Melbourne-based property developer Jacmax has partnered with celebrated American designer Kelly Wearstler to shape the interiors for Bridport, a collection of nine residences in the heart of Albert Park. The project represents her debut residential interior commission in Australia.
Internationally recognised for her expressive style and discerning curatorial sensibility, Kelly’s design portfolio includes the Proper Hotels across the US, Four Seasons Anguilla, and private residential projects for numerous high-profile clients. Her work has been featured among respected media titles including Architectural Digest, Vogue, and Wallpaper* and included in Architectural Digest’s AD100 Hall of Fame and ELLE Décor’s The A-List Titans.
Kelly’s input brings a new dimension to apartment living in Melbourne: one that unites her international perspective with the heritage and character of Albert Park’s close-knit community. This tightly-held enclave has been labelled Australia’s most sought-after suburb, with limited entrants to the market each year driving excitement amongst those who want to get a foot in the door.
Albert Park holds a distinct place in Melbourne’s urban landscape, owing to its close proximity to both the city and the bay. Nestled just minutes from the CBD, it’s a prestigious neighbourhood where a strong communal atmosphere is shaped by parks, gardens, and the daily rhythm of village life. Bridport will nest within this lifestyle, with the Albert Park village shops on its doorstep and just steps away from community favourites Village Wine Bar and The Albert Park Hotel.
Bridport marks the second collaboration between Jacmax, renowned architecture firm Cera Stribley, and landscape architects Myles Baldwin. The newest addition to their stable follows the completion of the awarded Boxshall, Brighton, a collection of 15 grand residences in collaboration with Studio Piet Boon, completed last year.
Bridport features three four-bedroom apartments and six three-bedroom apartments, each with a spacious interior and terrace space, along with a private garage. With emphasis on large floor plans and spatial clarity, each residence is designed to foster long-term comfort and accommodate a wide range of lifestyles.
Bridport’s distinctive approach to interiors, brought to life by Kelly Wearstler, is defined by meticulous attention to materiality, where layered textures and nuanced tones shape immersive, sensorial environments. Grounded in a strong sense of place, each Wearstler project draws from the cultural and environmental context of a space—its history, its architecture, and the way people engage with it. Inspiration is drawn broadly, from art, fashion, travel, and local craft traditions, then distilled into interiors that are rich in narrative depth and encourage discovery.
Generous windows and outdoor areas provide sweeping views of Melbourne’s city, Port Phillip Bay and Albert Park. Within each carefully designed home, interior spaces unfold with quiet grandeur, underscored by layered natural stone, timber, and curvilinear sculptural forms. Premium finishes—including bespoke pieces, such as stone fireplaces and kitchen islands—anchor each room, reinforcing the sophistication inherent to the design.
Expansive terraces extend the living spaces outward, creating a seamless connection between interiors and landscaping. Designed as a private sanctuary, the penthouse unifies texture, colour and light to offer a truly unique home that resonates with its surroundings. Intended to strengthen the character of the neighbourhood and complement the established vernacular of Bridport Street, Cera Stribley’s architectural design restores key heritage features, including the awning, and helps to reactivate the locale through retail amenities on the ground floor.
Jacmax founder Trent Skurrie, says: “Albert Park is a close-knit community and we have designed Bridport in a way that honours this. Cera’s design will sit seamlessly within the existing architecture of Bridport Street, bringing the luxury design and amenity Jacmax has become known for to the suburb in a way that feels harmonious.
“Interiors by Kelly Wearstler will elevate the experience for purchasers, allowing them to step into Kelly’s design vision every time they open their front door. With carefully designed touches, these residences will be unlike any other on the market.”
Kelly says: “I have long admired Australian design and was eager to explore its philosophy more deeply through this project. The Bridport residences draw inspiration from Melbourne’s dynamic urban fabric and architectural context. Tranquil yet full of character, we designed the interior spaces to integrate modern functionality seamlessly—an essential foundation for contemporary living.”
With landscaping by celebrated Australian practice Myles Baldwin Design, Bridport’s greenery serves as a quiet counterpoint to the built form. Landscaping is considered as part of the whole, shaping both shared and private spaces. Established trees such as Japanese Maple and European Olive provide shade and privacy without interrupting outlooks, while Silver Lady Ferns, Chinese Silver Grass and a variety of creepers add texture, movement and seasonal variety.
Pricing starts at $4.5 million. For sales enquiries, visit jacmax.com.au
