Nestled in the heart of Subiaco, a prominent inner-city suburb in Perth, Proclamation House stands as a contemporary reimagining of the quintessential character residences that define the locale. Distinguished by its exclusive application of olive-toned render, the structure seamlessly blurs the distinctions between the surrounding environment, outer facade, and internal spaces, meticulously crafting an atmosphere of unforeseen immersion.
The residence reinterprets the suburb’s archetypal, single-storey character homes with an abstract hand. The design echoes the proportion, volume and set-back of the local vernacular as an innovative response to strict planning guidelines, finding new expression in figurative, sweeping and angular planes.

The design aimed to craft a home that is like a holiday, every day, prioritising family time and entertaining. Creating a multigenerational home was part of the brief, accommodating space for the client’s mother, who resides with them. The objectives included eliminating redundant spaces, fostering a sense of connection to the neighbourhood and community, providing areas for both solitude and social interaction, and ensuring every space has direct access to the garden. There are carefully balanced natural light considerations with the career demands of the client to achieve the perfect harmony.

Furniture: Cassina, Mobilia, Sengu Modular Sofa, Cassina, Mobilia, Sengu Coffee Table, Cassina, Mobilia, Capitol Complex Armchair, Cassina, Mobilia, El Dom Dining Table, Cassina, Mobilia, Capital Complex Chair & Capital Complex Office Chair, Cassina, Mobilia, Antella Console, Cassina, Mobilia, Red and Blue Chair, Cassina, Mobilia, Serving Cart, Cassina, Mobilia, Refolo Modular Sofa, Cassina, Mobilia, Cab 410 Stool, Cassina, Mobilia, Rondos Drawers, Cassina, Mobilia, Bio-MBO Bedside, Cassina, Mobilia, Giro 3 Seater Sofa + Giro Club Chair + Giro Coffee Table + High Side Table (outdoor), Cassina, Mobilia, Indochine Swivel Chair, Joris Poggioli, Mobilia, Ari Seat, Kettal, Mobilia, Ringer Chair + Round Table (outdoor), Kettal, Mobilia, Mesh Double Deck Chair. Lighting: Modular, Thimble 74 Downlight, Modular, Smart Surface Tubed 82, Modular, Thorlux Kanby Surface Mounted, Modular, B4 Fourline Type L1 & L2, Modular, B4 Fourwall Surface Mounted, Modular, Light Graphix, Modular, Vossloh Schwabe Comfortline, Dedece, Davide Groppi Infinito 6. Finishes: Polished Concrete – Internal, Bernini, Crazy Pave Corondo – External, Custom Hemp/Render Blend 1 – Internal, Custom Render Blend 2 – External, Pool Tile: Artedomus Sugie Series (T5816), Austim, Composite Timber Deck, Zuccari Oxford Grey Honed Stone (Vanities, Desk, Stairs). Fittings & Fixtures: V-ZUG, Winning Appliances, Combi Oven (V6000 45F) , V-ZUG, Winning Appliances, Pyrolytic (V6000), V-ZUG, Winning Appliances, Warming Drawer, V-ZUG, Winning Appliances, Vaccuum Drawer, Bora, Winning Appliances, Induction (PKFI11), Bora, Winning Appliances, Gas (PKG11), Bora, Winning Appliances, Rangehood Extractor System, Sub-Zero 585L Fridge (owner supply), Sub-Zero 147 Bottled Integrated Wine Fridge (owner supply), V-ZUG, Winning Appliance, Fully Integrated Dishwasher (AdoraDish V6000), Abey Gessi, Regal Concepts, Flessa (316) Black Metal Brushed Tapware.

Photography: Jack Lovel