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CONSTRUCTION VS environment
according to the AISC National Industry Insights Report, the industry generates more than $360 billion in revenue, producing around nine per cent of Australia's Gross Domestic Product, and has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4 per cent in the nex
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01/ Inspired New Destination Introducing Circa — a design destination for curated architectural products. Circa has launched as a dedicated resource for architects and interior designers, builders and specifiers. Based in Port Melbourne, Circa is a m
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MoodBoard
An artful fusion of modern living and yesteryear, with Spanish influences. The colour palette is made up of warm neutrals, whites and splashes of shell pink, coupled with earthy rich browns ■
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Tiny But Mighty
HOUSE North Melbourne LOCATION Melbourne, Vic INITIAL BUDGET $700,000 FINAL COST $713,055 DATE COMMENCED March 2019 DATE COMPLETED May 2020 from a once vacant unkempt block with discarded furniture strewn across it to a charming family __dwelling, th
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A NOD TO THE nautical
glamour and elegance epitomised the architectural P&O style of the 1930s, so when it came to designing a kitchen for a home of the era, Anita Mitchell of Premier Kitchens didn't need to look far for inspiration. The owners wanted something more than
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MoodBoard
Black ply ceilings and polished concrete floors speak a neutral vernacular. Texture is the hero within, with plenty of tactile elements. Caramel and toffee brown, with dark shades. A palette with the perfect balance of style and sophistication ■
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Listen Up
How can you create ambience with audio in your home? Having a high-quality system allows it to fill the room with ease, creating a more relaxed environment to enjoy. What are some tips to find the right audio for your space (avoiding echo etc) There
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The Breeze Block
HOUSE Mossman Court LOCATION Noosa Heads, Qld DATE COMMENCED Dec 2019 DATE COMPLETED Dec 2020 Sharen and Drew were empty nesters sitting k on a north-facing block on the Noosa Heads canals. On the verge of retirement, the couple decided it was time t
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TAKE A seat
Cassina's Soriana Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa offers soft, generous contours hugged by a painted steel brace, bringing high-end boho into your living, with casual comfort wrapped up in sophistication. An iconic design from 1969, it changed the
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Mood Board
Charming, light-filled and warm, with ample organic texture through timber and polished concrete. Simple and understated, with clean lines, slim white tiles, organic greens, black and polished concrete round out the story ■
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SUPERHEROES OF CONTEMPORARY design
“the planet is burning and it could be the end of humanity as we know it — if we don't act now everything will turn to dust.” It sounds like a job for Superman or at least a super solution. Sustainability is our only hope. This simple comic book scen
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Choosing Artwork For Your Home With Katrina Mckeon From Plume Gallery
Make sure the artwork is the right size for the room. If you have a large wall, you don't want too much empty space around it. If in doubt, go bigger, as this can give the illusion that the room is larger than it is. If you're hanging artwork over a
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GETTING Arty
art can be a focal point, adding beauty and intrigue, and it sets the mood in a space. The right piece of art can also become the final piece of a puzzle to tie a look together. Collecting art enhances your own creativity and cultural knowledge. Art
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Gaggenau Kitchen Of The Year Design Contest
Synonymous with high-end luxury, Gaggenau home appliances offer inspiring design, handcrafted quality and exemplary performance. Now in its second year, the Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year Design Contest isopen to professional kitchen designers, archite
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From the Editor
art has been one of my favourite elements in the many homes we've included in Grand Designs Australia over the years. For me personally, art takes an interior to the next level and it's something I look for when selecting houses for the magazine. In
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The Art Of Concealment
With the days of drapes with dangling cords and dated heavy curtains behind us, automated and motorised shade systems are a solution for people who want to eliminate clutter, support a modern design aesthetic, control daylight light and reduce heat g
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Mood Board
An inner-city loft with dark tones, but the mood is anything but sombre. Splashes of white, green and red and plenty of warm timber create an inviting and stylish abode ■
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PRODUCT AND SERVICE Review
Katrina McKeon is a prolific artist driven by her passion for colour, textured paint application and abstract expressionist fields of pattern. Her paintings combine moments and subsequent emotions experienced in her life. Her characteristic bold use
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JAPANESE INSPIRED elegance
THE VERTICAL HERRINGBONE TILE PATTERN THAT CREATES A TEXTURAL POINT OF DIFFERENCE IN THE ROOM this bathroom is a concerto of rich colour and texture. The solid-timber four-drawer wall-hung vanity is complemented by the Italian premium ceramic oversiz
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Victorian/Jorgensen/CONTEMPORARY
THEAUBURN MESH WEDGE, ADORNED IN VERDANT CLIMBERS AND ENCLOSING THE HOME'S UPPER SLEEPING QUARTERS HOUSE Autumn House LOCATION Carlton North, Vic DATE COMMENCED Jan 2017 DATE COMPLETED Aug 2021 Combining architectural styles isn't new, we've seen it
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Mood Board
A restful retreat, with a subtle palette of pinks and calming hues. The mood is relaxed anr interspersed with cool concrete and touches of green
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Kitchens & Bathrooms
Kitchen Design Anita Mitchell Build Premier Kitchens.premierkitchens.net.au ■
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LAVISH AND luxurious
it is in many respects the collective whole of the many components that make up a __home — from striking natural materials, bespoke and quality fittings to unique fixtures and finishes that take it to the next level of style. Just as air-conditioning
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Refined Australian Design
Phoenix is one of Australia's home-grown success stories in the design world. From the 1980s when Brian Wansborough embarked on a mission to manufacture three-piece tapware of superior quality, to founding Phoenix with a focus on design innovation, a
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ARCHITECTURE Snapshot
Benched into a broad slope running into Frederick Henry Bay, Mays Point House is a sleek concrete pavilion that is grand yet quiet, rich yet minimalist. A series of sleeping, sitting and living spaces stretch along a single level and a winged roof, e
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Serendipity In Motion
With picturesque views that stretch from Black Mountain to Queanbeyan, this striking abode is a symphony of charisma, colour and light. The home is a collaborative effort between Preferred Builders, DNA Architects and the homeowners. Aj Bala from DNA
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From Peter Maddison
this issue of Grand Designs Australia magazine explores the notion of modern luxury. Jacques Tati's hilarious movie Mon Oncle immediately springs to mind. As in this film, shot in 1958, we have an ongoing tussle between luxury and usability in the se
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House Of The Year Awards
We called on Australian architects to enter their best designs for a chance to win this prestigious award and huge exposure in the magazine and across its online and social media platforms. We are looking for brilliant client outcomes in residential
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star OF THE SHOW
you don't need to look twice to work out the hero of this unique bathroom designed and built by Rosemount Kitchens. Just check out the Hemingway tub from Baths of Antiquity in all of its copper and black glory! Prior to this bathroom's transformative
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Home Sweet Home
a vibrant light-filled home extends a soothing respite from the everyday; it's calm and tranquil. There are many ways to turn a dull and dark abode into a serene and light-filled haven. Painting your floor a light shade will brighten a space. The sam
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