Arent&Pyke Design Studio, based in Sydney, was founded in 2007 by Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke, specialising in interior decoration, architecture and art. They believe that good space, like having a kind of alchemy, itself plays a wonderful role. All the elements -- volume, texture, light and color, construction, and the object itself -- combine to create an effect beyond the mere sum of quantities.
Over the years, the owners have lived in places as diverse as New York and Hong Kong, fueling their desire for a stable home where they can live with their three children. Originally a workinghouse, the client wanted it to reflect their travel experiences and their need for artistic and spiritual adventures, so Arent&Pyke injected rich color and visual layers into the house and maximized every space to achieve a truly personal and customized home space.
The lakeview house was conceived as a kind of imaginary vacation, where it felt isolated and time slowly slowed down. In order to give the building its unique appeal, Arent Pyke used the surrounding landscape and the garden designed by Paul Bangay as their source of inspiration, creating a timeless home that is both bold and feels calm and quiet. Soft, neutral colors are used throughout the house to complement the views outside.
Built in 1885, the sandstone house is an excellent architectural heritage of the area, so it was a very challenging attempt to reflect the changing times in the design. Although the house is magnificent and grand, for the family of five, it needs to feel relaxed, comfortable and interesting. Therefore, Arent Pyke's strategy is to find a balance between classical and modern, so respecting the "elegant" temperament of the original building becomes a key factor in the conception.
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