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Real home: A dramatic tri-level residence in Melbourne

5 October 2018

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They say the devil is in the detail and that’s certainly the case for this stunning Melbourne home. The work of architectural and interior design firm Workroom, the four-bedroom, three-storey abode is located in the Melbourne suburb of Armadale and is home to the owner of the construction company that built it – Bear Agushi of AGUSHI Construction.

Bear Agushi residence exterior
Exterior – the house unfolds dramatically from the street

“The brief was to create a family home.  A home that was a reflection of the family. A home that provided a backdrop or framework for the everyday but retained a sense of refined luxury,” says Workroom director and architect John Bornas. It features a gorgeous array of finishes including stone, European Oak parquetry flooring and opulent brass fixtures.

Lounge room

The home’s owner and builder Bear Agushi is in agreement: “A narrative unfolds of stunning detail and tactile material, raw steel, dark panelled walls, concrete, bronze, timber and stone – elements that invite you to touch and feel.”

Bedroom
Bedroom

John adds: “Our approach to the house was very considered and transcends fashion. The connection between the building and the inhabitant is grounded through a rigorous exploration of scale, form, space and material. The delicate palette of materials and intricate detailing bestows elegance and luxury.”

Sitting area
Sitting area

The home has four bedrooms (each with individual bathrooms), a secure four-car basement garage, chef’s kitchen, butler’s pantry, resort-style alfresco zone with pool and outdoor kitchen and magnificently manicured gardens by landscape architect Jack Merlo.

Staircase
The home’s bespoke staircase is a stunning, sculptural piece

“Each element is chosen to complement or contrast with another and each is designed with the same level of rigour, down to the smallest detail. This gives the house a sense of consistency that adds to the depth of experience. Interior stylist Simone Haag helped the home reach its full potential with the right furniture and objects,” says John.

Lounge room details
Luxe layered lounge room details by stylist Simone Haag

Seating area

Photographer: Derek Swalwell

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Amy is our regular feature writer, an experienced journalist and interior stylist living in Perth, Western Australia. Find out more about her styling work at http://www.amycollinswalker.com/

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  1. John says

    October 13, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    Really love this house – very elegant and the architecture is brilliant. A lot of Melbourne homes are very stylish come to think of it – they really stand out!

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