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Owston Hotel by Rezen Studio

Enveloped within a dreamy state of nostalgia, the rooms of Owston Hotel are a perfect place to rest a weary head after travel and a bowl of pasta from the restaurant downstairs. Inspired by an Italian locanda, Fremantle-based interior design practice Rezen Studio was invited to transform a federation building, and its 1950s Italian migrant cultural overlay, into a contemporary guest house.
Located on High Street in Fremantle’s West End, the nod to the building’s multi-heritage creates an informa...

Olaver - Barnard House | Habitus Living

Located on a quiet, leafy street in Kew on Wurundjeri Country, Barnard House by Olaver quietly respects its origins while creating a contemporary, light-filled sanctuary — surrounded by a lush, textural garden by Peachy Green.

Purchasing the home with the intent to make some minor changes for their growing family of three, the client initially tried to renovate it themselves before turning to Melbourne-based Olaver to provide a seamless and effortless renovation and extension.

“They realised t...

Studio Manifold - TRW Terrace | Habitus Living

Concealed within a heritage terrace, TRW Terrace by Studio Manifold hints at what’s beyond the historic walls with green and grey checkered tiles and a soft, buttery front door. A stained-glass window above the door captures the outside light and transforms into a colourful dappling that touches everything in its path with an antique hue.

Designed for a downsizing mother and daughter, the brief centred on atmosphere, comfort and storage. Studio Manifold co-director, Morgan Novy, says it was abo...
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