Holly Irvine

Jan 11, 2025 | thelocalproject.com.au | Aimee O’Keefe |Holly Irvine

A deeply considered renovation of a charming terrace, Arch Nouveau by Studio KaaKi harmonises the heritage of the original building with contemporary details and improved functionality. Overseeing the reimagination of a 1980s house, the team made minimal interventions while highlighting the original architectural features of vaulted ceilings and sweeping curves.

Feb 4, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Tom Ferguson |Stephanie Hope |Holly Irvine

“It’s always nice when a client says their home feels like a hotel that’s been specifically designed for them,” says Chris Trotta of architecture studio LiteraTrotta. “We know we’ve done our job well when they wake up every day and absolutely love where they live.”Such is the case for Rhiannon and Andrew, the owners of this reinvigorated Californian bungalow in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, who remember the original home as having “lots of small rooms not suited to modern-day living.

Jan 8, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Stephanie Hope |Holly Irvine |Tom Ferguson

"It's always nice when a client says their home feels like a hotel that's been specifically designed for them," says Chris Trotta of architecture studio LiteraTrotta. "We know we've done our job well when they wake up every day and absolutely love where they live."Such is the case for Rhiannon and Andrew, the owners of this reinvigorated Californian bungalow in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, who remember the original home as having "lots of small rooms not suited to modern-day living.

Nov 9, 2023 | homestolove.com.au | Hanna Marton |Holly Irvine |Tom Ferguson

Now and then, a designer will embark on a unique project that inspires them to work just that little bit harder. Not even heritage constraints or pandemic lockdowns can quell their devotion. This rang true for architect Raymond Panetta and interior designer Amanda Garcia-Panetta when they were entrusted with renovating an 1840s Georgian cottage in Sydney's inner west.

Feb 14, 2023 | homestolove.com.au | Judy Pascoe |Holly Irvine |Ryan Linnegar

Looking online at property for sale, the owner of this Sydney home kept seeing the same promotional picture of a pool, but never clicked through to see other images. One day she did – and when she saw the facade, she realised she had found the house of her dreams. "We saw something with great potential, and what we imagined then we now get to enjoy every day," she says.