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  • Derby House

    Derby House

    The owners, having fond memories of Noosa and Byron Bay, gave us the creative freedom to design their new abode in the style of a beach house.

    With views through to Watson’s Bay, we were also keen to maximise the outlook and introduced frameless corner windows to allow the eye to take maximum advantage. The elongated structural layout, reminiscent of a slender yacht, together with the neutral colours ensured the rooms felt liberated and fresh. For the landscaping, the timber stair case and decking around the pool are stylistic evocative of a pier.

  • Northwood House

    Northwood House

  • Harris Terrace

    Harris Terrace

    Read article “Parks and Re-creation” featured in Home & Garden.

  • Breath of Fresh Air

    Breath of Fresh Air

    For Jane, it’s architect Phil Abram’s attention to detail that makes this place so special. 

    “The joinery and the sense of continuity from front to back are outstanding,” she says.

    Other touches that might initially go unnoticed make you realise how clever this place is.

    “All of the doors in the living areas are externally mounted and open outwards so you get more of a feeling of space inside. The deep reveal in the kitchen window cheats space there too…”

    Visit the “Arnold” Project Page here

  • Mediterraneo

    Mediterraneo

    The benign dry warmth of the Mediterranean inspires a certain style of architecture: sun-bleached colours; bold, simple forms; and unfettered classical detail. This was the essence of the brief given to architect Phil Abram for a new Sydney home…

    Visit the “Salisbury House” Project Page here

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  • Bohemian Luxe

    Bohemian Luxe

    Even a trip to the bathroom at this home transports the visitor to exotic cultures… visitors are momentarily swept away to a place where temples reign and worship is a way of life – and that’s just while you’re washing your hands.

    “The owners came to me with so many things they wanted to include,” says architect Philip Abram, “everything from African dolls to Balinese brackets and Indian elephant masks. So I knew that I had to provide lot’s of spaces to hang and display the things they’d collected. They also wanted a house that was unpredictable, with loads of light, warmth and openness.”

    Visit the “Simpson House” Project Page here

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  • Open House

    Open House

    At first sight you’d think the Abram family home had sat there for a hundred years. It’s wide verandas, lead-light windows and luscious paint colours are all vivid reminders of days when life was slower, sweeter and simpler. But looks can be deceiving.

    “It only had the bare bones of the original federation character,” Philip recalls.

    Visit the “Carlotta House” Project Page here

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