As co-founder of ethical rug label Armadillo & Co, Jodie Fried takes a socially conscious approach to life.
NAME AN ARTIST WHO HAS BEEN AN ENDURING INFLUENCE. Louis Kahn [who designed the National Assembly Building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 10], one of the greatest 20th-century American architects, for his brilliant response to space, scale, form and the relationship to humankind. I’ve been particularly influenced by his work in India.
CONTEMPORARY ART THAT YOU MOST ADMIRE?
The paintings of Tycjan Knut [8] and Mattea Perrotta [1].
DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING?
Ceramics [7]. I am obsessed – I have way too many little pots, plates, and bowls.
FASHION MUST-HAVES?
A classic trench coat [15] and a pair of white leather sneakers [16].
FRAGRANCE OF CHOICE?
I’m not a fan of fragrances but I love Aveda ‘Chakra 2’ [12], a mix of sandalwood and geranium essential oils.
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DAYS OF HEAVEN
A new build in the Adelaide Hills presents the opportunity to create an interior befitting the home’s glorious surrounds.
CHERRY ON TOP
Set against neutral tones, the final flourish on this newly renovated heritage home in Melbourne is a bright pop of powerfully accented red.
Double vision
Two in one has a special significance for this home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. One of a pair by the same practice, it also has both public and private personas.
Breaking out
An elevated platform in the warehouse office of Studio Prineas creates a dedicated zone for staff to congregate and collaborate.
nature spirit
Embraced by its bushy hinterland habitat, a newly built family home radiates an aura of peace and harmony.
LIFE ENHANCING
An elegant layering of lush patterns, rich colours and bespoke pieces has enveloped this home in warmth and created a welcoming ambience for a large extended family.
PENTHOUSE pleasures
This lofty retreat presented fertile potential but also posed some tricky challenges for its enterprising designer.
SECOND CHANCES
Contemporary artwork and new openings have lightened the mood at this renovated 1930s family home in Melbourne.
Silver lining
With a look of maturity that belies its youth, an additional wing to a humble cottage, plus inspired makeovers inside and out, have transported this property to another realm.
WHITER SHADE of PALE
A neutral palette promotes a calm and elegant mood in this expansive Sydney home that is furnished with a judicious selection of antiques juxtaposed against contemporary art.
