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Alaïa Palm Beach by Hayden and Danielle Cox
Located on a hillside overlooking the glittering blue waters of Sydney’s Northern Beaches is Alaïa Palm Beach. Designed by Hayden Cox, renowned surfboard designer and founder of Haydenshapes, and his wife Danielle Cox for their young family, it serves as a deeply personal creative expression and a sanctuary within which daily life unfolds.
A calming family home in Sydney's east with blush tones
“I think there’s a ‘warrior-woman’ energy in my house with all the girls, so we wanted the space to be very relaxed,” says Sam, who lives with her husband Michael, their three young daughters and their dog in a semi-detached home overlooking the ocean. Sam engaged Shona McElroy of Smac Studio for the design and emphasised that she’d like the home to have a calming energy to balance the family’s vivacity, while making the most of space and light. Practicality for the kids was also top of mind.
Terrace House Mirage by Alcami Architecture
Presented as a suite of typological corrections, an unassuming terrace house toys with enhanced perspective, blurred thresholds and borrowed light, harkening local and international influences of decades past. A modest terrace house in a central Sydney laneway bestows a tasteful reinvention of an enduring Australian vernacular. Bookmarked by neighbouring walls, the Victorian home challenges notions of tangible thresholds by extending perspectives and mirroring vistas.
Artist’s Retreat by Georgina Wilson Associates
Overlooking the city, Artist’s Retreat by Georgina Wilson Associates is a bright refuge filled with whimsical, soft, and understated pieces, surrounded by a lush communal enclave that hugs the abode. On the northern shoreline of Sydney Harbour, Lavender Bay offers a special place for neighbourly exchange.
Seaside House by Alexandra Kidd Interior Design
Seaside House by Alexandra Kidd Interior Design is the culmination of mid-century ideals and international influences. Set within a bayside enclave, the spaces are earthy, tactical and permeable, enveloped by mesmerising daylight and spirited layering. On the sandy bays of northern Sydney, a verdant corner site contains a dwelling of stone and timber. The architecture is an embodiment of different styles, both past and present, and of quintessential harbourside living.
Riverview by CM Studio
Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 16 Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 16 Issue No. 16 Issue No. 16 features work from Measured Architecture, Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, Travis Walton, Fearon Hay, Patterson Associates, Mim Design, RTA Studio, CM Studio, Bunston and more.
Helix Residence by Daniel Boddam
A three-storey Californian bungalow on Sydney’s Lower North Shore has been reimagined by Daniel Boddam to celebrate its Sydney Harbour vistas. The owner of Helix Residence on Sydney’s Lower North Shore approached architect Daniel Boddam with a desire to expand their existing Californian bungalow to suit the needs of their young family of five and to embrace views of the harbour.
Alpha House by Studio Prineas
Studio Prineas transforms a Federation cottage in Sydney’s Lower North Shore into a warm, dynamic family home, blending modern living with a sensitive approach to heritage alterations. Boasting an original heritage facade, a leafy garden and a sprawling jacaranda tree – hallmarks of the neighbourhood – Alpha House seamlessly blends into the streetscape. The design brief called for a contemporary extension that would embrace the site’s gardens and provide space for the clients’ three children.
Aperture by APS Design
Combining clean lines with luxurious materials, Aperture embodies a passion for art, travel and high-end hotels. Designed by APS Design, the apartment redefines the typical Sydney dwelling with its innovative approach to space. Located in Potts Point, one of Sydney’s oldest suburbs, Aperture offers breathtaking views that stretch from Luna Park to North Head.
Laneway House by Jim Buda Architects
In Partnership with Tesla Jim Buda Architects has crafted Laneway House to offer the owners a place that feels like a permanent vacation home. Complemented by Tesla’s Powerwall, the family home also features an array of materials and design elements that enhance the owners’ living experiences. From the front gate, a linear view through the home to the harbour reveals its waterfront perks.
Eggplant parmigiana
There’s lots to love about eggplant parmigiana, from the layers of soft baked eggplant, sweet-savoury sugo and bubbly parmesan on top. We especially love the fact the whole dish can be prepared ahead of time and popped into the oven at the last minute.
Paddington Residence by Alena Smith Interior Design
Paddington Residence is given a contemporary overhaul by Alena Smith Interior Design – one that honours the past while ensuring the spaces reflect a more modern way of living. With a rich history steeped in family memories, the brief for Paddington Residence was clear from the outset: to respect the past while crafting a home that catered to the needs of modern living.
A Grand Home That Blends Classicism With Modernity
Dating back to the 1990s, this residence in Sydney's Vaucluse was built by a local architect inspired by the Italianate style. By the time the principal of Sydney-based Smac Studio, interior designer Shona McElroy, started work on the renovations the property was in desperate need of an overhaul, and yet the value and sentiment of the original design concept still shone through.
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Travertine Sandstone Country Style Home Renovation Dural
Ensconced by towering gum trees and enjoying all-encompassing views of the countryside, this rural retreat basks in its soothing green surrounds. Belying its proximity to the city – less than an hour's drive from Sydney's CBD – it's impossible not to feel a connection to nature at this country lodge-style retreat. This surely rings true for its owners, a couple with three children, who escape to the property every chance they get.
A Butterfly Rooftop Illuminates This 1920s Bungalow
Come nighttime, this extension glows like a Japanese rice-paper lantern; like a gentle, gleaming box," says architect Luke Moloney. With its white luminescence, subtle textures and delicate angles, it would make light sculptor Isamu Noguchi proud. That brilliance extends to daytime, albeit expressed differently, when the soaring glassed void, with its multi-pitched butterfly roof and timber screening, is immersed in sunshine and touches the earth lightly.
The best Amazon Black Friday deals that are actually too good to miss
Shop 'til you drop! When it comes to having a good sale or offering coveted products at the lowest price possible, it's safe to say Amazon does a pretty good job at it. The online retail giant covers an extensive range of categories and brands for you to shop - which means you can do all your shopping in one place, saving on shipping costs and any unnecessary mental gymnastics at the same time.
Arent&Pyke 's Terracotta Renovation Of A Federation Home
With its warm colour palette and welcoming open fireplace at its heart, this home on Sydney's lower north shore lives up to its appellation, Hearth house. Reimagined by designers Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke of Arent&Pyke and architect Luigi Rosselli the former Federation house retains little of its last-century attributes but looks to a bright, dynamic future.
Genovese Coffee House by Alexander &CO.
Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 8 Originally Featured in The Local Project Issue No. 8 Issue No. 8 Issue No. 8 features new work from James Stockwell Architect, Eldridge Anderson Architects, Oli Booth Architecture, MRTN Architects, Tanner Architects, Alwill, Georgina Jeffries and many more. This issue includes a retrospective on N House by Partners Hill. Constructed in 2002, N House exemplifies the principles behind the work of one of Australia’s most esteemed architects.
Boulder House by Wyer & Co.
Over time, a lush and established garden becomes a reflection of a home and its occupants, and the gardens of Boulder House unfolds as such a reflection. Wyer & Co. sculpts the generous landscape of the studio’s creative director Anthony Wyer, taking cues from both local and Mediterranean sensibilities in creating an ideal outdoor immersive retreat. Hugging the property that it shares the site with, the gardens of Boulder House are envisioned around ideas of escape.
Milsons Point by Studio George
Located directly above Sydney’s iconic Luna Park, Milsons Point by Studio George harnesses the qualities of its pristine harbourside location and elevates the unique ambience that emanates from the foreshore beyond. The eloquent response is a sophisticated and refined design that effortlessly complements its surroundings.
A Grand Home with a White Wedding Cake-Stye Facade Original
With its grand wedding cake-style facade, generous setback from the road and manicured grounds, this landmark 1885 home in Sydney's inner west could be dubbed the White House by passers-by. And, if its walls could talk, they would have some equally interesting tales to tell. "Our home's story is deep-rooted, as it has lived many lives," says the owner, who lives here with her husband and three sons, aged 16 and under.
An Elegant, Muted Palette Keeps The Focus On This Sydney Penthouse's View Original
With its mesmerising views across the beach to the endless blue of the ocean this property in Sydney's eastern suburbs deserved an equally impressive interior. However the slightly shabby, top-floor, three-bedroom apartment in a 70s building did not fit the bill. The owner knew it was ripe for renovation and approached Jeremy Bull, principal of Alexander &Co around six years ago to do a refit and add a roof terrace and master suite.
This Modernist Home Is An Elegant Melting Pot of Style
Greg Natale is a maestro of layering, known for his bold use of pattern and colour, and his meticulously curated maximalist aesthetic. But being "a Modernist at heart", as he admits in his latest book, The Layered Interior, Greg relished bringing his layering prowess to a more minimalist canvas with this project. His friend of nearly 30 years, Michelle, already had a few firm ideas for the Sydney waterfront house she and husband Zack envisaged for themselves and their three children.
This Grand Sandstone Home Tip-Toes Between Old and New
Balancing old and new at this sandstone home in Sydney's inner west was a "high-wire act", according to interior designer Sarah-Jane Pyke. A delicate manoeuvre it might have been, but the firm's expertise and experience always ensured a safety net. "Respect for the elegant architecture and restraint to ensure the balance doesn't tip too far between either traditional and contemporary were key," she says.
A Newly Built Home Combining Comfort With Traditional-Style Glamour
The owners of this property had waited a long time to begin the process of creating their forever home. They bought the residence on Sydney's Upper North Shore in 2005, when their two children were small, attracted by the generously sized block and its existing stand of mature eucalypts. After living in the house for many years, they were ready to commit to an update in early 2020 – and then Covid hit.
A Beautifully Renovated P&O-Style Home In Sydney
Who lives here: A professional couple with four children aged 11 to 20. Style of home: An updated five bedroom house with Art Deco features. Location: Sydney's eastern suburbs, traditional land of the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples. Timeline: The renovation took 10 months, from August 2019 to June 2020. When the owners bought this luminescent P&O-style home in Sydney's eastern suburbs in 2016, they were wooed by its sweeping curves and svelte steel windows, but the layout left them marooned.
A Modern Country Homestead by Arent & Pyke
Rich colour and a judicious mix of furniture create a brilliant contemporary take on a traditional country-house aesthetic in this regional NSW home. Mar 22, 2023 2:32am Bold and surprising, yet calm and serene" is a wonderfully evocative description for this house set on a generous parcel of land in regional NSW. It belies its new-build status with its traditional appearance of homestead-style lines and wide verandahs gently resting on a slight rise overlooking a lake.
A Home That Challenges The Concept Of Beachside Design
Architect Richard Smith of Architectsmith and his interior-decorator wife Bianca Martin, of Editor Interiors, often advise their clients to live in a space to fully understand its charms and quirks – and this is a philosophy they themselves embraced. The couple moved from Sydney's Inner West to its Northern Beaches with their young son in 2012, and lived on the site's existing house for eight years before committing to knocking down the old home and starting again.
NoMad by Alexander &CO.
Words by Bronwyn Marshall Defined by an unexpected calm, NoMad is a repurposed industrial space transformed into an introspective and dream-like retreat. Alexander &CO. layers textural softness and movement through a careful curation of iconic sculptural pieces, enlivening and filling the spaces with personality. Despite its previous occupation, NoMad paves its own path as a refined and revitalised home among a contrasting outer shell.
A calming family home in Sydney's east with blush tones
"I think there's a 'warrior-woman' energy in my house with all the girls, so we wanted the space to be very relaxed," says Sam, who lives with her husband Michael, their three young daughters and their dog in a semi-detached home overlooking the ocean. Sam engaged Shona McElroy of Smac Studio for the design and emphasised that she'd like the home to have a calming energy to balance the family's vivacity, while making the most of space and light. Practicality for the kids was also top of mind.
Lo & Co Woollahra by Alexander &CO.
Words by Sara Jacob Originally hailing from Adelaide, Lo & Co has grown into a new home in Sydney. Designed by Alexander &CO., the Woollahra store reflects the quality and precision of the brand’s fine architectural door hardware. The new store marks a milestone as Lo & Co gains recognition from the Australian market; no longer a start-up, the company has defined its place within the architecture and design industry, becoming renowned for a youthful character and productively disruptive ideology.
Pacific House by Alexander &CO.
Words by Bronwyn Marshall Injecting new life and redefining a sense of self, Pacific House sees the reimagining of an existing 1990s-era home. Alexander &CO. connects the original form through a more considered response to its surrounding context, anchoring the spaces and enriching the everyday experience through enlivened texture and playful form.
See inside stylish semi in Dover Heights with old-world European charm
Located in Sydney's exclusive eastern suburbs, this semi-detached home is perhaps the perfect demonstration of up-and-coming interior architect and Smac Studio principal Shona McElroy's talent. When faced with enormous creative freedom, the 28-year-old produced something indisputably thoughtful and beautiful. Dripping with a rich material palette, textures and colour, it's a space filled with design delights. In particular, a powder room which is hidden under the stairs.
House Hurlstone Park by Carla Middleton Architecture
Crafted by its owner, House Hurlstone Park sees the extending of a heritage cottage into a monolithic form that engages with the natural elements. Carla Middleton Architecture combines the carefully detailed with the refined to propose a home of lasting fortitude. Behind its original heritage cottage form, House Hurlstone Park opens up as an evolution of how we live in our homes in a contemporary sense.
Spotted Gum House by Alexander &CO.
Respectfully engaging with its past, Spotted Gum House extends both outward and upward through a sensitive and knowing lens. Alexander &CO. combines a considered approach with rich layers to create a textural and tactile response to heritage, proposing a contemporary language as a natural evolution of the home’s history.
A brick Federation cottage with an architect-designed extension
Sydney couple Maddy and Sean had been home-hunting in the city's inner west for six months when the fates suddenly aligned. It was early 2017 and the couple had one toddler in tow – Georgia – with another baby on the way. They had just been out-bid on a property at auction and were feeling a little dejected. So, when a real-estate agent suggested they check out another house in the nearby suburb of Hurlstone Park, they were initially reluctant.
Harbord Hotel: Freshwater's effortlessly cool new restaurant
Surf culture meets cool simplicity in this contemporary seaside restaurant and bar designed by Alexander & Co. Jun 22, 2021 7:11am Once known as a blue collar watering hole minutes from Freshwater beach, Harbord Hotel is now a contemporary venue that captures the spirit of its locality. Influenced by the working-class history of the building and Australian surf culture, architecture firm Alexander & Co sought to create an effortlessly cool, low-fi surf shack with an elegant aesthetic.
A historic California bungalow receives a contemporary renovation
Bringing a century-old house into a new era to embrace the current way of life is no mean feat but it is something that architect Ben Vitale and interior designers Arent&Pyke do on a regular basis. To wit, this California bungalow in Sydney's eastern suburbs which now boasts a relaxed contemporary ambience and offers easy living for a family of four. Cassina 'Utrecht' chairs. Vintage burl coffee table was sourced by Juliette and Sarah-Jane in Paris.
Alexander & Co: Inside the award-winning design studio's Sydney offices
Alexander & Co's new Sydney premises is an artistic work environment that combines serious green credentials with the layered and expressive ambience of a private abode. Who or what have been some of your enduring creative influences? Jeremy Bull, principal: I have always been inspired by architectural modernists and classicism. But I am a lover of history in all its fullness, from the pop of the cultural 'now' to the patina of the age-old structures. Exterior walls in Dulux 'White Century'.
An elegant 1890s terrace transformation
Having viewed in excess of 100 properties while searching for the right one, it was pure serendipity that the owner was driving down the street when this 1890s terrace in Sydney's eastern suburbs was open for inspection. "I wasn't really sure what I was looking for, but I loved the exterior of this house. As I walked through I got more and more excited as I knew it was just what I wanted," she says.
A newly built home with classic appeal in Sydney's eastern suburbs
Classic detailing and a neutral palette coalesce in a newly built house that offers privacy, light and timeless appeal for a family of four. Apr 14, 2021 4:38am It is quite surprising to learn that this imposing, traditional-style home in Sydney's eastern suburbs is a brand-new build, completed in 2020. With its time-honoured proportions and elegant appearance, its architect Carla Middleton says it possesses a richness more consistent with age.
An understated mid-century modern family home in a bushland setting
In the thick of Sydney Harbour’s primal beauty, a modernist home makes a quantum leap into a new era. Mar 31, 2021 11:15pm Suzanne Gorman of Studio Gorman joined forces with Josh Allen of 8 Squared Architects and Andy Bishop of Arthouse Constructions to update and extend this modernist home. What was the client’s brief?
A Federation-style home with a tropical modernist extension
Opposites attract in this split-level Sydney home where Australian Federation proudly meets tropical modernism under one cohesive roof. Mar 18, 2021 2:00am When it came to the renovation of this home in Sydney's Mosman, all roads led to architect Daniel Boddam of Daniel Boddam Studio. His clients, Carolina Hughes Elliott and Greg Elliott, had noticed a house he was designing in their street, and he had also been referred to them by friends.
Striking and sweeping, these staircases are architectural triumphs worth a second look
Photographed by Alan Tansey and interior architecture by Michael K. Chen. From a colourful Brooklyn brownstone with a playful nod to The Golden Girls It’s easy to overlook a staircase when glossy kitchens, delicious marble bathrooms and poppy furniture choices are beckoning. A means to an end, staircases, no matter how grand, are often seen as a way for families to get from ‘A’ to ‘B’.
Space crush: Glorietta, Italian eatery in North Sydney
A feast for both the eyes and belly, this Italian eatery celebrates taste and texture. Oct 23, 2020 12:48am Channelling the warmth of regional Italy into an austere glass box at the base of a commercial tower in North Sydney may seem like an impossible task, but design studio Alexander & Co pulled it off at Glorietta.
Stylist Claire Delmar's 1900s bungalow renovation in Sydney
If anyone can make a one-month reno a reality, it’s stylist Claire Delmar who draws from a curated mix of materials and collectables to create an elegant family home. Oct 13, 2020 2:00am Who lives here: Claire Delmar, stylist, interior designer and creator Studio CD Design; her husband James, an account director; and their son Leo, 4. A second child is on the way. Style of home: A two-storey, six-bedroom 1900s Californian bungalow in Sydney's east.
A low-maintenance yet stylish townhouse in Sydney
Thanks to a very personal interior refresh, this Sydney townhouse is now a superbly stylish, easy-living home. Oct 02, 2020 2:00am The owners of this townhouse in Sydney's north derive a great amount of glee from the responses of visitors to their new home. "They love that it doesn't look like it belongs to a couple who are approaching their 80s," says Janice Yim, who fitted out the home with fellow Studio Quarters interior designer Theresa Chan.
A modern coastal home with a neutral palette
Clever architectural design by Georgina Wilson reoriented this Sydney home, flooding it with natural light and harbour views. Sep 07, 2020 5:03am Bathed in natural light with floor-length white curtains billowing in the breeze, this coastal sanctuary is built around an oversized pool overlooking Middle Harbour. A triple threat of water vistas, textured interiors and clever architecture.
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