David Hicks | Practical Minimalism

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Upon designing a house, in order to make the most of the landscape and getting the best possible results, the surrounding area where it will be built must be taken into account, be it urban or natural. This is a premise that international designer David Hicks has known how to utilize at full capacity with complete success in this apartment located in the heart of Melbourne, whose impressive views show sites such as the Royal Botanic Garden or significant buildings like The Arts Centre Spire.

The owner of the apartment is a very busy man who likes to feel comfortable in an elegant house. He has a taste for sophisticated furniture, with many of his pieces coming from Asian or Italy, and a small private art collection which partly conditioned the decorating project Hicks provided.

Cleanliness and order were a priority for this client, and for this reason it was decided to remove the carpet in most of the apartment, choosing instead floors in black terrazo, and fabrics that would intensify reflections in white and grey to offer a sensation of brightness to every room. This way, an air of masculinity and minimalism was achieved in the home.

For this decorative project it was primordial to prioritize comfort and give it a sense of peace, but without giving up on details which would make it a distinguished, welcoming a bright place. This was achieved thanks to a selection of sophisticated furniture and unique pieces, as well as the fabric choice and the play on mirrors and metallic reflections.

The most peculiar place in the apartment is the kitchen. The owner’s free time is limited and he can not spend hours cooking, but he did not want to renounce this pleasure either, even if the occasions would not be many. For this, Hicks came up with a solution whose mix of practicality and elegance would dominate this space as well, by transforming it into an open kitchen adjacent to the living room, where no home appliance would be visible.

David Hicks has no doubt known how to create a modern house where the superfluous is irrelevant and where its owner can enjoy the magnificent Melbourne views, surrounded by an ambience which loyally reflects his tastes and needs.

Text by G. Costa

Translated by Paula Geanau