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AND THE Award Goes To…
i must confess, I do enjoy the architectural awards season. You get to see the latest crop of amazing houses and form an opinion, secretly imagining what it would be like to live in these immaculate, attractive abodes. Time then to cast an eye over t
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Oc Classique Freestanding Vanity
BATHROOMS // FIREPLACES // KITCHEN // HARDWARE // LIGHTING // FURNITURE // OUTDOORS DIMENSIONS: W183 X D56 X H87CM WEIGHT: 150KG MATERIALS: MARBLE & SOLID TIMBER FRAME KEY FEATURES: // ELEGANT MARBLE SPLASH BACK PAIRS PERFECTLY WITH THE VANITY // SLE
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Ellara Wall Hung Vanity
BATHROOMS // FIREPLACES // KITCHEN // HARDWARE // LIGHTING // FURNITURE // OUTDOORS DIMENSIONS: W150 X D50 X 34CM WEIGHT: 90KG MATERIALS: WOOD & MARBLE KEY FEATURES: // CARVED PROM SOLID WOOD FOR UNMATCHED DURABILITY // PRISTINE WHITE MARBLE COUNTERT
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Mood Board
Light-filled, playful and practical, a restful space that is an urban oasis. Colours to invigorate and curious textures. There are also plenty of organic curves. Blues and pops of orange add interest
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From Anthony Burke
hello! It’s a real pleasure to be the newest member of the Grand Designs Australia team! I’m looking forward to being a regular contributor, especially at this moment in time when there is so much happening in the architecture and design space. While
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Red Hill Marvel
Built by Manteena and designed by Adam Hobill Design, this custom-built, awardwinning home is nestled in the heart of the historic Red Hill precinct of Canberra. Valued at more than $4 million, it is an architectural marvel that stands as a testament
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Pattern PLAY
The visually extravagant and perfectly plush Mah Jong sofa set up by Missoni for Roche Bobois. roche-bobois.com/en-au
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Eussen Student Design Competition 2022
JUDGES: @JohnEussenOfficial @Johneussenofficial CASSANDRA YORK: DESIGN ALCHEMY DAVID CROOK: INTERNATIONAL FLOORCOVERINGS each year, a different design brief is created, ranging from the likes of Ronald McDonald House, Fire & Ice Boutique Hotel and Ca
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FIT FOR A Queen
built within the confines of a castle, this elegant space is fit for royalty - the kind who do their own cooking, it seems. Designed by interiors company Impreshens, built and installed by Kitchens U Build Traralgon, this classic fairytale took a dar
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MAKE comfort HAPPEN
a in your home. bove all else, furniture should be something that you love. It defines the look and feel you want to create Connecting with nature is good for the soul. It’s been shown to instil a sense of calm, to lower blood pressure and boost crea
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Surf’s Up
HOUSE Warton Residence LOCATION Cottesloe INITIAL BUDGET $1.75 million (incl GST) FINAL COST $1.75 million (incl GST) DATE COMMENCED April 2020 DATE COMPLETED September 2023 Sun, sea and surf were the inspiration for this relaxed coastal dwelling tha
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Welcome To The Chateau
Flooring provides the foundational backdrop to all interiors and often has the largest footprint. Creating a luxurious environment is simple with Chateau Oak engineered timber by Godfrey Hirst. In 2024, Chateau Oak has been updated with a new oak cor
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Mood Board
A meeting of minds — traditional with a contemporary ambience. Textured finishes and neutral tones in dusky pink and grey, with black. Clever pops of colour; yellow and green add interest ■
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From Den tozen
this dilapidated home was once used by squatters as a meth lab and to house stolen goods. When it was decontaminated so it was safe to work and live in, the transformation of the dwelling began. The scope of works was considerable, involving renovati
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ELEGANT Entertainer
this generous 2000sqm block provides ample space to relax with friends and family, and low-maintenance plants mean there’s even more time for the owners to enjoy the great outdoors in their own backyard. The circa-1980s home was carefully renovated,
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MODERN family LIVING
tasked with redesigning I and renovating a small and dysfunctional bathroom, Select Kitchens & Bathrooms had an exciting challenge ahead. Located in a family home in Parkdale in Melbourne, the previous bathroom was due for a refresh to cater to the h
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Step Right Up
A sinuous sculptural staircase spirals through three levels of a Sydney terrace house in a renovation by Sam Crawford Architects. Comprising white-painted steel and timber, the staircase is an exceptional feat of engineering. Not only do the wide and
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Sculptural SPLENDOUR
HOUSE Mary Street House LOCATION St Kilda West DATE COMPLETED February 2022 With a dynamic fusion of modern and timehonoured elements, this home captivates the imagination. The attention to detail in this project is evident. It addresses the need for
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Little Moments of Art
THE ORIGINAL COLUMNS. THE CLIENTS WANTED TO RETAIN THE HOME’S RICH HISTORY, SO THE UPPER HALF OF EACH COLUMN WAS LEFT STRIPPED TO EXPOSE THE BEAUTY OF THE ORIGINAL TIMBER from maudlin and cave like to light-filled and leafy, this doublestorey Victori
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Oh, What A Ceiling
Like a pub without beer, ora kitchen without a sink, a home without windows and doors is no home at all! Fundamental to the design and construction — not to mention the liveability—of a home, the effectiveness of high-performance windows and doors ca
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OUTDOOR Oasis
Create a soothing and inviting outdoor escape at home with beautiful furniture, shade solutions and green spaces to love. Blurring the lines between indoors and out is a contemporary design ethos that’s redefining the meaning of outdoor living. So, w
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RUSTIC Sophistication
exuding a sophisticated yet rustic vibe, this family bathroom has a tonne of relaxed charm coupled with the elegance of a modern masterpiece. Put together with skill by the team at Lion Ox Building Group, it meets all the requirements requested by a
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2022 Mozaik Play Student Competition
technology was a big part of how students represented this interior space in conjunction with the traditional bricks and mortar or open-space convention centres of the past. This included a number of things: aspirational, virtual, mystical, inspirati
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Mood Board
Layers of history tell a story. There are quiet and calm moments — ample cool concrete and timber to add texture. Olive green, earthy terracotta, a hint of burgundy and green add soft form and calming warmth ■
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Mood Board
A biophilic ethos with astute connectedness to garden spaces. Earthy timber and concrete, smooth surfaces and tactile elements. Caramel and toffee brown, with black and grey. A palette that is comforting and balanced ■
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Portland: A Place To Call Home
Portland, Victoria, is a coastal town where rugged cliffs embrace the sea. It is also the inspiration behind Justin Hutchinson’s latest collection for Kett Furniture. Cementing Kett’s commitment to creating meaningful connections between place and pr
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David Trubridge
With a well-earned reputation as a trend-setter and visionary in the world of lighting, as well as a leader in environmentally responsible design, David Trubridge has finely crafted and honed a stunning collection of lighting designs over more than t
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On Top Of A Hill
a merging of minds by two prominent architectural firms has delivered a striking and innovative rural abode. Nielsen Jenkins and Michal Lumby collaborated on the project, which is an abstract interpretation of an Australian rural farmhouse set on a 5
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EDITOR April Ossington EDITOR-AT-LARGE Anthony Burke DEPUTY EDITOR Louise Smithers CONTRIBUTORS Peter Colquhoun, Chris Knierim, Carrol Baker, Crystal Amesbury DESIGNER Kate Rodger PLANS Anthony Allars SUB-EDITOR Michelle Sega COVER IMAGE Merricks Far
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Book Club
NINA FREUDENBERGER CLARKSON POTTER/TEN SPEED | $69.99 Spanning continents and climates, the 20 homes presented in interior designer Nina Freudenberger’s latest book challenge and expand the idea of what a mountain house might be. Depicted in more tha
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