WORLDLY WISE

A life of travel has influenced the amazing look of brand consultant Andrew Kuiler’s historic home in Australia

- ALI HEATH

For Andrew Kuiler the process of making a home has, until now, been a transient affair. ‘I own rental homes in Australia, but for the past 20 years work has taken me around the world, to China, Berlin, New York and Shanghai, so I’ve always lived in rental accommodation, much of the time.’ However, having ageing parents Andrew decided to finally put down roots, buying an old Federation house in their hometown with a view to it becoming a permanent visiting base that he would restore and extend. In 2018, Andrew took on the services of Here Studio, working directly with architect and founder Ammon Beyerle. Initial designs were underway, but it took the start of the global pandemic for Andrew to have the space to make this vision a reality. ‘When the borders closed, my partner John and I were unable to return to Shanghai, where my business is based,’ he says. ‘We spent over five months trying to repatriate our belongings and our dog, Yume. To say it has been a stressful journey is an understatement.’