Arclinea at home with Shannon Bennett

The project completed by architect Don Hall was a respectful renovation, highlighting the traditional facade of the house in Toorak. The Home is filled with a collection of entertainment areas including a home cinema, mini spa, library and gym. The four floors of this house are a concentrate of what Shannon calls “aspirational places.” The result is modern and minimal, in deliberate contrast with the style of the original exteriors.

The spaces encompass Shannon's hobbies and interests and was designed to an oasis of peace and quiet in combination of entertainment for Shannon's hospitable nature. 

“This home expresses my special vision of quality of life and an Italian kitchen was not just a random choice. I was looking for the ideal balance between the aesthetic harmony of a contemporary design product and the guarantee of a high level of functionality. Italia by Arclinea delivered the best solution for these needs.”   

The kitchen holds a unique value for Shannon Bennett. An internationally famous chef, highly sought-after guest and judge on TV shows, including the Australian edition of Master Chef, Shannon chose a project that guaranteed maximum versatility. 

The kitchen encompasses different zones for complementary activities: a long workbench next to the living area is perfectly organised for show cooking, while more practical functions and storage are kept more out of sight.

Designed in 1988, the Italia kitchen marked the start of collaboration between Antonio Citterio and Arclinea. Over the years, the technical equipment and materials of this model have evolved, while staying faithful to the original concept: combining the quality of sophisticated modern design with the high levels of efficiency and practicality typical of the professional sector.

Kitchen Project by Pure Interiors, Melbourne
Architecture: Dion Hall
Build: Duobuilt
Photography: Timothy Kaye, Eve Wilson, Tiago Brissos
Text: Juma