A Century-Old Gem Reimagined: Hipwell Haus by Havwoods

ArchiPro Project Summary - A century-old structure transformed into a contemporary home and studio, blending historic charm with modern design elements under the creative direction of Tim Neve, set for completion in 2025.

Title:: A Century-Old Gem Reimagined: Hipwell Haus
Manufacturers and Supplier:: Havwoods
Category:: Residential/; Renovations and Extensions
Completed:: 2025
Building style:: Contemporary
Photographers:: Jerome from Atelier

Hipwell Haus, a once-empty century-old structure, underwent a stunning transformation under the creative direction of Tim Neve. Known for his mastery of warm neutrals, Neve blended modern elements with the building’s historic charm to create a captivating home and studio.

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Under the creative direction of interior stylist and designer Tim Neve, Hipwell Haus is a striking transformation of a century-old building into a dynamic family home and studio. Blending heritage charm with contemporary flair, the project is a testament to Tim’s signature style - where dynamic textiles, unique furniture and spatial design come together in perfect harmony.

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The project began with stripping the interior and understanding what original elements were essential to retain, such as exposed brick, high ceilings, and the large proportions of certain rooms. This was combined with carefully considered design choices—limewash walls, boucle bench seating, arched doorways, pendant lighting, and earthy tones—to create a home that makes a statement while remaining inviting and comfortable.

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Tim Neve skilfully mixed various materials within the project but tied them all together through a consistent use of warm colours and abundant texture, ensuring a cohesive and harmonious design. Havwoods Bellmore timber flooring from the Luxe Collection was selected for its dramatic appeal and deep, rich tone, complementing the darker hues throughout the space while providing a grounding element.

By blending warm, rich tones and layered textures, the result is a home that is a feast for the senses - one that radiates a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere, capturing the essence of Tim Neve’s refined yet playful design philosophy.

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Havwoods

Manufacturers and Suppliers

Sydney, New South Wales • South Yarra, Victoria • Newcastle, New South Wales • Newstead, Queensland

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Havwoods. Havwoods are a local Australian owned family business, supplying exquisite, engineered timber flooring and interior timber surface products across Australia, and globally, for close to 50 years. Trusted for our design-led and high-performance products, our clients love working with Havwoods for our exceptional customer service and product knowledge. With a range of over 300 timber products for interiors, from timber flooring, to timber panelling and even timber veneers for cabinetry, we have the largest range of engineered timber in Australia. Majority of our products are available in various patterns and sizes so please speak with our team about your specific requirements so we can recommend the perfect timber tone and product specifications for your project. Why choose Havwoods? Largest range in Australia Select multiple timber surfaces from the one supplier Uncompromised quality Sustainably sourced Trusted industry leaders Renowned service excellence Delivery when you need it – in stock products Flexible payment options After sales service and support