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The familiar saying about kitchens and bathrooms being the most important rooms of the home continues to stand true; they are functional and life-giving in every sense. As an annual showcase, the Habitus Kitchen and Bathroom special is a chance to collate and reflect on how these spaces continue to evolve to suit everyday life. While architecture and design don’t move as fast as other industries – like the pace of technology, for instance – there are still constant adjustments to the way we inhabit space as culture and society continue to shift. For this issue, we’ve sourced homes where the kitchens and bathrooms are exceptional. To set the tone, Leanne Amodeo reports on the state of play when it comes to kitchens and bathrooms, highlighting the stand-out design elements…

Antoniolupi’s BORGHI is a freestanding bathtub designed by Gumdesign. Characterised by essential lines, thin borders, and generous volumes, Borghi is a statement that is impressive, yet pure and light at the same time. antoniolupi.it Old-world inspiration, new-world innovation. Greg Natale’s PALAZZO DINNERWARE is inspired by classical architecture through a contemporary lens. Made from bone china, the intricate and eye-catching pattern will add a sophisticated touch to your table. gregnatale.com Bonnie and Neil’s patterns have a nostalgic feel about them and the new DANDELION range is no different. Prints feature intricate florals and miniature checks alongside hand-painted heirloom fruit and bold stripes. Dandelion is inspired by life’s simple joys. bonnieandneil.com.au…

SHAPE by Poliform is a truly contemporary kitchen with an exclusive material palette. Inspired by seamless, handleless design, the Shape kitchen exudes functionality and finesse. poliformaustralia.com.au FHIABA’s innovative solutions have been transformed into a smooth, sleek design featuring fresh aesthetics and tubular stainless-steel handles. This is the ideal solution to complete your kitchen design, offering professional refrigeration and a wine preservation system. fhiaba.com.au The kitchen is about much more than making a meal; it’s the heart of the home. THE GALLEY WORKSTATION was created to make life in the kitchen easy, efficient, and more enjoyable. A complete culinary system. winnings.com.au…

Having worked in “stainless steel hell” for so many years, it’s important to [Curley] that home is clean, comfortable and light. Ian Curley has presence. With his booming British voice and a mischievous glint in the eye, he has made a memorable career on foreign soil in the tough-to-crack culinary world. Words like antagonist, brazen and maverick have followed Curley around. While the tattoocovered, larrikin side rings true, there is a family man behind it all. The culmination of which is most apparent in his Brighton home in Melbourne where he has lived for more than 15 years with his partner Simone and their three daughters. Curley jokes about how he’s softened as he’s gotten older. “It’s hard to do the swearing, tough-guy thing when you’ve been dancing to the…

Markowitz’s architectural design journey has taken a circuitous route and is one of continual learning. As an architect and furniture maker, Adam Markowitz is a powerhouse. Add to this that he is an extraordinarily nice person and you have the complete package for design and life. His talent propels him to great heights and, through his latest project, not only has he created an exemplar home for his client, but he has delivered a timeless design that is sympathetic to both site and landscape. Markowitz’s architectural design journey has taken a circuitous route and is one of continual learning. Having studied architecture, he was all set to pursue his chosen career. However, things took a different direction when he discovered a passion for making and began studying woodwork in the…

Water is the underlying inspiration of the Arborg House, an element that touches every part of the landscape. The home is built into the land, crafted from the materials around it. Inside, painted with views of the surrounding tundra, the bathroom masters the element of water. The design speaks for itself. The bathroom is elevated over a sloping hill, coming to rest on the skyline and framed by the views, which bring in light and a serene atmosphere. The bathtub sits framed in the window where wooden fixtures combine to create earthy textures. The bathroom is the pinnacle of this home. Positioned to capture sights of the distant hills while bathing, every aspect and window placement is about being transported to nature. Timber beams pull the eye outwards while adding…

Precision, care and innovation can’t to be rushed. As a boutique, family-owned company with quality at its core, V-ZUG knows this better than anyone. Built on a foundation of the Swiss values of inventiveness and rigour, V-ZUG has a long history of making products with ground-breaking technology and world firsts. This approach is clearly demonstrated through the commitment to the Excellence range, over five years in the making and the biggest launch of new products in the company’s history. The outcome exceeds expectations in terms of performance and aesthetics. Good design is a process of reduction. How can something be refined without losing essential functionality? The team at V-ZUG pondered this to evolve a new design language and user interface for Excellence. “For us, excellence is reflected in paring back…

Threepwood Passive House ARCHITECT Team Green Architects BUILDER DCD TEAM GREEN ARCHITECTS sian@teamgreenarchitects.co.nz teamgreenarchitects.co.nz FINISHES Exterior – Flaxpod Metal PIR Warm Roofing. Select Grade cladding from Hermpac Cedar. European Triple glazed windows and doors from LAROS Technologies. Decking by Kwila. 165 Wall Panels by NZ Sips. Wool Bats insulation from Terra Lana. Interior – Resene Alabaster Gib walls from JFS Plasterboards. Concrete look plasterwork from Dowd. Alabaster, Turbo, Cluded Blue, Blanched Pink, Duck Egg Blue, Half & Quarter Masala paints from Resene. Oak engineered wood flooring from Summit Flooring. Bedroom – Linen Curtains from Scope interiors, Euro Blinds from Thermadura Blinds. Kitchen – Rasunda benchtops and Veddinge & Grevsta cabinetry from IKEA. Bathroom – Keys White Mosaic tiles from Designa Tile. FURNITURE Living Area – Linen covered reclaimed sofa and…

LEANNE AMODEO NEW HORIZONS #80 Leanne Amodeo is an editor, writer and communications specialist. She has most recently held contracts as the publications editor for the Edinburgh International Festival and as senior communications advisor for Architecture and Design Scotland. Leanne is a regular contributor to international design publications and provides media consultancy to the public and private sector. When it comes to kitchens and bathrooms, Leanne says that the non-negotiable features are that “a bathroom has to have a window and plenty of room to move. And I like a kitchen to have plenty of bench space and storage.” ELANA CASTLE JADE PRINCESS #114 LIKE A LANTERN #145 Elana is an architect, photographer and design writer based in New York City. Her work is regularly featured in a range Australian…

The KATA LOUNGE CHAIR is lightweight in both form and environmental footprint, having been designed with circular sustainability at its core. An oak or black locust FSC-certified timber frame supports a tailor-made 3D knit textile suited to indoor or outdoor use. The knit cover is created from post-consumer plastic that is converted into durable and lightweight fibres. The 3D knit technology produces each cover using only the required amount of material, avoiding the average leftover material waste of traditional manufacturing. stylecraft.com.au MILOU MILOU is a made-to-order, zero-waste bed linen and textiles brand taking action on an industry of oversupply. Made from end-of-line and deadstock fabric sourced through one supplier, the young brand offers customers the opportunity to select their own colours and even choose colours for each side of their…

LOCATION NORTH PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA | TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS WHADJUK NYOONGAR PEOPLE Alessandra French of Perth-based studio State of Kin was ready for the most outlandish requests when asked to design the home kitchen of a local chef. The clients – Joel and Ivana – are the owners of a “beautiful” and beloved Italian restaurant, Lulu La Delizia. The brief, however, was about creating space to bring family together. “There’s no specific dining area so it was important to have a place for the family to congregate and eat together,” says French. The solution being the inclusion of a large island bench with a semi-circle tabletop at one end, which is used as a breakfast bar. The character home is in North Perth, a suburb with a young demographic and a…

Established in 2009 in Castellón, Neolith is a brand of revolutionary architectural surfaces manufactured by The Size, a company renowned in the industry worldwide. The brand has since become a global leader in sintered stone and later this year two Neolith logistics centres – with adjacent showrooms – are set to open in Sydney and Melbourne. “Sintered stone is made of all-natural, raw minerals, and contains no resins, glues or toxic chemicals,” explains Kate Deakin-Bell, Neolith’s APAC Marketing Manager. “It mimics the ‘metamorphic process’ of stone creation that occurs in nature over the course of thousands of years,” she adds. “We condense it to just a few hours.” Manufactured using recycled water and renewable energy, Neolith is designed to fuse the most desirable benefits of various natural stones in one…

After two years of uncertainty and survival, the clouds of the pandemic are beginning to part. Lockdowns have ended, social plans are taking shape, and a sense of optimism has returned. While it’s not yet time to consign COVID-19 to the history books, a ‘new normal’ has set in. People are even beginning to go to work with the type of certainty and energy they had two years ago. The transformation – from survival mode back to a fully energised commitment – is tricky. Creation requires connection. It requires inspiration. And it requires engagement. High-end kitchen appliances In this context, Sub-Zero (the food preservation specialist) and Wolf (the cooking specialist) are thrilled to welcome you back into two fully equipped showrooms. Located in Sydney and Melbourne, the facilities are the…

Crafted from durable, fine fireclay, the LIANO II BASIN COLLECTION presents two contemporary designs in a range of practical formats, complemented by the LIANO II TAPWARE COLLECTION. Each range was an important step forward for Caroma into the world of colour. The idea was to focus on ceramic and glaze finishes that would accompany the broad range of metallic and chrome finishes across the Liano II range, while matching the thin rim design. caroma.com.au Fusing art, craftsmanship and design in a stunning manner, Antrei Hartikainen’s BASTONE CABINET series has been updated in a new size. Inspired by nature and the way light filters through tall trees, the Bastone Collection is exquisite in its attention to detail. greatdanefurniture.com Inspired by the most prestigious marble that originates from the side of the…

Established in 2008, Futureflip has a track record of innovation. As many happy homeowners from the southern and eastern suburbs of Sydney, as well as the NSW South Coast can attest, the design building company is not content to rest on its laurels. Each of the studio’s homes employs unique materiality, with a considered aesthetic, all designed to complement a specific site and context. Good bones Futureflip has delivered many exceptional homes, but beyond the good bones of the building, there are good design principles underpinning them all. Salisbury, a detached dual-occupancy residential project located in the Sydney suburb of Waverley is a good example. Built on a large block previously occupied by a 12-bedroom boarding house, the new townhomes achieved record sale prices for the area. The design of…

LOCATION CAMPERDOWN, NSW, AUSTRALIA | TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS GADIGAL PEOPLE The terrace row house is a staple housing type in Sydney, and many capital cities around Australia. While often in highly desirable areas and filled with character, they present some challenges in terms of modern amenity. “These housing typologies have been around so long because they’ve either been adapted or are adaptable,” says Catherine Downie, co-director of Sydney architecture practice Downie North, adding, “we approached this home to be functional but not limit its use and how the occupation might change in the future.” Located in the inner western suburb of Camperdown, the owners – a young, working family – wanted to be centrally located with a home that maximises a connection to the outdoors. A sanctuary to retreat to. The…

LOCATION SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA | TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS GADIGAL PEOPLE “We didn’t want the powder room to feel like an afterthought, or not match the luxurious nature of the rest of the house.” Shona McElroy of Smac Studio intentionally veers away from “safe choices”. Shealsohasanimpressive talent for re-working even the most complex of three-dimensional spaces. In bringing both attributes together in this powder room, McElroy has created a surprising and sophisticated experience for guests of this stately Sydney home. A dramatic curved staircase, which was made possible by Smac Studio’s impressive spatial gymnastics in the foyer, resulted in a small alcove in which to create the powder room. “We didn’t want the powder room to feel like an afterthought, or not match the luxurious nature of the rest of the house,…

LOCATION CLOVELLY, NSW, AUSTRALIA TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS GADIGAL PEOPLE Despite the studio’s pared back and restrained aesthetic, the residential architecture and interiors crafted by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects perpetually inspire and delight. Rosewood House is no exception. Designed for a barrister and a mother of two, Blanchfield’s clients sought a home that would draw upon their Japanese and Norwegian heritage. Blanchfield has pushed the streamlined aesthetics of both traditions to a logical and beautiful conclusion. In design terms, there may not be a more seductive fusion of stylistic traditions. “The central brief was to maximise the steep, narrow site, draw as much light in as possible, and to create an experience of indoor-outdoor connection,” Blanchfield explains. “The clients wanted a functional family home with a meditative feel that has large volumes and…