Designed for a vibrant family of five, the project reimagines space, function, and feeling, creating a home that is richly tactile, emotionally grounded, and enduringly personal.

Spanning two levels, the home has been restructured to support the evolving dynamics of family life.

Generous, light-filled living areas now flow with clarity and ease, while transition spaces, once overlooked, are activated to enhance movement and allow light to travel through the home.

A sculptural spiral staircase connects the two levels, acting as both a dramatic centrepiece and a practical spine for daily life.

Architecture & Design: Can you describe the initial vision for this project and how it evolved over time?

Studio Minosa: The original brief was to modernise a tired, two-storey family home and give it a sense of connection, both to the Brunswick streetscape and to the evolving needs of a family with young adult children. From the outset, the vision was to create a home that felt warm, enduring, and distinctly personal.

As the design developed, it became clear that this was not just about aesthetics, it was about redefining how the family lived in their spaces. The project evolved into a complete reimagining: reworking spatial flow, maximising natural light, and layering bespoke elements that spoke to their love of craft and contemporary Italian design.

What were the biggest challenges you faced during the design and construction phases, and how did you overcome them?

One of the key challenges was geography — as a Sydney-based studio working on a Melbourne project, seamless collaboration was crucial.

Trust, communication, and detailed documentation allowed us to maintain the high level of precision we’re known for. Spatially, we were working with a fragmented layout and a sense of disconnection across the two levels.

Through bold moves — like inserting a sculptural spiral staircase and opening transitions between spaces — we were able to bring flow, light, and connection into the heart of the home.

How did you ensure that the project met the client’s needs and expectations?

We start every project by deeply understanding how our clients want to live — not just now, but into the future. This family needed flexibility, warmth, and functionality.

We created spaces that supported their routines — a kitchen built for cooking and conversation, a living area that could comfortably seat 10, and a master suite that felt like a retreat. Ongoing dialogue, 3D visualisations, and material sampling ensured the clients were engaged and confident at every stage.

Were there any unique or innovative techniques or materials used in this project?

Tadelakt microcement was used throughout the interiors — including in the bathrooms — to create a seamless, light-responsive finish that feels both contemporary and timeless.

The bespoke arched doors with ribbed glass added an element of architectural softness and intrigue. We also designed concealed bar and coffee stations behind these doors, reinforcing our philosophy of beauty meeting function.

How does this project fit into your broader portfolio and design philosophy?

This project is a perfect expression of our ethos: designing for people and their place. Every home is a collaboration — grounded in how our clients want to live, and elevated through material richness and spatial clarity.

The Brunswick residence exemplifies our belief that great design should not only look beautiful, but feel intuitive and deeply personal. It’s a home built to evolve with the family, crafted with purpose and permanence.

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