Steel House
Will began his sculpting 10-15 years ago when his work on machinery construction gave way to a more creative view. His first few projects included metal sculpting for a London designer and an Airline sculpture and ... [... more]
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Fifties Fanatic
David first began collecting pieces from the fifties era at age 17, mainly because the items were cheap and had a sense of style about them. Many years later he has built up a large collection of memorabilia which ... [... more]
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Petrie Terrace Warehouse
A ground level foyer leads up to the entry on the second level, which is the heart of the home. This contains the huge living area, together with the offset dining area. There's also a corner bar, central open ... [... more]
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Mimi Macpherson
After the business she was working for went under, Mimi decided to set up her own whale-watching enterprise. With a boat named Matilda 2, she started Mimi Macpherson Whale Watch Expeditions.After winning a tourism ... [... more]
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Boulder House
Alison and Peter converted the factory into a 'boulder house'. Large grey boulders feature throughout the apartment, in particular the boulder wall, which greets you after entering through large French Provincial ... [... more]
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Factory Renovation
Features include a suspended staircase with a moving handrail, two balconies opening to a trickling pond and straw mats for seating, and a discreet fireplace. The couple's collection of Australian contemporary art is ... [... more]
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Lumina Apartments
The new building will be a sleek lined apartment block, with windows for residents to enjoy the stunning harbour views. The exterior will be darkly coloured, with contrasting lush glass mosaics. Balconies and large ... [... more]
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Tiled Balcony Makeover
Jennifer Bennell Magic Effects range of paints are available from Haymes Paints. For further details and your nearest stockist call 1800 033 431. Jennifer?s books Master Strokesand Painted Finishesare available from ... [... more]
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Villa Clone
The open plan design of the courtyard also enables cross ventilation. In winter, it is possible to close the courtyard off from the balcony with very large, heavy looking timber doors. The area attracts a lot of ... [... more]
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Reproduction Warehouse
The block they chose was the former site of a 19th century coach house and was only 6.5m x 15m. Taking almost a year to complete, the project encountered a few difficulties. Due to the tight building space, and the ... [... more]
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Wallace Randolph House
When they first moved in, Randolph and partner Basia began searching for materials to enhance their new home. The treasure hunt began on building sites and at old railway yards in search for second hand timber. ... [... more]
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Warehouse Restoration
Although the house is built on a narrow block, a sense of space and light has been achieved by maximising light sources and minimising structural walls and solid staircases. Through an open-plan design, Dennis has ... [... more]
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