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Hyde Park House

Year completed

2022

Location

North Perth, WA

Designer

Robeson Architects

Photographer

Dion Robeson

Sector

Residential

Strict lines and thoughtfully curated furniture distinguish this North Perth home designed by architect Simone Robeson. It takes in verdant views of neighboring Hyde Park and the city skyline, cleverly capturing this southern outlook whilst basking in northern light at the rear.

Its modern design features a flat roof, metal wall sheeting, handmade bricks, and off-form concrete. Consisting of three split levels, the left side of the home is dedicated to living areas with high ceilings, and on the other is a basement, ground level and second storey.

“The relaxed flow of the home really suits the family’s lifestyle,” says Robeson. “The owner is a music teacher, so there is a room just for her, and in the basement is an oversized mudroom where the kids can get out of the car, disrobe, throw down bags and head upstairs. It’s the ideal family set-up.”

On the outside are layers of colors and textures like bone-coloured render, charcoal cladding, concrete and brick. Inside, it is similarly minimal in shades of off-white and bone, offset with rich walnut cladding. Combined, it is an elegant backdrop for the owner’s art collection.

Softening the home’s geometric lines is a curation of curved, organic shaped pieces from District. “I love their fluidity, especially the curves of the Dandy velvet sofa and Crown Easy chairs in textured fabrics,” she says. “They add layers of interest, and their organic forms contrast perfectly with the home’s strong architectural lines.”

Also from District, is Simon James’s Fragment Dining Table. Crafted in solid oak it contrasts effortlessly with the surrounding walnut cladding. Hem’s Puffy Lounge chair and a set of Crown Easy Chairs in nubby off-white boucle soften its strict lines. “The dining table is very linear and pairs beautifully with the seating,” she says. “It’s very simple and elegant.”