The Dangar Island House is a water access only property in the Hawkesbury River that required the interior to reflect the relaxed, organic feel of its natural context. Design classics: Noguchi lights, chairs by Marcel Wanders, Arne Jacobsen, Eames and Wegner mix with limed timbers, stone and linen to impart warmth.

Architecture: Robertson & Hindmarsh
Build: Rob Harrison / Jason Barnes / Andrew Halford
Photography: Michael Wee

A former stone barn in the rolling hills of south west France near Bordeaux, Le Duc was renovated in order for it to work not only as an occasional family home but also as a holiday rental. Working into the existing layout the interior was simplified to highlight the building’s stone, wood and rough plaster. Predominantly British, Danish and Dutch mid-century pieces were used along with contemporary Belgian bedroom items and Danish paper lanterns inspired by Isamu Noguchi. A strong emphasis on tactile materials such as woven cane, seagrass and rough linen was supplemented by hand made north African rugs, brass tap ware and vintage mirrors.

Photography: Ian Wallace

Designed by Andrew Burges Architects, the Bismarck House (named after the palm tree) was an extensive renovation of a standard Sydney inter-war semi. The interior brief revolved around simplicity, honesty of materials and texture. New and vintage furniture, lighting, decorative objects and rugs along with custom solutions to beds, shelving and cabinets deliver a calm but eclectic aesthetic.

Architecture: Andrew Burges Architects.
Build: Robert Plumb Build.
Landscape: Dangar Barin Smith.
Photography: Prue Ruscoe

Set overlooking Balmoral and the waters of Middle Harbour, sculptural concrete, generous volumes and richly textured interiors combine to deliver a luxurious contemporary home.

Architecture: Potter Wilson

Build: Robert Plumb Build

Landscape: Spirit Level Designs

Interiors: Design Daily with Sarah Johnson Studio

Photography: Prue Ruscoe

Revitalising a 60’s brick and timber bungalow with the addition of a new concrete wing and extensive renovation of the original building, the Blue Mountains House provides an inspiring home for a young family within a spectacular bush setting.

Architecture: Anthony Gill Architects

Build: Robert Plumb Build

Landscape: Dangar Barin Smith

Photography: Clinton Weaver

A small boutique hotel in Sydney’s famous beach side suburb, The Bondi Beach House is an eclectic mix of eras and styles. The reworking of the spaces embraced contemporary art, vintage furniture, tribal rugs and mid-century lighting along with found objects to provide a hotel with loads of character.

Photography: Michael Wee