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“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

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Posted on November 3, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Gardens, Heritage, Interviews, Real Estate, Victoria

Australian Architecture, custodianship, heritage, interior design, Mid Century Modern, Mid century renovation, Modernist, real estate, renovation, styling

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

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Posted on October 4, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Heritage, Industry Interviews, Interviews, New South Wales

architect, Australian Architecture, custodianship, heritage, interior design, Mid Century Modern, mid-century, mid-century modern real estate, Modern House, Modernist, Sydney Mid century architecture

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

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Posted on October 4, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Heritage, Industry Interviews, Interviews, New South Wales, Real Estate, Renovations

architect, Architecture, Australia, custodianship, heritage, Mid Century Modern, Mid century renovation, Modernist, Pettit and Sevitt, Sydney Mid century architecture

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

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Posted on August 7, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Dr Retro House Calls, Real Estate, Renovations, Uncategorized

Architecture, Australia, custodianship, Dr Retro House Calls, interior design, Melbourne, Mid Century Modern, Mid century renovation, mid-century, Pettit and Sevitt, real estate, Retrovation, Secret Design Studio, styling

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

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Posted on July 4, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Industry Interviews, Interiors, Interviews, Renovations

Brutalist, custodianship, furniture, heritage, interior design, Iwan Iwanoff, Mid Century Modern, Perth, Western Australia, Western Australia mid-century modern

“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

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Posted on February 26, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Dr Retro House Calls, Renovations, Uncategorized

Architecture, Australia, custodianship, Dr Retro House Calls, Mid Century Modern, Mid century renovation, Modernist, Pettit and Sevitt, real estate

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

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Posted on October 29, 2018 by Alistair McLean

Heritage, Interiors, Real Estate, Renovations, Uncategorized

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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

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Posted on May 25, 2018 by Alistair McLean

Dr Retro House Calls, Heritage, Interiors, Renovations

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“Who’s for a Martini?” A Californian Eichler-style home in Caulfield

Modern House interview with Paul Morey Part 1

Modern House interview with Paul Morey Part 2

When the Brady Bunch met Austin Powers at Don’s Party

Iwan Iwanoff’s “Brutalist” dining suite: an unsung hero

“The Pettit and Sevitt Project” and our upcoming Canberra appointments

Custodianship and the mid-century modern home

Should I cover everything in white paint?

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