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Sweep House by State of Kin
Sweep House by State of Kin
Projects
The latest project by Perth-based multi-disciplinary design studio State of Kin nestles into a Mount Hawthorn streetscape with varied architectural styles–1930s Californian bungalows sit alongside Federation-era homes and character-filled cottages. The Sweep House offers a contemporary addition, taking cues from some of the modernist architecture you might find in Palm Springs.
From an unexpectedly curved kitchen nook to an outdoor skylight anchored by a mature tree and a bold sweeping staircase, there are moments of interest and drama around almost every turn. “The organic forms are compelling and idiosyncratic yet soothing and restful,” explains architect and State of Kin co-founder Ara Salomone.
"While the architecture is sharp and modern, velvety textures and soft furnishings have created a private sanctuary. State of Kin worked exclusively with Mobilia to specify the furniture, choosing from the company’s exclusive European brands."
In an office nook, an Arc Sled chair sits at a custom desk. Photography by Jack Lovel.
Outside, two Kettal Stampa chairs sit around Rodolfo Dordoni's Dine Out Round table for Cassina.
Furnished with respect for the house itself, some spaces in Sweep were left bare to make way for the breathtaking architecture. Photography by Jack Lovel.
The client, a family of four, wanted to become part of the Mount Hawthorn community in a space where they felt at home. Their brief was “a large white box with a hint of Greece and Palm Springs,” which immediately resonated with State of Kin. The vision for the design was clear from the beginning, but it was also essential to create cosy and functional spaces suitable for family life.
While the architecture is sharp and modern, velvety textures and soft furnishings have created a private sanctuary. State of Kin worked exclusively with Mobilia to specify the furniture, choosing from the company’s exclusive European brands.
The tonal primary bedroom features the Redondo bed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso and a pair of Brass Architectural DS150 wall lamps by Michael Anastassiades. Photography by Jack Lovel.
Cassina’s Maralunga sofa, designed in the 1970s by Italian architect Vico Magistretti, adds a retro feel to a luxuriously carpeted sunken lounge, a retro feel furthered by the two Utrecht armchairs sitting opposite it. Photography by Jack Lovel.