By Austin Design Associates
Dutch Gable House is a sophisticated renovation, shortlisted for the Australian Interior Design Awards 2020. This project seamlessly merges the architectural features of the historic home with contemporary design.
The unique characteristics of the facade influenced the design concept and resulted in a dramatic and bold interior transformation.
To achieve a well-proportioned space for entertaining, a modern extension was proposed between the two main living areas of the house. Laid with continuous steel windows and doors, the extension maximises light and views out to the garden.
The adventurous clients were open to exploring bold and interesting materials, in particular with the Titanium Granite & Cote D’Azur marble. The design was then further enhanced with textural elements, such as timber battens and double herringbone oak floors.
Custom joinery was integrated into the design to satisfy the clients’ request for exhibiting beloved treasures from many years of overseas travel.
Established in 1999, Austin Design Associates is a small and dedicated team, passionate about design. We specialize in space planning, designing and documenting joinery, custom fittings, and details. Our residential projects range from furnishing and small renovations through to the design and documentation of multi-unit developments and substantial residential commissions.
We enjoy pushing our design work to surpass our client’s expectations. We aim to connect with our clients to assist them in creating and defining their vision and personal style for their home. We engage with the notion of ‘emotional architecture’ where our clients can be delighted by interesting details, beautiful finishes and textures, pleasing proportions and thoughtful touches.
We seek to make the design process enjoyable and engaging for our clients, many of whom come back to us with subsequent projects.