Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue#20.3 2017 i Home Design

One of Australia’s premier creative hubs, JamFactory encourages up-and-coming talents to hone their skills and pump out some pretty sweet designs. Amanda Dziedzic is one such designer, who got a head start in the industry courtesy of the Factory. A maker first and designer second, it was always crystal clear to Amanda that she wanted to blow glass. After receiving a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the University of South Australia and a Bachelor of Fine Arts specialising in glass at Monash University, Amanda completed her training as an associate in glass at JamFactory under the expert eye of artist Deb Jones. “I learnt to blow glass as a production blower, and it is here that I had my first glimpse into the design industry,” she says. “It was the…

Sydney’s Lower North Shore is a bustling precinct — and for good reason. A stone’s throw away from the city, the area is also known for its lush greenery, cafe culture and family-focused nature. All these elements prompted architect and homeowner Fadi Fadhil and his family to put down roots in Chatswood and create a residence that’s not your average home. This time, the architect was his own client. Working with a four-bedroom semi, the end goal was to extend the building from the side and the back to realise a more sculptural residence that provided ample space for a growing family. A father to two boys, aged six and 16, it was essential to the architect that the home catered for the kids as well as the parents. The…

A Victorian Italianate house from the 1890s is not easy to come by. A notable phase in 19th-century classical architecture, the structures built were simply enchanting — and it’s hard not to fall head over heels for a residence influenced by the movement. Owners Vanessa and Jesse Gerner were romanced by this Northcote house, cracks and all, and decided to work with OLA Studio to preserve the ethos of the original structure while adding a modern extension for their family of five. When a structural engineer expresses doubts over how much longer a house can support itself, it’s usually a red flag. In spite of multiplying cracks and deterioration, maintaining as much as possible of the original house became the motivation for the renovation. “The clients had fallen in love…

From blank canvases to established homes, Enigma Interiors’ chief designer and owner, Lee Hardcastle, knows how to create beautiful designs. “From a young age, I was always interested in knowing how things worked and the mechanics behind them,” he says. “I’ve always been intrigued by the design behind eve rything and spent my teenage years building and inventing. After completing my trade background, it was a natural progression to graduate into the design field.” A dedicated perfectionist, Lee’s diligent approach to design is not for the fainthearted. From concept to completion, the designer believes collaboration is key to helping clients achieve their desired spaces. “Foremost, the space, shape and layout must all make sense,” he says. “Once I’m satisfied with the function and practicality, I can apply more visual appeal…

“THE APPRECIATION FROM OUR CUSTOMERS HAS TO BE THE BEST FEELING FOR MY FAMILY AND I” Meet Alan Schull, the man behind Kitchen Shop Queensland on the Sunshine Coast. With the creativity, knowledge and experience to back it up, Alan has 40 years’ experience in the industry and has taken the Sunshine Coast kitchen and bathroom renovation scene by storm. “I was a cabinetmaker and I was brought up in a company that gave me training in every aspect of cabinetmaking, installation, drafting, designing, production management, project management and consulting,” says Alan. As a family business, Kitchen Shop Queensland specialises in renovations, makeovers and creating new joinery for builders. After falling in love with the profession, Alan believes he’s exactly where he needs to be. “The appreciation from our customers…

we love THE CONTRAST BETWEEN WHITE AND SILVER — A CONTEMPORARY LOOK THAT WON’T DATE Festen Architecture and kitchen design firm Abimis joined forces to renovate a Parisian loft overlooking the 10th arrondissement. Combining French and Italian sensibilities, the kitchen pays homage to the district’s roots while maintaining a contemporary ambience for the photographer who calls the loft home. Named the Ego kitchen, the design utilises a stainless-steel palette and focuses on ergonomic lines and simplicity. A generous kitchen island (2088mm x 1140mm) is the anchor of the space and provides ample room for the preparation of meals along with designated areas for cooking and serving. Appliances are concealed behind stainless-steel doors and the induction hob and oven are seamlessly integrated within the island. The kitchen sink block and larder…

This single-fronted terrace home’s Georgian aesthetic is a big part of its appeal; it is a running theme throughout the home and was taken into consideration for the bathroom renovation project. Georgian tapware and accessories by Reece and a Phoenix Nostalgia vintage shower arm and rose were incorporated into this bathroom to ensure it blended seamlessly with the style of the rest of the house. Prior to the renovation, the bathroom and laundry was separated by a dated sliding door, which was replaced with a modesty wall beside the toilet suite. This new wall also separates the space from the adjoining Europeanstyle laundry, which also features Reece tapware. The floor-to-ceiling tiles used in the bathroom create the illusion of elongation, while a barn door on a track has been utilised…

For many Sydneysiders, a trip to The Grounds is an all-day affair. From the farm animals (including the famous pig Kevin Bacon) and the florist to the endless food options — think doughnuts, signature green cups of coffee and smashed avo — spending a few hours here offers an escape that verges on a magical experience. Therese Moussa is the creative developer and stylist responsible for this whimsical destination and she certainly ticked all the boxes when it came to creating an urban sanctuary. After Therese graduated from the Whitehouse Institute of Design with a Bachelor of Design, she worked as a fabric and wallpaper consultant at a soft furnishings company in Paddington, NSW. “During the three-and-a-half years I worked there, I met so many inspiring interior designers and architects,”…

Growing up surrounded by colonial interiors, it comes as no surprise that Adelaide’s Huw McConachy was drawn to design. The desire to create niggled at Huw from an early age and when a gap appeared in the market, he knew he had to fill it. “Growing up in a home furnished with mid-century and colonial Australian furniture definitely rubbed off, along with an early interest of building model gliders from balsawood and tissue paper,” he says. It all began at Marleston TAFE under the watchful eye of Ken Pfitzner, followed by a stint at JamFactory — a pinch-me moment for the designer. Now his own charismatic yet practical range of furniture has put Huw on the one-towatch list. “JamFactory’s Associate Program was a huge opportunity to pursue my dream as…

HIVE BY LAMINEX A showroom like no other, Hive by Laminex is located in Alexandria, Sydney, and is an expression of the brand’s philosophy and a celebration of great design. In addition to showcasing spaces using Laminex’s iconic products, the showroom boasts digital art and physical experiences to help visitors visualise the look they want to achieve. laminex.com.au THE RABBIT HOLE The Rabbit Hole has sprung up in Sydney’s Barangaroo and is the second location for the much-loved Redfern tea hub. The new space was designed by Matt Woods, who also created the Redfern store, and features beautiful teaware displays along with a mouth-watering pastry menu and signature organic brews. Photography by Brian Tam. therabbithole.com.au AXOLOTL Axolotl’s Matraville showroom in Sydney has been given a brand-new look. The new space…

we love THE BARN-LIKE FAÇADE OF THE HOME, WHICH APPEARS LIKE A SCULPTURE SET IN THE FOREST Borowiec is a village within the Polish city of Pozna?. With a small but mighty population of just over 1600, the town is all about a slower pace of life away from the city. Architects Jerzy Wozniak and Pawel Garus from mode:lina architekci were called on board to design a home for a family of four who wanted to live separately yet together under the same roof. Before the homeowners engaged the expertise of mode:lina, they secured a vacant plot of land on the edge of a forest. The brief for the project centred on the idea of having a kid’s zone and an adult’s zone, so every member of the family had…

we love THE WAVE ON THE HOME’S FAÇADE, WHICH REFLECTS THE OWNERS’ PASSION FOR SURFING AND IS A NOD TO THE BEACHSIDE SUBURB Building a house that reflects the environment it dwells within is no easy task. But when Sydney’s Avalon Beach is the location of choice, it’s hard not to be influenced by the surf culture, down-to-earth vibes and natural beauty that’s around every corner. Award-winning architect Peter Downes was called on board to design a holiday house that’s a retreat in every sense of the word. A home should be a private escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life but, given the dense nature of suburban living, it can be challenging to design a residence that is the ultimate cocoon. Much of the brief for this…

SAM HOLT previous page/ Sam Holt engages with the imaginative and the enigmatic. His painting style and approach is visceral and spontaneous, distinguished by lyrical riffs of colour and linear flights of fancy. Sam works intuitively and speaks of “acting on thoughts or dreams and ideas in the now … of being present and open to possibilities — both present and in the future”. This translates as a painting style that is volatile, dynamic, spontaneous and speculative. He works alla prima (at first attempt), directly onto canvas with paint applied in a single sweeping line without prior sketching. His paintings are built on with multiple campaigns, as the artist revisits his works in response to ideas and impulses to apply richly coloured impasto oil paint in his characteristic calligraphic gestures…

we love THE ELECTRONIC TOUCH-TO-OPEN BLUM SERVO-DRIVE CABINET DOORS, WHICH ARE INCREDIBLY MODERN AND FUNCTIONAL This stunning Toorak residence is a statement in contemporary design, so much so that it was the top-prize-winning entry at the 2016 Australian Cabinet Maker of the Year Awards. The lush kitchen boasts a butler’s pantry and a luxurious black granite fireplace and includes contemporary details throughout. Overhead cabinets are fitted with electronic touch-to-open lift doors and recessed LED lighting. The sleek hidden pantry situated behind the fireplace echoes superior attention to detail with Wenge wood built-in shelving offset by a black wall, stone tops, a butler’s sink and two fridges on either side. The combination of natural travertine, custom-stained rich, textured oak veneers and Stone Italiana benchtops creates a luxuriously enticing ambience, while the…

we love THE FUSION OF VINTAGE AND CONTEMPORARY SHOWCASED IN THIS BATHROOM Anyone who has ever had two teenage boys living in their household will understand the constant need for space, especially in the bathroom. As the home’s original bathroom only had one sink, creamcoloured tiles, a small shower with curtains, a hot water cylinder and an open shelf, it was certainly no longer suitable for two growing boys. The main idea behind the homeowner’s bathroom renovation was to create a comfortable bathroom for his two sons that embraces the vintage aesthetic, in the same style as the house and with some modern touches. Most importantly, it was to allow the boys to easily organise the bathroom so they would have their own space. The new bathroom was built, designed…

Bedrooms are our sanctuary and place of rest. They are also interiors that require exceptional functional storage and practicality to cope with the demands of everyday life. So how do we create wow factor in a bedroom, and establish one that is stylish, easy to maintain, practical and beautiful to live in and live with? I have taught interior design and interior decoration for 17 years and have seen many students tackle the problem of space planning and material and product specification when creating the ultimate bedroom. With our global access to products and the speed of online searching, sourcing items has never been easier. Five of Australia’s top interior and textile designers have shared their secrets on the tools that are needed to craft a professional bedroom. There are…

we love THE CANTILEVERED CONCRETE PLANES THAT APPEAR TO FLOAT IN MID-AIR When a stranger stops in the street and congratulates you on creating a home reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, you know you’ve designed a residence that’s nothing short of iconic — and have just received the ultimate compliment for an architect. Natalie Dixon and Kon Panagopoulos of KP Architects are the two minds behind the Hamilton House while Rob Comiskey is the project’s builder and the lucky man who gets to call this place home. Working on the fly is usually not advisable, especially when designing and building something as important as a home. But pressure is a funny thing, and some of the best work is yielded from its presence. “Due to a very tight program…

1AESTHETIC APPEAL The principal reason people choose timber doors and windows is the aesthetic appeal. Beyond this, timber adds warmth that just can’t be replicated by other materials. Wellconstructed timber joinery, made from quality hardwood, will look spectacular in any home and provide a refined, sophisticated ambience that not only feels good but adds value to your home. 2THERMAL PERFORMANCE Timber is energy efficient because it’s an excellent natural insulator resistant to condensation and therefore a low thermal conductor — as opposed to aluminium, which loses a large proportion of heating and cooling energy through the frame. Consequently, less energy is required to heat or cool the home when timber elements are incorporated. 3MAINTENANCE Timber doors and windows are relatively easy to maintain and can certainly outlast their aluminium counterparts…

“I WAS SO INSPIRED BY THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN IN ITALY, I KNEW I WANTED TO BECOME AN INTERIOR DESIGNER” When savvy design talent, a sharp eye for style and a keen business sense combine, an industry success story is not an unimaginable outcome. On a trip to Italy at 17, Katia Slogrove began carving her career path, knowing she’d one day live the design life. “I was so inspired by the architecture and design in Italy, I knew I wanted to become an interior designer,” says Katia. “It was very much a lightbulb moment.” While Katia’s interiors are predominantly designed with the Gold Coast lifestyle in mind, they also combine innovative and out-ofthe- box elements, which results in unique spaces. But her source of inspiration isn’t always so black…

Following your kitchen, your bathroom is probably the hardest-working room in your home. It’s a frequently used space that has to stand up to the wear and tear of daily traffic and the dampness caused by hot baths and showers. These factors mean that, without proper care and upkeep, your bathroom can start to look a little worse for wear. But never fear; there are simple things you can do to boost the mood and update the look of a tired space. And the best part? Infusing some new love into your lavatory doesn’t have to come at a great cost. We checked in with Darcy Shaw, national buyer of bathroomware for Beaumont Tiles, who shared his topfive tips and tricks to make your bathroom beautiful again. 1SPRINKLE IN SOME…

Fireplaces are something most buyers consider advantageous when searching for a new home. These creature comforts add an extra touch of architectural vitality to a house, inside and out. “There was a time when a fireplace was in every home and daily life would revolve around it,” says director Henri Courant from Chazelles Fireplaces. ”Fireplaces were the natural focal point where the household would gather to work and relax.” A luxurious fireplace can not only make you the envy of all your friends but also makes your living space cosier when the winter doldrums are upon us. “Lifestyles are now very different and fireplaces contribute a unique quality to the decor and ambience of a space,” says Henri. But, with a plethora of fireplaces available on the market, things can…

1/ LIKE A ROLLING STONE Statuario is an engineered stone that looks as elegant as it is practical — and it’s strong enough to resist the daily wear and tear typical of the average Aussie home. The quartz surface is the perfect solution for kitchen benchtops, bathroom vanity tops and wall panels, offering countless matching and mismatching design possibilities. talostone.com.au 2/ GET HEATED ANYTIME, ANYWHERE The Rialto Wi-Fithermostat gives users the ability to change the temperature of their home by using their smartphone or tablet. The handy system is compatible with all hydronic systems including floor heating and radiator panel heating. The accompanying app installs to the user’s device and is available free in either Android or Apple formats. hydroheat.com.au 3/ WATER WITH STYLE The BIBO Water Bar is a…