STAMFORD PARK HOMESTEAD

the sensibility of a home rather than as its function as a hospitality venue and community resource, Stamford Park by Brahman Perera is now an outstanding contemporary homage to its origins as a country retreat. Built in 1882, Stamford Park is The project breathes new life into a treasured community asset, building on the homestead vernacular while presenting a compelling new hospitality proposition. Spaces were redefined as private suites and delightful ancillary settings such as the library bar, private dining rooms and parlour. The interiors borrow from the tonality and moving textures of surrounding gardens and wetlands, combining elegant statement pieces typical of the homestead style with modern detailing and brilliant colour. Crisp plaster pendants, sheer drapery and bold artworks by the likes of Marnie Haddad and Paul Ryan imbue the homestead with contemporary inflections. Exaggerating scale and form, the interior reinvigorates the experience of Stamford to be more ceremonial and whimsical, crafting an enchanting and memorable experience for guests. Stamford Park is both classic and contemporary in its design sensibility. The interior strikes a fine balance; at once disrupting and reinvigorating the typical homestead style, resulting in a finely curated place of hospitality, serenity and celebration. Reclaimed and locallymade furniture pieces have a focus on sustainability. 1950s chandeliers, burled birch plinths, Victorian dining chairs, leather armchairs and timber cabinetry are thoughtfully restored, modified and layered with finishes to suit their new home. Made Studio handcrafted the American oak and rattan dining chairs, leather banquette seating and striking reception console, topped with red-veined marble. I handmade the plaster pendant lights that reference servant bells found on the property. Rooms are meticulously layered with personal touches: an heirloom violin, a carved walking stick and artworks from a Paris flea market.