Darkened timbers jut out as an extension of the fence on the façade of Host House, while the interior embraces the charm of the original cottage.
For a Melbourne couple with two young children, peeling back the layers of ad hoc additions drove this renovation project as much as the desire to create a fine contemporary home.
Like the love child of brutalism and an industrial aesthetic, a dark and moody interior design aesthetic is usurping residential spaces.
Australian bathroom design has evolved over the years, taking cues from Europe, but largely being informed by a context that is unmistakeably Australian.
While the passage of time will continue to evolve this warehouse café, a clever, considered design by Splinter Society means its industrial past won’t be left behind.
There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all bathroom solution, but the very best designs incorporate certain elements that can make the outcome nothing less than perfect.