By Studio Del Castillo
Resort Living
A luxury waterfront home with breathtaking views.
This property is going to be something absolutely extraordinary!
A luxury waterfront home with breathtaking views
In Design International was approached by a Queensland-based architectural practice to collaborate on every aspect of a cinema-set home on Hamilton Island, and to oversee the interior design, from space planning, through to furniture selections and decoration.
The brief was to create a relaxed and comfortable home, suitable for extended family visits, that maximised the views of the amazing location. Collaboration with the architects included everything from the design of the cantilevered pool through to the landscaping, thus allowing for the seamless flow from exterior to interior.
The result of a 3-year build and multi-million-dollar budget, this is a home that revels in its’ surroundings, taking in the various vantage points of the property. The home is welcoming and comfortable, while still robust enough to handle the rigours and practicalities of beachside family life.
"Working with Penny and her team was a delight from start to finish. The project was a massive one of complexity and logistics on top of pleasing two very detail oriented spouses who lived 14,000 km away."
Nancy & Wayne
Collaboration: Sprout Architects
Photography: Lucas Munro
Penny Del Castillo is the creative mind behind Studio Del Castillo, a multi-disciplinary, award-winning interior design studio with offices in Melbourne and Noosa.
Penny draws inspiration from eclectic cultures throughout the world, while meticulously maintaining the balance between style and function. This allows Penny and her team to create environments tailored to the multifaceted needs of each client.
For the past twenty years, Penny del Castillo—backed by her team of daring creatives and innovative thinkers—has systematically created unconventional solutions to achieve one-of-a-kind results. Together, they have established a whole host of uniquely unforgettable luxury residences, hotels, restaurants, wellness retreats, and spas.
“We are passionate about creating functional spaces that reflect and enhance the lives of those fortunate enough to live, work, and grow within them,” says del Castillo.
“Every opportunity and every challenge allow us, as designers, to fulfil the brief for clients—to make that dream come true. A lot of the time, it’s [just] problem-solving.”
“I hear [the phrase] ‘it can’t be done,’ a lot. But I’ve spent over two decades standing up for clients to make sure they get exactly what they want.”
Despite setbacks, contrary opinions, and seemingly insurmountable odds, del Castillo and her team have consistently produced world-class results.
“When we ask the unexpected questions,” she explains, “infinite possibilities reveal themselves.”