Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue #13.6 i Grand Designs Australia

ACROSS THE DITCH: NZ ARCHITECTS WORTH FOLLOWING 01/WILLIAM TOZER ASSOCIATES William Tozer Associates is an award-winning practice with offices in New Zealand, Sydney, the US and its head office in London. The practice understands architecture as compositions of abstract sculptural form and space. Each project curates and reframes the context and history of its site, and captures the open-endedness of the processes of demolition and construction. Its projects make sculptural compositions of volumes and planes, loosely dividing open-plan spaces into zones of use through alignments and misalignments; changes of floor and ceiling level; and continuities and distinctions in the selection of materials, lighting and other fixtures and fittings. A prime example of these attributes is evident when looking at Case Study Villa in Auckland. The project encompasses a series of…

01 MIELE DUOFLEX HX1 There are plenty of handstick vacuums on the market, but it’s hard to find one with sufficient suction power. With previous handstick vacuums, I have found that often, large particles get rolled over rather than sucked up. Enter the Miele Duoflex HX1 handstick vacuum, which the manufacturer claims to be just as strong as a conventional vacuum cleaner. And it’s not wrong. Weighing just 3.1 kg, the light and compact unit makes keeping floors spotless a breeze, and you can hang it on the wall so it’s at arm’s reach for a quick clean-up. Its streamlined and modern design ensures that it blends with the style of your home when not in use. This intuitive vacuum features a Multi Floor electrobrush that detects the type of flooring…

I t was a house that no one wanted. The previous owners had listed the property for sale twice before, but potential buyers stayed away in droves. The home had charm, but on close inspection some floors and walls were warped, and doors were even glued shut. A dubious-looking murky pond in the backyard did nothing to add to its appeal. The home stood bereft, until new owners Erin and Julien stepped in. They saw the potential, rolled up their sleeves and went to work. Under the expert guidance of designer David Noordhoff, the three-bedroom one-bathroom dwelling has morphed into a stylish abode with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a powder room, and ample open-plan living space to boot. David says the design vision was developed in close consultation with Erin…

It was an epic tale in the making. After a two-year search, the homeowners found the perfect vacant land. It stretches across 11.7 hectares, has a north-facing slope with views of a lake, and pristine views of rolling hills. “The property embodies the classic Adelaide Hills vibe, with open green fields surrounded by eucalypt trees,” notes Greg Bond, architect and director of Atelier Bond. On the day the architects viewed the site, the heavens opened, and rain and hail bucketed down. Undeterred, they jumped in the car and viewed the site that way. “After that we went to the Uraidla pub - very Adelaide Hills behaviour,” laughs Greg. The owners, a couple transitioning to retirement, wanted to create a luxury retreat away from the city that was spacious enough for…

A natural building product for lining internal walls and ceilings in commercial, industrial and residential applications, Durra Panel is a truly sustainable building material made entirely from reclaimed wheat straw. Durra Panel is manufactured in Bendigo, Victoria, using agricultural waste - straw stubble - which is a by-product of food crops, sourced from farmers within a 100km radius of the manufacturing facility. This straw is abundantly available and is renewable with each year that passes. Durra Panel uses a unique dry extrusion manufacturing process which requires no water, gas or chemicals. Using only heat and pressure, a natural element within the straw is released and allows the panel core to self-bind without resins or binding agents with an extremely low-embodied energy. This incredibly sustainable process allows Durra Panel to provide…

Unox Casa is the high-end residential division of UNOX, the world’s best-selling brand of professional ovens, born to bring the performance of the greatest starred restaurant to luxury private homes. SuperOven is the first oven that integrates the technology of the best professional ovens into an iconic Italian design, suitable for the most exclusive kitchens. SuperOven Collection The SuperOven collection consists of two models, Model 1 and Model 1S. Model 1 takes advantage of the power and versatility of two stacked ovens, while the more compact Model 1S (a 2023 Red Dot Design Award winner) features a single cooking chamber. SuperOven offers professional performance in a simple, immediate way, enabling cooking methods not found in traditional ovens, such as grilling, steaming, frying, smoking and dehydrating, to name just a few.…

LARGE NEW HOME CARRICKALINGA SHED Location Carrickalinga, SA Architecture Architects Ink Photography Corey Roberts Website architectsink.com LARGE RENOVATION GLENCAIRN Location Coburg, Vic Architecture Trower Falvo Architects Photography Ben Hosking Website trowerfalvo.com SMALL NEW HOME (JOINT WINNERS) MAPLETON HOUSE Location Mapleton, Qld Architecture Atelier Chen Hung Photography David Chatfield Website a-ch.com.au SIX-WAYS HOUSE Location Fitzroy, Vic Architecture Kennedy Nolan Photography Derek Swalwell Website kennedynolan.com.au SMALL RENOVATION HOUSE IN SURRY HILLS Location Surry Hills, NSW Architecture Architect George Photography Martin Siegner Website architect-george.com BEST ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME (JOINT WINNERS) CARRICKALINGA SHED Location Carrickalinga, SA Architecture Architects Ink Photography Corey Roberts Website architectsink.com HOLOCENE HOUSE Location Manly, NSW Architecture CplusC Architects & Builders Photography Renata Dominik, Michael Lassman and Felix Mooneeram Website cplusc.com.au BEST INTERIOR TERRACE HOUSE MIRAGE Location Chippendale NSW Architecture Alcami Architecture…

Groundbreaking technology and innovation are ushering in a new era of construction methods and materiality, with cost-eff ective and durable products that are setting new benchmarks in sustainability. The focus is on building products and methods that are environmentally friendly, good quality, robust and cost eff ective. Built to last Andy Marlow from Envirotecture says when building, there is an important aspect of sustainability that needs to be carefully considered: embodied carbon or upfront carbon, which is the carbon expended in the products used to create the building. Examples of this are tiles, concrete and bricks. “We could look at it like we have a carbon budget, a certain amount of carbon we can put into the atmosphere,” he explains. “Having energy-efficient buildings is important, but if we make them…

WE LOVE The leafy terrace -it connects visually to the outdoors This inner-city home has rewritten the rulebooks on eco-friendly living. The project’s intent was to be an off-grid home in an urban setting. This means being fully selfsufficient with water and energy systems. The existing dwelling was a petite 104sqm. Homeowner Dr Laura Ryan has achieved the seemingly impossible, turning the compact single-fronted worker’s cottage into a unique light-filled home that’s just a hair’s whisker from being completely off-grid. It’s a labour of love that began nine years ago, with the forward-thinking concept catching the attention of the Grand Designs Australia team. According to Laura, traditional thinking says it’s easy to build an off-the-grid sustainable house if you have a large block of land and lots of money to…

EDITOR'S FAVOURITE The stairs that combine two different materials, stone and timber — a bold choice that adds interest Materiality is the hero in this home, one that is filled with a host of stylish design elements. It’s a dwelling designed with European flavour, timeless and unashamedly unique. The owner wanted a home that captured the eclectic style of the family who lives there. Andrew Stapleton, director of DOOD Studio, says there wasn’t a definitive list of must-haves at the start. “There was a blank slate on the site, so the brief evolved as we designed,” he explained. This is the family home of interior designer Elif Sozer, her partner and their two children. The body of work included four bedrooms, a master ensuite, guest ensuite, bathroom and powder room,…

WE LOVE The materials used in the exterior facade that allows the home to sit comfortably in the landscape Sitting on the cosy deck of this eco-friendly home, there is hardly a breath of wind. It’s quiet and calm. There are views to the national park beyond and agricultural buildings in the distance. Looking out at the leafy landscape, you can almost imagine the heady excitement of those seeking their fortune in the 1850s. The town of Chewton was one of the earliest towns established during the Gold Rush era. Some buildings in the district still remain from the Gold Rush heyday and there are also deep indigenous roots in the region. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling is home to young professionals James and Zara and their greyhound Nel. “It was…

Idyllically located on Victoria’s Surf Coast, this impressive new family home and office marries contemporary design with environmental sustainability, creating a harmonious and stylish retreat for work, play and family life. The original three-acre block featured a perimeter of established trees on all sides but was otherwise a blank canvas. Auhaus Architecture worked with the clients to develop a sculptural design with sweeping curves, impressive scale and a palette of natural materials to create a statement home with a uniquely Australian aesthetic. Renowned for delivering custom homes of this size and calibre, Hedger Constructions was engaged in the design and development phase and worked collaboratively with the architects and clients to bring the ambitious home vision to life. With its unique design and spatial organisation, the property has no formal…

In a recent kitchen renovation project by ForestOne, designed by the talented Amanda Monaghan of Interior Concepts, the transformation of a basic, white IKEA kitchen into a stunning and functional family space is nothing short of remarkable. One of the standout design features of this kitchen, built by H Plus H Projects, is the use of EGGER TM28 board. With its matt woodgrain texture and anti-fingerprint technology, it not only elevates the kitchen’s aesthetics, but also makes maintenance a breeze - a crucial factor in a household with young children. Fisher & Paykel’s contemporary appliances seamlessly blend with the dark-timber finishes, adding both functionality and a sleek aesthetic to the space. The 3m island, adorned with robust Quartzite from Cosentino, is a showstopper with deep vein rivers flowing across it,…

Cosentino Group, the global leader in the production of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, has launched Xeron®, a new zero silica brand committed to providing interesting interior design solutions based on advanced surface technology. Only available in Australia, Xeron® is the first zero crystalline silica surface by Cosentino made of up to 88 per cent recycled materials. With a 10-year high-performance guarantee, the Xeron® by Cosentino range features 10 new colours divided into two different product lines (Xeron® Premium and Xeron® Elemental). Xeron® Premium Xeron® Premium is made using an intentionally sustainable process and designed to elevate a wide range of interior design styles. Xeron® Premium offers four shades of neutral and balanced white, beige and grey, infused with nuanced river-like veins, and with a unique aesthetic capable of…

01 MAPLETON HOUSE Location Mapleton, Qld Architecture Atelier Chen Hung Photography David Chatfield Website a-ch.com.au 02 LEE HOUSE Location Watsons Bay, NSW Architecture Angelo Candalepas and Associates Photography Rory Gardiner Website candalepas.com.au 03 NOT-A-MOTEL Location Point Leo, Vic Architecture Pleysier Perkins Photography Tom Blachford Website pleysierperkins.com 04 KIRRIBILLI DOWNSIZE APARTMENT Location Kirribilli, NSW Architecture Tsai Design and Amandine Simonetti Architecture and Interiors Photography Clinton Weaver Websites tsaidesign.com.au; amandinesimonetti.com 05 GLENCAIRN Location Coburg, Vic Architecture Trower Falvo Architects Photography Ben Hosking Website trowerfalvo.com 06 TERRACE HOUSE MIRAGE Location Chippendale, NSW Architecture Alcami Architecture Photography David Wheeler Website alcamiarchitecture.com 07 SIX-WAYS HOUSE Location Fitzroy, Vic Architecture Kennedy Nolan Photography Derek Swalwell Website kennedynolan.com.au 08 CARRICKALINGA SHED Location Carrickalinga, SA Architecture Architects Ink Photography Corey Roberts Website architectsink.com 09 HOUSE IN SURRY HILLS…

01 DAVIS, SOUTH YARRA, VICTORIA Clad in weathered copper and boasting integrated automation systems, glass walkways and an elevated black mosaic lap pool, this home by Blur Architecture is a masterpiece. The building utilises a series of curves that serve both aesthetic and functional applications, softening the form and allowing for water to gently shed off the roof to avoid the inclusion of gutters. These curves are then translated internally to create a consistent language and to soften the edges and make spaces feel larger than they are. Photography by Dylan James. blurarchitecture.com 02 ARMOREL, QUEENSLAND Capital Luxury Residences (CLR) has made waves in the Gold Coast prestige property scene with the groundbreaking sale of its latest masterpiece, Armorel. Nestled in the sought-after waterfront locale of Mermaid Waters, this six-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom mansion…

01 BUTTER BENCH Designed by Nicholas Karlovasitis and Sarah Designed by Nicholas Karlovasitis and Sarah Gibson, Butter benches are synonymous with playfulness and durability. Designed in 2010, Butter was named a Good Design Award Gold Winner in 2022. Lightweight and waterproof, these versatile UV-stable benches are constructed using 100 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic, making Butter a stunning addition to both indoor and outdoor areas in need of stylish seating. designbythem.com 02 WEEKDAY BENCH Hannes & Fritz’s Weekday bench was inspired by their impromptu solution to a lack of seating at a dinner party. Retaining the original idea of bringing people together, the Weekday bench combines a solid, robust presence with softly rounded joints, conveying a sense of warmth and familiarity that invites shared dining and a social atmosphere. Featuring the same…

It’s an aesthetic that seeks to offer spaces that are calming, that stills the mind and warms the heart. To cultivate a warm feeling in your home interiors, opt for natural fabrics, tactile textures, soft ambient lighting, and rich refined colours. Add a few personal touches, snapshots of your personality, and layer it all with lashings of charm. It’s also important to note that it’s possible to design warm spaces, regardless of your style preference. Traditional or classic-style homes tend to naturally conjure a cosy ambience, but of course you can design interior spaces that are warm and comfortable in combination with coastal, French provincial, Hamptons or minimalist design. When designing your spaces with warmth and comfort front of mind, it’s imperative to not only look at the space holistically,…

Presented with a blank canvas to work its magic, the Nobby Kitchens design team was tasked with creating a modern, functional space. The kitchen serves as a thoroughfare to other parts of the home, so it needed to facilitate (and withstand) high foot traffic. With this in mind, the team focused on a marriage of form and function, with a splash of nature-inspired aesthetic. It opted to place the showstopping island right in the middle of the space. Given its hero status, the team took great care with its design. It combined some seating on one side, storage solutions on the other, and integrated the curved edges to soften its appearance per the homeowner’s suggestion. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, complete with a fridge and appliance cupboard, was placed against one wall. More…

This is a unique garden offering something new to engage the eye at every twist and turn. Matt McMahon, owner of McMahon Earth Solutions, designed the one-of-kind garden drawing inspiration from the owners of the acreage property. “They wanted an outdoor space they could meander through, and they wanted to be able to sit and relax in the garden, gathering with friends and family around a fire pit,” explains Matt. Matt surveyed the tapered corner of the sprawling site where the garden was to go, contemplated the flat, sparsely turfed expanse and the ideas began to flow. He conceived a design he describes as “industrial and arid juxtaposed with natural appeal and a hint of subtropical elements”. He imagined a circular fire pit area defined by a curved wall of…

Cocooned by the Barossa Valley’s verdant vineyards, this stunning single-storey dwelling epitomises modern design and luxury. Designed with two pavilions and centered around an expansive entertaining area, this north-facing residence makes the most of the surrounding landscape. Rylock was chosen to produce the perfect mix of windows and doors for this stunning property, designed by The Black Rabbit. Each Rylock product was carefully customdesigned to meet the site’s conditions, including a wind speed calculated at N3 and a Bushfire Attack Level rating of BAL 12.5. Upon entering, expansive walls of highperformance, low-E, double-glazed windows and doors fill the space with natural light while keeping the interior comfortable. Fixed lite windows and awning windows are prominent throughout, but it’s the striking four-metre-high fixed lite window that truly captivates when entering the…