Gloss House – An Ode to Palm Springs and Mid Century Style

Design

1 Nov

Gloss House, designed by Studio Doherty and Enth Degree Architects, is a dynamic, retro and kooky home in Doncaster East, Melbourne – referencing touchstones of mid-century design and crafted to reflect the client’s love of family and entertaining.

Words: Hande Renshaw I Photography: Anson Smart I Styling: Sarah Weston I Interiors: Studio Doherty I Architect: Enth Degree Architects I Landscape Design: Mud Office I Builder: Fort Building Solutions

Wiggle Stool by Frank Gehry for Vitra from Living Edge, Diiva Chairs from Grazia & Co, Super Elliptical Table by Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen by Leonard Joel, Ceramics (on table) by Jess Graham, Lighting (pendant) - Splugen Brau Pendant for Flos from Euroluce, steel staircase designed by Studio Doherty, spray applied paint finish in *Summer Waters* from Dulux. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Kitchen island, splash back and bench top DTILE tiles in *Pigeon* from Monopiero, ceramics bowls from Mud, all other ceramics by Vanessa Lucas from Craft Victoria. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

On The Rocks sofa for Edra from Space Furniture, Berber plain rug in olive from Behruz, artwork *Love in Colour* by Amanda Johnstone, Shogun lamp by Artemide, blue vase by Clae Studio from Craft Victoria, Universal Low Gas Fireplace from Jetmaster. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

On The Rocks sofa for Edra from Space Furniture, Berber plain rug in olive from Behruz, Baxter Bauhaus Armchair from Criteria Collection, ceramics on table by Jan Vogelpoel, Kirsten Perry, Belle Thierry and Kaye Poulton, console: USM Haller system in yellow from Anibou, Niels Bendtsen vintage Geometric Coffee Table from Leonard Joel. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Floor tiles: Fib.55 (honed) terrazzo from Fibonacci Stone, storage system custom designed by Studio Doherty, Elettra Armchair’ with natural fur upholstery from Poliform, colourful chairs: Elettra Armchair from Poliform re-upholstered locally in fabric selected by Studio Doherty. Fabric details: Graffiti Stripe Velvet Fabric by Timorous Beasties from South Pacific, French Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome coffee table from Castorina & Co, Round Velvet Rug in *Midnight Blue* from Halcyon Lake. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Steel staircase designed by Studio Doherty, spray applied paint finish in *Summer Waters* from Dulux, floor tiles: Fib.55 (honed) terrazzo from Fibonacci Stone, storage system custom designed by Studio Doherty, Elettra Armchair’ with natural fur upholstery from Poliform, colourful chairs: Elettra Armchair from Poliform re-upholstered locally in fabric selected by Studio Doherty. Fabric details: Graffiti Stripe Velvet Fabric by Timorous Beasties from South Pacific. French Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome coffee table from Castorina & Co, Round Velvet Rug in *Midnight Blue* from Halcyon Lake. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Gloss House, designed in collaboration by Studio Doherty and Enth Degree Architects, embodies the spirit of experimental openness and the belief that entertaining is not just an event, but a central function of the home.

Gloss House is a newly designed and built home, where the floor plan and its interaction with the site were meticulously moulded from scratch to align perfectly with the desired living experience.

Spread across two levels, Gloss House redefines the traditional family home by transforming it into a destination in its own right. The interior carefully was crafted to reflect the personal expressions of its owners, exuding a playful engagement with colour – a vibrant ode to the ever-inspiring mid-century aesthetic.

Materiality was at the forefront of the design process – despite the clients being the owners of a terrazzo company, the use of the material was not pervasive. Instead, it was cleverly interwoven with other elements, granting the design team the freedom to curate the spaces with an astute eye for creating an enriched and layered interior.

‘Upon entering you are immediately met with the custom spiral steel staircase and column, finished in an ultra-glossy electric blue. This pop of colour is just one of many eccentric and dynamic inserts that punctuates and pierces through a neutral base of warm timber (used as both ceiling and wall cladding), white stucco and soft grey terrazzo floors,’ says Studio Doherty.

From the onset of the creative journey, the vision was clear – to design a home that effortlessly embraces openness and warmth, inviting guests to feel at ease and fostering an environment where entertainment is at the very heart. Studio Doherty and Enth Degree Architects ensured a harmonious blend of interior design and architecture that beautifully merged the expectations of a residential sanctuary that also functions as a social haven.

Gloss House opens its doors with an air of welcoming hospitality. Every space within the home has been thoughtfully orchestrated to accommodate the vibrant tapestry of social gatherings. From the tastefully curated living areas that entice conversations to the sleek and stylish kitchen that inspires culinary get-togethers, every space reflects the intention to nourish and foster connection.

Beyond the harmonious synchrony of architectural and design elements resides a sanctuary for the senses. Gloss House dances with light, capturing the rays of the sun and casting an iridescent glow upon its carefully selected palette of vibrant colours. Each room is an experiential journey, a celebration of hues that encapsulates a playful spirit. It is here that design meets emotion, where the residents find solace in their personal expression amidst a vivid and dynamic visual symphony.

By infusing every detail with a love for Palm Springs and a deep appreciation for mid-century style, Gloss House stands tall as a testament to design innovation, showing us that a home should not merely be a shelter but a hub of joyous connection and captivating creativity.

Tretford in Petrol Green carpet from EC Group, handles: custom designed by Studio Doherty, ceramic Pawn Side Table in Ochre from Finnish Design Store. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Wall and floor tiles: Inax Hacienda in Grey from Artedomus, vessel by Darren Healey from Craft Victoria, basin sink hob mixer set from Sussex Taps. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Agape Nivis Pedestal washbasin from Artedomus, Scala Floormount Bath Mixer from Sussex Taps, Door and handle: custom design by Studio Doherty (powder coated steel, fluted glass, terrazzo insert to handle), fabricated by Ore Designs. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Carpet: Escape Twist range in Poppy from Supertuft, side table from Dust Merchants and vessel by Tara Shackell from Craft Victoria, artwork - *It’s only you down there sleep with the tides*, by Rosie Mudge. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

“The project is an example of true collaboration, where client, designer, architect and builder are not only invested in the outcome of the project, but are also invested in the process.”

Floor tiles: Fib.55 (honed) terrazzo from Fibonacci Stone, Robert Plumb Spindel Pot from Swisspearl. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Floor tiles: Fib.55 (honed) terrazzo from Fibonacci Stone, Magis Sam Son chairs in curry from Dedece, Circula Coffee Table from Bludot. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Walls and floor tiles by INAX Hacienda in green by Artedomus, vessels by Georgina Proud from Craft Victoria. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Walls and floor tiles by INAX Hacienda in green by Artedomus, vessels by Georgina Proud from Craft Victoria. Towel rail: custom designed by Studio Doherty, powdercoated in Shoji White from Dulux. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Walls and floor tiles by INAX Hacienda in green by Artedomus, mirror and framework: custom designed by Studio Doherty, powdercoated in Shoji White from Dulux. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Dresser: custom designed by Studio Doherty, Modular Chair by Verner Panton from Great Dane, Artwork next to dresser: *Untitled 7* by Huseyin Sami from Sophie Gannon Gallery, Artwork in mirror reflection, *The Passage* by Meg Cowell. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

Landscape design by Mud Office. *Photo:* *Anson Smart. Styling:* *Sarah Weston*

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