4 behind the old house with cobblestones and garage doors of neighbouring homes shaping the scale and texture of the new build. Step inside, and the house greets you with a slow reveal, much like the perfect fantasy novel. There’s a sense of progression; a journey from dark to light, from compression to openness. The low entryway, moody in its colourways, is marked by a generously proportioned pivot door, hinting at the expansiveness beyond. The entry corridor guides you forward with a gentle pull, an architectural inhale. And then: the exhale. The central living space opens like a blossoming flower, petals made of glass and timber sliding away to dissolve the boundary between inside and out. A 5-metre-high northern-facing void drenches the space in sunlight, courtesy of a structural curtain wall of steel and thermally broken double-glazed units fixed between roof panels. Ceilings soar, courtyards fold into living zones, and the house breathes. This is not a metaphor; it is a physical sensation. You feel the home stretch around you, as if welcoming whatever gathering, mood, or season you bring. The kitchen, timeless and sculptural, anchors the space. Silver travertine floor underfoot and rich timber cabinetry embracing the walls create a robust yet refined atmosphere. Stone benchtops run long and generous, inviting conversation, creativity, and effortless hosting. It is a theatre for connection, where the ritual of cooking becomes part of the home’s expanding performance. Continued over page 6 Photography by Kirsten Bresciani
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