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    MID-CENTURY MAGNIFICENCE

    Jan 16, 2019 5 minutes
    WORDS TATYANA LEONOV
    PHOTOGRAPHY
    RHIANNON SLATTER

    Childhood sweethearts Nick and Anna McKimm were looking to build a 1960s resort-style home for themselves, their three children — Lola, Ted and Jonty — and Border Collie, Maddie. “We were inspired by our love of architecture and design from the 1960s,” Anna explains. “We love that the architecture favours a relaxed, open style of living that brings the outdoors in.”

    With Nick’s building background spanning more than 20 years, the McKimms had a head start. Nick formed his own building company, mckimm, more than 20 years ago. Since then, the company has seen substantial growth and today offers a full design and construction service. Nick’s knowledge and expertise, combined with his and Anna’s personal experience (together they’ve worked on many houses varying in size, design and complexity), meant

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