Imagicasa - Australian grounding in craft
Month: May 2025
Hidden behind a facade of carefully crafted tiles, reveals an interior that breathes warmth. Montana Jewel, a collaboration between the Australian architectural firm ADDARC and interior design firm Homeroom Studio, only really reveals itself when light gently sneaks into the rooms through bronzed framed windows and honey toned sheer curtains. This home cannot be captured at a glance; every step further inside reveals new layers of craftsmanship, texture and cultural depth. The entrance, with its imposing dark wood revolving door finished with a bronze handle, immediately marks the beginning of a sophisticated exploration.
"From a shared vision of style and function, the team brings together diverse areas of expertise: from residential projects to hospitality, from detailed use of materials to grand spatial experiences."
“The residents of this sublime property are avid collectors of art and objects, acquired during their world travels. This passion served as the starting point for the design, which is full of subtle references to other cultures, eras and crafts. Not a lavish shop window, but a composition in which each piece finds its place. The materials speak volumes: a leathered natural stone with rusty veins forms a warm anchor, and the deep timber veneer, used in both wall coverings and custom-made furniture, brings structure and character.”
Words by Carolien Depamelaere
EST Living - Exploring Marble in the Making with CDK Stone
Month: May 2025
“Homeroom Studio creative director Romy Dankner and design lead Averil Foggin inspecting the stone slabs at one of CDK Stone’s suppliers. “Witnessing the craftsmanship behind the marble’s extraction firsthand has shifted our perspective,” Dankner says.”
“Our respect for the craft has deepened considerably—the immense skill, precision and collective effort required to transform raw stone into timeless works of art.”
“Homeroom Studio creative director Romy Dankner says glimpses of the mountains from Carrara’s streets could not have prepared her for the quarry’s monumental scale. “Our respect for the craft has deepened considerably—the immense skill, precision and collective effort required to transform raw stone into timeless works of art,” she says. While Homeroom Studio’s design process has always been grounded in an appreciation for natural stone, design lead Averil Foggin says each selection now becomes a conscious act; “One that honours the material’s origin and the many hands that shape it into enduring works of art,” she adds.”
Words by Sophie Lewis
Film & Photography by Enrico Costantini
