Innehållsförteckning för November 2019 från Belle

As a kid, my family was fortunate enough to have a beach shack located in Hat Head on the New South Wales mid-north coast. If you’re not familiar with this slice of heaven on earth, Hat Head is one of those charming sleepy towns where life goes slower than slow (it was a thing of outrage when concrete footpaths were installed in lieu of blackened sand trails, timeworn through grassy roadsides). And still to this day it’s an absolute dream to visit. As for our house, well, it was far from glam, let me tell you. But it was our fibro-clad patch of paradise where yearly visits were longed for with near-uncontrollable anticipation. When the time finally came to head off, we’d all pile into the Pajero – trailer heaving…

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR ENDURING CREATIVE INFLUENCES? Anything that stimulates the senses – fashion, art, architecture, design, gardens, books, music and the performing arts experienced both at home and abroad. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR APPROACH TO COLLECTING ART AND DESIGN? Foremost from the heart but also with curiosity and knowledge. My career has been principally in visual art, but I always seem to be drawn into the broader discourse about the relationship of how art is displayed and how it works in its environment and with other objects, especially functional art or collectible design, whether that be in my own home or a client’s, or working together with architects and designers. I’ve always believed in a holistic approach. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO OPEN GALLERY SALLY DAN-CUTHBERT? The incredible…

1_WOOD WORKS Showcasing the full potential of recycled furniture at London Design Festival is the matrix-like ‘Latitude’ bench by innovative designer Brodie Neill. londondesignfestival.com 2_EMBRACE THE ELEMENTS Designed to withstand the Australian climate, Antonio Citterio’s recently revised ‘Erica’ collection for B&B Italia makes an enduring statement in outdoor spaces. spacefurniture.com.au; bebitalia.com 3_ART OF GLASS On show at Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert are works by Rive Roshan (top) and duo Sabine Marcelis and Brit van Nerven. gallerysallydancuthbert.com 4_GROUP DYNAMIC Borne from the desire to create an alternative communal dining experience, the IF Architecture ‘Prince’ table is a testament to Charlotte Perriand’s ‘art of living’ legacy. graziaandco.com.au 5_NICE MOVES Pushing the boundaries of modular furniture, Viccarbe’s ‘Season’ dining chair has the discreet benefit of hidden wheels. hubfurniture.com.au 6_HEAVY METAL Furniture maker Daniel Barbera’s…

WHAT HAS INFORMED AND INSPIRED YOUR INTERIORS STYLE? Daniel Boddam: I have always seen beauty in simplicity. I’m seeking to create environments that are timeless, considered and unique. I like thinking of things in terms of interrelationships and systems, and my practice has evolved to designing complete environments for clients right down to bespoke furnishings. What excites me are the different possibilities of an idea and how this can be interpreted across the design disciplines. IS YOUR HOME A SANCTUARY OR DOES IT DOUBLE AS A WORK SPACE? Our holiday home is both. The studio is located away from the living spaces so at the end of the day we can just shut the door and forget about work. It is also designed as a reading room, so it has…

DECORATING A BEACH HOUSE? Ready for a summer refresh? Here’s a guide to achieve that longedfor look of seaside chic that will expand your horizons. ADD A FOCAL POINT Beach style involves combining styles and periods with a variety of items, but do create a focal point or accentuate an eye-catching element – say, an accent wall, fireplace or bold decorative item. VARY FINISHES Worried your dark floorboards clash with the bleached table and raw timber island? Follow the lead of top beach clubs that mix and match woods, stains and finishes in one space. The ‘collected look’ is far less contrived than if everything is a perfect match. TRY UNUSUAL FURNITURE PLANS Coastal style is all about easy living. If a living room full of armchairs is more suited…

Tamsin Johnson transformed a traditional, seaside bungalow located at Bondi Beach, Sydney, into a sundrenched family retreat. Glowing vintage timber furniture, rattan blinds, tribal rugs and splashes of jaunty navy and white-striped fabrics augmented the deceptively simple whitewashed interiors. How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? The clients are a gorgeous, young, Melbourne-based family who bought this Bondi bungalow as a Sydney beach house. They wanted their kids to grow up spending their holidays on Sydney beaches and were drawn to the uniquely coastal and Australian character of this home. It has a seaside cottage feel and we wanted to explore this rather than modernise it too much. We created a series of whitewashed rooms, playing on the sun-drenched spaces and natural _nishes.…

“I LIKE THE HUMILITY AND HONESTY OF THE HOUSE, PARTICULARLY FROM THE STREET.” Madeleine Blanchfield honoured this Crescent Head site with a home embracing all the elements of the quintessential Australian beach lifestyle: sun, views and an enviable location. How did you become involved with this project and what was the brief? My clients were the parents of a developer I have worked with for many years. The brief was for a one-bedroom home for the two of them to retire to, with a selfcontained apartment underneath for family to come and stay. They wanted a simple, pared-back home with generous and dynamic spaces that made the most of the spectacular views. It was to be comfortable, calm and robust. The main house was to have a higher level of…

If life imitates art for the owners of this reborn Melbourne penthouse, the world as they know it is surely a dramatic, intriguing and mesmerisingly colourful place. Indeed, the true achievement of this quintessential urban residence is to play consummate host to the owners’ extraordinary personal art collection, rightfully allowing significant works by the likes of Sidney Nolan, John Perceval, Bruce Armstrong and Tim Storrier to claim centrestage. For architect Oliver du Puy, the owners’ moveable feast of gallery-worthy art informed the extensive renovation and refurbishment project, requiring bespoke solutions to each design challenge. This is now a dynamic habitat that attests to the power of light and shade, with a sense of style and mood inducing a rush of inspiration time and again. “The owners are an art-collecting couple…

Melbourne architecture practice Jolson’s residential project, Arc Side, is nothing short of transformative. It took an assertive architect-designed house from the early 2000s by Cocks Carmichael, which was a contemporary response to neighbouring neo-Italianate terraces, and re-mastered it into a space tailored to the current lifestyle of the owners. Stepping through the gate from a busy main road in Melbourne into a walled front garden, a certain other-worldliness descends. This space feels like an art installation with the groundcover swamp oak (Casuarina glauca ‘Cousin It’) planted in clumping mounds and dense asparagus fern (Asparagus meyeri) set against bright white rendered walls. The curved sweep of the facade is its defining feature – then and now – but the iterations couldn’t be more different. “The owners loved the location and didn’t…

THESOCIETYINC.COM.AU INSTAG RAM SIBELLA COURT JODHPUR Sleep SUKH SAGAR HAVELI Cathy and Roberto Nieddu are the creative, enthusiastic and well-travelled force behind this restored 19th-century property spread over one hectare. They have fed their combined talents of interior design, furniture making and colour consultancy with a good dose of passion for traditional Indian architecture to create what is not only their own residence but an oasis where guests can experience the blending of traditional and contemporary in the best of ways. On entering via the monolithic sixmetre wooden doors encased in fine local stonework, the grand introduction is softened by a sprawling lawn bookended by guest rooms and what was once a hunting lodge turned lounge area. The grounds are lush with neem trees that provide natural pesticide for the…

RAIN, HAIL OR SHINE the Belle team have celebrated and congratulated around the nation over the past weeks. Our fabulous five events include the Sydney high-tea in honour of 260 years of Wedgwood, hosted by style doyenne Melissa Penfold at The Palm House in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. The Cult team, in collaboration with Infinite Design’s Michelle Macarounas, gallerist Tim Olsen and M Contemporary, rolled out the red carpet for the launch of Curated Edition – a designmeets-art pop-up store in Woollahra’s Queens Court. Industry devotee John Eussen launched the inaugural Design You event at Caroma’s impressive showroom, Gourmet Traveller crowned the cream of the culinary crop at Bennelong in Sydney and architect Koichi Takada held the audience in his palm with an inspiring conversation at Fanuli’s Cremorne premises. WEDGWOOD…

Editor, Belle BEST KNOWN and applauded for its worldly fusion of pattern play meets bohemian styling, Belle is thrilled with the recent launch of iconic US lifestyle brand Anthropologie on Australian shores, now available only at the country’s premium department store, David Jones. The new-season lifestyle collection from Anthropologie lives up to its promise – to surprise and delight you – with over 140 beautiful and distinctive pieces available for the home. There’s no better time to indulge in sumptuous bedding for the coming months, including cotton quilts, pillows and throws, and to refresh your interiors with something special from the Anthropologie home decor collection. Set your table with a kaleidoscope of dinnerware and fine glassware – each piece is perfectly suited to mix, match, layer and love – plus…

Channel coastal landscapes with hand-sculpted forms, raw materials and an of-the-earth palette.…

Sponsored by Studio Gallery Melbourne and Samsung, ArtStart is a unique platform with an aim to unearth Australia’s brightest unrepresented art stars. Enter now for the chance to share in a prize pool of $17,500 and join our talented cohort of previous winners. This is a terrific opportunity to gain exposure to a national art-loving audience at the ArtStart exhibition event, where submissions will be available to purchase. Artworks must be painted on a canvas no larger than 120x120cm and entries close February 21, 2020. Studio Gallery Melbourne is offering a special discount on canvases for ArtStart entrants. Visit studiogallerymelbourne.com.au to purchase your wholesale canvas and start painting! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO REQUEST AN ENTRY KIT, EMAIL BELLEARTSTART@BAUER-MEDIA.COM.AU. A ONE-OFF ENTRY FEE OF $50 PER ENTRANT APPLIES…

I INTERVIEW AUSTRALIA’S most-awarded architect, Glenn Murcutt AO, in his home in Sydney’s Mosman that he designed with his wife and fellow architect, Wendy Lewin. You wouldn’t know from the facade that the house was the residence of a Pritzker Prize winner, but a distinct lack of attention-seeking is part of Glenn’s personal and professional charm. Once inside the expansive living, dining and working space, the touch of the architects is immediately evident. Not only spatially, in the way the room connects to nature via a large-scale picture window, but the manner in which it is populated with exuberant design classics: a characterful ‘Akari’ lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi in the 50s, and a pair of ‘Flag Halyard’ chairs by Hans Wegner give away his lifelong interest in Japanese and…

THE ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN AN ENDURING INFLUENCE? Mark Rothko [5] for colour. Alexander Calder [9] for his sculptural works. CONTEMPORARY ART YOU MOST ADMIRE? The works of Louise Olsen, Yayoi Kusama [15], Rei Kawakubo. DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING? Rings [18], pebbles and recently offcuts of tiles and stone. I currently wear 20 rings, but own 21, and I love socks by Missoni, Marni, Issey Miyake and Polder. WHAT ARE YOUR FASHION MUST-HAVES? Comfortable sneakers. On rotation I have Ami, Balenciaga and Celine sneakers. Marni sandals, Bottega Veneta black leather slides. ViBi Venezia ‘Furlane’ slippers. Effortless Italian linens by Alex and Trahanas, my favourite being the striped ‘La Piscina’ dress [19]. Statement earrings such as the chifferi pasta-inspired gold hoops by Louise Olsen X Alex and Trahanas. A stack of…

TRICIA GUILD The interior design and colour guru and creative force behind Designers Guild chronicles the design and build of her dream homes in London and Italy in this, her latest volume. Packed with actionable ideas and enviable spaces, both homes espouse her take on modernity and simplicity. Sun-splashed palettes, graphic patterns, breezy loggias and verdant gardens at the Italian property contrast with the ‘sharply experimental’ style in her London townhouse, where she workshops colours and tests designs. Both are equally desirable. Tricia Guild, Merrell, $120 BEHIND THE PRIVETS Actor Alec Baldwin has penned the foreword to this magnificent tome which celebrates the Hamptons homes that were built before the style hit the most-wanted list. These architecturally and culturally significant gems range from the Sister Parish-style abode of local legend…

Suzanne Gorman of Studio Gorman joined forces with Josh Allen of 8 Squared Architects and Andy Bishop of Arthouse Constructions to update and extend this modernist home. What was the client’s brief? It was essential that the integrity of the original 1959 house, The Quarterdeck, designed by architect Glynn Nicholls (son of Walter Burley Griffin contemporary Eric Nicholls), was maintained but integrated with the latest technology. The home, which nestles into bushland in Sydney’s Sugarloaf Bay, was to double in size and pack all the features of luxury living – a movie room, wine cellar, cabana with kitchenette, space for a grand piano, upgraded pool and outdoor living – while remaining understated with a casual vibe. Our brief from the owner, a tech guru wanting a family home for himself…

Working on the renovation of this Melbourne grande dame in South Yarra was oddly fortuitous for Kathryn Robson of architecture and interior design studio Robson Rak. “My best friend was also interested in the property so she was bidding against the couple who eventually became our clients. So it happened that within a few days we were signed up. It’s a small world,” she says. The house’s classic beauty appealed to the homeowners who bought with the intention of reinstating its features – albeit with alterations conducive to contemporary family living. The architecture, Italianate facade and soaring ceilings charmed the family, who were moving to Australia from London where they had also lived in a period residence. “Despite its size it always had a lovely warm feel with beautiful light…

For this issue of Belle, Lindyl wrote about a Sydney home (shot by Prue Ruscoe, above left) by Tahma Smith of Mrs Smith, p168. I was taken with the way Tahma elevated the beauty of those natural materials. And her intuitive respect for the location, without succumbing to coastal clichés. Favourite career experiences? Interviewing passionate, intelligent and talented creatives, particularly CFDA media award winner Garance Doré. Who are some of your enduring creative influences? Phoebe Philo. Sofia Coppola. Gabriel García Márquez. Jean Cocteau. Henry Miller. Where is home for you? Geographically, Sydney. Emotionally, home is with my partner and our labrador, Delphine. Favourite local haunts? Ester. Go for weekend lunch – it’s even more special filled with natural light. 10 William Street. Continental Deli Bar & Bistro. Carriageworks Farmers Market…

SYDNEY BUDGIE JUGGLER Immortalising a vast constellation of 300 confabulating budgerigars, ‘High Society’ sees artist Leila Jeffreys return to one of her earliest subjects while taking her work’s scope to dazzling new heights. Joining her treetop tableaux is a new suite of portraits – rendered with the compassion, wit and technical finesse for which she is known – as well as a three-panel video piece. Pictured beside Coral (left), Leila works with ornithologists and conservation groups to produce her images, with ‘High Society’ emphasising the social structures of wildlife and the symbiotic relationship between animal communities and their homes. October 16-November 10. olsengallery.com SYDNEY SHADOW BOXING Gregory Hodge employs an artful mix of sculptural and painterly effects to form his illusionistic works, splicing gestural markings in the cut-up style of…

MELBOURNE AIRY TOUCH RECENTLY AWARDED A COMMENDATION FOR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE IN THE VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2019, THE CANOPY HOUSE (LEFT) IN ARMADALE BY LEETON POINTON ARCHITECTS + INTERIORS DELIVERS A CALIBRATED BALANCE BETWEEN MASS AND WEIGHTLESSNESS. THE ARCHITECTS CONCEPTUALISED THE FORM AS AN EXTENSION OF THE ADJACENT STREET TREE CANOPIES, GIVING THE FACADE A FLUID, LIGHTWEIGHT FEEL WHICH ALSO PLAYS OUT IN THE INTERIORS BY ALLISON PYE. LEETONPOINTON.COM DAYLESFORD HOTHOUSE FORM The award-winning Longhouse (left and below) in Victoria’s Daylesford was the result of an ambitious brief that included a boutique farm, cooking school, reception venue and home within an existing property holding. Housing the agricultural and hospitality aspects in a single 110 metrelong shed affords protection from the harsh climate while allowing extensive planting to flourish inside. partnershill.com MELBOURNE…

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SANCTUARY An outdoor rug grounds and def ines the space, adding st yl ish comfort to analfresco experience. POPS OF WARMING COLOUR EVOKE HINTS OF SUNRISE AND SUNSET AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY CONNECT Feeling social? Turn your private ret reat into party central with an extension table for ultimate entertaining. CHILL Neutral, earthy bases can be brought to life with splashes of colour and vibrant, textured accent cushions. TRY TIMBER AND CREAM FOR A MODERN COASTAL LOOK THAT CREATESA TIMELESS BREEZYVIBE UNWIND A muted palette delivers soothing, calming tones while letting your surrounds take centre stage. VISIT DOMAYNE.COM.AU TO BROWSE OUR FULLRANGE OF FURNITURE, BEDDING AND HOMEWARES. Domayne stores are operated by independent franchisees. Advertised prices valid at New South Wales stores only. Prices may vary between states…

Sarah Davison Interiors created a warm, welcoming house that’s “elegant but not intimidating” for a young Sydney family. How did you become involved with this project and what was the client’s brief? Sarah Davison: Our brief was to sensitively re-plan, extend, design and furnish this historic Federation house for a family. The main goals were to let in more light and increase access to the beautiful garden and harbour view. What were the challenges of the site and how did you resolve them? SD: It’s a completely charming site, overlooking Mosman Bay, but the layout of the house was fractured and dark in places and utility rooms weren’t inviting or practical. We extended the rear to add a walk-in coolroom, a recessed cooking zone below a skylight in the kitchen…

With a little help from her friends, Jane Novembre, of luxury furniture purveyor Domo, was able to realise her dream of creating her own coastal oasis. What was the starting point for the interiors of your apartment and how did you develop your design concept? We wanted our beach home to be different from our house in the city, which is in a classic Arts and Crafts style. This was a great opportunity to go contemporary as we were gutting the property and starting from scratch. What were the challenges of the site and how did you resolve them? The first and biggest challenge was to extend the living space. This enabled us to have a spacious entry, guest powder room and a private ensuite. Before any visions could be…

PEAKING NOW It’s endless summer vibes at 1000_island, Adelaide’s latest troppo-inspired watering hole, the result of a design collaboration between Studio-Gram and UFO Agencies. Located at 15 Solomon Street and sharing a wall with Sunny’s Pizza, expect tiki bar meets Twin Peaks – with booths to settle into and a dancefloor fit for conga lines. @1000_island…

HONG KONG ON THE HOUSE Louise restaurant serves up French fare in a converted colonial home. The chic parlour and drawing room by André Fu is layered with marble, rattan furniture and mango velvets against botanical wallpaper. jiagroup.co MELBOURNE FROMAGE FRESH A new fromagerie in Prahran Market (below) showcases an impressive cheese cabinet and a maturation room. Dine in on fancy toasties amid vintage posters. makerandmonger.com.au DRINK IT IN THE LATEST HANGOUT TO CLINK GLASSES, THE BERKELEY LONDON (RIGHT) IS SWATHED IN WALNUT TIMBER WITH CORAL, CREAM AND BLUSH ACCENTS. ITS PRIVATE PARTY ROOM, SNUG, IS LINED IN A BEAUTIFUL MURAL BY ARTIST TM DAVY. THE-BERKELEY.CO.UK TROPICAL HIGH Peppered with retro relics, Bali’s Flat Stanley (left) is a nod to modernist California and Pacific West Coast fare. Restaurateur and self-proclaimed…

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STUDIO? It’s vast with beautiful vintage character and gorgeous afternoon light. Rainbows refract from the louvres onto the flowers and a giant operating theatre light spotlights our creations. WHAT APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT THE SPACE? DID IT REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT ALTERATIONS? I found it on a swap/sell site while looking for extra space for our larger scale events. Buildings like this come along once in a lifetime so I did what I had to do to lock it down! Beneath the dirty unsealed concrete and the heavily grafittied walls was the most beautiful character, which we restored lovingly. We add to the space over time, and with that Hermetica’s identity reveals herself more. WHAT ARE YOUR DESK/WORKSPACE ESSENTIALS? Darroch and Michael Putnam’s Flower Colour Guide is…