South African interior design firm ARRCC brings personality to an elegant harbourside home in Sydney
南非室內設計公司ARRCC透過獨特美學締造華麗的悉尼海邊別墅
Achieving a perfect balance between fine design and personal touch is always a challenge when it comes to home interiors. Unlike hospitality, F&B and other interior design projects, an abode is inhabited 24/7 by the individual or family that owns it, and so should cater to their specific needs and personalities. When award-winning South African interior design studio ARRCC was commissioned to do the interiors for a stunning, two-storey house in the Double Bay suburb in Sydney, its designers were working with South African architecture firm SAOTA’s eye-catching shell as well as the clients’ brief for a space that would allow for ample entertaining and quality family time. “The overall design for the interior of the house is a contemporary approach that balances the clients’ requirement of formal social functions with more relaxed, casual living and small family gatherings,” says Mark Rielly, ARRCC’s director.
The home is distinctive for its geometric elements and unusual layout, which seamlessly integrates the interior and exterior spaces, creating a number of airy entertaining areas. Upon entering the lobby, you’re immediately greeted by a winding staircase framed with wooden slats — which is also visible from outside thanks to the ground floor being completely transparent, allowing the family to enjoy the surrounding stellar views of the harbour. The floor-to-ceiling windows also easily connect the indoor living areas with the outdoor terrace and greenery. The upper floors, on the other hand, are solid, granting additional privacy to the bedrooms and powder rooms therein. The outdoor area is striking indeed. Flanked by a shimmering pool, the terrace is furnished with woven outdoor furniture by Paola Lenti, featuring blue and grey tones that mirror the interior spaces. Transparent glass dividers connect the terrace to the surrounding pool just as the floor-to-ceiling windows allow for uninterrupted views.
Furnishings are sculptural, statement-making, and work harmoniously with the home’s palette and surrounding nature. ARRCC worked closely with the clients to meticulously select the artworks and artistic accents featured prominently throughout the abode: custom-made
談及室內裝潢,一定會明白在精湛設計和個人風格之間追求完美平衡是一項艱鉅任務。住宅的性質向來與酒店、餐廳和其他室內設計項目與別不同,它是你和家人在任何時刻都能好好待著的專屬空間。因此,宅舍的佈局理應按照個人的生活習慣和興趣巧妙安排,成就溫馨宜人的避風港。當南非室內設計工作室ARRCC收到當地建築公司SAOTA委託時,他們依循客人以家庭為本的設計理念,在悉尼雙灣區打造滿載現代風格的兩層度假別墅。ARRCC設計總監Mark Rielly指出:「室內裝潢以時尚優雅的主題掛帥,並配合屋主需要創作出讓家人歡聚的休閒區域。」
度假別墅的戶外和室內空間無縫連接,呈現別樹一幟的佈局。活力滿滿的娛樂空間、俐落的幾何元素也是家居的矚目亮點。甫入玄關,以精湛木板裝飾的蜿蜒樓梯隨即迎來眼前,從內到外也能欣賞簡約柔和的設計。地下區域空矌明亮,透過巧妙連結內外的落地玻璃窗把璀燦星空、迷人海景和繁花密林完美引入室內。上層區域則以堅實隱密的風格主導,增加睡房和化妝間的私密度。放眼遠處即可看見閃閃發光的戶外泳池,猶如進入大自然的懷抱當中。來自Paola Lenti的羊毛戶外傢具以湛藍和灰色調為主,恰當地點綴空間之餘亦響應內部環境。陽台和泳池之間的玻璃隔間與下層的玻璃窗有著相同用途,確保屋主能夠享受暢通無阻的景致。
brass discs created by local Sydney craftsman Andrew Earp grace the lobby, while a mirrored sculpture by Arik Levy adds impact to the open courtyard and a large foil artwork by Pae White takes pride of place in the living area. (The client came across the work in Los Angeles and was so taken with it that she requested ARRCC to source it specifically.)
While the home’s colour palette is mostly neutral with plenty of light woods and grey tones, metallic accents and pops of bright blues and yellows abound, granting a playful, tropical touch to the space. “The clients’ favourite colour, blue, was added to the neutral palette to provide little bursts of colour that capture and reflect the hues of the waterfront,” says Mark. Glimmering glassware sits on coffee tables and is tucked among shelves, while lighting pieces are as sculptural as some of the artworks seen throughout the home. Chamber marble and glass feature pendant lights dangle from the ceiling in the stairwell, contrasting with the brass discs on the wall, while the abstract Polygonal Ring pendant light by Italian studio Henge hovers above the dining table. Marble features prominently throughout the living spaces — an OKHA marble coffee table and Falata & Taksim black marble tables sit next to sofas by Minotti — while bespoke rugs add texture.
設計室ARRCC與客戶合作無間,締造出標誌性傢具、自然環境、家居色調三者均配合得宜的畫面。精雕細琢的藝術品貫穿全屋,散發著濃厚的現代氣息。悉尼工匠Andrew Earp親自製作的黃銅光碟盤為大堂牆壁加上潤色,配合開放式庭園中Arik Levy的雕塑鏡子進一步提升空間質感。來自Pae White的鋁箔畫作更是按照客人的要求在洛杉磯搜購而來,為客廳注入了一抹出脫的氛圍。
宅舍以大量木材、金屬元素和灰色等中色調為主,而亮麗矚目的湛藍、鮮黃色則完美呈現生氣勃勃的熱帶風情。Mark說:「藍色能夠響應海岸美景,也是客人最愛的顏色,色澤非常適合用作渲染空間。」咖啡桌上的玻璃器皿晶瑩剔透,猶似藝術品的燈具俐落典雅。梯間的玻璃吊燈和分庭大理石與旁邊的黃銅設置巧妙對照,而意大利設計工作室Henge的多邊形環狀作品也為餐桌注入類似效果。OKHA的大理石咖啡桌和Falata &
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