OUT OF THE BOX
Timber louvres cast light and shadow within this family home, where a layering of colour and form softens its slick architectural geometries.
For gun designer Brem Perera of Brahman Perera, overlaying this home with a series of lighting, decor, xtures and ttings was an opportunity to inject “curious moments of personality and intrigue” for its owners and their brood of four children under seven. One street back from the beach in the bayside Melbourne suburb of Brighton, the eye-catching exterior features a rst- oor louvred facade with a sequence of vertical timber battens that act as privacy screens and can be open or closed depending on the seasonal light.
In contrast, the ground- oor base of the house was inspired by a modernist, Miesian pavilion with a transparent glass frame. “The broad, glazed perimeter presents a loose, gallery-like arrangement of spaces – and at the home’s entry, the sightline almost reaches the rear of the property. Inside, all the walls are intersected by crisp marble,” says Brem, whose objective was to create greater de nitions within the volume.
Homeowner Luke Skurrie rst met Brem on a job for his construction company Ironside, and engaged him for this personal project. As the structural elements and layout had already been resolved, Brem’s role was to review the nishes (including polished plaster and paint) and consult on the styling, furniture and art.
Together with Luke’s wife Alex, the three worked well with Brem as their guide. “To their credit, they were involved but very considered,” says Brem. “Things unfolded naturally when it came to making decisions, which is how I think it should be during this process. There weren’t many immediate purchases. We often saw pieces at the beginning of the project but they were bought only at the end, once they had thought about it and were sure.” »
Oh my snake, a dust storm swirling in a pink blue pink sky
Seagull flying watches naked bathers and chippies.
Owners Luke and Alex Skurrie with their children. “I wanted a sturdy dining table but didn’t want it to feel like a boardroom, so we paired it with linen chairs,” says designer Brem Perera of the Cassina ‘Ordinal’ table from Space and Gervasoni ‘Ghost 23’ dining chairs from Anibou. ‘Shinki’ bowl by Makiko Ryujin. Arabescato Grigio marble from Signorino covers the kitchen island. ‘Scandal’ pendant light by Articolo. ‘Aballs’ table lamp from Ke-Zu. At the other end of the dining table, All Or Nothing artwork by Jenny Lundgren and ‘Snoopy’ lamp from Euroluce, both on a USM ‘Haller’ sideboard from Anibou. by Amy Clarke hangs above a Ligne Roset table from Domo. Sculpture by Makiko Ryujin. Entry to the house is via a generous glass door. A ‘Ptolomeo’ bookcase and Arex ‘Ben Ben’ sofa, both from Space, shape the living room. ‘Memphis’ coee tables from Jardan. Moooi vase from Space. Hay ‘Slit’ table from Cult. Ligne Roset ‘Ilot’ low stool from Domo. ‘IC’ oor lamp from Euroluce. Custom rug from The Rug Establishment.