We are proud to announce that Martin Kolarik was recently honoured with a National Design Commendation Award for Residential Alterations/Additions.
This was awarded to him by the Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) at the 2023 National Design Awards, where they celebrated the best designers in the Australian industry for 2023.
Martin received this award for his creative and inspiring ‘Echo of Deco’ design for a Beecroft (NSW) home renovation.
‘An Echo of Deco’ – Beecroft
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National acclaim
‘An Echo of Deco’ – Beecroft is a residential masterpiece envisioned by Martin Kolarik. This house showcases his passion for designing exceptional homes and his expertise in creating elegant home extensions and renovations for each of our valued clients.
Martin ingeniously reimagined this property by taking inspiration from the owners’ appreciation for restoring period pieces and Art Deco furniture. The clients had an extensive collection of period pieces and artworks in their home. Thus, Martin’s redesign paid homage to the P&O Art Deco style. It featured signature curves, minimal decoration, and a refined colour palette.
The Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) described Martin’s work as showcasing his design excellence in creating elegant home extensions and renovations.
They described the highlights of this project as having: “Exterior sculptural elements, like a translucent brick window, balance natural light and privacy while adding sophistication to the façade. Inside, an open-plan lounge-dining and kitchen fosters a welcoming atmosphere, facilitating interaction between hosts and guests around the island bench. The project seamlessly combines the Art Deco style with contemporary functionality and aesthetics, achieving harmonious integration of interior and exterior spaces.”
As with all of his residential projects, Martin Kolarik brought a wealth of construction and craftsmanship knowledge to the Beecroft home renovation from his diverse and extensive experience. This was fundamental to the successful implementation of ‘An Echo of Deco’ home redesign.
A lifestyle enhancement for the clients
Our Beecroft clients felt proud of their newly transformed, stylish and distinctive home. They were the first to affectionately name it as “An Echo of Deco.” They praised Martin for his creative interpretation and ability to understand their vision.
TESTIMONIAL
Martin understood our vision and brought it to life.
We feel such a sense of space from the open-plan living that Martin has achieved. We also feel such satisfaction from seeing our vision and Martin’s interpretation of that come to life from the original drawings to the finished home.
The couple are enjoying the amazing ambience of their home. They appreciate how it reflects their hobby of refurbishing Art Deco furniture and artworks. The renovation has given them a renewed sense of spaciousness and connection to their outdoor entertaining area. It has provided them with an extremely comfortable modern home.
Design longevity is design excellence
As with all good architectural practices, Martin Kolarik has a strong preference for sustainable design that has a low environmental impact whilst being affordable. His inherent appreciation of sustainable design means that the homes he designs carefully respond to the seasons and the natural environment. His designs result in a glorious abundance of natural light and ventilation within the clients’ homes.
One major component of sustainability is the longevity of a home. This means creating something that remains elegant while optimising functionality to meet your family’s needs, for many years to come. This is achieved by employing intelligent design. All of this offers longevity of functionality and beauty for your home.
A highly personalised approach to home design
Martin’s commitment to excellence extends beyond just designing award-winning homes. At Martin Kolarik Home Design, we focus on a consultative approach. We seek to build personal trust and mutual respect between us and our clients.
Martin personally designs every project. He applies his architectural responsiveness to each home, subtly balancing form and function with each of our client’s personal needs, style preferences and budget. He embraces the challenges presented by complex sites or planning restrictions, such as those for Bushfire Prone Land or Heritage sites.
Furnished with the knowledge of his client’s lifestyle, the natural environment of their site, and the current state and style of the house, Martin draws on his design knowledge and experience to create a unique design that carefully responds to the client’s needs and dreams.
More information on Martin Kolarik
Martin Kolarik Home Design specialises in creating inspiring homes that have a natural elegance and simplicity.
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