Grand Designs Australia Sourcebook — November 2017

04: DESIGN AMERICAN BARNS
LOCATION AUCKLAND
A rustic industrial style that is unpretentious
and durable enough to handle country
living was key to the success of this barn
reconstruction in Auckland, New Zealand.
American oak timber was used to line the
fl oors in the bedrooms, hallways and kitchen
of the spacious open-plan home, enhancing
its barn-like look. In juxtaposition to this
natural element, ground concrete graces
the great room (an appropriate name in this
dwelling), which is fi tted with under-fl oor

heating to keep Jack Frost at bay. The mix

of materials makes for durable and enduring

fl ooring throughout the house.

Architectural Design Equinox

(equinoxdesign.co.nz)

Builder Jurlina Construction, Mike Jurlina

Photography Mediaworks

05: DESIGN FIELD HOUSE

LOCATION BRIGHTON, VICTORIA

Favoured during the modernist era, concrete

fl oors have once again risen in popularity

during the past couple of years. Architect

and homeowner Robert Puksand thought it

would be cool “to design a house where it felt

like you were living in a sculpture rather than

a traditional building”. Inspired by his love

of art, Robert proceeded to design a home

along modernist lines, including laying an

aggregate fl oor throughout the shared spaces

for that truly sleek modern look. To ward off

the Melbourne chill, hydronic slab heating

was installed within the fl oor. For a cosier

experience, dark-charcoal carpet was installed

in the bedrooms, while contrasting white

large-format tiles cover the bathroom fl oors.

Architectural and Interior Design Robert

Puksand, Gray Puksand (graypuksand.com.au)

Builder 360 Construction Group

(360construction.com.au)

Photography Shannon McGrath

06: DESIGN RICHMOND HOUSE

LOCATION RICHMOND, MELBOURNE

Refl ecting all things ‘Richmond’, this family

home was created with a calm and simple

interior that would allow the occupants to

take centre stage — without competing with

the decor. A palette that was all about ‘black

and blonde’ was part of the brief, according

to architect and interior designer Tony Vella.

“The driving force is the blonde Scandinavian

fl ooring, which inevitably becomes the hero

when wrapped into the joinery, stairs and

walls,” he states. Spread throughout the entire

home, the timber fl oors off er design cohesion

and a soft palette that brings warmth and

light to the large voids within the space.

Architectural Design Rachcoff Vella

Architecture (rachcoff vella.com.au)

Builder Markus Builders

Photography Tatjana Plitt

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