This mountainside home has been designed to reflect the people who live here, each space telling a story. In this residence, the warmth and richness of timber combines with a palette of neutral whites and the raw beauty of polished concrete to create a series of layered interiors and intimate, gallery-like spaces that showcase the owners’ passion for art.
The living area is celebrated as a central, pivotal space that is inviting and liveable. Thoughtfully planned around a collection of paintings, sculpture and furniture, attention to detail and craftsmanship has been paid throughout the interior. With a nod to the clean geometries and functionality of mid-century modern design, the distinctive materiality comes together to create an unpretentious living space that is full of character.
The bespoke joinery includes a central timber and natural steel fireplace dividing the living and dining areas, and a semi-enclosed wine and bar space, cocooned by timber joinery to provide depth and a focal point around which to spend time with family and friends
The living space flows out to a sheltered, sunken outdoor fire area with built-in seating, extending the social hub outdoors and establishing a strong connection to the landscape. Externally the forms are designed as a collection of contemporary gabled barns, reminiscent of the simple farm buildings that dot the valley.