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Middle Dural Residence

Nestled in Middle Dural, this stunning residential project exemplifies modern Australian architecture. Designed by award-winning architect Andrew Donaldson and built by prestigious Mallinger Constructions, landscaping by award-winning Rolling Stone Landscapes, and pool execution by Crystal Pools, this property harmoniously combines luxury and functionality.

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Project by Mallinger Constructions
Photography Barton Taylor
Landscape Rolling Stones Landscapes
Project Type Residential
Pool Crystal Pools
Architect Andrew Donaldson Architecture & Design
Category Residential
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Middle Dural Residence

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Nestled in Middle Dural, this stunning residential project exemplifies modern Australian architecture. Designed by award-winning architect Andrew Donaldson and built by prestigious Mallinger Constructions, landscaping by award-winning Rolling Stone Landscapes, and pool execution by Crystal Pools, this property harmoniously combines luxury and functionality.

The home’s distinctive vaulted timber ceiling, reaching dramatic 42-degree barn peaks, creates an impressive sense of height and warmth, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame the untouched bush views cascading down to Pangari Creek. The architectural design features six contemporary barn-inspired forms, thoughtfully distributed across five pavilions that span over 1000 sqm of internal living space.

The heart of the home features an open-plan living space where a sophisticated black dining table contrasts beautifully with the natural timber elements overhead. The modern kitchen, with its clean white cabinetry and timber accents, maintains the home’s minimalist yet warm aesthetic. The thoughtful design creates a seamless flow between cooking, dining, and living areas, complemented by sustainability features including a 10.5kW solar system and comprehensive home automation.

Silver Ash Premium Travertine in a tumbled finish is a unifying element throughout the project, extending from the interior flooring to the outdoor spaces and the spectacular 14-meter pool area. This versatile natural stone, with its mid-tone grey base and subtle brown undertones, provides the perfect foundation for indoor and outdoor spaces. The slip rating makes it an ideal choice for pool surrounds, while its natural variations add character and sophistication to the travertine flooring.

The project masterfully balances contemporary home design with natural materials, creating spaces that are both architecturally striking and wonderfully livable. Sustainable elements include Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) structure, recycled Tasmanian Oak, and double-glazed windows throughout. The result is a home that feels both grand and intimate, where modern luxury meets natural warmth, seamlessly integrated into its pristine 5-acre setting.

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Silver Ash Premium Travertine

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TAKE US THROUGH THE INITIAL STAGES WHEN YOU WERE DESIGNING THE HOME.

We were very fortunate to work with the noted Southern Highlands Architect, Martin McGrane, on the creative design and layout of our home. Together with Martin, we created a beautiful, contemporary open plan home to enjoy with our family and friends.  This is our forever home.

Through a friend of ours, we came across an interior designer, and a beautiful outdoor material, the Cathedral Limestone, which we just fell in love with. We worked closely with Peta Daniel, Interior Designer from Daniel Baker Design, based in Sydney.  Which was wonderful, Peta just got us and what we were wanting to achieve in our home and helped us to make it a reality, in the selection of materials and finishes.

 

WERE THERE CERTAIN PEOPLE/PLACES THAT YOU TOOK INSPIRATION FROM WHEN DESIGNING/BUILDING THE HOME?

We were looking for a contemporary design, however, I didn’t want it to be too modern.  Inspired by a property in LA, that my husband came across, which we took some concepts from and added our ideas, and made it our own.

The LA contemporary look and detail leading into the house from the front door was something that we just loved.  Along with having one row of tiles that runs along the inside of the glass sliding doors leading into the living/dining room from the alfresco space was also a unique detail we wanted to include.

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES YOU FACED THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING PROCESS?

The build started in February 2020, and with all the delays throughout COVID, material delays, supplier issues, constant rain, mud pools, you name it, we had it!  Encountering all the possible elements, it felt like we were living in gumboots most of the time during the build.  It took 3 years to build the property, and 8 months just to get the roof on!

We had a deadline for our home to be finished by, which was our daughters’ wedding, being held in March 2023.

There were delays happening everywhere, including issues and delays with the quarry who were providing the Limestone that was to be used in all the outdoor areas surrounding the property.  We had chosen Cathedral Limestone in an alfresco finish with a lovely organic distressed finish on the edge, that we knew would complement the other natural materials we were using.  Time was of the essence, and it came to crunch time and the quarry could not provide a guaranteed time of delivery.  We thought what a disaster!

 

TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH SAREEN STONE.. AND HOW THE TEAM HELPED TO OVERCOME THE SUPPLY ISSUE WITH THE CATHEDRAL LIMESTONE.

Working closely with Michael Mastro, from Sareen Stone, he had been in constant contact updating me as best he could.  Then an alternative solution was presented, another Limestone of the same size and finish, with similar tones, which I hoped would work and arrive in time.  Sareen Stone had been behind the scenes working closely with another quarry, to create a new product ‘Lavarosa Anticato’, just for our project, so that we had a solution and were able to finish our home in time for our daughter’s wedding.

When the material arrived, we couldn’t have been happier.  We just loved the Lavarosa Anticato, and it worked so well with our colour palette, and love it even more than our previous selection.  We were over the moon!

 

DESIGNER COMMENTS:

Working with Kate and Eugene on this project was wonderful. They were passionate about the overall design but also the finer details and the interplay of the natural materials with the surrounding landscape.

It was very important that the natural material palette was harmonious, and that each element was both complementary and warm.

I’ve worked with Michael from Sareen Stone on a number of projects and have always been impressed with his professional advice and clear communication. The magnificent home warmly wrapped with the “Lavarosa Anticato” is simply stunning.   A beautiful project!

Peta Daniel, Daniel Baker Design

 

IN COLLABORATION WITH:

Interior Designer:  Daniel Baker Design, 0414 341 778
Architecture:  Martin McGrane Architects, 0412 242 253
Photography and short film:  Bolt Media, 0426 607 040