Graceville House is an adapted federation bungalow.
Its attention to detail and craft, articulation of ceiling lines and unusual room sizes allows us to be extremely playful in our exploration of shape and form.
An exaggerated geometry is employed in a series of customised built-in elements.
A tiled fireplace, upholstered seating and hidden cocktail bar create a sequence of flexible and highly functional additions that encourage interaction and socialisation.
Designer inclusions elevate the final outcome - a Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in oak and tan leather, Lane tiles by Barber & Osgerby for Mutina and stunning hand forged light fixtures by LAAL.
Bespoke handmade timber pieces by Byron Bay artist Lex Williams combine functional and sculptural elements.
Pattern is by Oat Studio, adding a fresh and youthful energy to the overall design.
Date: 2021 Project Type: Residential Refurbishment Area: 330M2 Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Documentation, Furniture Selection & Procurement Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Akansha Osmond, Sheena Hanks Collaborators: Oxford Construction (Builder); Ace Joinery (Joinery)
Photography: Samuel Van Dyke
Editorial Styling: Ian Wrightson & Akansha Osmond
A highly considered spatial layout merges adjacent apartments on the 13th floor of an iconic 1974 high rise, creating a multi-layered space consisting of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a studio.
The original Architect, JV Rubis, is responsible for a number of early multi-residential developments, this building being Brisbane’s second oldest high-rise.
With a rhythmic repetition of arched windows, the Architect presents clear cues that formulate the foundation of our design.
Following on from these architectural elements, the arch works as an abstraction, allowing for openness, but obscuring areas for privacy when needed.
Distinctive materials have been employed throughout. Marble, Venetian Plaster, Oak, Brass & Concrete bring varying levels of gloss, texture and sheen.
The Primary Suite encompasses an open plan bathroom atop a raised platform. The open design takes full advantage of its high level location, enveloping the space in a spectacular cityscape. The bathroom also works as a transition point, revealing a private salon style lounge and walk-in robe.
The Hallway, Kitchen and Dining are connected through a highly customised joinery piece that wraps the space and cleverly intersects, defining space and creating key functions.
Expansive city views add a dramatic backdrop to the open living.
A second three-way bathroom is created using varying tiles in a geometric colour combination, as a playful reminder of the building’s original heritage.
The design outcome presents a unique space with a considered approach to finish selection and joinery design. Furniture and furnishings are curated and customised to support this design methodology, celebrating the heritage of the building and its connection to the city and river views.
Date: 2021 Project Type: Residential Refurbishment Area: 290M2 Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Documentation, Furniture Selection & Procurement Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Akansha Osmond, Sheena Hanks Collaborators: Oxford Construction (Builder); Stone Developments (Marble Supply and Installation); Ace Joinery (Joinery) Photography: David Chatfield Editorial Styling: Bindy Ward
Hendra House consists of the original Post-War structure, a contemporary extension and a walkway that eases the transition between old and new.
There is a strong geometry to the floor plan that encourages multiplicity of function. This dictated by its bold angles and the way in which the two main structures interact, creating a clear understanding of ‘zoning’ that also manages to keep the clutter of family life under control.
The kid’s zone is housed within the original structure, with parents retreat and communal living in the extension. A transparent walkway allows connection to both zones and the streetscape, featuring a joinery unit that encourages exploration on the journey between zones.
A simple finishes palette reflects the architecture. Terracotta references the heritage of the area in a unconventional way that is both nostalgic and uniquely Brisbane.
The various apertures and openings draw glimpses of the surrounding terracotta roof lines into the interiors.
The kitchen island, clad in terracotta, continues this thread, finding inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement and its philosophy of modest form and craftsmanship.
Date: 2020
Project Type: Residential Extension & Refurbishment
Area: 250m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Documentation, Building Design
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Sheena Hanks, Ryan Chapman, Chloe Kelly
Collaborators: Barbara Bailey (Architect); JCW Builders (Builder)
Photography: Kylie Hood
Editorial Styling: Lynda Owen
The extension to this 4 room cottage in Wilston aims to maximize the use of the double-block, while using the existing structure to help generate a new spatial relationship between the master’s suite and the other bedrooms. The design presents a clean, contemporary building with bold formal gestures that partially sit within the footprint of the existing residence. The new addition aims to take advantage of natural light by creating a number of unique apertures towards chosen aspects of the park and surrounds.
The interior consists of custom designed joinery and built in furniture. The aim of this is to create a compact spatial layout that maximises functionality throughout day to day activities.
The palette also works to draw the exterior view into the interior.
Date: 2017
Project Type: Residential Extension & Refurbishment
Area: 180m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Decorating & Styling.
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Sam Charles-Ginn, Christina Solomon
Collaborators: AAD (Town Planning, BA & DA Documentation); Oxford Construction (Builder); Dimension by Design (Joinery)
Photography: Kylie Hood
Editorial Styling: Lynda Owen
Southbank Apartment is a 3 Bedroom apartment in Brisbane’s iconic Southbank with one of the most spectacular views of Brisbane CBD - and beyond!
The immersive city views showcase the smart design principles of the apartment with uninterrupted vistas that really connect you to both the city and streetscape surrounds.
The apartment’s design features a rich and textural layering of finishes, purpose built seating and custom wall treatments.
The interior is a dialogue between masculine and feminine, with oak flooring, blackened timber joinery and warm bronze detailing.
Date: 2019
Project Type: Residential Refurbishment
Area: 165m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Furniture Design, Decorating
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Hamish Yule, Chloe Kelly
Collaborators: Comax Australia
Photography: Kylie Hood
Editorial Styling: Lynda Owen
Located in one of Brisbane’s heritage wool stores, this three-bedroom apartment is centrally located in the leafy suburb of Teneriffe. The project won the Best of State Award in the Australian Interior Design Awards 2013, and was a finalist in Houses Awards 2013 for Apartment, Unit or Townhouse and a finalist in the IDEA Awards 2013 for Single Residential.
The project has been published nationally in Vogue Living and Houses and internationally in Architectural Digest
Date: 2013
Project Type: Apartment Refurbishment
Area: 210m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Elle Trevorrow, Charlotte Russell
Collaborators: Sandy Douglas (Builder); Dimensions by Design (Joiner); Pro Painting Solutions (Painter) Photography: Kylie Hood
Located in one of Brisbane's heritage wool stores, this warehouse space accommodates both home and artist’s studio. The design captures the historical integrity of the wool store.
The unadorned, heightened and industrial space allows for an honest interior that places emphasis on its strong and dynamic architectural features: original oak flooring, exposed wooden and steel trussed, traditional brick, architectural ceiling details and oversized sash windows.
The amount of natural light filling the space allows for a dramatic selection of materials. The high end finish and authenticity of the materials counterbalance the grittier design elements of the pre-existing space.
Date: 2018
Project Type: Residential Refurbishment
Area: 145m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Decorating & Styling.
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Becky Yiu, Natalie Spratt
Collaborators: Oxford Construction (Builder); Dimension by Design (Joinery)
Photography: Kylie Hood
Editorial Styling: Ian Wrightson (featuring artist, Caroline Austin)
The Roma Farmhouse Addition sits high amongst large expanses of farmland and serves as the home base of the property owners.
The new entry point/outdoor room seeks to provide an entertaining area where family and friends can enjoy the stunning country vistas that the house is afforded. The design aims to provide a space to sit on the fringes and enjoy the views.
The design concept is about ‘bringing the outside in’. This is achieved through the manipulation of ground plane that connects to the outdoors, while offering protection in the form of a thin permeable membrane that can peel away if desired. These elements create a space that is a sanctuary and hub for a large or intimate group of people in a vast expanse of space.
Date: 2017
Project Type: Residential Extension
Area: 60m²
Services: Building Design, Concept Design, Design Development, Documentation
Project Team: Steven Stewart, Sam Charles-Ginn
Builder: H&H Builders
Photography: Kylie Hood
At the heart of this inner-city apartment is a combined living/dining/kitchen which acts as the central nexus to the home. To activate this idea, a series of built in joinery concepts define the individual function of each space. The design investigates the concept of colour blocking - enlivening the space with a youthful energy and fresh perspective.
Date: 2016
Project Type: Apartment Refurbishment
Area: 100m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Documentation, Tender Administration, Decorating & Styling.
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Sam Charles-Ginn, Christina Solomon
Collaborators: Dimension by Design (Joinery); Oxford Construction (Builder)
Photography: Kylie Hood
An inner-city, three-bedroom river-front apartment in Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point, this river-front home called for upgrades to the main living centres of the house.
This project was a Finalist in the IDEA Awards 2011 - Single Residential and featured in numerous national publications, including (inside) Interior Design Review.
Date: 2011
Project Type: Apartment Refurbishment
Area: 300m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart
Collaborators: Dimensions by Design (Joiner), Darren Guyett (Lighting Design) and Jan Manton Art (Art Selection & Procurement)
Photography: Kylie Hood
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom Penthouse in New Farm, Brisbane - overlooking the iconic Story Bridge.
This project was awarded Highly Commended in the 2009 Queensland Design on Show Awards.
Date: 2009
Project Type: Apartment Refurbishment
Area: 300m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart
Collaborators: Comax Australia (Joinery)
This two-bedroom with an enormous entertaining deck is located literally steps away from the beach of Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Date: 2010
Project Type: Joinery Design, Decorating & Styling
Area: 1000m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart
Collaborators: Paul Uhlmann Architects (Architect); Wyer & Craw (Joinery)
RYAN.CO is a neighbourhood barbershop and styling service operating within WSworkshop, Fortitude Valley. The design utilises structural ply and dowels, as a response to its warehouse location. The ply is accented with simple D handles and S hooks in brass, which work together with a two tone tiled benchtop and splashback detail to add a vintage feel to the design.
Date: 2017
Project Type: Retail Design
Area: 16m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents; Contract Administration.
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Natalie Spratt, Levi Birks, Becky Yiu (Branding)
Collaborators: Dimension by Design (Joinery)
Photography: Kylie Hood
Styling: WSworkshop
Kisoji is a modern sushi restaurant, offering both the traditional style sushi conveyor and a full Japanese menu, alongside a purpose-designed takeaway shop front.
Date: 2011
Project Type: Hospitality Design
Area: 250m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Charlotte Russell
Collaborators: Vizion Shopfitters (Shop fitter)
A collaboration between La Boite Theatre and Wrightson Stewart to create a VIP experience for patrons during the 2013 season of Holding the Man.
This project was awarded Highly Commended in the IDEA Awards 2013 in the category of Event.
Date: 2013
Project Type: Joinery Design, Graphic Design, Decoration & Styling
Area: 100m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Charlotte Russell, Elle Trevorrow
Collaborators: Cult Design (Furniture) and David Walters (Lighting Design)
Photography: Kylie Hood
Located in the leafy and prestigious suburb of Ascot, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom residence is a striking example of contemporary Queensland architecture.
Date: 2007
Project Type: New Build
Area: 1500m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart
Collaborators: Elevation Architecture Studio (Architects); Wyer & Craw (Joinery)
This expansion to the popular Cabaret Club in downtown Brisbane included a relocation of bathrooms and a new bar area.
Date: 2011
Project Type: Refurbishment
Area: 400m²
Services: Concept Design, Branding, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Charlotte Russell
Collaborators: Charlie Woodward (Builder); Dimensions by Design (Joiner); Darren Guyett (Lighting Design); The Letter D (Graphic Design)
A cocktail bar in Brisbane CBD’s iconic Port Office Hotel (circa 1886).
Date: 2009
Project Type: Refurbishment
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart
Collaborators: Blueprint Architects (Architects)
Run on a tight budget and timeframe to minimise impact on trade, Cafe XS is a cafe refurbishment that successfully negotiations numerous site challenges, including site lines and centre infrastructure.
Date: 2012
Project Type: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents
Area: 150m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Charlotte Russell, Elle Trevorrow
Collaborators: Comax Australia (Custom Furniture); The Letter D (Graphic Design)
A four-bedroom townhouse in Brisbane's inner city.
Date: 2011
Project Type: Joinery Design, Decorating & Styling
Area: 400m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Kristy Karhula
Collaborators: Dimensions by Design (Joiner)
Wrightson Stewart were approached by an Australian manufacturer to design a range of Indoor and Outdoor Kitchens. The pieces were sold in modular components under the Wrightson Stewart brand.
Date: 2013
Project Type: Concept Design, Branding, Design Development
Services: Product Design
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart
Collaborators: Gavin Fook; Richard Yeowart
As the retail concept of the Award Winning Interior Design firm Wrightson Stewart, WSworkshop presents a curated range of homewares, garments and kitchen design services known to us as Life Essentials, products and services of quality, integrity and design excellence.
Date: 2016
Project Type: Refurbishment
Area: 75m²
Services: Concept Design, Branding, Design Development, Contract Documentation, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Lachlan Sinclair, Sam Charles-Ginn
Photography: Kylie Hood
Conversion of a large innercity apartment into a commercial gallery space.
Date: 2010
Project Type: Refurbishment
Area: 200m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration
Collaborators: Mark Gardiner (Builder); Dimensions by Design (Joinery) Darren Guyett (Lighting Design)
With New Farm Boutique Accomodation Wrightson Stewart have aimed to establish a series of interior moments that expand on the contemporary design theories created by Channon Architects.
Our objective was to highlight the heritage details of a traditional inner-city workers cottage.
This has been achieved through the juxtaposition of wall panelling; traditional v-j’s and tiling details with contemporary light fixtures, joinery handles, tap ware and furnishings.
A cool colour palette has been engaged to create a sense of intimacy and familiarity.
Nostalgic and playful moments have been created throughout, including perforated mesh inlays to joinery; shower curtains to ensuite shower areas and shaker-style door detailing.
All guest rooms include built-in storage concepts that incorporate luggage drop off and a mini-bar area concealed behind cabinetry.
Creating a design for accommodation is also about creating a memorable experience.
This allows us to push the boundaries further than that of an owner occupied dwelling.
Date: 2019
Project Type: Boutique Accomodation
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Documentation
Project Team: Steven Stewart, Ian Wrightson, Chloe Kelly Architecture: Channon Architecture
Builder: Kerdic
Photography: Margot Stewart
Ian Wrightson
Brisbane CBD’s iconic Port Office Hotel (circa 1886) is a multi -use space, offering food retail, bistro/bar and upmarket cocktail bar, alongside an old-school public bar.
Date: 2009
Project Type: Refurbishment
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart
Collaborators: Blueprint Architects (Architects)
Refurbishment of existing space, incorporating a larger dining area, wine storage, new open plan kitchen and bar.
Date: 2010
Project Type: Refurbishment
Area: 150m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Charlotte Russell, Kristy Karhula
Collaborators: Dimension by Design (Joinery)
An extensive update and reconfiguration of an existing house at the Gold Coast.
Date: 2009
Project Type: Refurbishment
Area: 500m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson & Steven Stewart
Collaborators: Dimensions by Design (Joinery)
Wrightson Stewart acquired a section of a warehouse in Brisbane's design hub, Fortitude Valley. The challenge was to convert this disused car and storage space into an office and showroom for the interior design business.
This project was a finalist in the 2013 IDEA Awards for the category of Workplace Under 1000sqm, and has been featured in numerous publications including a feature in (inside) Interior Design Review by Gillian Serisier.
Date: 2012
Project Type: Refurbishment
Area: 75m²
Services: Concept Design, Branding, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Decorating & Styling
Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Charlotte Russell
Collaborators: Dimensions by Design (Joiner)
Located in Westfield Garden City, this retail fit-out represents the first bricks and mortar retail space for fitness wear online start-up Abi and Joseph.
Date: 2014
Project Type: Retail Design
Area: 95m²
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Contract Administration
Project Team: Sam Charles-Ginn, Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart
Collaborators: Vizion Shopfitters (Shop fitter); Gray Light (Lighting Design); The Autumn Co. (Signage and Graphic Design)
Photography: Kylie Hood
Vanity by Design is Australia’s premier bathroom unit and cabinetry company.
With Showrooms in Sydney and Brisbane and a large factory in China they provide traditional and contemporary vanity designs worldwide, catering for all personalities, spaces and scopes.
Wrightson Stewart were responsible for the overall creative direction of the business, from designing new ranges and updating current ranges, to creating new and innovative colour and finishes palettes and directing the general style for the brand.
Date: 2016/2017 Project Type: Product Design & Development Services: Product Design, Design Development, Manufacturing Documentation, Design Direction Project Team: Ian Wrightson, Steven Stewart, Natalie Spratt, Becky Yiu Photography: Toby Scott Styling: Lynda Owen
