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PRESTIGE THE BEST IN AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY
TROPICAL MODERN Life among the treetops
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Auction: August 23 Agent: Ray White Lower North Shore, Bernard Ryan 0408 408 509 A makeover by architect Philip Corben has As winter enters its final month I’m looking longingly to warmer climes –
finessed what was already a star property, with
and I’m sure I’m not alone in this. On that note, in this edition of Prestige
views to Sirius Cove, North Sydney and the
we have hunted down homes and locations that have plenty of sun, warmth
eastern suburbs. You’ll find bespoke joinery,
and style. Take our cover property, for instance, a magnificient architect-
floor-to-ceiling sliding glass walls, a hydraulic lift,
designed treehouse in Cairns that sits within lush, tropical surrounds. The
limestone bathrooms, and a Miele and marble
home was built over four years and is a fine example of what can result
kitchen.
when a husband and wife team (she’s an interior designer, he’s an architect) come together to create a unique home. Best of all, it is now on the market. Living In, meanwhile, visits Darwin to talk to those who have fallen for the city, its lifestyle and the outstanding food scene that reflects its
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multicultural makeup. Another attraction is that there is no winter – just
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a dry season when temperatures hover between 19 and 30 degrees.
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HOT PROPERTY
Chief editorial & marketing officer: Melina Cruickshank Residential sales: Queensland Brad McLeod, 0429 571 826 New South Wales Jon McConkey 0407 909 739 Victoria & Tasmania Matthew Maasdijk (03) 9249 5295 Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory Jeroen van de Peppel 0427 292 797
HANNAH FOX
DESIGN DIGEST Collaborative effort
COVER STORY Treehouse by design
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O U R COVE R Edge Hill, Cairns.
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$6.75 million
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For sale Agent: London Estate Agents, Ron London 0415 114 342 Step from your back deck onto lawn and golden sand if you are lucky enough to call this property home. With 584 square metres of accommodation on four levels, it features a lap pool, gym, living room with fireplace and ceiling-mounted projector, and a whole-floor master retreat.
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Brighton
Duffys Forest
Melbourne
Sydney
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Expressions of Interest: Close on August 21
Expressions of Interest: Close on September 18
Agent: Marshall White Bayside, Andrew Campbell 0419 366 545
Agent: Stone Real Estate Manly,
There’s room for a tennis court on this 1485-square-metre block, just a
Tim Mumford 0421 942 693
250-metre stroll to the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The grand home with
Holiday at home at this two-hectare property
portico entrance comes with multiple living spaces, a home cinema with
featuring tennis court, pool, Balinese-style
cocktail bar, a sky-lit kitchen and an outdoor dining pavilion.
cabana, stables and guest accommodation.
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DESIGN DIGEST
Simply inspirational collections Collaborations between artists and craftsmen are creating standout pieces in design. C o m p i l e d b y ISAB E LLE CH E SH E R KAPITAL COLLECTION It’s been seven years since Oeuffice launched, and their focus on unique, innovative objects continues to yield inspired results. For their Kapital Collection, rare stones are imported from Italy and carved into a series of striking tables. criteriacollection.com.au
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LAST PHASE BY HANNAH FOX Hub Furniture has clearly become the spot to watch for cool new exhibitions. Hannah Fox’s layered, abstract paintings, through which the artist touches on themes of light, shade, day and night, will be on display until August 25. hubfurniture.com.au
ALESSIA CHINAZZO
THE TECHNE SHELVES This is
PRESTON SIDEBOARD The designers at Jardan have nailed it again. Their Preston collection is all
what happens when a
ethically sourced timber, it’s both a stylish and sustainable buy. jardan.com.au
about curves, colour and poise, characteristics that shine in this handmade cabinet. Built using
high-end architecture firm like Techne collaborates with fine design manufacturers Grazia & Co. With their durable yet neartransparent form and smooth outline, this foray into furniture looks to be a success. graziaandco.com.au
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A work of art in the treetops
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In tropical Cairns an award-winning house is immersed in the sights and sounds of the rainforest. B y SU E WILLIAMS
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ush greenery rising up the walls of homes, over terraces and balconies and then cascading into the interiors – prestige property owners are developing a fresh fervour for foliage. “People now want some kind of relationship with what’s outside their homes, and increasingly believe there’s little better than looking at luxuriant greenery,” says Matt Cantwell, managing director of landscape architects Secret Gardens. “They want to open their doors up to the outside and bring it in.
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Indoor plants, which haven’t been big since the 1970s, are also more popular.” Greening their environment was a priority for interior designer Anne-Marie Campagnolo and her architect partner Jesse Bennett when designing and building their multi awardwinning home Planchonella House in the Cairns rainforest. They wanted it to become both an harmonious part of the landscape in which it sits, and for that landscape to dictate its form. “The rainforest is stunning and Cairns is all about the
rainforest,” Campagnolo says. “But it not only looks beautiful, it has an amazing ambience, too. “We had a vision and we were passionate about creating the feeling, with the house, of being in the middle of the rainforest, and making sure it interacts with the forest to have a physical and emotional connection.” Their three-bedroom house, with its breathtaking sculptural form and open areas, has a 280-square-metre patio on the living area and a 210-square-metre rainforest garden courtyard, as well as plant beds everywhere to allow the greenery to drip down the walls. Every room looks out either into the trees of the rainforest or out over the canopy to the ocean. Built over four years and completed in 2015, it’s on a 4800-square-metre block with a gradient of 1:4. It had been empty for 10 years and was overgrown with invasive species, before it ended up winning Australia’s top architectural honour, the Robin Boyd Award for
YOUR AGENT Marcus Lloyd-Jones, Modern House
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“It was a Herculean build, but the greenery is not only integral to the design, it’s part of the joy of living in the house, feeling like part of the canopy and the rainforest glade.”
Residential Architecture in the 2015 National Architecture Awards, and the Australian House of the Year in the Houses Awards 2015. It’s now for sale. “It’s simply extraordinary,” says agent Marcus Lloyd-Jones, director of Modern House. “I can’t think of many good houses in Australia’s history that have actually integrated the landscape into the highest level of design to this degree. It’s very, very special.” Materials and tones are expertly played against each other throughout. That bare concrete ceiling, mirrored by a polished concrete floor, is offset by warm wooden cabinetry, and those bright murals and textiles splashed across several bedroom walls. Nationally, that appetite for bringing greenery home is growing, too. Melbourne agent and auctioneer Greg Costello, of RT Edgar Brighton, says it’s trending, especially at the top end of the market. “The outlook and environment created by gardens can make a huge amount of difference, and it’s
becoming more important all the time,” he says. In Sydney, Ken Jacobs, the managing director of Christie’s International Real Estate, agrees. “Greenery and beautiful grounds are always a plus, and very appealing,” he says. “It’s one of the requirements buyers today really look for.”
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For sale Agent: Modern House, Marcus Lloyd-Jones 1300 814 768
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SYDNEY 1401/61 Macquarie Street Exclusively positioned on the prized, nort r h-west corner of the tightly held 14th flf oor within Quay Grand, rt offffffe fering unsurpassable and intimate views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Circular Quay and nort r h Sydney fr rt f om every r room. Expansive flf oor to ceiling glass doors throughout boast direct access to an ry extensive balcony extending the entire width of this luxurious 221sqm apart r ment. Wrap around living and rt dining areas flf ow onto a nort r h west fa rt f cing undercover outdoor entert r aining balcony commanding rt spectacular views of Sydney´s iconic landmarks. Featuring a gourmet eat in kitchen with breakf kfa kf fast area enjoying spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge, and Opera House. Accommodation comprises of 3 generous bedrooms including an extravagant master bedroom with marble ensuite bathroom, all opening onto the balcony capturing dramatic Sydney Harbour and City t Sky ty k line views. ky
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Thursday 5:30pm - 6:15pm Saturday 10:00am - 10:45am James McCowan 0418 800 400 Michael Pallier 0417 371 522
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DARWIN SHAANA MCNAUGHT
The tropical outdoor lifestyle in this city on the Timor Sea has attracted adventurers from all over the world. B y K ATE FARRE LLY One in five residents of Australia’s Top End are
Festival, which gives locals and visitors the
Council, and the Northern Territory is home to
chance to try local produce, participate in
more than 60 nationalities. From as far afield as
workshops and watch cooking demonstrations.
India and England, Greece and Nepal, Ireland and
Every May, the Darwin Waterfront Harmony
the Philippines, the population of Darwin is
Soiree gives community groups a chance to
among the most diverse in the country.
showcase their culture through performance, art
says Jeremy O’Donoghue, from O’Donoghues
dance and cabaret, kicks off with hundreds of
First National Darwin. “And all these people are
local performers among the acts. Expected to
accepted in the community.”
attract up to 100,000 people, the festival will
Diversity is celebrated in the city’s varied
include appearances by comedian Joel Creasey,
cuisine, colourful street markets and cultural
music duo Electric Fields and a program of works
festivals. O’Donoghue’s favourites are Hanuman,
by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
You can also enjoy Japanese, Congolese and
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And tomorrow, the annual Darwin Festival, an 18-day celebration of music, theatre, visual art,
Australian food with a French twist.
Darwin
and food.
“The demographic is vast and very multicultural,”
for Thai and Indian, and The Pearl, for modern
Cullen Bay
Then there’s the mid-year Territory Taste
born overseas, according to the City of Darwin
Multicultural melting pot
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Outdoor lifestyle
Agent: O’Donoghues First National Darwin,
The city has a way of getting under your skin,
Jeremy O’Donoghue 0407 080 067
Pacific Islander fare at the Malak Marketplace,
says O’Donoghue, who made what was supposed
Drink in the sparkling views over Cullen Bay from
and choose from among Nightcliff’s variety of
to be a temporary move from Melbourne to
this modern home in one of the city’s most
food vans, including Yummy Yianni’s Greek
Darwin 20 years ago and fell in love with the city
coveted, waterfront enclaves. There are two large
Cuisine or indigenous pop-up Elijah’s Kitchen,
and its eclectic vibe.
living spaces and impressive marble kitchen. The
where the crocodile laksa is flavoured with lemon myrtle and native thyme. The iconic Mindil Beach Sunset Market, set
“Darwin’s got the feel of a big city but small-
property comes with its own jetty, marina berth
town traffic and better service,’’ he says.
and a boatshed.
“There are lots of water activities, fishing,
under the coconut palms between Sky City
horseriding – it’s great for an outdoor lifestyle.
Darwin celebrates its
Casino and the Botanic Gardens, runs every
And there’s no shortage of sunshine through
melting-pot population
Thursday and Sunday in the dry season with
winter, with temperatures ranging from 19 to 30
with food and cultural
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dozens of food stalls and 200 vendors.
degrees right through the dry season.”
festivals year-round.
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Cleveland 07 3286 3555
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1 24 Cayman Crescent, Raby Bay
View Sunday 12.00 - 12.45pm For Sale Vendors expectations around $6.5 Million
Jan Goetze 0418 885 523
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This landmark residence overlooking the beautiful Raby Bay harbour was inspired by the Mediterranean origins of the builder who has created a true masterpiece, not only in design and construction, but in the indulgent amenities and exquisite handcrafted finishes. • Large water frontage - 47 metre quayline
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1244m2 allotment with fabulous views Vaulted ceilings - Suspended concrete floors Magnificent pool occupying its own terrace Grand reception, living & dining areas - elegant formal lounge and dining room plus expansive casual & alfresco areas and separate theatre room
www.raineandhorne.com.au/cleveland
Every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this document, but no warranty (either express or implied) is given by Raine & Horne or its agent, as to the accuracy of the contents. Purchasers should conduct their own investigations into all matters relating to the proposed purchase of the property.
of its own 31 Beatrice Street, Clontarf Capturing awe-inspiring Middle Harbour panoramas, this architectdesigned masterwork comes complete with a self-contained flat. Set amid 1,062sqm of resort-like gardens with a solar-heated pool, it is a stroll to the primary school and Clontarf Beach.
• Multiple living areas flow seamlessly to sunny waterside terraces • Separate flat, deluxe kitchen, home cinema • Secure double garage, giant storeroom, office and sauna
AUCTION SAT 25TH AUGUST AT 11AM VIEW BY APPOINTMENT MICHAEL CLARKE 0402 425 486 CHERIE HUMEL 0473 010 907 CALL 9977 3300
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THE STYLE
“My family has always been into whisky, so it’s never really gone out of fashion for us.” DENVER CRAMER AND LIELY FAULKNER Industrial designers
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after that Christmas and it sold out in two weeks. Word spread around the world. We’ve been featured in Forbes Magazine, Vogue Germany and
Scientific enquiry meets hard-core whisky appreciation in this cult glassware, explains Denver Cramer. B y E LICIA M U RR AY
Men’s Health in the US. Our stockists include Harrod’s and an incredible wine and spirits shop in London called Hedonism. Q: Where are the glasses made?
Q: The Denver & Leily whisky glass was an
TV and there were a few more celebrities drinking
A: We manufacture in the Czech Republic and
instant hit. How did it come about?
it. It was basically the perfect storm.
China. We have international ethical and
A: My mate Liely Faulkner and I started the
The first batch of
environmental accreditations, but we don’t really
business about three-and-a-half years ago. We
Q: The glasses are beautiful but there’s more
shout from the rooftops about it because I just
originally produced 100 whisky glasses.
to it than aesthetics, isn’t there?
think it should be normal practice.
Broadsheet in Melbourne posted an article on the
A: We are both industrial designers and I had
glasses when I was out to lunch one day and by
studied a bit of mechanical engineering. One of
Q: What’s next for Denver & Liely?
the time I came back, there was zero stock left
Australia’s biggest distillers also helped with the
A: Our range has grown to include a gin cocktail
on our website. It was one of their biggest
development of the product – aspects like
glass and we’ve just launched a bourbon glass.
articles of the year.
airflow and temperature control. Simple things
It’s a true blend of what the folks in Tennessee
like that can affect the taste. People like to
and Kentucky wanted, mixed with our unique
Q: Didn’t whisky used to be the drink of old
comment on the way the glasses look but, in
blend of tech and testing. I’m now based in
men wearing slippers?
terms of performance, it blew away every other
Mexico City, which might give you a hint of what’s
A: My family has always been into whisky, so it’s
glass on the market.
to come. It also helps as we expand the business
Denver and Liely
never really gone out of fashion for us. Elsewhere,
whisky glasses sold
I would say it started to become cool again about
Q: And world domination followed?
five years ago when Mad Men and Suits were on
A: We did another batch of 1000 a few weeks
out in an hour.
further in the US. denverandliely.com
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