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Bronte Beach House is redefining the idea of ‘quiet luxury’

Habitus Living

In a nod to their creative vision, Architects Tom Mark Henry translated this notion – commonly seen on runways and in media – by designing an architectural embodiment of the concept — the Bronte Beach House. Robust finishes like travertine, cement and Marmarino floors will withstand harsh sun, salt and wind exposure. Finishes Fyber.

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A residence built for now, and into the future

Habitus Living

“The goal was to create a design that would enhance the ecosystem rather than impose upon it, and that would restore the well-being of our client,” says Kate Symons, director Studio Ilk. Taking a minimalistic approach to the use of natural materials means there is no need for additional finishes.

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This Black Timber and Brick Home in Suburban Australia Looks Like It’s in Stealth Mode

Dwell

Our client’s design brief was loose in that they were open to any ‘blue sky’ ideas, as long as the design met the core function of a close knit family home that could accommodate frequent visitors from overseas, intergenerational living, and prolonged periods of vacancy while the clients are traveling.

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Lakeside West Apartment | Wittman Estes

ArchiDiaries

The client was trained and practiced as an architect before starting a local tech company that focused on digital interface and experience design. Considered a visionary design at the time, the reinforced concrete frame of the building and sleek international style forms represented the optimism and ambition of 1960s high modernism.

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Garden Lane Residence is a work of art with hints of Japanese poetry

Habitus Living

The design brief was to reconfigure the heritage home and address the compact, shadowed nature of the house by extending and imbuing the residence with contemporary additions. The client, an event director with two teenagers, wanted a home with vibrancy and warm tones, one that evokes a tranquil, uncluttered energy.

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Brick Lattice House | Srijit Srinivas – Architects

ArchiDiaries

The Clients – a small family comprising of an engineer, a doctor & their son, wanted their home to be a private and homely oasis amidst the crowded bustle of their busy locality. The first floor has two ensuite bedrooms with a walk-through dress area, as well as ‘combo spaces’ for a home library, study, and gym.

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Authentic materials star in this new Brisbane build

Habitus Living

As owners of esteemed interior design studio Darren James Interiors, Darren and Elissa took the lead in the design and build of Bayview One. With hundreds of renovations for their clients under their belt, this project was an opportunity to create something that reflected their own personal design aesthetic.