Located within a world-class equestrian estate, Equinox House responds to its landscape with a strong material palette. For the interiors, Stewart + Stewart selected our Eveneer Ravenna across custom joinery, wall panels, pivot doors and overhead ceilings—bringing warmth, structure and tonal cohesion to the home’s expansive concrete framework.
“Our aim was to create a material story that felt both grounded and elevated. Eveneer Ravenna allowed us to wrap the space with quiet confidence—it holds its own while letting other materials breathe,” Patricia and James Stewart, the founders of Stewart + Stewart, share.
Throughout the home, Eveneer Ravenna offers a unifying design language. From the sunken lounge in the main living space to the custom-built library and concealed storage zones, the timber veneer’s natural grain and rich depth serve as a counterpoint to raw concrete, stone and metal.
To complement the extensive use of Eveneer Raw, the design also integrates Eveneer WoodWall, a flexible timber wallcovering, used within the main bedroom suite and study ceilings. Applied like wallpaper, WoodWall enabled the same tonal continuity. It makes for an experience that is layered, while balancing structure with soul.
The execution of joinery at Equinox House was a formidable undertaking, one that demanded craftsmanship, patience and an obsessive attention to detail. Nexus Joinery Solutions managed this process, bringing in Taylor Made Co and Viking Joinery. For James Marshall of Nexus, achieving a seamless and consistent finish across the different trades was a top priority. “The materials chosen are extremely high-end—the Elton Group Eveneer and the brass were major components—and the finishing had to be immaculate,” he explains. With three different joiners on the project, each using their own finishing teams, the process involved coordination and custom problem-solving. The centrepiece bookshelf in the living room, standing 3.5 metres tall and 4 metres wide, was particularly complex.
Eveneer Ravenna’s deep tone and straight grain demanded a flawless finish across more than 400 square metres of joinery. Marshall explaining that: “We had to remove every possible margin for error and develop a repeatable system to get the lacquer just right across the entire job.” From chamfered finger pulls to hand-cast bronze handles and precision-wrapped edges, every element was resolved to ensure the joinery didn’t just complement the architecture but elevated it.
Equinox House exemplifies the value of partnering early with material specialists. Through a collaborative design process with highly skilled craftspeople, this home reflects both the client’s ambition and the architect’s vision.
Project: Equinox House
Interior Design: Stewart + Stewart
Photography: Romello Pereira Studio