“Who’s for a Martini?” A Californian Eichler-style home in Caulfield
Megan and John are sharing their thoughts on their beautiful Mid-Century modern home, designed by Montgomery, King and Trengove Architects. The aesthetic significance of this special home has been recognised by its inclusion in Glen Eira Council’s Heritage… Read More
Modern House interview with Paul Morey Part 1
Paul Morey is one of the team of “Modern House”, Australia’s specialist estate agency for architect-designed residences. Secret Design Studio had the pleasure of meeting Paul and his wife, Amanda, in their beautiful Chris Engert designed home on… Read More
Modern House interview with Paul Morey Part 2
This is the second part of our interview with Paul Morey from Modern House. The first part is the previous blog post. Question 7) The Modern House concept of silent listings, where a property is not listed on… Read More
When the Brady Bunch met Austin Powers at Don’s Party
Hi Louise and Simon, thank you for your time today to chat with me about your beautiful family home which I understand you are listing on the North Balwyn market soon. I have just looked back at my… Read More
Iwan Iwanoff’s “Brutalist” dining suite: an unsung hero
Recently Secret Design Studio had the pleasure of meeting Warren Andersen, who is currently finalizing his book on Perth’s favourite émigré architect, Iwan Iwanoff. Warren is being assisted in his research by Iwanoff’s two sons, Michael and Nicolai…. Read More
“The Pettit and Sevitt Project” and our upcoming Canberra appointments
The Pettit and Sevitt Project Canberra 5th and 6th March 2022 The images in this newsletter are from a real estate listing of a Pettit and Sevitt Lowline variation which sold in December 2021, and which is also… Read More
Custodianship and the mid-century modern home
“Custodianship” is a concept that some (but not all) owners of mid-century modern homes appreciate. It is the idea that many homes change hands every 10 to 15 years, as households’ needs change, and that with any home… Read More
Should I cover everything in white paint?
Many homes of the 1960’s and 1970’s have internal clinker brick, oregon beams and timber lining boards. Should everything be smothered in white paint? In my spare time I am fairly active on the Houzz community forum in… Read More
