Jess Hopper

If you’ve ever been to Bondi Beach, you’ve likely looked up at the apartments directly opposite, and wondered  who lives there, and wakes up to *that* view every morning. Daimon Downey and Georgia Gorman are two of these lucky people, as the occupants of an apartment located above a restaurant and a surf shop. Does it get any more ‘Sydney’ than that?!

This apartment has been Daimon’s home for over 10 years, and the place you’ll often find him creating art while looking out at the expansive ocean views. The colour-filled space is a reflection of his current work, and to some extent, the chaos and energy of his former lives as a DJ, restaurateur and member of the iconic 2000s band Sneaky Sound System (!)

In 2017, Rebeka Morgan and Kribashini Hannon (a builder and project manager respectively) launched BuildHer Collective, a series of online courses, webinars and workshops to help women navigate the ins and outs of the construction industry, with the end-goal of renovating their own houses. Their growing community has become an indispensable resource for demystifying the construction process, and injecting some female energy into a male-dominated industry!

The pair’s new book strengthens this wealth of tools and information, diving deep into the mechanics of building or renovating a project of your own. With step-by-step guides to industry basics, a breakdown of the financial side of things, and helpful case studies of BuildHer Collective clients – BuildHer contains all the educational and empowering material you need to embark on your own dream project!

Below is a look inside the Kew home of interior designer, Alison Lewis, who completed the project from start to finish with the help of Rebekah and Kribashini. Get inspired by this extract from BuildHer – available now!