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MADE OF Glass Part Of An Original Sheep Fair
HOUSE Hurdle House LOCATION Alresford, Hampshire, UK arural abode that embodies its country locale in style, this warm, inviting home is tucked into picturesque farmland. Before the renovation, the existing dwelling was made up of a long barn, positi
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Lavish And Luxurious
HOUSE Ritual Union LOCATION Vic INITIAL BUDGET $125,000 FINAL COST $137,000 DATE COMMENCED July 2022 DATE COMPLETED September 2022 This handsome bathroom comes complete with bespoke crafted basins, a sublime skylight and intricate detailing. It reall
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MoodBoard
A restrained colour palette, neutrals with discreet pops of colour. Bold black and white surfaces with plenty of texture. There's timber to add warmth, and charred timber feature walls to connect indoors and out. A biophilic design with nature at its
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Get Smart
GoodWe EcoSmart Home offers a suite of solar and energy storage solutions for Australian households GoodWe, a leading solar energy solution provider, is proud to present EcoSmart Home to the Australian market. EcoSmart Home is an innovative solution
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Let There Be Light
Lighting is a vital aspect of any successful interior design. Capable of transforming the aesthetic appeal and the emotional feel of a room, the right lights can enhance your comfort and brighten your mood. Koda Lighting is leading savvy Australians
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Mood Board
A merging of minds. A palette of white and primary colours, secondary colours green and purple are introduced to define the old from the new. Light-filled and textural, with elements of pop art ■
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Book It In
Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano in 1981, the iconic Carlton is a bookcase, a chest of drawers and a space divider. Made from timber and covered in decorative laminate, it's as colourful as a rainbow and as functional as they come. With
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Introducing The Unico System
Small-duct, high-velocity (SDHV) central heating and cooling, enjoyed in the United States and Europe for decades, has finally arrived in Australia. The Unico System, the world's leading manufacturer of this innovative approach to indoor comfort, is
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INTO THE light
lighting is all about practicality and functionality. It needs to illuminate what you need to see. But new-look lighting is captivating the attention of the design world, and these days it's delivering so much more. There are four different types of
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MoodBoard
Luxury and sustainability redefined. A very real sense of connectivity to the natural world. Shades of grey, organic caramel and mustard. Light-filled through large glass apertures. Cool whites and grey ■
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Mood Board
A riot of colour — with a mix of more subdued tones. Dark timbers offer a nod to yesteryear. Smooth textures. Green tones, cream and brown feature alongside a veritable feast of citrus, peach and other colours. The look is light, bright and inspiring
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The Entertainer
THE USE OF TIMBER ON THE WORK END OF THE BENCH VERSUS STONE ON THE OTHER END this kitchen was designed as part of a renovation. The new design combined the dark-timber chopping block and chairs with the soft timber floors and the white cabinetry to c
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Modest And Modern
HOUSE The Boatshed LOCATION Mullaloo, WA DATE COMMENCED 2021 DATE COMPLETED 2022 beauty is often found in simplicity. We need to look no further than nature to see that undeniable truth. This home offers a well-considered biophilic design approach —
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Mood Board
A haven for nature lovers — black steel and silver-toned hues. Stone-brick facings and timber details. Natural textiles and sustainable materials, with soft muted colours, a minimalist look
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Grand Designs Australia
EDITOR April Ossington EDITOR-AT-LARGE Anthony Burke DEPUTY EDITOR Louise Smithers CONTRIBUTORS Peter Colquhoun, Chris Knierim, Carrol Baker, Crystal Amesbury DESIGNER Kate Podger PLANS Anthony Allars SUB-EDITOR Michelle Segal COVER IMAGE Project by
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From the Editor
welcome to the special flipbook issue of Grand Designs Australia magazine, where we reveal the Grand Designs Australia House of the Year winners! With so many amazing home submissions this year, it was extremely difficult for the judges to pick their
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People's Choice Award
Location Kew, Vic Architecture C. Kairouz Architects Photography Emily Bartlett Website ckarchitects.com.au
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SMOOTH AS silk
carrera Kitchens is renowned for creating custom-made, innovative and individually designed kitchens and this showstopping space is a prime example of why they are so highly respected and frequently sought after. Black cupboard doors, black appliance
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PRODUCT AND SERVICE Review
If you're seeking to infuse a touch of opulence into your home renovation, look no further than the timeless elegance of herringbone timber flooring. With roots dating back to the Roman Empire, the herringbone pattern has stood the test of time as a
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Bespoke Electric Fireplaces
Blending versatility, style and function, the Amantii Bespoke range of electric fireplaces is hot property. With a stateof-the-art remote, adjustable colour spectrum and Wi-Fi capabilities that allow users to control the fire from their smartphone, e
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Get Social
01/ Lifesize Plans Showroom Lifesize Plans, the Australian owners of the world's first patented realscale walk-through technology, is helping reduce renovation regret for Australians planning a new home build or renovation. The company's real-scale p
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A STUNNING FUSION OF EXPERT INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DESIGN
Inspired by principles of industrial and Brutalist design and built by Gremmo Homes, this abode utilises a combination of natural materials, bold colours and contrasting textures to create a one-of-a-kind space. The visual impact upon entering the ho
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Hybrid Ventilation
Designed with a robust European motor to provide high levels of moisture extraction and quiet operation, the Fanco Hybrid exhaust fan helps prevent mould and mildew to create a healthy environment inside your home. Inadequate ventilation in a bathroo
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Elizabeth Gleeson
elizabeth describes herself as curious, enthusiastic and energetic. With a passion for design and an innate need to create, her artistic journey was inevitable. Majoring in Visual Arts at ACU in Melbourne, Elizabeth then studied Fashion Design at RMI
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Bali DREAMING
imagine swimming in the combined lap and plunge pool that graces the upper level of this rear garden and then enjoying the shade of the poolside pavilion. Or how about sharing a meal with friends in the covered dining area with an outdoor kitchen tha
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A CLASSIC twist
HOUSE Exley LOCATION Warrawee, NSW INITIAL BUDGET $900,000 FINAL COST $1,000,000 DATE COMMENCED March 2022 DATE COMPLETED April 2023 a home designed in 1957 by renowned architect Harry Seidler is given a respectful modern uplift to create a modish fa
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Concrete Creativity
In the realm of concrete craftsmanship, Ollie Stephens stands out as a visionary, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary with his venture, Hungry Wolf Studio. This Melbourne-born maestro has carved a unique niche for himself, transitioning f
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Radiant Heat
Herschel Infrared heats your home the same way the sun heats the earth. It uses far infrared (FIR) energy to warm up the fabric of the building and all the things inside it, including you. This turns the very surfaces of your home into part of your r
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CRACKING Interiors
beautifully designed interiors are to be celebrated. There will always be styles that will endure, classic traditional looks that exude quality and grandeur, some opulent, others offering a minimalist pared-back nuance. Some borrow cues from mid-cent
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Trend Setter
as 2024 unfolds, the Australian construction industry stands at the forefront of a transformative era. With a unique blend of environmental awareness, technological innovation, and a distinct lifestyle ethos, Australia is paving the way for a year of
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