By Concepts by Gavin Hepper
Inspired by the industrial loft style living in Manhattan, with raw materiality in the Flemish bond recycled brick, Tasmanian Oak lined ceilings, steel beams and reclaimed timber, the homeowners also wanted to include tones of green within this new build. A home where the family could absorb itself into the city lifestyle or relax close to the adjacent (Wollongong) harbour.
Designed externally and internally with family at the heart of the brief. This new home build (by owner-builders) offers the family multi zoned living – all connected through the key living areas, weather relaxing by the fire, enjoying entertaining in the kitchen, relaxing in the mezzanine or watching the kids having a game of basketball these areas are all vantage points from the living zones.
Whilst the external facade highlights traditional methods in its Flemish bond laid brickwork with featured corbel work sitting comfortably alongside modern materials in the Colorbond providing a contemporary look. This brickwork is also featured within the internal living spaces connecting the outside in.
Internally the materiality includes robust and fit-for purpose in the Fenix joinery, Basaltina porcelain, polished concrete flooring, that deliver a liveable and connected home designed for family living. A lush colour scheme that offers a calm and grounding ambience in key high traffic areas.
Thoughtful design and considered layered materiality have ensured a cohesive flow within the living spaces and clever zoning to ensure that the kitchen is the anchor and a place to gather and connect.
Concepts by Gavin Hepper is a multi award winning Interior Design studio, who through our creative and innovative focus, offer you more than design. We work with you to achieve personalized unique concepts and solutions within your home renovation or new build.
With a rare combination of over 25years experience across both design and industry trade platforms our attention to detail and extensive experience will take your project and dreams from the initial design concepts/planning phase through to project installation and completion.
As a certified designer member of the Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute of Australia (KBDI), member of the Housing Institute of Australia (HIA), licensed contractor (142926C) and a qualified detail joiner we keep abreast of the latest in industry standards and new product developments.
In recognition of his experience and commitment to the Design industry, our Creative Director, Gavin, has undertaken the role of Vice President for the KBDi and sits on their board, and was an esteemed judge of their National Awards.
Through extensive overseas travel and research coupled with an ongoing commitment to learning, we transfer this inspiration and passion into a customised solution to meet your needs.