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Issue 61 - Vintage Modern Issue

Issue 61

Vintage Modern Issue

The breadth and scope of Habitus has always been extraordinary. With how we live at heart of every issue, we have stepped it up with Guest Editor David Flack of Flack Studio shaking the ‘how’ and looking at new ways to make a house a home. With Vintage Modern as the issues theme, we look at the way iconic design has stayed with us, how daring pieces from the past can add the wow factor and how architecture and good design defy the pigeon hole of their era.

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Sunkissed Higgins aligns with the vibrant energy of 70s culture
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Sunkissed Higgins aligns with the vibrant energy of 70s culture

Australia

Photography

David Sievers

Architecture

RADS

Promoting and enhancing the laid-back nature of the humble Aussie beach house, RADS have unveiled Sunkissed Higgins, masterfully transforming a 1970s coastal cottage for a growing family.


Inspired by the need to provide adequate living space for Adam and Chloe and their budding tribe, RADS set to work on a contemporary renovation that was congruent with the vibrance of 70s culture. Its colour palette, reminiscent of a day at the beach, is complemented by robust materials that connect with its coastal locale.

The new facade, which has received much critical acclaim since it was revealed, is clad in some six shades of pink. Large windows provide clear sightlines to the waterfront, enhancing connection to nature.

Moving inside, the 70s theme becomes even more apparent. Bathrooms are a riot of burnt orange, reflecting the fiery sunsets and the natural rock formations of the Fleurieu Peninsula. The cacti garden viewed upon entry harks back to the vaporwave movement of the era, providing an instantaneous feeling of nostalgia.

Related: Retained origins at Northcote House

Sunkissed Higgins isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about sustainability too. The clientele were deeply involved in the project, putting in the hard work to salvage building materials. This thoughtful approach demonstrates how even a small beach house can make a big difference.

The result is a home-cum-cultural touchstone for the Middleton community. The bold, funky hallmarks of the 1970s have been enhanced by the architectural excellence of RADS, creating a haven the growing family can evolve within.

Next up: Spanish Mission House: Where minimal intervention yields maximum impact


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Issue 61 - Vintage Modern Issue

Issue 61

Vintage Modern Issue

The breadth and scope of Habitus has always been extraordinary. With how we live at heart of every issue, we have stepped it up with Guest Editor David Flack of Flack Studio shaking the ‘how’ and looking at new ways to make a house a home. With Vintage Modern as the issues theme, we look at the way iconic design has stayed with us, how daring pieces from the past can add the wow factor and how architecture and good design defy the pigeon hole of their era.

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