollings. lyonsarch.com.au 02 CASA LASSO, ECUADOR Casa Lasso is a passive home made using traditional construction methods and materials sourced from the surrounding areas.…

Combining iconic design, sumptuous sound and seamless integration, Bang & Olufsen products represent the epitome of high-performance entertainment, and bringing Bang & Olufsen’s wide range of audio and video products to the Australian market is Premium Sound. It’s Friday night and you’re relaxing in your comfortable home after a long day. You turn on the speaker to listen to the track that always has the power to move you and just like that, your evening has been transformed. The right music can instantly elevate your mood and the right home speaker means you can enjoy those mood-lifting moments whenever you need them most. There are many different types of speakers, and with a little forward planning you can easily discover the ones designed to complement your interior and your lifestyle…

DETAILS HOUSE Tamar Stepped House LOCATION Deviot, Tas INITIAL BUDGET $250,000 FINAL COST $260,000 DATE COMMENCED March 2016 DATE COMPLETED March 2020 Eloise and Matthew Collins, a young married couple, were planning a somewhat uncertain future. In the middle of their IVF journey, they relocated to Tasmania where Eloise had family and friends, and land was much more affordable. No matter what fate had in store for them, Eloise and Matt wanted a house they could call “their” home. Purchasing a “totally blank slate” in Tasmania’s rural town of Deviot, the sloping, clay soil block was daunting but from the top of the property, sprawling views of the Tamar River were spectacular. Matt is a builder by trade and Eloise has worked in an architectural firm, so the couple planned…

DETAILS HOUSE Howitt Street LOCATION Northcote, Vic INITIAL BUDGET $800,000 FINAL COST $900,000 (approx.) DATE COMMENCED July 2019 DATE COMPLETED June 2020 “THE HOWITT STREET PROPERTY IS A UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURING A BALANCE OF SYMMETRY AND ASYMMETRY” — PETE FURLONG Atired, old Californian bungalow and its artistic, middle-aged owners did not make a good match. Tim and Monica have backgrounds in graphic design, bespoke furniture making and commercial property management. They were after a specific design that they wanted their home to represent. Their dream was a two-storey, architecturally designed “piece of art”. After living in their existing bungalow for more than 20 years, their home was ready for a full renovation. Tim and Monica chose to extend their existing space and create their unique “ar(t)chitectural” home. “There was a…

DETAILS HOUSE The Third LOCATION Mount Lawley, WA DATE COMMENCED April 2018 DATE COMPLETED September 2020 A common concern with Federation homes is the narrow, constrained spaces and limited natural light. It was no different for this Perth family. Maintaining the character of the residence while modernising the spaces were key elements of the design brief. The homeowners established an instant connection with Janik Dalecki of Dalecki Design and were ready to build their dream home. “The owners of The Third wanted to modernise their house,” says Janik. “They wanted to create contemporary, open-plan living spaces and introduce natural light and ventilation that established a meaningful connection between the external and internal living spaces.” Inspired by the mix of old and new, the front portion of the home was mostly…

Never before has it been easier to focus on personal preferences: AvanTech YOU from Hettich lets you configure your drawers exactly the way you want, whether in the bathroom, living room or kitchen. A unique look is easily achieved thanks to the broad diversity of this product range and the many ways of creating furniture. AvanTech YOU is the platform for your own ideas and design options. AvanTech YOU is designed to impress, with a sleek linear style and slender drawer side profile at an impressive 13mm thickness. The purist design keeps all working components hidden in the drawer side. There are no cover caps or holes to spoil the seamless look and the fitting deliberately recedes into the background and blends in with furniture as a design element. AvanTech…

When the homeowners approached Smith & Smith Kitchens for help with the kitchen in their new home, they had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. A clean, modern kitchen with plenty of warmth was the brief they gave the designers, along with a request to be budget-conscious where possible. As you can see here, the brief was met and then some. The designers and the homeowners made careful choices around where to spend and where to save during the design and build process to ensure the kitchen looks great but doesn’t break the bank. This resulted in a beautiful space that was finalised within budget. Flat-panel doors were chosen to keep the room’s silhouette clean, and timber was used liberally to add warmth. Large cabinets were introduced for…

HIGH-TECH SECURITY Home security provides you with peace of mind. If you’ve ever thought a home invasion or break-in would never happen to you, here’s a sobering statistic. According to 2021 figures released by Budget Direct, 4.3 per cent of Australian households experienced at least one break-in (or attempted break-in) during the past 12 months. Australia also has the seventh highest rate of burglaries in the world. In the past decade, there have been rapid advancements in what you can achieve for little cost in home security. Brad Little, Arlo vice-president and managing director, says one of the biggest changes in technology is making it easier than ever for consumers to set up their own home security and monitor it from anywhere. “Arlo has led via innovation to allow home…

Many homeowners looking to add value to their property incorporate in-ground trampolines into their garden design, often creating a planting and hedging section around it. For this reason, Aussies are loving Mr Trampoline’s green-string bounce beds that are coated with all-weather UV-stable rubber-based paint to withstand the Australian climate, and blend into the garden better than the black- or blue-string traditional options. From huge lawns to tight courtyards, the team from Mr Trampoline can install in a variety of spaces. The company’s Olympic-standard sizes provide the ultimate performance, but they also make mini trampolines (a little over 4sqm) for active young gymnasts. Many consider in-ground to be the best and safest option and these are mostly landscaped into lawn areas. However, above-ground trampolines can be made stable on any surface…

Q Our house keeps having water leaks through roof and gutter inundation. Part of the reason might be that we have some large eucalyptus trees in our garden which we love and can’t bring ourselves to remove. We get onto the roof regularly to clean the gutters, but we’re caught out on occasion when we have large downpours. What’s the best method in your opinion to stop the gutters getting blocked and help prevent me from having to get on the roof all the time? A There is a simple solution to prevent leaves getting into gutters — it’s called a gutter guard. A mesh material, pop-riveted to the outside edge of your gutter and either rivetted to your roof or adhered to your tiles with silicone. I would leave…

FINALIST 1 TENT HOUSE THE BRIEF Open spaces saturated in natural light, enhanced by high ceilings and good airflow. And a generous amount of glass, with doors and windows that open completely. DESIGN OUTCOMES The home consists of an operable insulated box for cooler months that makes way for a tent-like feature in the warmer weather. The doors of the box slide open manually, while the roof (or lid) has an automated sliding operation. With the roof fully open, the transparent tent membrane comes into view. EDITOR’S FAVOURITE As the doors slide open, the forest wall becomes an architectural element. DETAILS LOCATION Verrierdale, Queensland ARCHITECT Sparks Architects CONSTRUCTION Jaicon Constructions PHOTOGRAPHY Christopher Frederick Jones FINALIST 2 BELLBIRD RETREAT THE BRIEF A weekend retreat for the homeowner and up to four…