Beautifully designed and crafted houses. It seems obvious what an architect strives to achieve. Homes that seamlessly fit their site and their owner’s needs. Two homes today from Jon King of Design King Company. Timeless and clever, practical and specific with a wonderful sense of place. A celebration of the external and a revelling in the internal and private. The first home at Palm Beach has a sense of drama, almost a stage presence. The second, a family home at Coogee turns inwards and provides a sanctuary, a private wonderland for those who live within.

From my insider at Freedom a little preview of what’s in store from Tuesday 7th August.  Summer brights, a range with a coastal vibe and the new Woodlands story. Can’t wait to see more.

Kim is hoping to start her new home in the coming year. She has been gathering ideas for months (actually that is probably years) and I have been equally guilty of bookmarking pages and saving files. Today I came across these stairs while real estate stalking. The moment I saw them I thought “Kim’s new home”. And if she doesn’t like them I’m sure there is someone out there who will. You can see the rest of the house here.

An original 1950’s post & beam house and a newly designed addition. Midcentury aesthetic married with honesty of materials. A beautiful transition between inside and out. A design that respects the site and the natural vegetation (yes that is a tree wending its way through the room). Privacy and a sense of voyeurism. Steel and wood and glass. It’s love on my part. The Runyon Canyon house by Mike Jacobs Architecture.

… please finish your website. I need to see more.