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Secret Design Studio
Secret Design Studio is a small, boutique building and interior design studio that specialises in retro homes of the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s.
“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
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
Visiting Robin Boyd’s 1962 “Wright House”
I am very privileged to visit lots of mid-century modern and post-war homes around Australia through my “Dr Retro House Call” service and some homes make a bigger impression than others. I had the pleasure of visiting Robin… Read More
Melbourne’s most marvelous Mid-Century Modern real estate
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Melbourne, when any number of competing activities were on offer: DIY opportunities and the obligatory snag from Bunnings; AFL matches; kids’ sport; new-release movies. Instead of doing any of these things,… Read More
Revisiting Dr Ernest Fooks’ mid-century modern masterpiece
I am very fortunate that I get to see the inside of lots of mid-century and post war homes. But you know a home is really special when you can remember if really well from five years ago…. Read More
“Can a mid-century, architect designed project home have heritage value?”
Everyday we see more of the suburbs that were developed in the Post War period, such as Beaumaris, Balwyn North, Glen Waverley and Lower Templestowe being demolished for new houses and townhouses. I thought it would be… Read More
