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Set on five acres of scenic coastal land, Harvest House designed by ELC Architecture and Interior offers panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding bushland. Its sustainable design reflects a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. It incorporates recycled bricks from the demolished original house and reclaimed timbers from across Australia used for posts and beams, their natural beauty enhanced by exposed finishes.

The house features 90,000-liter rainwater storage in underground tanks and solar panels with battery storage, ensuring eco-friendly utilities. Its interior reflects the owners’ multicultural heritage and global travels, with curated finishes like handcrafted tiles and vibrant textiles.

The design centres around a turreted third-level viewing room, offering dual ocean vistas. The second-floor living and kitchen spaces provide unobstructed treetop views, while the ground floor extends into guest, communal, and private zones. Four sheltered courtyards and a wraparound deck with greenery-filled planters integrate the home seamlessly into its natural environment, balancing functionality and elegance.

Photography by Martina Gemmola.

Château des Fleurs

Posted on Thu, 7 Nov 2024 by KiM

The Château des Fleurs, located near the Champs Elysées, is Quintana Partners‘ first project in Paris. It is an elegant boutique hotel with thirty-seven rooms, a bar-restaurant, a gym and a spa. For this project, Quintana Partners has drawn on the rich iconography of a Paris that is as refined as it is playful, as sophisticated as it is cheerful. A “New Art Nouveau”, as they have named it, present from the façade with stained glass windows with plant motifs characteristic of the stylistic movement. The rooms, with sinuous wooden doors reminiscent of Antoni Gaudí, offer a cosy and comfortable atmosphere with rounded lines and elegant details. In addition, nods to Paris, such as the reed carpet, terracotta tiles and window boxes, add to the authentically Parisian experience. 
I adore all the rounded edges and the ball detail. How divine to perch on one of those fringed chairs sipping a cocktail. Photos: Daniel Schaefer

Serenity in London

Posted on Mon, 28 Oct 2024 by KiM

Nestled alongside the riverside in Southwest London, this comprehensive renovation of a Victorian terraced residence exudes tranquillity, elegance, and sophistication. The spatial planning was meticulously crafted with the needs of family life in mind, prioritising the optimisation of natural light and riverside views. This involved strategically removing obstructing walls and thoughtfully designing layouts to seamlessly draw the eye outdoors. Crafted specifically for the space, bespoke furniture intertwines with carefully chosen antique pieces, complemented by layers of soft, ambient lighting and sumptuous fabrics in muted spring hues, creating an atmosphere of timeless luxury. The addition of a newly formed basement floor has significantly enhanced the available space, accommodating a secondary kitchen, family sitting room, gym, wine cellar, and utility rooms.
Designed by Murudé, this home is so serene and the design so thoughtfully executed. Imagine a busy day at work and walking through the front door in the evening to this. *sigh*

Working on a Saturday

Posted on Sat, 5 Oct 2024 by midcenturyjo

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. MESHKI’s Sydney headquarters by Those Architects.

Photography by Anson Smart.

Timeless Elegance

Posted on Wed, 14 Aug 2024 by midcenturyjo

At this 10,000 sq. ft townhouse in London’s Belgravia, Banda Studio has masterfully blended history and modernity. Inspired by Chelsea Barracks’ rich heritage, Banda collaborated with global craftspeople to create interiors that marry natural and urban elements. The project combines metalwork, woodwork and textiles to craft a unique and elegant yet practical London home.

Photography by Michael Sinclair.