Better Homes and Gardens Australia — December 2017

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DREAM ON!

Mid-century modernism is the

prevailing architectural style

of this home with its open plan,

deep eaves and emphasis on the

horizontal. The materials used

range from natural sandstone,

recycled brick, zinc and concrete

to an American oak floor.

Built over six levels, the home

terraces its way down a steep

west-facing site linked by three

internal lifts. Other eye-watering

statistics include an underground

20-car garage entered via a tunnel,

eight living areas serving seven

bedrooms, and two separate

guest pavilions. Amazing!

Check out the

balance between

architecture on

a grand scale

and gardens that

would do Babylon

proud

White marble

caps the dark

joinery in the

open-plan

sitting area.

The entertaining level features
a commercial bar, sunken
lounge, jacuzzi and two-lane
competition bowling alley.

Note how the dark ‘roasted’ American

oak floor helps ground the light-filled

interiors. The contrast just works!

DESIGNER HOME

PETER COLQUHOUN