Slow Beam — Hobart, Tasmania

Bedroom featuring black-stained walls, white bedspread, and views over Hobart
(Image credit: Emily Weaving)

Nestled within the rugged hills of West Hobart, Slow Beam is a hedonistic design-savvy passion project from couple Lauren Bamford and Keith Mason who saw an opportunity to champion Australian artistry.

Joining forces with Melbourne-based design practice Hearth Studio, they drew upon the linearity of Gio Ponti’s architecture for the building, which comprises two box-like charred-wood pavilions that both complements and contrasts the untamed bushland.

Interior cues from 1970s modernist design results in a playful retro-imbued space with a milieu of black-stained ply walls that provide a moody backdrop for a kaleidoscopic range of Australian-designed furniture and art. This includes an arresting painting by Melbourne artist Ali McCann in the bedroom, and, in the living room, Grant Featherston chairs that sit on a vibrant, geometric rug by Esther Stewart. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer bucolic views over Hobart, best enjoyed while imbibing on complimentary Knocklofty gin. 

Seating area featuring a blue velour sofa, coffee table and chair with a vibrant geometric rug

(Image credit: Emily Weaving)

Black-stained walls and a cream two-tone chair next to an archway

(Image credit: Lauren Bamford)

Dining room with black-stained walls, bench and stools, and a simple fireplace

(Image credit: Lauren Bamford)

Dining area with a bench, two cream-coloured stools and black-stained walls with black tiles

(Image credit: Lauren Bamford)

Alternative view of the dining room to show another table with chairs, and views into the garden

(Image credit: Lauren Bamford)

View of the exterior of the building surrounded by trees

(Image credit: Emily Weaving)

ADDRESS

Liverpool Crescent
West Hobart
Tasmania

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