Architecture Awards 2023 BUILD 23 and renovation topics. The firm’s consultative approach is based on trust and mutual respect, with Martin taking the time to truly understand his clients’ needs and offering high-quality advice to enable them to make sound decisions with confidence. We therefore recognize Martin Kolarik Home Design as the Luxury Residential Renovation Firm of the Year 2023 - Australia. Martin’s dedication to excellence in design, his commitment to sustainability, and his ability to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional make him a true leader in the industry. Martin Kolarik - Director of Design and Business www.mkhomedesign.com.au +61 407 900 068 Photography by Thomas Dalhoff has always been homes. That means touching people’s lives – impacting them every single day for the long term, which is a huge responsibility for him as a designer. He has dedicated his entire professional career to pursuing excellence in design, in every project. Martin Kolarik Home Design practice is focused on Sydney’s North Shore, where the architecture is varied, and the homes have a special elegance, unique character, and quality that makes them ideal for renovating to meet today’s lifestyles. Martin’s local design expertise includes Heritage, Bushfire, and Biodiversity, along with complex undulating sites which are essential elements on Sydney’s North Shore. As a result, the firm attracts clients with properties that ultimately require complex solutions. Martin’s designs are sympathetic to a diverse range of properties with a focus on contemporary features for a comfortable lifestyle. The Hornsby Heights residence was a small bungalow nestled on the edge of the Australian bush in Sydney, which offered the opportunity of spectacular views in every direction. The client’s brief was for a large home that had “simple elegance and maximum functionality”. The property’s Flame-Zone Bushfire rating had a high degree of impact on the design, including the selection of materials and construction techniques. Martin designed a simple yet functional floor plan which centred on a dramatic three-storey glass-walled internal stairway, whilst the elevated walkway at the rear links the first floor to the garden. We particularly like how the home’s sculptural elements came to life with the roof design reflecting the nature of the site which included steep sloping land and level plateaus. The home sits comfortably within the surrounding environment. The family gets to enjoy the amazing feeling of their home in the bush environment, with a sense of spaciousness and views from every room, providing their family with a very comfortable and modern home. Martin’s award-winning Wahroonga residence project is a highquality, extensive addition to the ground floor, with the addition of a new first-floor. This renovation was a complete transformation of the façade of the 1950’s red-brick home, that featured established gardens and an elevated street presence. The client’s brief was to enlarge the home in an elegant style to accommodate their family, and to ensure that the new first-floor addition was not visible from the street. We love the inclusion of a luxurious portico featuring balanced proportions that complements the style of the house and provides a warm welcome to all visitors. Creative lighting and a balance of solid and translucent materials creates a sense of drama and beauty. The light-filled, spacious entry and grand stairway present an immediate impression of warmth, comfort, and style! In addition to Martin’s exceptional design skills, the firm is also committed to serving the community through its online educational materials, which provide advice on a diverse range of design Beecroft – “An Echo of Deco” Beecroft – “An Echo of Deco”
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