LIFE & ST YLE

Marcello shares some firsts and favourite things.

MY FIRST (ADULT) HOME A small three-bedroom cottage in Annandale in Sydney’s inner west. I still think the area has the best cafes.

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT Locally, it’s Matteo Double Bay. We go there for pizza every Friday after school. The kids get to make their own pizzas and we’re out by 5.30pm – before the rush!

RECENT PURCHASE FOR YOUR HOME? I’m constantly scoping out art auctions and galleries to see what I can furnish my walls with – art is the gift that keeps on giving. Most recently, I bought two photographs by [renowned Playboy photographer] Pompeo Posar of Salvador Dalí with his models from Lyons Gallery in Sydney’s Paddington.

FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBINATION? Black and white, surrounded with warmer colours.

WHO INSPIRES YOU IN THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN? Frank Lloyd Wright. My garden was completely influenced by his Mid-Century work.

FAVOURITE ARTISTS? Australia has a number of amazing artists. Anthony Lister ( Lady in Fascinator, pictured left) intrigues me. Howard Arkley: I missed the boat to purchase a piece a few years ago. His work is hard to find and has now tripled in price. Jeffrey Smart: I was lucky enough to visit his villa in Tuscany a year after he passed away; we spent a few hours talking to his partner about his work and his life. Tim Storrier (bottom left): I’m fortunate enough to have one of his pieces.

WHAT ARE YOU READING RIGHT NOW? Peruvian cookbooks. Food brings people to your home! AND LISTENING TO? Anything from Brazilian jazz to ’80s, Rat Pack to house – plus whatever my kids decide they want to listen to.

NEXT PROJECT FOR YOUR HOME? Being in the gym business it makes sense for me to have a gym at home.

NUMBER-ONE SCENT? Food cooking!

NEXT HOLIDAY DESTINATION? We love the snow! So anywhere there is good snow.