coastal setting. These included the sandstone
cladding, a standing-seam aluminium roof and
high-spec aluminium windows and louvres.
On entering the home, guests are greeted by
a double height entry hall with a skylight that
floods light into this central circulation space.
A circulation stair in travertine with frameless
glass balustrade leads the eye upwards, as does
a custom-designed multi-head pendant light.
The tall circulation space also acts as a zone
divider on the upper level of the residence.
“Natural light was an important part of
connecting the interior to the setting and this
was addressed in another way, too,” says the
architect. “Straight ahead from the entry, there
is the large open-plan kitchen, living and dining
space, with wall-sized glass sliding doors, which
opens to the backyard and mosaic-tiled pool.
“This flowing indoor to outdoor space is the
home’s prime entertaining area, and is the main
social hang out.”
The kitchen is a feature within this space –
a balanced composition of granite benchtops,
two-tone cabinetry, and mirror splashbacks,
together with American oak accents. The long
island bench incorporates a casual meals area,
Above: Straight ahead from the entry
hall is the living, dining and kitchen
space that also opens to the rear
yard. Stone floors seen in the entry
continue through this large area and
to the outdoor living space.
Following pages: Supported by a
walk-in pantry, the kitchen offers
a balanced material arrangement
of dark glass and white cabinetry
surfaces, and granite countertops.
Mirrored splashbacks and warm
American oak highlights also feature.
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