Posts By Jade Johansson

This architectural masterpiece by luxury home designers Johnstone & Johnson blends cutting edge contemporary design with a deep connection to nature. From the street, this spectacular minimalist residence presents as …
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Perth custom builder, Azure Luxury Homes has once again secured the title of Best Contract Home at the 2024 Master Builders Awards WA, winning the $1 million to $1.5 million …
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Renowned as one of Australia’s best luxury home builders, Spadaccini Homes have recently taken home nine awards at the 2024 Master Builders Housing Excellence Awards for this outstanding Mandurah custom …
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Situated on the riverfront in Perth’s highly sought after Dalkeith, this home underwent a remarkable transformation thanks to the skilled team at Zorzi Builders who transformed what was a dated …
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When it comes to real estate investment there are properties, and then there are once in a lifetime opportunities – the chance to acquire something truly unique… enter the Old …
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Perched high on Hamilton Hill with spectacular views of the Brisbane city skyline, LARC, a luxury custom home by multi-award winning Brisbane builder GRAYA, is a testament to the exceptional …
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Now just two weeks away, Australia’s largest construction industry event, Sydney Build 2024 is set for record government support and attendance.

Mark your calendars for May 1st and 2nd, 2024, …
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Acclaimed Australian interior designer Greg Natale, known for his signature layered approach and bold use of colour, has once again showcased his mastery in the transformation of a modern residence …
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Meticulously hand-crafted by artisans, the process of creating Mardegan Legno’s timber flooring is the work of many hands, each plank individually treated by master craftsman to create their exquisite range …
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Modern minimalism and classic elegance intertwine to create a haven for the future in this luxurious Dalkeith custom home. Expertly designed and crafted by the renowned MAEK team, this is …
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In recent years, there has been a notable shift in housing design towards embracing multi-generational living. This trend reflects a growing recognition of the benefits that come with shared spaces …
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Expertly designed by considered colab for luxury motor yacht enthusiasts who wanted to create a permanent abode amidst their favoured water playground, Ancora is a spectacular luxury custom residence situated …
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What is the mark of a quality home? Without doubt it’s the selection of materials and the finishes that really define the home’s calibre. One often overlooked element …
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Lighting is possibly one of the most overlooked aspects of interior and exterior design and yet it plays a crucial role in creating your home’s overall aesthetic. Offering so much …
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In the wake of Australia’s ban on engineered stone, consumers are turning their attention towards safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective alternatives for their new homes and renovation projects. Engineered stone, …
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Winmark, Danish for “Field of Wines” celebrates the remarkable revival of the historical Poole’s Rock Vineyard and restoration of 28 acres of prime Hunter Valley vineyards, under the watchful eye …
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A spectacular building site always presents the opportunity to create something very special and this is certainly the case with this Flinders beach house. ‘Always’ – a gorgeous custom home …
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Innovative features, quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship, combine to create this stunning infinity edge pool by Graziani Pools, who have executed the client’s vision for a ‘luxurious holiday feel’ with …
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Okay I’ll try to tell a story about my involvement with Sesame Street…

I often find that when it comes to something I’m deeply fascinated with and particularly at the start of a collaboration when I am pooling ideas together, there is a bit of a mix between manic and calm. It is a kind of frenzy to start with, images appear in my head and before all components are organised (in this case, with the powers that be with Sesame Street in New York), I am already metaphorically running down the creative road with my wife Yuge – I’m making art, throwing pots with Graeme Richardson, starting to sculpt, working in fibreglass, bronze, steel and looking at fashion.

In relaying the story, I was talking into my phone as we drove into Melbourne from home in Daylesford, because our life is so extremely full on… we have so much on and for want of a better word or words, we are so time poor. I come from a time when you either wrote something on a typewriter or simply scribbled notes on paper, so talking into a phone is somewhat strange and clumsy but I can’t write in a car as I get motion sickness. I do though write how I speak, so in some ways talking into a phone does seem like a great way to just let the words flow. Normally when we travel to Melbourne from our country home we listen to podcasts and it is quite relaxing. As said, we are time poor, so to be on the road listening to podcasts has many great qualities… we relax… we learn… and by the time we hit the city we feel renewed and are often fascinated by a story about someone that is frequently full of surprise.

However, on this day, I knew I needed to get my story to this wonderful publication so instead of listening to a podcast, Yuge drove and I fought to get the phone to record my words in notes which just turned into a surreal bunch of words that it was impossible to gain any understanding from, so here I am now repairing the jumble to see if a small story about Sesame Street can be salvaged from me yelling at my phone for 45 minutes!

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Award-winning Omira Property Group is turning heads again with its latest luxury development, Solis. Incorporating eight luxury villas, Solis is perfectly positioned in the northern New South Wales town of …
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