ENTERTAINING DREAM
A contemporary family home in Melbourne is testament to Australian studio Techn¯e Architecture + Interior Design’s ability to deliver bespoke and authentic design at any scale澳洲設計公司Techn¯e Architecture + Interior Design擅於打造特色優美的設計，這間墨爾本家庭屋就是最佳證明
When it came time to transform their two-storey property, Melbourne-based financiers Shaun Chalmers and Fiona Brown turned to Technē Architecture + Interior Design. They wanted to create an understated, contemporary space that would accommodate their love for entertaining and fulfil their family lifestyle with their young child. What that entailed was a full reconfiguration of the existing floor plan, with new front and rear courtyard spaces as well as new external windows and doors. A staircase with a powder room underneath repurposes the forgotten space, overcoming the common spatial challenges that present themselves in home refurbishments.
Senior interior designer Jonny Mitchell and architect Karina Piper of Technē reveal: "We envisioned a space that would exude a sense of lightness and bring calm to those within. Maximising airflow and maintaining a strong visual connection to the courtyard spaces was central to achieving this."
從事金融業的Shaun Chalmers和Fiona Brown決定翻新居所時，請來Technē Architecture + Interior Design幫忙，希望能為空間換上低調而現代的風格，同時要迎合他們喜愛宴客的需要和跟小孩同住的家庭生活。於是，設計師們重新規劃空間格局，加設前後庭院和外圍門窗，一道新建的樓梯連化妝間更善用了原先被忽略的位置，解決空間限制的挑戰，完美展現他們在翻新家居方面的卓絕才華。
Technē的高級室內設計師Jonny Mitchell和建築師Karina Piper表示：「我們想像出一個散發著明亮感和帶有平靜效果的空間。要活現這些想像，最重要是增加空氣流動，並在視覺上跟庭院保持明顯連貫。」
For the home in the inner-suburb of Richmond, the designers opted for a colour palette of white, black, grey and beige throughout, which is softened by abundant natural light that imbues the space with warmth. They explain: "Richmond still retains many references to its past as a manufacturing hub and this set the tone for our design response." The duo took subtle cues from the area’s industrial heritage to utilise a material-rich palette for the residence – rendered brickwork, matte black finishes and stone capture the urban spirit of the home’s surrounds, while warm timber flooring and joinery, marble and the plush, chunky knitted carpet bring texture and dimension to the living spaces.
By introducing rich textures throughout the interiors, these elements – combined with the homeowners’ fantastic collection of art – play their part in creating a distinct atmosphere amid the pared-back colour palette. The designers have also integrated the indoors and outdoors as
居所位於里奇蒙市內，設計們在全屋採用黑、白、灰和米色為主的色彩組合，大量日光透進家內，空間色調更顯柔和溫暖。他們解釋：「里奇蒙過去是個製造業中心，至今仍保留不少舊有特色，所以我們決定使用這個色調組合。」二人從該區的傳統工業文化獲得靈感，在居所應用多種物料：加工處理的磚、啞黑色面材、帶有城市風格的石材等，而暖暖的木地板和木製傢具、大理石和厚厚的針織地毯又能為生活空間注入質感。
a hub for entertaining – vertical gardens and an abundance of greenery throughout the courtyard spaces create an urban oasis for all seasons. The designers add: "Each courtyard space is bracketed by dramatic double-height industrial doors, drawing the eye through the home and into its refined arenas." An outdoor kitchen rendered in contrasting matte charcoal laminate effectively extends the space available for entertaining, while grey stone carries the monochromatic palette outdoors.
Overall, this home is a clean, calming space that exudes a sense of renewal. Despite its contemporary approach, the designers have integrated elements of surprise in the home. In the entrance, for instance, there is a warm-white glazed brick wall stacked in a random pattern. "This works well in the entry because it doesn’t obstruct any views into the main space when you walk through the front door," remark the designers. "The pattern also allows all that filtered natural light from the front door and
雖然空間背景色彩簡約，但一系列豐富的質感配上屋主們多件精彩的藝術珍藏，仍能締造出獨特非凡的格調。此外，設計師們把戶外戶內融合成一個適合招待客人的小天地：庭院的垂直花園和繁茂植物使這兒一年四季也是享受悠閒時光的好地方。設計師補充：「前後庭院均設兩層高工業大門，讓居所和戶外空間更顯迷人吸引。」戶外設有廚房，用上啞炭灰色層板，灰色石材則貫徹了居所的主題色彩，成功延續了宴客區域的設計風格。
整體而言，經翻新的居所是個簡約寧靜的空間。設計師加入不少驚喜元素，例如大門口有一道白釉磚牆，以隨意的方式堆砌而成。「這堵牆最適合置於入口處，當你進入住所後它不會阻礙望向主廳的視線。而堆砌出來的圖案又正好令自前門和窗戶射進來的陽光消散於客廳之中。」另一聰明設計是樓梯底的化妝室：飾有Designers Guild的牆紙和黑色的水龍頭及配件。屋主們心想的就是這種矚目的對比裝潢效果，因空間有充足
side windows to dissipate into the living room." Another clever feature is the intimate powder room – visually alluring with its Designers Guild wallcoverings complementing the black tapware and accessories. The homeowners wanted this contrast here, as the space was naturally welllit and had a view of the ferns growing by the side of the house, so it seemed like a good opportunity to do something different.
On the collaboration process, the designers reveal that the couple were very easy to work with, as they had similar ideas and aesthetics to the original concept. "We were all on the same page in terms of finishes and working towards a contemporary, simple look and feel," they say. "The functionality of the space, however, was largely driven by them, as we wanted it to respond to their lifestyle and future growth as a family."
Finally, as an ode to the couple’s passion for entertaining, it comes as no surprise that the designers and the homeowners are in agreement on their favourite part of the home. "We like the built-in bar, as it’s the most surprising element in the house," they confide. "It’s integrated among the kitchen joinery, so it appears like a cupboard. When opened, the doors fold away to reveal a softly illuminated collection of glassware and liquor." A pleasant surprise indeed. //
的日光照射，望出屋外會見到很多茂盛的蕨類植物，故想在屋內營造不一樣的感覺。
設計師誠言，跟屋主夫婦合作的過程愉快又輕鬆，因為他們有著相近的意念和審美觀。「在用料和打造當代簡約格調這些方向上，我們的看法都很一致。空間的功能運用則由他們主導，因為我們希望居所能配合他們的生活風格和未來。」
為迎合屋主們對宴客的需求和喜愛，設計師在這規劃上當然跟屋主們意見一致。「我們很喜歡裝嵌於廚房內的酒吧，這是全屋最驚喜的設計。」他們指出：「酒吧安裝於廚櫃之中，看起來就像一個碗櫃，打開櫃門，即會看到柔和燈光照耀著林林總總的玻璃器皿和美酒。」著實是一個可同時滿足多種感官的驚喜元素。//