Introducing our Seaside Gem project, a stunning example of modern design in the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. This beachfront retreat showcases an exquisite craftsmanship. As you step into this coastal haven, you'll immediately be captivated by the striking seaside-blue colour of the kitchen cabinets. The use of oxidised brass doors for the overhead cabinets adds a touch of opulence, elevating the design to new heights. With a focus on simplicity and cleanliness, this space exudes a sense of modern elegance. One of the standout features of Seaside Gem is the inviting bench surrounding the fireplace. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in some much-needed quiet time. To enhance the comfort, plush cushions and a luxurious sheepskin throw have been carefully incorporated. The built-in shelving provides a perfect spot to store your favourite books, creating an idyllic setting for curling up with a good read.

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Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Owner's Suite bathroom painted dark and moody with an open shower in dark green Heath Ceramic tile and brass fixtures.

Mid mod walnut vanities with brass caps on the feet adorn the bathroom with terrazzo floor, and saturated green walls.

Il bagno di servizio ha rivestimenti in piastrelle bianche con finitura opaca ed è impreziosito da una parete rivestita con carta da parati. Il pavimento è in piastrelle di graniglia.

Mid mod walnut vanities with brass caps on the feet adorn the bathroom with terrazzo floor, and saturated green walls.

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Manchmal muss man die Dunkelheit umarmen, um das Leuchten zu entdecken. Die dunklen Wände lassen alle hellen Elemente des Bades in den Vordergrund treten. Der Raum wirkt nicht dunkel, sondern mystisch. Licht gibt es überall dort, wo es gebraucht wird.