Grand Designs Australia Sourcebook — November 2017

03: DESIGN DEAKIN HOUSE
LOCATION DEAKIN, CANBERRA
Practicality and good design triumph in
this Canberra residence, which caters well
for indoor living, with wide corridors for
wheelchair access. Seniors Bill and Barb
Coyle’s custom-designed home is elegant,

timeless and a treasure trove of creative

features. Says Peter of the design: “If ever

a design suited two people who planned to

spend more time indoors, it’s this one. There

is so much to love about this house, but

what I like most is what it tells us about the

allure of great design.” The right fi xtures and

fi ttings are the fi nishing touches to showcase

exemplary design. Here, a tasteful Muuto’s

Under the Bell pendant shines in the bedroom.

Builder Emmadale Builders, Rod Jenkins

([email protected])

Photography Nick Wilson

04: DESIGN CLIFFTOP HOUSE

LOCATION HILLSBOROUGH

Homeowners Diane and Hamish Divett

have found their scenic modernist slice of

paradise, with views of Mangere Mountain. It

wasn’t all smooth sailing, though, as it was a

complicated build due to the steep location

of the block, along with budget blowouts and

creative diff erences with their architect. The

result, however, pays homage to heartfelt

perseverance and problem solving. One of

the stand-out features in the home is the

kitchen with its unique elongated benchtop.

Above sits a series of black pendant lights that

complement the monochrome kitchen palette.

Architectural Design Tim Dorrington,

Box Living (boxliving.co.nz)

Photography Emma-Jane Hetherington

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