Award-winning Australian designer Greg Natale is no stranger to sumptuous luxury, having earned plenty of accolades for his extravagant yet soothing interiors. This project, a home accommodating a family of five in Sydney, saw him working with clients with equally in-depth knowledge of opulence— Vince and Melissa Ciolino, the proprietors of Ciolino Constructions, a boutique firm that has built homes for some of Sydney’s best designers, including Natale himself.
“These clients are old friends of mine,” says Natale. “As well as being friends, they have a great understanding of design and construction. We have collaborated on bringing homes to life for many of my other clients. Having that easy, familiar and relaxed conversational level made it easier to cut through to the decision making—be it around structure, construction or aesthetics.”
In fact, it was one such collaboration that inspired the design concept for the clients’ home. “They had seen a house we had completed in Sydney’s Rose Bay that was in keeping with the style of the art deco period,” says Natale. “We decided to reference the house but accent this home with a blush pink palette rather than the blue that we had utilised previously.”
TIME FOR CHANGE
Designing the home required an intensive overhaul of the original structure. The house was initially a single-level brick bungalow typical of Sydney’s inner-west area, but Natale added a second storey, an extension at the back of the building, and a swimming pool. The structure was also remodelled into the desired art deco style with clean lines.
This story is from the February - March 2020 edition of Singapore Tatler Homes.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February - March 2020 edition of Singapore Tatler Homes.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
The Architecture Of Empathy
Indonesian architect Ary Indrajanto talks about retreating to a small town, finding a new perspective in his practice, and transcending mere building design
THE LAST WORD
Partake in a spotting game of old and new at 21 Carpenter, a remarkable urban boutique hotel designed by Woha
CRAFTING WELLNESS
Miaja Design Group invigorates a six-bedroom apartment with mindful moments and restorative spaces
MOON GLOW
Inspired by Chinese calligraphy and the transience of lunar phases abstracted from a Song dynasty poem, Goy Architects elegantly articulates the interior of this apartment with soft colours, handcrafted textures and sophisticated details
GESTURES
Award-winning architect Daniel Joseph Chenin crafts a glamorous Las Vegas residence that fuses boutique hotel elegance with residential comfort inspired by 16th-century Italian villas
MONASTIC COCOON
This holiday home in an idyllic Mallorcan village combines meticulously crafted architecture that melds with its surroundings, sculptural details, and natural materials to embody barefoot luxury
Above and Beyond
Summerhaus D’zign helped the owner of this stylishly moody apartment realise her dream abode with a selective eye and an attentive ear
WANDER.WONDER
Soak up the beauty of nature or revel in the urbane cool of the world’s most popular cities with a stay at some of the most beautiful new hotels in Asia Pacific. From Singapore to Tokyo and beyond, we shortlist destinations offering a wealth of design inspiration and indulgent experiences By Hong Xinying
Sumptuous Extravagance
Thexton Smith Interiors carves out. enchanting, maximalist spaces with lavish wallpaper, exquisite textiles and grandiose furnishings 4
MEMORIES OF A CITY
In light of his new book, Korean architect Byoung Cho shares observations about Seoul’s architecture and offers tips on interesting destinations