The blush breeze block towers really set the house apart from its
neighbours. Can you tell us about the decision behind using them?
Jonny and I both love mid-century architecture and had visited Palm
Springs many years ago and fallen in love with the use of breeze
blocks. What started as a visual design element turned into a very
functional aspect of the house. The breeze blocks work to give privacy
along the laneway and screen the windows so we aren’t breeching any
of the overlooking laws from our bedroom.
The interiors feel so thoughtfully connected, from the sage tones
to the warm exterior and original cottage elements. What guided
your choices when it came to materials and colours?
I spent a lot of time finding the right architect. I wanted to know that
I would love anything that they designed – I think that is one of my
biggest lessons from the process. There’s no point approaching a firm
with a brief if it’s not in their style—you need to be able to let them do
what they do best. Studio Bright were the perfect fit for our aesthetic
and they nailed the colour palette straight up – with some tweaks here
and there. As well as hardware and lighting I don’t think we changed
too much at all from their recommendations.
May 2025
In Focus Magazine
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