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The original brief called for
a home to ‘make you feel as
though you would never need
to go on holidays again’ – a nice
idea for you to borrow! In reply,
the architect and interior design
team included a day spa, gym and
cinema, as well as a 2000-bottle
cellar and tasting room.
The success of this design
relied on extensive excavation,
which allowed the home
to nestle below the natural
ridge line, allowing a series of
pavilions to then terrace down
the site, each facing the view.
Although the home is layered
in state-of-the-art gadgetry, it
is also steeped in history. On
the water a 1930s boathouse
has been exquisitely restored,
behind which a tunnel has
been carved from the natural
stone leading to a bronze
statue of the owner’s great
grandfather, a veteran of
Fromelles in World War I.
DESIGN IDEAS FOR YOU
- Use different floor surfaces to
define your various living zones
in open-plan living spaces. - ‘Modern design’ often
features sandstone, as it helps
to anchor a space. Achieve the
same effect with stone veneers
over another solid surface.- Natural light is the key to all
good design. You can protect large
expanses of glass with deep eaves
or consider using ‘low-E’ glass for
better thermal control and to reduce
glare. Retro-fit glazing film over
your windows for a similar result. - When using multiple finishes,
separate them with a band of white. ➤
- Natural light is the key to all
A home of this size
can often seem
overwhelming in its
grandeur, however the
living areas are
intimate and on a family
scale, built for comfort as
opposed to opulence.The split kitchen benches
look out to a jacuzzi and
teppanyaki bar. Oh, just imagine!
DECEMBER 2017 BHG 129