Issue #13.1

Grand Designs Australia

Inspiring you to create your dream home

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Grand Designs Australia
EDITOR April Ossington EDITOR-AT-LARGE Anthony Burke DEPUTY EDITOR Louise Smithers CONTRIBUTORS Peter Colquhoun, Chris Knierim, Carrol Baker, Crystal Amesbury DESIGNER Kate Podger PLANS Anthony Allars SUB-EDITOR Michelle Segal COVER IMAGE Scarborough
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From the Editor
this issue, we focus on sustainability. Much more than just an industry trend, building and renovating with sustainability in mind becomes more and more necessary with each year that goes by. In our Sustainable Building feature, we look at using sust
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From Anthony Burke
Looking at the current crop of new homes in recent editions, it's clear to see our contemporary lifestyles are all about getting closer to nature, inviting it in at every turn. In this I include all forms of indoor plant spaces, a huge focus on court
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Vintage VIBES
Rhone encaustic tile. schots.com.au Brinkley lantern. montauklightingco.com Nostalgia and cosy comfort are at the heart of this vintage-inspired aesthetic
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Get Social
Landscaper of the Year 2022, Adam Robinson, offers his take on the future of the backyard, describing four key styles he sees as the future of the Aussie backyard, in terms of both function and aesthetics. “Any type of landscape can be beautiful if d
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Book Club
CAMERON BRUHN THAMES & HUDSON | $79.99 Modern Heritage presents the work of contemporary Australian architects reimagining the legacy of heritage homes. The enduring appeal of Old English, Spanish Mission and Art Deco residences are celebrated throug
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ARCHITECTURE Snapshot
With unrivalled views of the expansive landscape, Cliffhanger by Joe Adsett Architects seamlessly connects a masculine edge with soft material choices. Situated on an expansive, grassed sloping site, the form of the building is overwhelmingly compris
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Steven Hedger & Talina Edwards
certified in Passive Home Construction, qualified as MBAV Green Living Builders, and with experience building awardwinning off-grid lifestyle homes, Hedger Constructions – under the leadership of director Steven Hedger – is uniquely positioned at the
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Global Domination
‘designed for designers’, GlobeWest is an Australian-owned and -run furniture company with showrooms across Australia and a head office in Melbourne. Under the leadership of Keti Lytras, a dedicated in-house design and product team develop and curate
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Smart Storage
From clothes and bed linen to books and shoes, the bedroom tends to have higher storage needs than other rooms in the home. The Miami gaslift bed and bookend is an ideal space saver, particularly for those who enjoy 40 winks inside a bedroom devoid o
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Eco Ethos
the call to arms about environmentally friendly building strategies has led to a profound shift in the way we do things. Building sustainability is more than just about taking measures to limit resources and energy – it's linked to time-honoured craf
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Earthworker Cooperative Network
Earthworker Cooperative Network is working to create more sustainable, fair and democratic economies through a network of cooperative social enterprises that carry out socially and environmentally useful work. Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Coopera
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BEACH HOUSE redefined
HOUSE Gold Coast Pink House LOCATION Gold Coast INITIAL BUDGET $400,000 FINAL COST $700,000 DATE COMMENCED April 2022 DATE COMPLETED October 2023 this beautiful Gold Coast home is all about laid-back living with a relaxed shimmer of sophistication. I
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Mood Board
A splash of luxury, a relaxed design that embodies elements of Australian coastal style, but with inspiration from the Mediterranean, Amalfi coast, and Palm Springs modernism. Pink tones and blush, warm golden tones and white ■
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GOING Bush
HOUSE Clarence Container House (Hoahoa Nui) LOCATION Clarence INITIAL BUDGET $300,000 FINAL COST $450,000 DATE COMPLETED 2022 driving down the steep rutted mountain track and being greeted by a derelict caravan and rugged bushland might have sent som
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Mood Board
A restful retreat with a refined palette, there is lots of cool white and ample glazing to invite in light. New Zealand pāua shell shell colours teal and blue are calming hues. The mood is relaxed and minimalist, relying on texture rather than swathe
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Eco Warrior
HOUSE Well Tempered House LOCATION Clifton Hill, Vic INITIAL BUDGET $700,000 DATE COMMENCED November 2020 DATE COMPLETED July 2021 this renovated inner-city abode has charm in spades. Before the renovation, it was a weatherboard terrace with a lean-t
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Mood Board
Serene and well-ordered spaces. Splashes of cool grey and navy blue. This is complemented by warm timber to create an inviting and stylish abode
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Beside The Seaside
HOUSE Marengo Beach House LOCATION Marengo, Vic DATE COMMENCED September 2019 DATE COMPLETED November 2021 a reimagined beach house, with lashings of style, works congenially with its coastal environment to create a standout project. It is a new buil
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MoodBoard
Relaxed beachside living effortlessly blurs the lines between indoors and out. An ode to Mother Nature. There are warm browns, crème, cool shades of grey and a palette of greens ■
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AMAZING Grace
this captivating two-storey Victorian home brims with charm and poise. Exuding sublime warmth and vitality, it's a beautiful dwelling that harmonises with nature from the inside out. The home already had generous spaces. It was large, but what it lac
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MoodBoard
Gracious and comfortable as well as playful and practical. A space with a biophilic heart. Colours to invigorate and curious textures, with recycled brick and timber. Fresh white and peppermint, natural tones with hints of tangerine ■
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Red Crest House
Red Crest House is a mid-century modern-inspired masterpiece, located in the Dandenong Ranges, an hour's drive east of Melbourne. In this semi-rural context, the property overlooks a pastoral valley, and towering mature oak and elm trees provide a na
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DESIGNINGA Dream Kitchen
designing a kitchen is no small task. It's all about balancing a diverse range of issues and challenges and doing plenty of research. Then put yourself in the hands of design experts, who can lead the way. The first thing you need to contemplate is h
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A Zen Space
from cheerful powder rooms to ensuites with exquisite views, shower rooms with fabulous feature walls, and of course family bathrooms the gang can share, bathroom spaces offer a multitude of opportunities to create an unforgettable design statement.
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Material MATTERS
THE BRONZE FLUTING THAT ENVELOPES THE RANGEHOOD this captivating kitchen is part of a new-build with a grand design in which the clients wanted to reflect Australia's natural landscape. The artful combination and layering of materiality, tones and te
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Heart OF THE HOME
for a busy young family of four, achieving a simple and convenient layout with a cosy and relaxing aesthetic offers an ease of living that is highly desirable. The hub of any home, this kitchen was not just cooking central, but also the location for
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Portal INTO ELEGANCE
THE LARGE ROUND STEEL WINDOW the epitome of luxury and minimalist design, this breathtaking bathroom renovation by GIA Renovations was flawlessly envisioned by designer Carmel Wylie. Drawing inspiration from the existing front door's grand brass hand
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Relaxed LIVING
THE HERRINGBONE ARRANGEMENT OF THE WALL TILES some of the most practical and well-used rooms in a home are bathrooms and laundries. This abode had cramped and outdated bathrooms and a spare bedroom that became an ad hoc and disorganised storage space
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FLUTED & FABULOUS
Cosentino Group, the global leader in producing and distributing innovative and sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, has recently launched Dekton® Ukiyo, a new textured collection that features linear fluting and offers liveable luxury w
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Ventilation Elevation
In the pursuit of energy efficiency and comfort, modern homes have become increasingly airtight. While this may seem like a positive development, ensuring that a home is properly ventilated is essential for maintaining indoor air quality and the over
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HIGHPERFORMANCE TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
With the move towards a more sustainable lifestyle, architects and designers are looking to sustainable building materials. Considerations are given to the entire lifecycle of different materials used in the construction of a building, including wind
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RETURN TO glory
one of Melbourne's finest period homes, Invergowrie, a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture, was built in 1851 and sits within an established parkland-style, meticulously maintained garden. The residence, which claims a high point in Hawth
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Sense Of Place
this alpine-inspired home in the Tallebudgera Valley on the Gold Coast sits comfortably in its undulating natural surrounds thanks to a sympathetic landscape design by Michael Creighton and Scott Godfredson of NEST Landscape Design. NEST was engaged
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PRODUCT AND SERVICE Review
Eveneer by Elton Group offers the widest range of quality re-cut veneers in the Australian market. Environmentally traceable, sustainable, certified and produced in Italy, Eveneer is available in Australian-made panels for joinery, walls and ceilings
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THE FAMILY tree
recently, I visited a home that I had only seen in photographs. A sustainability award winner built in the canopy of a pepper tree. This amazing rear addition to an existing home makes dramatic use of small space. The driving force behind the design
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BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE future
in 2024, the Australian construction and infrastructure sectors stand at a crossroads, confronting global environmental, social and economic challenges with renewed vigour. The adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles has bec

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