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Above right: Because the mezzanine
bridge is isolated from the limestone
walls of the house, the entry sits
within the double-height volume.
This gives it an appropriate
generosity. The design also allows
natural light to spill into this end of
the room from the high windows.
The concrete floor has a trowelled
finish.

not that many places in a home where you
are constantly touching a surface. For these
areas we had a more lavish budget, so the
surfaces are not only hard and durable but also
memorable – a sumptuous counterpoint to the
raw materials of the house itself. The owners are
happy to let all the materials weather naturally.”
The marble is teamed with Tasmanian oak
cabinets that feature hardwood edges and
veneer doors. These were treated with an Osmo
environmentally friendly finish, in keeping with
the desire for sustainable alternatives. A timber
shroud wraps the island, helping to hide any

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clutter on the benchtop. The island also features
a flat bar top that serves as a breakfast area.
Additional storage is provided within a large
walk-in pantry directly behind the kitchen.
While the living space has a generous,
double-height ceiling, a wide mezzanine bridge
compresses the kitchen-dining area, creating a
more intimate space.
“The bridge modulates the scale and volume
and allows interaction between the living areas
on both