Grand Designs Australia

It’s time to talk cork. We’re not talking “kitchen of the ‘70s” look, we’re talking a fresh, sleek offering from Cork Imports Australia while still embracing all the benefits of traditional cork. Featured inset, is the Calais Alloy tile soon to be se

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. This age-old adage couldn’t be more relevant for the home industry. In the most obvious sense, it can apply to tradie contacts who can give you “mates rates”, but it’s not just about saving money. When you e

The Grand Designs Australia Magazine House of the Year will be announced in this issue. Outstanding projects from the 12 finalists have been published in previous issues, but this issue we reveal the overall winner and winner of the People’s Choice A

01/ Pumphouse Sydney After extensive refurbishment, the historic Pumphouse Sydney has reopened with a fabulous facelift. Inspired by the building’s history within the context of Australia’s burgeoning industrialisation, the chic design speaks to the

Rue is one of the most trusted home design sources on the internet and has been a launching pad for many of the top designers, photographers and stylists in the US. Home with Rue features inspirational and accessible ideas to help homemakers imagine,

The Springvale Community Hub incorporates a large library and series of civic spaces set within a playful parkland, mirroring the culturally diverse population and urban context. Completed in 2020, the project boasts a 6-star Green Star Plus rating a

Warm, creamy hues and pillowy, soft textures.

The intricacies of natural stone and wood grain stand out on a background of subtle tones

Named after a mythical alpine creature known as the Tatzelwurm, the DS-600 has embodied the de Sede lifestyle for more than 45 years. With its modular elements that can be expanded to suit every individual taste, it has travelled the world and even f

Phoenix creates bathroom and kitchen fittings through refined Australian design. For more than 30 years, the trusted brand has delivered innovation, precision and quality in every product — designed in-house and made with pride — for a timeless exper

Martin Breeze is the Melbourne-based visual artist and singer/songwriter whose energetic art is infectious. Bold and full of life, his canvasses are manifestations of flow and expression, without the inhibition of rules and boundaries. “My art is all

Artist Ani Ipradjian’s creativity is driven by a passion for art — it is something that comes from within and is a part of who she is. The Banksia Elements collection symbolises rebirth and new beginnings. The Banksia flower itself is amazing; within

Not all homes need decorative skirting boards and wainscoting. A modern style can be achieved with the inclusion of clean lines, flush finishes and distinctive edges. Not only will a shadowline add a modern detail, it can often be used instead of tra

Combining iconic design, sumptuous sound and seamless integration, Bang & Olufsen products represent the epitome of high-performance entertainment, and bringing Bang & Olufsen’s wide range of audio and video products to the Australian market is Premi

Flooring is one of the most important considerations when designing and fitting out a home. It impacts visually and acoustically and creates ambience, warmth and comfort. In fact, architect Luke Carter from Sandbox Studio Architecture and Design beli

A family-owned business since 1973, Karndean Designflooring is one of the world’s leading suppliers of luxury vinyl tile flooring. In-house designers meticulously recreate the look of natural products such as timber and stone in a wide range of timbe

HOUSE Tamar Stepped House LOCATION Deviot, Tas INITIAL BUDGET $250,000 FINAL COST $260,000 DATE COMMENCED March 2016 DATE COMPLETED March 2020 Eloise and Matthew Collins, a young married couple, were planning a somewhat uncertain future. In the

HOUSE Coburg Freeboard House LOCATION Coburg, Vic DATE COMMENCED September 2015 DATE COMPLETED February 2020 Old homes are filled with charm and memories, but they also have ageing materials, poor site planning and mismatched design styles. More

Three friends faced a conundrum. How could they make good design affordable for all? They rolled up their sleeves and went to work and in late 2020, Architopia was launched. This has proved to be a gamechanger for a number of reasons. The term utopia

HOUSE Howitt Street LOCATION Northcote, Vic INITIAL BUDGET $800,000 FINAL COST $900,000 (approx.) DATE COMMENCED July 2019 DATE COMPLETED June 2020 Atired, old Californian bungalow and its artistic, middle-aged owners did not make a good match

What type of windows and doors were specified in Howitt St and in which rooms? The project features Rylock Commercial Series windows and doors, double-glazed with high-performance Low-E glass in Anodic Bronze powder-coat aluminium finish. The living

HOUSE Gordons Bay House LOCATION Coogee, NSW INITIAL BUDGET NA FINAL COST $5 million DATE COMMENCED September 2014 DATE COMPLETED April 2016 A brilliant blue horizon, sweet salty air and the calming sounds of crashing waves. Living in a seasid

HOUSE The Third LOCATION Mount Lawley, WA DATE COMMENCED April 2018 DATE COMPLETED September 2020 A common concern with Federation homes is the narrow, constrained spaces and limited natural light. It was no different for this Perth family. Maint

White and pale stone create a light airy space. Pistachio, pink and grey tones keep the feel on trend while pale timbers create depth without weight ■

Bungalows make a great family home, but a lot of the traditional designs lack connection to natural light and exterior environments that most modern Australian families desire. With a limited budget and big goals, Splinter Society Architecture transf

An organic kitchen is, by virtue of design, one that sits harmoniously in a space, is earthy and contains nature-based influences. Organic shapes are not precise or perfect and therein lies their uniqueness and natural beauty. Raw earthy materials su

Never before has it been easier to focus on personal preferences: AvanTech YOU from Hettich lets you configure your drawers exactly the way you want, whether in the bathroom, living room or kitchen. A unique look is easily achieved thanks to the broa

Sometimes, forgoing bold colours for a classic palette can really pay off. This is certainly the case for this beautiful family home that reaches new heights of chic sophistication thanks to its classic black-and-white kitchen design by Impala Kitche

Your dream kitchen can be a reality if you work with the right team. That’s what the owners of this contemporary multi-purpose space from Kitchens U Build discovered when they set about creating their ideal room. The previous kitchen didn’t make the

When the homeowners approached Smith & Smith Kitchens for help with the kitchen in their new home, they had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. A clean, modern kitchen with plenty of warmth was the brief they gave the designers, along with a requ

BuildHer student and design enthusiast Maddie Witter put her skills to use renovating her inner-city Melbourne family home to create a beautiful light-filled sanctuary, perfect for modern family life. With the help of Calibre Built Developments, Madd

Crystal Bathrooms has been in the business of creating superb bathrooms for years. This light and open space is one of the company’s latest endeavours, thoughtfully designed to transform this space into a personal oasis. In stark contrast to its outd

Home security provides you with peace of mind. If you’ve ever thought a home invasion or break-in would never happen to you, here’s a sobering statistic. According to 2021 figures released by Budget Direct, 4.3 per cent of Australian households exper

When the homeowners of this 1880s Melbourne property approached Ian Barker Gardens about enhancing their garden and outdoor spaces, it gave the team “a wonderful buzz … and not something we take for granted,” says Ian Barker, designer and director of

Many homeowners looking to add value to their property incorporate in-ground trampolines into their garden design, often creating a planting and hedging section around it. For this reason, Aussies are loving Mr Trampoline’s green-string bounce beds t

Your smart home begins with AirTouch and Zimi, the Australian home automation solution that adapts to your lifestyle. With the latest update to integrate with Zimi, AirTouch offers smart control for almost anything, anywhere around your home with sma

While creating an inspirational space is the aim of architecture, one of the fundamental principles underpinning good home design is the balance between “prospect and refuge”. “Prospect” means a home must allow the occupants to see the world outside

Biophilic design has become a core part of the green building movement in recent times, but the concept is nothing new. It was developed by a social psychologist known as Eric Fromm in the 1980s. He used the Greek term “Biophilia” which means “love f

When considering the key elements of what an exclusive culinary culture and sophisticated lifestyle encompasses, fine wine plays an integral role, and with good reason. Evoking an emotional experience, wine is one of the few commodities that increase

Apartment design is evolving to address the shifting dynamics of work and play. The challenges of this past year have changed the way we work, and the way we play. Faced with stay-at-home orders, we all realised how important NOT staying home is. Her

Q Our house keeps having water leaks through roof and gutter inundation. Part of the reason might be that we have some large eucalyptus trees in our garden which we love and can’t bring ourselves to remove. We get onto the roof regularly to clean the

Welcome to the special flipbook edition of GDAM, where we reveal the Grand Designs Australia Magazine House of the Year! I was very impressed by the volume and quality of home submissions this year. The judges and I had a really hard time picking the

Rylock Windows & Doors designs, specifies and manufactures quality, custom-made windows and doors from locally sourced materials with a solutions-based approach. The company’s products are designed to meet thermal comfort, BAL (bushfire attack level)

LOCATION Hawthorn, Victoria ARCHITECT Edition Office CONSTRUCTION Flux PHOTOGRAPHY Ben Hosking FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDITION OFFICE, AARON ROBERTS: “Our primary design response for this project was to first recalibrate the entire project site into

Kett is a beautiful, stylish and enduring collection of furniture crafted by artisans. The product is exceptional, honouring the vision of its founders to provide discerning clients with a range of furniture that imbues the ultimate in comfort and qu

To design a practical, working farmhouse, simple in form with modest materials, all inexpensive yet beautifully detailed and executed. It would be the latest of three modern farm buildings on the property, including the stables, manager’s quarters an

Open spaces saturated in natural light, enhanced by high ceilings and good airflow. And a generous amount of glass, with doors and windows that open completely. The home consists of an operable insulated box for cooler months that makes way for a ten