Grand Designs Australia Sourcebook — November 2017

GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA SOURCEBOOK

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B
uilding your own home is a personal
quest that is still ‘the dream’ for
many; the creation of a sanctuary
that embraces its inhabitants, a
haven from the pandemonium of the world,
and, upon occasion, an opportunity for
artistic expression.
Upon reading each of the projects featured
in Grand Designs Australia throughout this
year’s season, I was reminded of the depth of
the personal journey each couple, individual
or family undertake in creating their own
abode. What is encouraging in these stories
is that the state of the property market, both
here and overseas, is not deterring people
but is in fact generating a wave of creativity
and ingenuity that is inspiring them to come
up with inventive design and construction
options that are helping them achieve ‘the
dream’ on their own terms.
One project that illustrates this observation
is the Ocean Shores Chipboard House. With
this project, the homeowners used ingenuity
to overcome a tight budget and restricted time
frame that resulted in a clever, aesthetically
appealing and practical abode that met the
requirements of their current stage of life. It
was an encouraging result that exemplifi es
what can be achieved with a little forward
planning — and the support of professionals
who share your vision.
Something that couldn’t be ignored while
exploring this year’s crop of grand designs
was the global infl uence refl ected in many of
the projects. Given the unprecedented access
we now have to products and services from
around the world, it’s not surprising to see
so much global design infi ltrating not just
interiors but also architecture itself. With
the American Barns project, the fact that the
Verry family shipped an entire barn over from
America and erected it on their property on
the outskirts of Auckland is a great example
of how the face of architecture and design is
changing through cultural proximity.
This kind of connection opens up so many
avenues for people to aid them in achieving
the dream of building their own haven.
The product options now available and the
professional assistance that abounds all
work to keep this global momentum fl owing

• though the choices can be overwhelming.
  With a preponderance of ideas, from the
  internet to magazines to TV shows, both
  local and international, it’s easy to get lost in
  a maze of ideas. That’s where Grand Designs
  Sourcebook comes in handy.
  Over 200 pages of exciting projects and
  stunning products provide you with a wealth
  of inspiration and practical direction on
  where to go to fi nd exactly what you need to
  achieve design cohesion. And, if you need
  guidance narrowing it down, an industry
  professional can help you to solidify what

you want and show you what will work

best in your space and complement your

architecture. The range of interior designers

and architects listed within these pages

is a great way to get in touch with the

professionals that can help you to realise

your own dream.

Most importantly of all, we hope you read

this year’s Sourcebook and feel inspired.

Nicole

NICOLE MULLOY

EDITOR

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