The Victorian heritage of this landmark property in Hawthorn provides inspiration for the classic modern interior scheme. A palette of black and white is complemented by the use of Calacutta Marble, mirrored surfaces and dark stained timbers. Classic furnishings and light fittings are given a modern twist.

© Edward Caruso Photography Interior design by Francis Interiors

GOHBA Winner – Condominium Unit

Photo credit: Michael Spillers

Creation of the harmonious and comfortable living space is the base of the work. This is a subtle and refined decision of an interior in keeping with the classic style of the XIX century.

An existing house was deconstructed to make room for 7200 SF of new ground up construction including a main house, pool house, and lanai. This hillside home was built through a phased sequence of extensive excavation and site work, complicated by a single point of entry. Site walls were built using true dry stacked stone and concrete retaining walls faced with sawn veneer. Sustainable features include FSC certified lumber, solar hot water, fly ash concrete, and low emitting insulation with 75% recycled content. Photos: Mariko Reed Architect: Ian Moller

Modern bath featuring Universal Design including designer grab bars in polished chrome that double as towel bars, roll-in shower, linear drain, fold-down Ipe shower seat, Grohe Icon hand shower, LED lighting that indicates temperature of vanity faucet and rain shower, LED toe kick lighting, LED task lighting, Dyson hand dryer, and recessed mirrored wall cabinets. Photo Credit: Take 1 Media Creations LLC and Michelle Turner/BY DESIGN