Gable House Kensington

SSD Studio's Kensington residence celebrates cultural heritage through thoughtful design. Luna Chiaro Limestone by Sareen Stone creates seamless continuity from kitchen to outdoor entertaining areas, complementing the home's timber cladding and concrete elements. The stepped volumes capture northern light while the dramatic double-height living space reinforces the architectural dialogue between indoor and outdoor living.
Memory Architecture in Limestone
SSD Studios has created a residence where cultural influences and material choices speak in perfect harmony. Sitting quietly in Kensington's tree-lined streets, this modern home uses Sareen Stone's Luna Chiaro Limestone to connect interior spaces with thoughtfully designed outdoor living areas.
A Dialogue of Cultures
Inspired by the clients' Chinese and Irish heritage, the residence draws on collective memories of European and Scandinavian barn-style homes, while incorporating elements of tropical modernism from their time in Singapore and Dubai. Luna Chiaro Limestone provides the neutral canvas that allows these diverse influences to flow naturally throughout the home.
Spatial Drama
Conceived as a series of simple volumes stepping down the site, the home connects to side and rear gardens, capturing northern light, breezes and greenery. The stone's consistent light tones strengthen this connection, emphasizing the home's clean architectural lines while providing a natural transition between spaces.
Material Harmony
The limestone's subtle grey palette and refined texture create a sophisticated foundation that works in concert with the home's timber cladding and concrete elements. This interplay delivers a space that balances contemporary design with timeless materials.
Practical Benefits
Beyond aesthetics, Luna Chiaro Limestone offers tangible advantages that enhance daily living. Its naturally cool surface provides comfort around the pool area while maintaining visual continuity through entertaining spaces.
Design Integrity
SSD Studios' approach showcases how thoughtful stone selection can reinforce architectural intent. From the dramatic double-height volume of the living and dining areas to the garden and pool, Luna Chiaro Limestone provides the connecting element throughout the property's private and public spaces.
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Since 2003, Sareen Stone has been an Australian leader in importing and supplying premium limestone, terrazzo, travertine, granite, wall cladding, cobblestones, sandstone, and marble for interior designers, architects, builders, landscapers & homeowners.
We’ve established close relationships with quarries and suppliers from around the world which enables us to source and develop products that meet the unique needs of our clients.
Our commitment is to always be sourcing new products, developing unique finishes, adapting to current design trends, and ensuring every new shipment meets our highest quality standards.Sareen Stone specialises in the import of premium-quality natural stone and works in direct partnership with architects, interior designers, landscape architects and builders on residential and commercial projects.
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