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Contents Issue #1 Summer 2013/2014 4. Welcome 12 6. The Regency 12. The Love of Bentley 16. Venn 20. Designer Home 24. Warehaus 30. Hiawatha 34. Hamptons 40. Food & Wine 48. Great Southern Land 52. Perry Lakes 56. Mariposa 58. Local Haunts 20 6 40Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor Oswald Homes (1972) Pty Ltdnor any of its subsidiary or affiliated companies can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errorsor omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. All material has been published in good faith as having been supplied forpublication. Information correct at time of going to press. Views expressed are not those of the publisher or Oswald Homes (1972) Pty Ltd. 03
Welcome to the first edition of Oak magazine, Ancient civilisations worshipped ‘oak’ as a symbol of strength and beauty which are two hallmarks of Oswald Homes. This is the first issue of our built form and luxury magazine, developed to showcase interesting stories and products that are woven into the fabric of what makes Oswald a unique company. Whilst we have showcased some great homes, we have also commissioned journalists to ensure that you enjoy a quality read when you do finally get a chance to put your feet up and relax. This year, Oswald Homes celebrated its 41st birthday and has continued to remain a constant leader in the ever-evolving premium housing industry in Western Australia. We have an honoured tradition of excellence in both design and construction and this has seen Oswald Homes awarded with many of the industry’s most significant accolades, including Western Australian Home of the Year and recently, two Residential Building Designer of the Year awards in 2010 and 2013. We love what we do and it shows. As General Manager of Oswald Homes, I am proud to be involved in the design and construction of some of Western Australia’s finest, innovative and bold new homes. I am fortunate to lead a team of passionate individuals who thrive on the challenges of bringing our customers ideas and dreams to reality. This small team has expert knowledge and embraces every project with the passion and determination to produce outstanding results. With offices in Perth and Dunsborough we offer a complete design and construction service, including conceptual design, full drafting and engineering, interior design services right through to project handover. I encourage you to consider us when planning a custom home and experience the difference. I would also like to personally invite you to subscribe to our design blog and secure your complimentary copy of our next winter edition of Oak by visiting oakmagazine.com.au. We hope you enjoy our one of a kind magazine. David Hochwald-Jones Registered Builder 12230 General Manager Oswald Homes (1972) Pty Ltd04
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6 Perfectly encapsulating elegance, grandeur and comfortable warmth in a timeless family abode, this Dalkeith home enchants from first look. One of the latest in the Oswald Homes stable of fine homes, The Regency was inspired by a range of classic architectural styles, taking the finest elements of each to culminate in a home that is truly special and one-of-a-kind.06
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The Regency Here you will find a grand entry foyer with checkered Marquina and Carrera marble floors, ornate fireplaces, French oak herringbone parquetry and a country-style granite kitchen overlooking the pool and formal gardens beyond. This is the kind of home that brings to mind yesteryear memories of family life and visions of long summer days spent by the pool and evenings unwinding over wine with friends in future. Oswald Homes general manager David Hochwald-Jones says The Regency reminds him of the great country homes of his native England. “It’s not slavish to one particular style but instead blends elements from different kinds - it embraces English elements with a Georgian influence and a hint of Plantation style. It’s definitely got a bit of an English mansion feel but it also embraces the outdoor aspects of the WA lifestyle. In 25 years, it will look like it’s been here for ages.” The house already settles into the streetscape beautifully, standing proudly amongst the trees of leafy Watkins Road. When the home was complete, Oswald Homes opened its doors - classic, black, with high-gloss lacquer (“My hint of Downing Street” laughs David) to a warm cocktail style reception for 120 guests. As the champagne flowed, guests drifted indoors and out to the sounds of the jazz quartet and laughter filling the summer evening air until late into the night. It’s the kind of home that even guests do not want to leave.08
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The Regency Design Features: OPEN-PLAN: Designed to make the most of Perth’s climate FRENCH STYLE: Rich, walnut stained heringbone French and scope for indoor-outdoor entertaining, the open-plan living oak floors run throughout the open-plan living spaces, study and area opens up to the alfresco. Both formal and informal living spaces give a choice of zones for entertaining any style or scale. to the landing of the grand staircase. GARDEN QUARTERS: In the garden, a self-contained MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME: In the entry foyer, the studio apartment was designed to be the perfect guest wing, black and white marble floors are complemented by bolection teenage retreat or au pair apartment. Quaint sloping ceilings moulding and high white skirtings, blending classic English lend to its cosy feel with a picture window from the bedroom, manor elements with Hamptons influences. offering a glittering outlook across to the pool. Beneath the apartment is a four-car garage, accessed from a rear-of-way with BEDROOM RETREATS: Six bedroom suites include the covered access to the home. capacious master suite, where a Sex and the City style dressing EYE-CATCHING: Spread over three levels, the classic room has a makeup table and central jewellery island with beautiful French doors that open onto a marble-tiled balcony. symmetry of the home’s elevation is even more stunning paired with the sweeping cobblestone horseshoe drive and marble SOAK IN STYLE: In the master ensuite, a freestanding entry portico flanked by Plantation-style columns. clawfoot tub stands on a marble plinth; the centerpiece of the room. STREET APPEAL: Set amidst tall green trees on its CLASSIC KITCHEN: The classic kitchen features granite prestigious Dalkeith street, the home nestles comfortably into benchtops and an endless scullery with pantry, caterer’s entry the streetscape, giving the historical impression that it could have always been there. and large cool room. WELCOME: In the quiet locale, there’s nothing to be heard EVERYTHING - INCLUDING THE KITCHEN SINK: Every piece but the trickle of the water fountain as one approaches the of this home is of the utmost quality – including the kitchen sink, sweeping cobblestone drive. The black marble portico with high an original Shaw’s butler’s sink specially imported from the UK. gloss black lacquered double doors, inspired by London terrace homes, gives way to an entrance designed to leave a lasting first DRAWING ROOM: A marble gas fireplace lends a cosy impression. touch to the drawing room. ENCHANTING ENTRANCE: With its soaring ceilings, ALFRESCO KITCHEN: Like the rest of the home, the highly polished Marquina and Carrera marble checkerboard floors, ornate chandelier and grand wraparound oak staircase, copper cabinetry to the alfresco kitchen was chosen so it would the entry foyer sets the scene for the rest of the home. age gracefully, acquiring a beautiful patina as the years pass.10
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THE LoveofBentley Vintage Bentleys have found phenomenal popularity as a rich man’s toy and as a financial safe haven for investors who survived the GFC. By Dennis Lingane “People coming in here have one problem - where to invest their money,” said William Medcalf, one of the UK’s leading vintage Bentley restorers. I was sitting on the mezzanine floor of Medcalf’s posh new premises, a former car showroom and workshop space in the Sussex countryside, which now homes a collection of vintage Bentleys (1921-1931) instead of new cars. The former business was a victim of the GFC and the vacated premises was the perfect answer for a booming old-car market that was also the result of the GFC, according to Medcalf, who had previously been crammed into a bunch of sheds in the outskirts of London. The showroom boasts a clutch of Bentley bangers worth more than $10m, while out in the workshop, there sits another dozen. Some have been restored from the chassis up, others simply serviced or tweaked for upcoming rallies by a small but skilled team of specialist mechanics -several of whom William had persuaded to move to the countryside with him from the grime of London.12
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The Love of Bentley If one were to put a total value on the vehicles and spare parts off for his turn at battling the odds with these brutish machines under this roof it would be upwards of $20 million. Only about in appalling road conditions at speeds in excess of 100mph 1300 vintage Bentleys still exist from the 3024 that were originally (160kmh). built during the company’s 12-year life-span during which they created five models: the 3-litre, 4.5-litre (50 as Blowers), 6.5-litre, This was a test of reliability of the vehicle and the founder of the 8-litre, and finally the 4-litre on an 8-litre chassis. Bentley Motor Company W.O. (Walter Owen) Bentley said it was madness to expect a car to run for that length of time and refused I realised that more than 10 per cent of the world’s survivors were to enter a team in the inaugural 1923 event. under this one roof - you certainly wouldn’t want a fire. But the former WW1 hero John Duff was determined to take part “So these are all for sale?” I said, indicating and so put in a private entry. The Bentley company reluctantly the showroom full of vehicles. helped him prepare the car and provided a company co-driver (Frank Clement) and factory support. “No, they are all sold!” he corrected. A leaking petrol tank and the shenanigans of the French Le Mans “Well there is one down there that has an offer on it and waiting was all that stopped it winning. However it did set lap records. for settlement. The others are being stored here waiting for their owners to find storage for them in safe, secure, heated garages.” It is interesting that this historic car sits in the garage of West Australian collector Peter Briggs and it’s estimated value is He explained that since the GFC, investors looking for somewhere anywhere between $2-$4 million. to put their money had turned to alternative investments like art and historic cars because banks were offering poor interest and Bentley returned with a team of three cars in 1924 and had its the stock market was unpredictable. revenge with an outright win. Bentleys went on to win Le Mans five times until the company collapsed in the 1931 depression. “A vintage Bentley is one of the top investments in the historic car It was the romance of those days that has made these cars world because there are so few and it is iconic,” he said. sought-after investments in modern times, more so than the Rolls- Royce Bentleys. The advertising and promotional budget by the Volkswagen - owned Bentley motor car company, has done its bit to help From the original three vintage Bentleys in 1992, Western Australia promote the vintage Bentley cars and Bentley Boys image of the now has almost 20. The price is now the biggest issues for would- 1920s when former WW1 fighter pilots, lords and playboys burnt be owners. Back in 1992 vintage Bentleys ranged in price from rubber at the Le Mans 24-hour endurance races where Bentley about $150,000 for a 3-litre to about $500K for a 6.5-litre. Now built its name and reputation. those vehicles fetch about $350,000 to $1m respectively. To re-launch the marque and re-establish the car’s lineage once it In that time iconic Blower Bentleys have jumped from about was separated from Rolls-Royce, VW took Bentley back to Le Mans $600K to $1.5m and significant cars such as team cars and those in the years 2001 – 2003 with a win in 2003. with special history like the Briggs 1922 Duff Le Mans car fetch several million dollars. But that expensive, professional and slick 2003 campaign with teams of three drivers and highly skilled pit crews was a far cry The Bentley, while it is still driven hard in the UK on racetracks and from the 1920s. Back then the de rigueur refreshment drink when rallies, has also become an international blue-chip icon and the the Bentley driver pulled into the pits may have been a glass of million-dollar VW publicity train is making sure it stays there with a chilled champagne, but these guys were no softies. In those 1920s focus back to the 1920s. races there were only two drivers per car and they had to do everything. Only one person was allowed in the pit at a time. It would be a crying shame and not in the Bentley ethos if these cars disappeared into heated garages instead of being When a driver came in from his horrendous stint in the driving campaigned on the open roads driven by eccentrics with scarves seat on unlit, potholed, country roads, he was required to change flying and engines thundering, ending with the traditional stirrup the oil, refuel the car and fix any mechanical problems before he cup of Irish Whiskey in the car park at the end of a wind-blown hopped over the fence into the team area. Only then was the relief drive – a tradition started in WA. driver allowed to jump over the fence and into the car to roar14
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Venn Creative Space A gallery, design shop and bar + café. Oak takes a closer look at how this historical building holds a new contemporary edge. Located in Perth’s CBD, Venn was once a century old flour-mill factory built in 1906. Throughout its history, the building has undergone a number of renovations for a variety of uses and back in 2010, the architectural and interior design process began to create Venn and its creative spaces. Much of the historical fabric and original materials have been retained throughout the building including pressed tin ceilings, polished floorboards, steel beams, a wooden staircase and feature doors/windows. These elements have been combined with contemporary materials and innovative design concepts to create a truly dynamic and connective space. Perth based owners , Desi Litis and Jade Rubino had always shared a passion for art and design and when the chance came to combine everything they were passionate about, they simply couldn’t resist the opportunity. Litis who had previously managed artist studios and project spaces in the CBD was looking for a new project space to work with, whilst Rubino who was working in product development and design for international fashion house Burberry, was looking to return to Perth to start her own design store.16
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Venn Through a chance meeting, Desi and Jade discussed their ideas and found there was great potential for a creative space in WA. The creative duo shared a similar vision and merged their ideas to develop the concept for Venn - to provide a vibrant creative hub in Western Australia. Since 2011, Venn has aimed to support and strengthen the arts by providing a platform for artists and designers, showcasing both contemporary art and design, as well as creating a dynamic social space for the Perth community. The two-level building has fast become a popular venue, with its vibrant social environment allowing visitors to enjoy the latest in art and design. An award-winning, architecturally designed business, Venn’s unique space is highly recognised, with awards from the Design Institute of Australia (WA) in 2011 and Australian Institute of Architects in 2012. Litis and Rubino each have accomplished careers in the art and design industry and have committed considerable time and resources to Venn in an effort to create a distinctive organisation unlike anything seen elsewhere in Australia. Rubino says that in developing the concept “they aimed to be advocates for art and design, enabling Venn to both cultivate the sector, as well as contribute to the wider community, in a significant way”. Venn is operated by a small team of passionate and dedicated managers, who are overseen by Litis and Rubino to ensure that their vision is carried out to the highest standards. The organisation has quickly established itself on the local and national arts scene and is dedicated to making a substantial contribution to the creative sector in WA. The space is also used as a distinctive venue for a range of functions, including high-end corporate events, private social gatherings and weddings. Venn’s continued dynamism and unique business approach has situated it as an admirable enterprise in WA’s cultural landscape, one whose constantly shifting and responsive nature will see it continue to visitors from Perth and beyond. Venn - 16 Queen Street Perth18
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Designer Home 1 WHO Mobilia THE BUZZ World-leading (and award-winning) Spanish design you can’t get anywhere else in Perth and, in the case of furniture brand Punt, Australia. Discover the cutting-edge and textural outdoor furniture of Kettal (with pieces by some of the world’s most respected designers); the contemporary sophistication and ethical and artisan integrity of Nanimarquina rugs; and sublime lines of Joquer’s sofas and chairs... not to mention the playful-but-sophisticated lines of Omelette-ed floor-standing mirrors and arresting Nomon clocks-cum-decoration. BUY Sofas, dining tables, casual and dining chairs, desks, rugs, lighting, mirrors and limited homewares. WHERE 1/248 Stirling Highway, Claremont; 08 9284 5599 - www.mobilia.com.au. 2 WHO Lauder & Howard Antiques and Fine Art THE BUZZ One of Australia’s most exciting and diverse antiques and art stores, shopped by locals and those in-the-know interstate and throughout the world. Layering of antiques, mid-century and contemporary is de riguour in today’s home to bring individuality and personality to a home. Lauder and Howard selects its pieces with quality, uniqueness and key international trends in mind, and with an eye to contemporary interior design. On-trend pieces have a refined line and pared back embellishment. BUY Consoles, dining tables, occasional furniture, Regency dining chairs, bureau, bookcases, vintage and antique chandeliers, rugs, upholstered furniture, paintings, unique decor objects (such as Roman-period tombstones and Narwhal tusk lamps). WHERE 17 Blinco Street, Fremantle; 08 9335 3856 - www.lauderandhoward.com.au. 3 WHO Jenny Jones Rugs THE BUZZ Artisan-quality rugs in contemporary and re-imagined traditional designs by creative colour and pattern doyenne Jenny Jones. Considered one of the world’s leading rug designers (and located right here in Perth), Jenny takes inspiration from the world around her to create designs for the contemporary home. Discover her world-leading Jenny Jones for Jaipur 2013 range, which harnesses skin and safari patterns, Australian fauna, lace and pared back classical designs in colourways of Indigo, Spice, Metallics, Toast and Jewels. BUY From existing ranges or work with Jenny on a bespoke design. WHERE 6 Stirling Road, Claremont, 08 9286 1200 - www.jennyjonesrugs.com. 4 WHO Hunters & Collectors THE BUZZ Perth’s iconic mid-century mecca. Find Danish, American and Australian designer pieces from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus German ceramics, statement lighting and sculpture. Shopped by in-the-know locals and Perth’s design industry, plus mid-century lovers throughout Australia. Owner Ian is always on the look out for that special piece and is willing and able to hunt down desired pieces for clients through his international networks. BUY Iconic sofas, cabinets, lighting, decorator objects, dining tables and chairs, iconic occasional chairs and made-to-order sofas. WHERE 614 Stirling Highway, Mosman Park, 08 6101 4004 - www.huntersandcollectorsinteriors.com.au. 5 WHO Table & Chair Company THE BUZZ This company, led by Joe Merlino, is not only setting the design scene abuzz in Perth, but also Australia. It’s the WA home to leading Australian brand Jardan (design aficionados have fallen in love with the brand’s sofas and armchairs), and brings us some of the world’s most sought-after furniture brands, such as Magis, Vitra, Mattiazzi, One Nordic and Fast (outdoor furniture). Also discover new stablemate Resident for its lighting and chairs, plus firm favourite Armadillo & Co rugs. BUY Sofas, armchairs, dining and occasional chairs and tables, outdoor pieces, shelving, home office furniture, dining tables and much more. WHERE 246 Hay Street, Subiaco; 08 9388 1855 - www.tableandchaircompany.com.au.20
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Designer Home 6 WHO Designer Rugs THE BUZZ Akira, Catherine Martin, Easton Pearson, Alex Perry, Cloth, Minnie Pwerle, Camilla, Greg Natale, Dinosaur Designers… Designer Rugs has made a name for itself on the Australian soft furnishings landscape with design collaborations with our most revered creatives, resulting in a new design era in the underfoot textile scene. Find designer and inhouse designs, plus a bespoke service, with all rugs made from quality fibres, such as New Zealand wool, silk or textured yarns in cut, loop or shag pile. BUY The new Camilla collection of six rugs. This range and all others available in custom colours and sizes. WHERE By appointment only with Susi Jarman 0421 287 378 - www.designerrugs.com.au. 7 WHO Design Farm THE BUZZ Think design. Think Design Farm. This leader on the Perth design landscape brings us icons, classics and contemporary leaders, such as pieces by the world’s most revered designers through Fritz Hansen and Carl Hansen, Walter Knoll, Poltrona Frau, Hay, Mark Tuckey, Emeco, Plank, Tait, Flos lighting and many more. Home to some of the most important design of modern times. BUY Furniture, lighting, rugs, home office pieces, outdoor furniture, acoustic panels, storage, homewares and more. WHERE 1000 Hay Street, Perth; 08 9322 2200 - www.designfarm.com.au. 8 WHO Alti Lighting THE BUZZ From the organic designer lines of David Trubridge to the modern statement pieces from Axo Light (Karim Rashid is one of the designers on their books) and sublime elegance of Vistosi Murano glass pendants, Alti brings to Perth a big selection of task and decorative lighting. Find LED options, downlights, pendants, table and floor lamps, wall lights and shades in glass, aluminium, fabric, bamboo, chrome, ceramic and timber. Must-see: Axo’s new Mindled range of sublime architectural light fittings. BUY All types of lighting for all situations and environments. WHERE 250 Stirling Highway, Claremont; 08 9284 2203 - www.alti.com.au. 9 WHO Contempo Collection THE BUZZ One of the biggest collections of indoor and outdoor furniture in Perth. The showroom is divided into interior and exterior sections, with a second space dedicated to a EuroMobil concept store (think beds and modulated cabinetry systems). Packed with European design, there is an elegance about the Contempo collection, with pieces in wood, beautiful fabrics, quality leathers and cutting-edge materials to suit our climate. Find brands such as RODA, Arketipo and Porada, among others. BUY Sofas, lighting, chairs, storage, home office, rugs, coffee and side tables, consoles and bedding WHERE 2/22 King Edward Road, Osborne Park (main showroom) and 21 King Edward Road, Osborne Park (bedding); 08 9446 9244 - www.contempocollection.com.au. 10 WHO Ultimo THE BUZZ Just expanded to 1600sqm and home to more than 20 European brands... Highlights of the collection are world-leading (and innovative) sofa brand Rolf Benz, which has produced some of the most iconic sofas of the past 20 years; designs from Germany’s number one contemporary furniture retailer Hulsta (pieces for every room of the home); and the savvy room dividers of Cattelan Italia. Ultimo’s outdoor brands are sublime, too – check out the elegant Varaschin, the relaxed wooden lines of Unopiu and the contemporary sophistication of Royal Botania. BUY Sofas, chairs, tables, lighting, rugs, storage, beds, outdoor furniture, home office, occasion furniture and more. WHERE 4 Hutton Street, Osborne Park; 08 9201 2479 - www.ultimo.com.au.22
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Residential Attitudes, part of the Oswald Homes Group, is a major force in WA home building, in fact, they are widely recognised as the industry leader in contemporary custom design and craftsmanship. Their philosophy has always been to challenge conventional design and construction concepts. Situated around the native bush wetlands of Lake Gwelup Western Australia, “The Warehaus” is the latest custom designed home by Residential Attitudes which blends cutting edge design and technology with the natural landscape of the homes environment. 1424
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Warehaus “Light, volume & space were the primary influences behind this passive solar designed residence. Solar access to the front of the property and a busy road to the rear drove the creation of a central courtyard with two storey alfresco which forms a vast light well and focal point for the entire home” Residential Attitudes principal designer Brook Leber said. A break from the traditional two storey street façade, the design of the upper floor to the rear of the property resulted in the central courtyard forming a sanctuary to be enjoyed and shared by all rooms over both floor levels. On the ground level, the free form living area features a central polished plaster ethanol fireplace and is adjacent to the state of the art kitchen with a concealed cool room and pantry. The remainder of the ground floor is comprised of a library, powder room, laundry and a separate master wing with dressing room, ensuite and a secluded winter courtyard. Designed for multi-generational living, the upper floor has a separate living room and adjacent balcony which overlooks the stairwell and courtyard beyond. The two large upper floor bedrooms feature walk in robes and access the mezzanine walkway. A shared bathroom, separate powder room, kitchenette and a concealed laundry chute complete the upper floor. “Things of Stone and Wood were the brief to the interior designer” says David Hochwald Jones, general manager of Residential Attitudes. The striking timber cladding set against vibrant white, light filled interiors soar with a desirable openness. The mixture of the timber both inside and out and the natural stonework complement the metal work and exposed concrete giving the home a warm industrial edge. The master suite’s wall of natural cedar cladding form the bed’s headboard, along with the feature wallpaper which adds depth, dimension and personality to the space. The ensuite earthy Moorish wall tiles and feature veneer cabinetry are offset by the linear white basin and glazed walk-in shower. Any description of “The Warehaus” will only scratch the surface of what makes this home truly unique, making a personal trip a must to gain a full appreciation. See “The Warehaus” at 12 Grimwood Avenue, Gwelup - Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm, Monday and Wednesday 2-5pm.26
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Designer Answers...Q & A with Brook Leber - Principal Designer, Oswald HomesTell us a little bit about yourself?Born and raised in Western Australia, I am a family man with a gorgeous wife from the UK and the proud father oftwo lovely little girls. I have a passion for design and the environment and when I’m not at Oswald Homes I love totravel, cook and ride my mountain bike through our native forests.Brook, can you give us an idea as to where your passion for designcame from and what are the fundamental principles of a gooddesign?From a young age I always loved to draw as well as build models and cubby houses. In later life I was amazedby the artistry, engineering and craftsmanship of iconic buildings around the world, which then attracted me tobuilding design.Light, volume, functionality and a common sense approach are the fundamental principles I apply to all designs aswell as meeting the client’s budget. There has to be a balance of form and function and a home must always takeinto account the environment it sits in.Can you describe for our readers what you see as the latest trendsin design in terms of style and features?There has been a significant swing to more traditional styles of housing with the American influence of theHamptons being the prevalent trend. A modern blend of country and shabby chic continues to grow in popularityand is making its presence felt in both home interiors and exteriors. Contemporary design is now making adeparture away from the minimalist trend and is now drawing inspiration from mid-century American modernism.Tell us about one of your design projects and what made it specialfor you?I have an affinity with the recently completed “Warehaus” display home by Residential Attitudes. The homeencapsulates our company’s shared philosophy of constant evolution and inspiring the Western Australian publicto challenge the status quo. 29
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Hiawatha The pages of the majestic 50-foot crafts visitors’ books, particularly the Winterbottom family, the days as a pleasure boat were short lived, through nearly 40 years as the corporate warhorse for The West with the Royal Australian Navy commandeering her during World War Australian, read more like a chronological Who’s Who of international II as an auxiliary patrol boat. society than a ship’s log. After Lord Louis Mountbatten, The Duke of Edinburgh, John Howard, Sammy Davis Jr. After him, Elle Macpherson. Back in their heyday, Halvorsens were the ultimate in luxury lifestyle, described by some as “a Gentleman’s Motor Launch”. They were One can only wonder what deals were plotted on board by feared designed and built initially for the Sydney champagne set that corporate raider Robert Holmes à Court when he owned the liked to cruise the Hawkesbury and Harbour. However, they were newspaper and the boat, through Bell Resources, in 1987. The same so successful they eventually sold all over Australia and even into can be said for businessman Alan Bond, who took over a year later. America, tending to be intrinsically linked to the history of high- profile Australian owners like John Laws and Paul Keating. Hiawatha was built in Sydney by the now-famous Halvorsen Brothers, who were based in Bobbin Head, north of Sydney in 1939. Built for32
Even Perth had its followers including Aherns (department store They also were team members of the 1962 Americas Cup competitionfamily), Winterbottoms (car dealership), Stanley and Nelson Mills of in Gretel, built by the Halvorsens for the Packer syndicate and shookMills & Wares biscuit fame and Roland Smith, high-profile shirtmaker. the Americans by winning a race. And when Alan Bond defendedLike antique furniture and vintage cars, these are now bought and the Americas Cup in Fremantle in 1987 a Halvorsen Cruiser was histreasured for their elegance, craftsmanship and history by a new chosen tender.breed of owners who see them as collector’s items to be cherishedand handed down to the next generation. For almost 80 years, the Halvorsen has been a unique part of Australia’s maritime heritage. Born in a more elegant age, like rareThe Halvorsens also built magnificent sailing craft having built their vintage cars, stand head and shoulders above the plethora ofown boats and entered sailing competitions, winning Sydney to fibreglass boats that now dominate our waterways.Hobart in 1963, 1964 and 1965. 33
HamTphe tons It’s classic. It’s nostalgic. It’s one of the strongest design movements in Perth today. We head to Long Island for Hamptons style. It’s the relaxation zone of the rich and famous, not to mention some of the most influential minds in the world. The Hamptons, located on Long Island, just a short jaunt from New York City, is one of the most highly sought-after sea-flanked parcels of land in the United States. And nowhere is more desired than Meadow Lane in South Hampton. In fact, the median house price for abodes along this 8km stretch is just under US$18m (AU$19). It even includes a heli pad to transport residents the 20min flight back to Manhattan. The Hamptons is a collective term for the villages and hamlets that make up East Hampton and Southampton (Montauk, Water Mill, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Wainscott…). It’s always been a much-loved seaside escape, but its defining architecture has spawned a whole design movement that’s not only enraptured the world, but inspired a strong aesthetic movement in Western Australia.34
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The Hamptons So, what is Hampton’s style? If it were an outfit, it would be organic jersey in wide-legged pants and loose-fit long-line tops. A sophisticated take on lounge wear. It’s this comfort and elegance that people have fallen for. Think crisp white interiors, expansive spaces, pitched roofs, white timber panelling. Spacious. Timeless. While furniture is nostalgic in its form, pared back in its aesthetic and evocative in its detail. Oswald launched its Hampton York line of homes only 12 months ago. It subscribes to the nostalgia and expansive lifestyle of the authentic design, while adapting its bespoke building philosophy to Western Australia’s climate. The launch of the new line of housing speaks volumes about the influence and love homeowners have for this style of living in Perth and further afield. It suggests a return to tradition and a desire for a softened living environment that is beautiful inside and gives wonderful views to the outside, with generous decking that connects the two. However, if you want to understand the heart of Hamptons style, it’s essential to visit the region. Summer is the peak season – obviously! – so expect lots of crowds. It’s very difficult to get a reservation at restaurants and hotels on the weekends, so ensure you book ahead to avoid disappointment. And take your bathers – it’s all about the beach when you aren’t dining somewhere fabulous. Autumn is a little quieter, but there’s still plenty to do. Visit farm stands, do a winery tour (don’t miss Wolffer Estate and Duck Walk), take in the autumn leaves, enjoy a walk along the beach and just enjoy a less bustling experience of Hamptons holidaying. If you are thinking of heading there in winter or spring, note that many places close down in winter and you’ll need to check when they plan to reopen. Some of the best experiences are to take a private plane from Manhattan (airhamptons.com) to take in the aerial vista. Top beaches to enjoy are Main Beach, East Hampton and Coopers Beach, Southampton. Relax on the sand, take a stroll on the beach and keep your eyes open for local celebrities. If it’s retail that whets your holiday appetite, head to East Hampton and Southampton’s main shopping strips for high-end brands. Or indulge in culture: the new Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill (parrishart.org); the home and grave of artist Jackson Pollock (stonybrook.edu/pkhouse); and see outdoor sculpture (including work by Yoko Ono) at LongHouse Reserve (longhouse.org). However, when in the Hamptons, it’s just as experiential to simply drive and take in the architecture, vistas and enjoy the ambience. However, ensure you book your accommodation and dining venues in advance – here’s our list of tried-and-trusted Hamptons accommodation and restaurants. Bon voyage and bon appetit. And you know where to come should you wish to return with the Hampton’s style!36
Where to Stay? Where to eat? Six stops for Hamptons hotels... Your six-stop guide to dining.1. The Mill House Inn | Best of the Best. One of the top 50 hotels in the 1. Nick and Toni’s | Organic vegetables picked direct from the restaurant’s US. Best romantic escape. This bed-and-breakfast is nestled in the seaside patch and served up in Mediterranean and rustic Italian dishes. It’s all hamlet of East Hampton and is the epitomy of Hamptons luxury and style served up in a space that’s very ‘Tuscan farmhouse’ with three dining with beautifully resolved rooms and surrounds. millhouseinn.com. rooms. Along with the seasonal dishes – aided by local fishers and farmers – enjoy primitive American art and the off mosaic. East Hampton.2. 1770 House | Intimate and with more awards than one could mention, nickandtonis.com. this iconic house has been welcoming visitors across its threshold for 250 years. It’s an institution thanks to its nostalgic elegance and 2. Fresh Hamptons | Love luxury, yet more on the vegan side with your contemporary philosophies, plus perfect location in the heard of East palate? This is no-guilt dining where a high-end gourmand has turned Hampton village. 1770house.com. yoga-loving health-food aficionado to serve up perhaps the Hampton’s healthiest foodie destination (check out the Fresh Prana menu). Note:3. 1708 House | The name wasn’t created by chance. This historic bed- there’s also a mainstream menu! freshhamptons.com. and-breakfast in Southampton is believed to have been built in 1708, however its cellar dates back to 1648. It’s been operating since 1996 and 3. The Palm | With its roots in 1926 New York, this restaurant is an iconic has rooms beautifully themed in 18th century to 21st century styles. must-experience dining destination. A wonderful fact is that it is still 1708house.com. owned by the same families – Pozzi and Ganzi. Everyone from George Clooney to Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Clinton and Larry King have graced4. Maidstone | Fancy a little Scandi take on Hamptons style? It’s a its tables. Check out the caricature and cartoon walls, which evolved contemporary hotel in a nostalgic Hamptons home with private and because the friends had no money to decorate their first venue, so artists public areas that give the seaside destination an eclectic design jolt. They swapped their work for a meal. thepalm.com. also claim to have a leading wine cellar and say their lounge is the living room of East Hamptons… careofhotelss.com/maidstone 4. Plaza Café | Three stars from the New York Times and Newsday. Listed as one of America’s Top Restaurants by Zagat’s. Specialising in seafood5. Huntting Inn | Did you know Main Street in East Hampton was hailed and highly awarded, this is one of the Hampton’s leading culinary stops. one of the most beautiful main streets in the US? This retreat is nestled Renowned for innovative dishes, make sure you book well in advance. in that street and is regarded as a landmark destination. Beauty, history, plazacafe.us/plaza. great food… You are also highly likely to spot some of the more famous Hamptons residents in its Palm restaurant. thepalm.com/huntting-inn. 5. Starr Boggs Restaurant | Book for the Monday Night Lobster Bake. We hear it’s mandatory! Nestled in a classic Hamptons home, this is iconic6. Montauk Manor | Want breathtaking ocean views? This hilltop dining. Owned by legendary chef Starr Boggs it’s a classic menu with manor of 140 condominiums has sweeping views of the Atlanic local seafood and farm produce. starrboggsrestaurant.com. Ocean. The manor itself is Hamptons style on steroids, with history preserved, modernity taken care of and en masse recreational facilities. 6. Harvest on Fort Pond | Family-style Italian dishes. This is one of montaukmanor.com. the top restaurants in Montauk, with wonderful views and outdoor dining among the herb and vegetables gardens. You will know you are eating fresh, from the homegrown produce to the Montauk seafood. harvestfortpond.com. 37
HamptonYork Oswald Homes has recently focused on recreating the luxurious Hamptons style homes which grace the shores of Long Island in New York.38
39Launching as Hampton York we sought to connect the brand with the style and values of eras gone by, whilst trying to deliver an execution that stood out in an increasingly cluttered category. Our first two demonstration homes Philip Road and The Long Island will be available to view early 2014. Philip Road 85 Philip Road, Dalkieth Our first display home, Philip Road, is a magnificent example of a traditional Hamptons- style family home. The home evokes an old-world charm with a relaxed country feel. The quaint asymmetrical exterior uses a combination of ornamental attributes to create a home that not only looks amazing, but is also warm and inviting. This spacious family home covers over 638m2 and includes four bedrooms including a guest wing upstairs. Features include a climate controlled wine cellar, central courtyard, library and master suite overlooking the swimming pool. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the home is the true craftsmanship and fine details. Philip Road infuses picturesque country charm with classic elegance reflecting the beautiful Hamptons architectural style. The Long Island 41 Kintail Road, Applecross The Long Island is a beautiful replication of the famously exclusive cluster of homes frequented by New York’s elite in the Hamptons. Entering through the quaint arbour, The Long Island’s external façade leaves a lasting impression. This spacious family home covers over 572m2 including four bedrooms upstairs and a self-sufficient guest wing downstairs. Features like the servery hatch from the kitchen through to the formal dining make entertaining a breeze. 39
PERTH DINING As Bar One celebrates 12 years as a Perth institution, we chart Steve Scaffidi’s rise from his school-yard veal cutlets to helping redefine our dining scene. Don’t mention the term ‘produce driven’ to Perth restaurateur Steve. “The philosophy behind opening up two places 200 Steve Scaffidi. “Of course it has to be produce driven,” he says. metres apart is that I think the city is the future – when you “That’s a given.” In a celebrity-chef climate where it’s become consider Perth City Link, Elizabeth Quay, the Treasury Precinct the term du jour, the mere mention of it makes Steve squirm. and Riverside being finished within the next three years, then With a Sicilian background, a mother who is an “extraordinary” it really is a no-brainer.” cook (and that’s by Italian mother standards) and 34-plus years of conscious great eating, amazing seasonal produce Those projects are major mixed-use retail, hospitality, is the standard ingredient. “It is the way it is executed that residential, commercial and tourism developments. They counts,” he says. are set to bring tens of thousands of workers and residents into the city. Add to that the major activation projects and This stalwart of the Perth eat-drink scene has been one of arts initiatives that will no doubt evolve and attract crowds the strategic players in driving forward Perth’s dining and bar to the city, plus the location of the new Perth Arena and the experiences. He did it first with what is considered one of established cultural venues in the CBD and fringe locations. Subiaco’s (late) greats – Altos (1996-2003). There he shunned You can instantly understand why Steve has set up shop on St Perth’s 90s penchant for reinvented salads to serve up Georges Terrace. authentic Italian flavours (inspired by his mother’s kitchen) with a modern twist. No garnish required. He washed that It’s a forward-thinking move and one that doesn’t surprise down with arneis, chianti, pinot grigio or rioja, rather than a when you consider his foundation years. This renogade on local ‘sem sav’. It was ahead of its time and helped broaden the Perth scene cut his teeth from age 14 in some impressive Perth’s palate. digs. Think Liberties Restaurant (1982, under Toby Ulrich, who encouraged him to take on a hotel apprenticeship), Sheraton Just before Altos closed, Bar One opened in late-2001 in QV1 Perth (1983, four-year chef apprenticeship), Hayman Island after a two-year incubation period. Sentinel, only a 200-metre (1988), Observation City (under Chris Taylor), revolutionary saunter down St George’s Terrace, followed in late-2010. Phil Sexton’s Oriel and 44 King Street and two of the top wine The former celebrated 12 years in October. While today it’s rooms in Melbourne. showing a little age, there’s a timelessness about it that lends a reassuring familiarity in our fast-evolving city. “Hayman Island was a turning point for me. The World Expo was on and I worked there for a little under a year as a comme Both venues are in serious ‘suit’ territory, offering respite chef. However, for a period of two months in my own free among the towers of Brookfield Place (Sentinel) and QV1 (Bar time, I was offered to learn every other department – room One), plus attracting a diverse inner-city crowd. Realigning his service, front office, concierge. And that was when the penny vision to open at 7am for coffee and breakfast and evolve his dropped. I loved cooking, but I loved the operation.” lunch and dinner menus in line with the post-GFC corporate lunch allowance, Steve now offers all things to all types His passion for the full experience really started as a of people. And that is his strategy for success and why he youngster. “Mum and Dad took us on a European trip when moved into the CBD. I was 10 and I must have had some type of epiphany. They say that I was so absorbent of hotels, restaurants and bars: “I love walking into the bars of Melbourne and seeing a mix I would sit in the corner and just watch. Something just of people, so that’s what I wanted in my restaurants. The CBD sparked.” And that was reignited on Hayman Island. has a neutrality about it, so that’s where I needed to be,” says40
41Food & Wine“In Perth, we are not supported by populous.Places in Melbourne have four internationalsports stadiums within a 1.9km radius, amuseum, art centre, a light rail system activefor 75 years, and a strong tourism industry…It is fully activated. When people say Perthis getting there: yes, it is. However, we arenowhere near where we have to be. There isno direct fault behind that – it is the nature ofthe city’s infrastructure. City restaurants aregoing to have a tough time until the Quay isbuilt and arteries are relieved.” – Steve 41
Food & Wine In his early 20s after a stint at Observation City (“Chris Taylor was Altos was born on Steve’s return and his place in Perth dining was fantastic to work for”), Steve returned to school and studied business. forged. Handmade pasta, risotto cooked to order and real stocks. The Working as a chef while studying was too difficult, so Steve stepped restaurant moved past the expectation of veal marsala with pasta on onto the floor. With a background in cooking under some of Perth’s the side to take his mother’s flavours out of his family kitchen and defining chefs, he similarly sought equally dynamic mentors in his reinvent them for up to 140 people on a Saturday night. next incarnation as a waiter and manager. “At the same time, David Coomer had Star Anise and there were a “I worked for Phil Sexton. He was one of the creators of Matilda Bay couple of others who were also challenging and changing the local Brewery, Oriel, 44 King Street, Salamanca and the Norfolk, among dining scene,” he says. others. He was also the man behind Redback and Dogbolter. He really changed the face of dining in Perth in the mid-90s with Oriel Like his subsequent Bar One and Sentinel, Steve says it took a couple and 44 King Street,” says Steve. of years to get it right. He’s worked solidly to evolve his restaurants into destinations that meet his uncompromising expectations, yet Working at Oriel, he learnt his craft as a waiter. Many will remember offer workers and dwellers in the CBD, accessible venues, with quality this Subiaco eatery as the darling of the dining scene in Perth, food and tight wine lists that push boundaries. bringing a new relaxed vibe to eating out. He moved from Subi to the city and the chic-but-casual interior of 44 King Street, where he “Most people who have known me know that I am highly influenced took the managerial role. Russell Blakey was behind the stovetops by Melbourne,” says Steve. “Many ask why I stay in Perth. Well, I want and a roastery onsite was the birthplace of Dome coffee. They were to be here. I want to contribute. I want to be part of this scene and exciting, ground-breaking (pardon the pun) days for Perth and 44 keep progressing it.” King Street’s reputation went national. Bar One (08) 9481 8400, www.BAR1.com.au “It was a great crew – fantastic! Many people who worked with Phil Sentinel (08) 6103 0507, www.sentinelbar.com.au Sexton went on to do great things,” says Steve. “It’s a credit to his philosophy and culture and vision.” GROWING UP At 24 years of age, Steve graduated from his studies, stepped off “Every Italian mum is usually a great cook! the floor and headed to New York. He’d already spent a decade in But mum was extraordinary. School friends the demanding restaurant trade. Staying with family in the US, he would beg to come home with me so they experienced New York’s Nolita and Boston’s Little Italy. “There were could eat. We lived in Lesmurdie in the early very small narrow restaurants with gorgeous dado wood features, 70s to mid-80s, so we had a huge block with tobacco-stained sepia-coloured walls, zinc bars and waiters in waiter a full veggie patch. We were taking eggplant jackets. Oh my god! It was like a lightening bolt that struck me – I parmigiana and veal cutlet sandwiches to knew I wanted to create a very cool, beautiful, small Italian modern- school. A love of food is natural and normal style restaurant. I returned and was jumping out of my skin.” for most kids in Italian families. I was putting on an apron at 12 and helping mum with Phil Sexton reined in the eager mid-20s Steve on his return, sending desserts and baking cakes. Many kids do that, him to Melbourne and one of Australia’s hospitality leaders, Donlevy but I took it further because I had such a love Fitzpatrick. There, he joined the illustrious team at The Melbourne for it. Enamoured by restaurant and hotel Wine Room (Karen Martini and Jerry Mishrode) and Walter’s Wine Bar. experiences, I was even collecting menus at 10 years of age.” – Steve “Phil said: ‘Go over there under the radar and absorb and learn.’Then he told me a piece of advice I will never forget. He said: ‘You have all this shoe polish on your shoes, but you just need to shine it up – and there is only one city that can do that for you and that’s Melbourne.” “I followed his advice and went to Melbourne. The Wine Room was short lived because I decided I wanted wine knowledge, so I went to Walters Wine Bar in Southgate. It was the jewel in the crown and changed the face of wine bar dining. It was one of the greatest years of my life,” says Steve.42
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Food & Wine Summer Recipes By Steve Scaffidi Smoked Trout with Sour Cream Aioli, Herbs and Potato Chips Serves 4 WINE: Cherubino Laissez Faire Field Blend (pinot grigio, gewurztraminer, reisling) 2013 500g hot smoked trout* 2tbs chopped parsley 1tbs chopped chives 2tbs chopped basil 50ml sour cream 50ml aioli (good quality) 1tbs diced Spanish onion 1tsp diced salted baby capers, washed 1tsp chopped dill Shred the trout with your fingers and combine with all ingredients in a mixing bowl. To serve, onto a plate spoon about three to four dessert-spoon sized dollops, placing a smooth low-salt potato crisp between each spoonful. Finish with a lemon wedge. *Hot smoked trout can be found at good food and gourmet delis, and fish wholesalers. Seared Spiced Squid with Salsa Verdi Makes 4 portions WINE: The Yard Sauvignon Blanc 2013 500g fresh local squid 1tsp chilli flakes 1tsp fennel seeds 5g salt (Steve uses good sea salt) 5g freshly cracked black pepper 75ml vegetable oil 75ml milk Salsa verdi 2tbs chopped fresh basil 2tbs chopped fresh parsley 1tbs salted baby capers, washed 1tbs chopped tarragon 100ml XV olive oil Juice of half a lemon Seasoning Clean and cut the fresh squid into small diamonds and score with the tip of a knife, then place in a bowl with the remaining ingredients to marinate for at least two hours. Cover and place in fridge. Meanwhile, prepare Salsa Verdi (see below). To cook the squid, drain from marinade, then sear in a very hot pan until just cooked, then place onto individual serving dishes. To finish, drizzle over Salsa Verdi and add a dollop of your favorite aioli. For the Salsa Verdi: Mix all ingredients together and blend quickly in a blender or food processor.44
Chocolate Parfait &Summer BerriesServes 8WINE: The Yard Riversdale Botrytis Reisling 2013350g dark couverture chocolate (Steve prefers minimum72%)50ml brandy50ml ginger liqueur225g caster sugar200ml water1L soft-whipped creamCold Sabayon6 egg yolks50g caster sugarPlace chocolate, brandy, liqueur, sugar and water in a heat-proof bowl and heat slowly in a water bath over a low heatuntil completely smooth, stirring gently, but constantly.For the Cold Sabayon: place all ingredients in a mixing bowland whisk on high speed until white and creamy. In a largebowl, gently fold together the chocolate mix, Sabayon andsoft-whipped cream, then pour into a long loaf tin andfreeze overnight. To serve, cut into thick slices (5cm thick)and serve with fresh summer berries. 45
Food & Wine Food &Wine Meet wine maker, Larry Cherubino. “There is something intrinsically beautiful about his wines,” says Steve Scaffidi of Larry Cherubino. “His wines are very European in style, not boisterous, and he creates wines from those that are approachable to the high-end spectrum, showing his wine-making at his absolute best.” Steve and Larry formed a relationship over great Italian food and savoury wines about 10 years ago when Bar One was in its infancy. “I knew of him as a winemaker, then I was very aware of him when he was making his own wines and realised the genius of his wine-making,” he says. Larry’s wines have been a staple of Scaffidi restaurants ever since. Larry is similarly respectful of Steve’s approach to food, saying there is a synergy between his winemaking approach and Steve’s food philosophy. “When you look at what Steve does, nothing is cluttered. It is about produce and whatever he puts on a plate looks as it should. It’s not meddled with too much and there are not too many elements. There is a real sophistication to that,” he says. Larry has based his labels on wines that speak of the soil and climate in which they are grown. Pulling from as many as 20 different vineyards, his ethos is to take the purity and expression from the vineyard and place that in the bottle. “Technique is important, but it’s not the main ingredient,” he says. “These days we use no enzymes, very little sulphur and only the occasional acid. We focus on the vineyard and how we grow the grapes.” When it comes to wine to dine with, Larry points to those that have huge amounts of complexity and intensity, but are weightless. “Plenty of flavour and structure in a light frame – not heavily built or structured or oaked,” he says. “There is an effortlessness about them and an ethereal character. And those wines work extraordinary well with Italian food.” In fact, Larry says the Italian approach to food is much the same as his approach to winemaking. Both work with the seasons and around the seasons, using what is available at the time and not messing around with it. Looking ahead, Larry Cherubino Wines has been doing a lot of clonal selection over the past two years, so has some exciting varieties just “hitting their straps” (including a prosecco). He says we can look forward to finer, longer and more complex wines with no heaviness. However, if you want to indulge in a Cherubino today, Larry says he’s enjoying his Laissez Faire Fiano and his Great Southern cabernets. See recipes for more of Larry’s wines matched to Steve’s food. Larry Cherubino Wines www.larrycherubino.com46
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