Perched on one of Mosman‘s characteristic steep sites, this complete rebuild by hecticrAt architects demonstrates how thoughtful design can transform challenging constraints into extraordinary opportunities. What began as a poorly configured house with limited natural light has evolved into a three-storey family sanctuary that seamlessly weaves traditional French Provincial elements with contemporary sophistication.
Conway & Wise transformed their client’s wanderlust into a cohesive home that flows from Moroccan-inspired water features to Santorini-bleached spaces, unified by natural materials and thoughtful craftsmanship.
A five-bedroom Vaucluse residence where global travel experiences meet refined contemporary living.
Sareen Stone transformed a raw concrete shell into a sophisticated, fully immersive showroom experience. Located in Artarmon, this new space invites design professionals and homeowners alike to connect with natural stone in a setting that celebrates both function and form.
Take a journey through Sareen Stone’s 2024 highlights and rediscover the milestones that defined this remarkable year.
Luna Chiaro Limestone creates the perfect blend of indoors and outdoors in this striking mid-century inspired Canberra home, where designer Dana Tosolini makes everyday feel like a vacation.
When interior designer Dana Tosolini set out to build her dream home in Narrabundah, Canberra, she faced the unique challenge of creating a space that would serve as both a family residence and a professional showcase for her design business, Concepts Interior Design (CID).
The striking mid-century inspired home, featured in Inside Out magazine, blends clean architectural lines with vibrant colour accents. But what truly elevates the space is the thoughtful transition between indoor and outdoor areas, accomplished with the help of Sareen Stone’s Luna Chiaro Limestone.
When interior designer Lynda Kerry, a California native with over 30 years of experience across Australia, USA, and Mexico, envisioned her Darling Point residence, she sought to create a space that perfectly married American heritage with Spanish mission influences. Featured in Belle Magazine’s December 2023 issue, this project showcases how natural stone can transform a space while respecting its architectural heritage.
For this transformation, Kerry collaborated with architect Andrew Barnyak, whose extensive experience in North America and Australia gives him a unique edge in translating American design styles into the Australian context. “Since we were going with a California Spanish Mission, we wanted a natural stone which in my view was the only way to go,” explains Barnyak. “We wanted something that was timeless, elegant and not too dark which would add too much contrast to the exterior.”
Kerry’s design aesthetic, known for being cheerful, elegant, and relaxed, shines through in every detail. Her passion for blending interesting pieces of furniture with pattern-on-pattern fabrics and textures is evident throughout the home, creating spaces that are both sophisticated and comfortable to live in.
A standout feature of the residence is the innovative internal atrium, previously an outdoor patio. “I wanted to incorporate that into the house but still feel like this was an outside area, hence the Juliet balconies with the glass roof,” Barnyak notes. “Then I thought of bringing the paving into this area as an inlay. The colour we chose complimented the timber flooring which gave it that outdoor feel to the dining area – something that we don’t often see in Sydney.”
The project features Cathedral Limestone in alfresco finish for pool coping, step treads, and balconies, while Charcoal Granite Cobblestones and Flamed tiles create a dramatic entrance. The pool area showcases Snowflake Mosaic tile interior bordered by Cathedral Limestone, exemplifying how traditional materials can enhance contemporary design.
“Natural stone I use on all of my projects because of the unlimited designs one can create with a stone that is timeless and, if chosen well, very elegant,” Barnyak reflects.
At the heart of the Guestlands Italian Village origin story is a love story created from the shared vision of owners Jenny and Peter Guest…
Their love of Italy
Their love of Italian architecture and style
Their love of Tuscan gardens
Their love of Italian village life
Their love of the dolce vita life
Their love of Lake Como
And their love of sharing love.
“I remember when we first saw the property advertised, there were two things that we loved. The large body of water, and the fact that there was so much space to work with. “
When I first saw the properties, they were run down and still living in the 70’s, but not in a retro fashionable way.
I could see the potential just waiting to be released.
Given that the semis were originally built in the 1920’s, I knew that the 100 year old Federation building had the fundamentals, structure and bones for a 21st Century renovation.
Being located so close to the beach in Freshwater, my vision was to create two luxury coastal residences that provided a year-round holiday experience while catering to the needs of family life.
The transformation of the properties are remarkable with an abundance of light and flow in the space.
Keith Pike Associates is an architectural design practice located in Birchgrove, in Sydney’s inner west. Their work is contemporary with a focus on detailed luxury, specifically the use of premium stone.
Recently, Keith Pike Associates and Pilgrim Building completed a makeover of an existing two-level waterfront property in Hunters Hill.
The project involved extensive reorganisation of the floorplan to provide a natural spatial flow, from the entry, through the house, downstairs and out to the extensive alfresco facilities fronting the harbour.
Keith Pike chose to use Sareen Stone’s Lookalike Travertine Porcelain tiles and Statuario Marble Look Porcelain tiles throughout the kitchen, dining and living areas of the house.
Caballo Estate is sophisticated, luxurious, yet subtle at the same time. Using raw materials and a minimalist colour palette to create a beautiful facade, this project demonstrates the power of simplicity.
We talked to Neil, founder of Turrell Building to learn more about the project.
Stunning luxury selections of fixtures and finishes brought it all together, keeping the house modern and contemporary for decades to come.
The home was architecturally designed, and the clients came to Chateau with the drawings completed, looking for a local and reputable builder and designer, to bring their vision to life, and to assist with the final selection of materials.
