Was there a strong vision from the outset, or did the design evolve
throughout your collaboration with Studio Bright?
Having lived next door for several years, we knew the property had
potential to be turned from a barely touched workers cottage into
a beautiful and functional family home. One of its unique features is
the northern grass laneway, which allows for multiple points of access
to the property, as well as the opportunity to introduce northern light
through new windows.
We just needed help working out how to bring that vision to life on
such a narrow block.
We worked with Studio Bright on the architecture and interiors, and
they did an amazing job bringing to life our brief – which I think was
fairly broad. We wanted something with texture and colour, as much
greenery as possible and if it could be done, breezeblocks.
As a freelance photographer, Eve Wilson has captured
countless beautiful interiors throughout her career,
and her own home is a natural extension of her refined
eye for design. Together with her husband Jon, and
architectural practice Studio Bright, they have created
a home that reflects both warmth and creativity.
Completed in 2022, the home has since been featured in numerous
editorials, including The Design Files, The Local Project, Houses
magazine and more. As Architecture AU puts it, the home is “private
yet permeable, defensive yet decorative,” a lively addition that not
only enriches family life but also “animates the neighbourhood.”
Within the constraints of an inner-city block, it manages to feel both
grounded and generous. We caught up with Eve to learn how she
transformed a modest workers cottage into a warm, design-led
family home.
May 2025
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