{Evoking memories of form, colour, texture and light that are typically tied to Asian influences, Ke

{Evoking memories of form, colour, texture and light that are typically tied to Asian influences, Kennedy Nolan architects’ latest project (Patrick Kennedy & Rachel Nolan), St Kilda West House in Melbourne, Australia, is a primary example of how to draw on the intangible and on the power of suggestion in the creation of a distinctly unique atmosphere. Several aspects of the house evoke a Far-Eastern style seen in the dark woods and restrained colour palette which are occasionally lifted by flashes of colour in the bedrooms, the structure centred around the two courtyards, the brightness of the space, as well as the fluidity of the rooms in an enfilade. However, the most notable aspect that reflects the Orient is the stillness and tranquility that permeate inside.  Producing a sensation rather than a visual effect, and avoiding the use of obvious Asian representations, the result is a contemporary, functional and extremely soothing residence which provides a veritable retreat from the city nearby. The eye surveys the interiors in a smooth fluid movement that brings an interior calm.} -- source link

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