MATERIAL GAINS
Living Etc UK|May 2023
Taking her cue from the concrete, copper and steel on the outside of this Aussie abode, interior decorator Simone Haag made the materials the stars of the show on the inside the result is a home rich to the core  
Tessa Pearson
MATERIAL GAINS

A somewhat monolithic structure defined by its concrete-clad curves, the exterior of this contemporary home in Melbourne pays homage to both the neighbouring architecture and the rugged landscape that surrounds it. It’s the work of Australian studio Edition Office and perches on an escarpment overlooking the winding Yarra River in an area famed for its perfectly preserved modernist homes. Working alongside the architects, multidisciplinary practice Flack Studio created an interior befitting those mid-century influences. Then, when a large family returning from a stint overseas fell in love with the house, they enlisted interior decorator Simone Haag to furnish the space and evolve it into a tactile and personal home suited to them.

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