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Designed for the rhythms of family life.

Beyond its Federation façade, this Malvern East home unfolds into a contemporary retreat defined by natural materials, layered textures, and a strong connection to the garden. Charred timber, stone surfaces, and warm timber detailing shape interiors that feel both grounded and inviting.

Kitchen, dining, and living form a generous central heart, anchored by a monolithic stone island designed for gathering, hosting, and everyday moments. Vertical fins filter light and privacy, softly blurring the boundary between inside and outdoors.

A family home defined by flexibility, warmth, and considered design.

Country - Wurundjeri

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CharredTimber

Heritage character, redefined through material contrast.

This Malvern East residence pairs a Federation-era bungalow with a recessive rear extension finished in charred timber, allowing texture and tone to drive the visual language. The palette centres on natural stone, custom timber joinery, and darker finishes, creating depth, warmth, and cohesion throughout the home.

A sculptural stone island anchors the kitchen, reinforcing the home’s focus on durability, functionality, and everyday living. Skylit ceilings and wide openings filter natural light, enhancing the softness and calm of the interiors.

A modern home where heritage, texture, and contemporary design coexist effortlessly.

Country - Wurundjeri

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Set within the leafy streets of Malvern East, this Federation bungalow renovation explores contrast through form, texture, and materiality.

A restrained street presence gives way to a darker rear addition wrapped in charred timber, designed to quietly recede into the surrounding garden. Inside, natural stone, custom timber joinery, and layered finishes create a home defined by warmth, depth, and balance.

Kitchen, dining, and living converge around a monolithic stone island, forming a central hub designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Light is softened through wide openings and garden outlooks, allowing the interiors to feel calm, grounded, and inviting.

A contemporary family home shaped by clarity, restraint, and timeless design.

Country - Wurundjeri

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