“Only one—nature,” says Kirkpatrick, when asked about the source of inspiration for the residence located along 1st Street. “The material and colour palette for the home is decidedly neutral in order to emphasise the verdant gardens—from the green wall to the tree inside. Everything was an effort to intertwine nature both around and inside the home.”
Warm limestone holds the property on rock-steady ground, expressed in cleft form on the exterior before transitioning into smoother, honed finishes inside. Counterpointing the stone aesthetic is a plethora of rich materials, such as steel and wood.
In the dining area, a custom table made of cerused oak is nickelled with an acid-etched aluminium centrepiece, an industrial interpretation of shagreen. While the similar wood choice framed the large, pocket doors in the living area, playing off the warmth in the adjoining kitchen, where Brazilian quartzite counters and backsplash accented the dark-stained cabinets.
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