Issue #10.1

Grand Designs Australia

Inspiring you to create your dream home

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Grand Design Australia
Editor April Ossington Editor-at-Large Peter Maddison Deputy Editor Louise Smithers Sub-Editor Michelle Segal Contributors Peter Colquhoun, Chris Knierim Crystal Amesbury, Nishi Amaratunga, Kylie Baracz, Karsha Green, Carrol Baker, Pete Furlong, Alex
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From the Editor
Pop the champagne, because this issue we are celebrating 10 years of Grand Designs Australia magazine. I’ve been with the magazine for seven of those years in some capacity and I feel very fortunate; what a fantastic publication to be involved in. My
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From Peter Maddison
What a milestone! The 10th year of Grand Designs Australia magazine, made to bring you everything that defines home. It is also, of course, the 10th year for Foxtel and Fremantle with the 100th episode of Grand Designs Australia, showcasing brave Aus
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Get Social
01/ Bosjes Chapel It’s safe to assume that Bosjes Chapel has no shortage of Communion wine. Set in a South African vineyard, the place of worship enjoys a sculptural silhouette that mimics the mountain range it presides over. Conceived by Coetzee Ste
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Book Club
Time to test the elastic on your favourite swimmers and enjoy this aqua-tinted tome that celebrates communal bathing. From swimming pools, saunas and beaches to ritual baths and sweat lodges, the book looks at inspirational bathing spots from the per
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ARCHITECTURE Snapshot
Perched on the notoriously gusty coastal dunes of Sandy Point in eastern Victoria, this holiday house provides multiple spaces for intergenerational living. Designed as a pinwheel house, the structure is arranged around a protected inner courtyard wh
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Brendan Walsh
brendan Walsh (or ColdGhost as he is known in the art world) is a self-taught mixed media artist who describes his work as urban pop art and graffiti style. His art is intriguing and refreshing, sometimes it’s sassy and mischievous, but mostly it’s d
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Pierce Widera
forget Pierce Brosnan, the hottest Pierce going around right now is of the Widera variety. Melbourne-based Pierce Widera is the creative partnership of Amy Pierce and Nat Widera. The award-winning architecture and interior design practice has been pa
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Top 10
The devastating 2009 Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria destroyed more than 2000 homes and left a permanent mark on Australia. Chris Clarke, a construction manager, was one of many who lost his home — Callignee 1, his “art-style treehouse”, a minim
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Hidden Gem
the expression “good things come in small packages” has perhaps never felt so apt for a new build as it does for this four-bedroom, two-office, four-bathroom home in Hawthorn, Melbourne. As a passer-by, you would be forgiven for mistaking this abode
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Project Team
ARCHITECT Fiona Drago Architect, fionadrago.com BUILDER Masterplan, masterplanbuilders.com.au INTERIOR STYLING AND FURNITURE Grazia & Co, grazia&co.com.au Metal roof and wall fabricator (exterior) Hellemann Metalworks Aust Engineer Tredesco Oneil
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Mood Board
Blonde timber joinery and concrete floors are cooled by pops of French navy and bright blue. Orange and cognac accents balance the palette
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Material Matters
This grand design is a beautiful meeting point of form, function, texture, contour, warmth and coolness. It is clever, scintillating and striking, but soft, soothing and calming at the same time. Quite the design. It draws inspiration from a few very
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Editor’s Favourite
The arches are a significant element in the design, recognising European heritage but also feeling deeply Japanese. “We are continually delighted and surprised at the way the arches and intertwining forms and materiality spark unique and visually stu
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We Love
Originally an old home on an approximately 700sqm block, this plot was subdivided into three, with two street frontages and one off a side laneway. Kasiani and Angelo’s block became a 227sqm street-fronting lot that was transformed into a three-bedro
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Legend
1 Entry 2 Stairs 3 Garage 4 Kitchen 5 Powder room 6 Laundry 7 Living 8 Study 9 Master bedroom 10 Ensuite 11 WC 12 Bathroom 13 Sitting 14 Bedroom 1 15 Bedroom 2 16 Hatch 17 Roof deck ■
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Project Team
ARCHITECT Nic Brunsdon, nicbrunsdon.com BUILDER Collier Homes, collierhomes.com.au INTERIOR DESIGNER Kasiani Amara Joiner Joondalup Cabinets Roof plumber Roof Force Metal work Decor Wrought Iron (balustrades) Concrete flooring Virtscapes Elect
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Mood Board
Concrete, white and walnut form the base of the palette, leaving room for use of on-trend colours such as peach, ink, forest green and mustard ■
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House Of The Year Awards
We called on Australian architects and builders to enter their best designs for a chance to win this prestigious award and huge exposure in the magazine and across its online and social media platforms. We looked for brilliant client outcomes in resi
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Dune Dugout
After living on the Bellarine Peninsula site for more than two decades, the owners of this oceanside property were given notice that their house was condemned due to significant corrosion throughout its steel structure. Although the timing wasn’t ide
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Project Team
Auhaus Architecture, auhaus.com.au BUILDER Ashley Crowe Builders, ashleycrowebuilders.com.au LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Bethany Williamson Landscape, bethanywilliamson.com.au Pool builder 5Forty Constructions Concrete contractor DMC Concrete Art Struct
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Mood Board
A concrete and timber shell create a contemporary feel, while lashings of blue and steel grey reflect the cooling sea location. Cognac leather chairs tone in with the timber, while the polished marble adds a luxe layer to the concrete
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LIFE’S A Beach
Located just footsteps from the beach and overlooking the bay, this coastal family home is nothing short of breathtaking. Stunning views, unique design features, plenty of space and room to grow — this home has it all and so much more. Once the famil
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Project Team
ARCHITECT AND INTERIOR DESIGNER Rachcoff Vella Architecture, rachcoffvella.com.au BUILDER Koorool Constructions, koorool.com.au Structural engineer Keith Window furnishing Lidi Chairs and sofas Great Dane Furniture, Space Furniture, Hub Furniture
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Mood Board
A concrete and pale timber base is brought to life with generous pops of blue, pink and yellow, creating a family-friendly feel ■
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Sustainable Living AT ITS BEST
Snug House is perhaps the epitome of sustainable design — or as close as one can get to it on a cosy yet typical inner Melbourne sub-division of 283sqm. This dwelling wasn’t always as warm, bright, energy efficient and healthy as it is now. On the co
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Project Team
ARCHITECT AND INTERIOR DESIGNER Green Sheep Collective, greensheepcollective.com.au BUILDER Natural Build Vic, nbvic.com.au Aluminium windows Rylock Windows & Doors Lighting Richmond Lighting Ceiling fans Big Ass Fans Door hardware Pickwick Til
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Mood Board
Concrete floors, besser blocks and blonde timber barn doors create a slight industrial feel while citrus furnishings and pops of green and blue add a beachy vibe. The result is a cheerful family home ■
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In The City
Formerly the headquarters of the Victorian Railways, this 50sqm apartment was just part of a corridor. The building had been transformed into the Grand Hotel in the Melbourne CBD, and the homeowner of this small but grand ground-floor apartment wante
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Mood Board
In small spaces, vast amounts of white create the illusion of space. Interest has been added though gold fittings and pops of soft pink to soften the timber. Charcoal pieces add depth ■
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Pull Out The Big Guns
The team at Cannon Gas Log Fireplaces know a thing or two about gas heaters. After spending more than 20 years engineering gas heaters in Australia, the company has spent the past few years expanding and now offers a cutting-edge model from overseas.
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Kitchens & Bathrooms
Bathroom Design Holman Designs for Geelong Tiles & Bathware Photography Nic Stevens Photography ■
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BATHING Beauties
Contemporary bathrooms evoke a sense of calm. Some are nature inspired and are all about quiet relaxation. Many have splashes of opulence, similar to bathrooms in resorts or hotels, while others boast clean lines and a minimalist ambience. Many moder
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The Choice Is Yours
It’s one thing to browse stone products online, but it’s quite a different experience when you get to look at them in person as well as touch and feel them for yourself. Plus, colours may look different on screen than in real life and you may be miss
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Clean Lines
Clean lines and minimalism aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, and let’s face it, in architecture and interior design, often less is more. Phoenix Tapware celebrates the strong design language of linear architecture with Lexi MKII, a contemporary upd
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CLASSY AND Coastal
with panoramic views of grasslands and one of New Zealand’s most scenic beaches, this kitchen is drenched in sunlight throughout the day while smoothly transitioning into a classy entertainment space after dark. Matarazzo marble was selected as the d
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AN Exquisite SPACE
this functional, spacious and light bathroom has been crafted with quality products to create a relaxing haven. The homeowners were thrilled to support Aussie brands with the stunning customised tapware and basins, which soften and balance the modern
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DESTINATION: Luxury
step inside this room and you’ll feel your worries and cares melt away. This renovation from The Kitchen Mob isn’t just an update to the space, but a complete journey that takes you on vacation to a luxury resort — one you’ll never want to leave. The
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Street Cred
Curb appeal is all about what can be viewed from the street and how aesthetically pleasing your home’s exterior is to the eye of passers by. There are many elements that make up street appeal, including windows and doors, façades, cladding, garage do
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A HOME WITH heart
Cosiness is like a warm hug; it’s a feeling of relaxation, of familiarity, of contentment. It’s easy to create a cosy vibe in your home with warm tactile touches, splashes of colour, plush fabrics, furnishings, rugs and window furnishings. Camilla Mo
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Get The Cosy Feel
“When furnishing your space in a symmetrical fashion, it will evoke a formal feel. However formal doesn’t have to mean cold and working with natural stone furnishings and accessories, soft metals and neutrals with warm undertones will make your space
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Hard And Soft
When designing a garden, most clients look for privacy, a variety of plant life and maybe a play space for the kids. What sets this modern marvel apart from the rest was that it also needed to account for something not even on the property — its over
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VISUALISATION Tools
Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer exploring initial ideas with thick pencil first. Once the plan is settled, then and only then do I start testing it by drafting it on a computer. I strongly believe the creative mind works better unlocking possibil
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PRODUCT AND SERVICE Review
Jen Shewring is an Australian contemporary artist who loves painting flowers to bring happiness into a home. The fresh flower petals in “Forever You” were created with creamy dollops of lush paint to produce a bright and happy botanical painting. Thi
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THE COST OF Going Green
as the threat of climate change becomes apparent, more people are adopting eco-friendly practices and building green homes as part of that initiative. This is no surprise, as the building sector is responsible for 25 per cent of greenhouse gas emissi
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Two For One
One thing we are passionate about here at Grand Designs Australia magazine is the importance of employing an architect when embarking on a renovation or new build, rather than just a builder. But what if you could have an all-in-one solution? Well yo
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Ask Our Architect
QI am a single young person and have bought a cute 1950s run-down shack in the beachside town of Point Lonsdale, Victoria. The floors are up and down and the kitchens and bathrooms are barely functional. I have saved $120,000 and am wondering where y

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