Designing Dreams: Award-Winning Architects and Designers Craft an Elegant Family Home (House Tour)



Perched over Sydney harbour, the architects and designers of Family Heritage, Luigi Rosselli Architects and Alwill Interiors, inject a renewed modern character into the residence. Originally built at the turn of the century, the renovated home rejects the idea of historical structures being restricted, dark or difficult for modern families. Defeating these misconceptions, the architects and designers have used soft curves, calming colours and material palettes, and welcome a wealth of natural light inside.

From the front veranda, guests enter into the front atrium, which has been turned from a dark entrance into light-filled foyer. Featuring a newly opened staircase, the interior architecture of the atrium tells a story of gentle curves to soften the arrival, before passing into the arched hallway. As the hallway leads to the family room and study, the choice has been made to keep it dark with hues of blue, navy and greys for concentration, study, reading and reflection. Leading from this is the arrival to the main living space, a light-drenched space with wide doors that open to the garden to expand the living space outdoors for entertainment and family use. Additionally, on the opposite end of the main living space is the fireplace, which has been designed uncentered to allow for the addition of artwork.

Moving upwards, the curved staircase leads to a viewing room in which the skyline of Sydney can be viewed. The first-floor landing then also holds the original doors of the home, which the architects and designers have reused for the linen cupboards. The house tour next leads to the private living spaces, including the children’s rooms, guest room and main bedroom. The main bedroom offers a vastness that is similar to that of a hotel room, with a precise arrangement and thoughtful detailing. Additionally, the room is fitted with a large window looking over the backyard and dancing shutters that open and shut in synchrony. Showing the character of each child, the architects and designers have allowed the children’s bedrooms to share the front veranda to provide them with additional connections to the front gardens.

Evident through their long-standing work relationship, the collaboration between the architects and designers makes it seem as if the home has been designed by one set of hands. Using a calm, white base, the home builds character with tobacco, pink and blue tones through each living space. Accommodating for a busy family, the architects and designers carefully asses the function of spaces and imbue rooms with durable materials to handle daily wear and tear. Evoking different emotions throughout the home, the interior material choices have purposely been selected by the architects and designers to showcase the home’s unique character and charm.

00:00 – Introduction to the Elegant Family Home
00:40 – The Award-Winning Architects
01:00 – Behind the Name ‘Family Heritage’
01:30 – The Clients Brief
02:03 – A Walkthrough of the Family Home
04:59 – The Award-Winning Interior Designers
05:17 – Fresh and Modern Interiors
05:50 – The Materials Used Throughout
06:20 – Favourite Aspects
07:00 – Difficult Aspects
08:07 – Working with Heritage Listed Homes

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Photography by Prue Ruscoe.
Architecture by Luigi Rosselli Architects.
Interior Design by Alwill Interiors.
Build by Aranac Contracting.
Landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith.
Joinery by BWO Fitout and Interiors.
Heritage Consulting by John Oultram Heritage and Design.
Rammed Earth Construction by Earth Dwellings Australia.
Filmed by O&Co. Homes.
Edited by The Local Project.
Production by The Local Project.

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