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Above: Solid concrete frames the 5.4m-long
island in the kitchen. The light industrial look is
reinforced by blackened steel drawers within the
island. A large scullery is provided at the far end of
the kitchen.
Above right: A long, low wall framed in blackened
steel separates the dining and seating areas in the
family living area. It houses two fireplaces – one on
each side – and two chimneys.
Right: The front entry opens to a hallway that
leads to the main living volume in the centre of
the house.

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A high raked ceiling in the family living
area follows the line of the roof. It features
white-painted panels and exposed beams.
The high ceiling and windows on two
sides ensure this central circulation space
is light and airy.
Shallard says he took his cue for the
kitchen from the house itself, introducing
similar materials. Steel forms a decorative
front to drawers on the long island. This
was finished with iron paste – the treatment was rubbed on and then buffed off
to get the required look. Steel also forms