essenziale

01/10/2026

More than just a feature wall…

Working as both a sculptural feature and a physical transition between the original and new sections of the home, the curved timber wall has another little secret…

There’s a whole room hiding behind it.

Designed as a versatile space that can evolve with the family, become an additional living room, music room, study, guest room, playroom… whatever it needs to be.

The double doors are completely concealed within the timber finish, creating that little moment of surprise as you move through the home, while keeping the striking form, warmth and continuity of the curved wall.

Building Design: essenziale
Interiors: Nicole Lavagnino | Perth Interior Designer
Styling: Ash / SOULBIRD STYLING

And the amazing owners who trusted the vision and had faith in the process 🤗

📸 Carla Atley

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25/09/2026

She is finally finished 😍😍
and it was worth the wait…

The curved timber wall has easily become everyone’s favorite feature.
Not just a beautiful backdrop adding texture and warmth to the new open plan living area, it also holds a secret 🤫

Seeing it all come together so beautifully from our early design concepts has been pretty special.

Great team effort 👏🏻

Building Design: essenziale
Interiors: Nicole Lavagnino | Perth Interior Designer
Styling: Ash / SOULBIRD STYLING

and the amazing owners who trusted the vision and had faith in the process 🤗

📸 Carla Atley

26/03/2026

Design concept for a new single-storey home in the South-West, near Albany.

This concept is built around a simple and functional layout, with two side pavilions connected by a central open-plan living area and rear alfresco.
The pavilion arrangement helps protect and shelter the main living spaces from the local winds while creating a comfortable and private internal environment.

The exterior material palette focuses on durability and low maintenance, suited to bushfire-prone conditions. Monument Trimdek cladding is paired with a rusted steel-look feature to highlight the main entrance and give the home a strong, grounded character.

A clean, practical design that responds to climate, landscape, and lifestyle in the South-West.

What do you think?

16/07/2025

Sneaky progress shot of our St.James project, nearing completion.

The extension creates a seamless open-plan living space connected to the front yard.
We aimed to retain and enhance the original 1950's architecture, juxtaposing it with modern materials and striking volumes.

Almost there...
What do you think?

24/05/2024

Great news to end the working week, DA approval for this extension to a 1895’s heritage listed home in Fremantle.

The front (heritage) section of the dwelling completely retains its charm and character and is seamlessly connected to this modern open plan living and dining area, light filled with a series of openings to take advantage of its full northern aspect.

It is so satisfying to have the opportunity to work on such great pieces of our history and being able to remodel them to suit society’s modern-day living requirements, keeping a clear distinction between old and new but also coming together so well.

How does it look?
Definitely one to keep an eye on when we get to site.

31/05/2023

😍😍

28/05/2023

25/10/2022

Recently completed project consisting in a new pool area, annexed pavilion and art studio.
The area has a perfect indoor/outdoor balance with a new kitchen and living area where the family can gather and enjoy themselves, poolside.
The strong and bold architectural lines contrast with the surrounding rural landscape of the area.

What do you think?

We will now be moving ahead with stage two for this project involving an overall cosmetic renovation of the existing 1990’s face brick dwelling adjacent the new pool pavilion.
Watch this space…