The house of artist Madeleine Stamer, Lantern Printing owner Karl Stamer, and their children Wilhelmina (15) and Ada (12) was already renovated when they moved in – it just needed their combined decorative flair to make it home. Already liveable and warm, the family’s belongings have added an extra layer of colour and fun.
Located in Melbourne’s bayside area, the home today is a cheery reflection of Madeleine and Karl’s colourful outlook on life!
Considering Melburnians historically love everything the CBD has to offer (restaurants, theatre, art galleries, nightlife…), who wouldn’t want to live in the centre of town?
The truth is, for many city dwellers, the heart of Melbourne is an undiscovered gem, hidden in plain sight. Take architect Jessie Fowler (director of Fowler and Ward) and Damian Thompson (COO of The Conversation’s international division); who are the latest avid city living advocates of our new series The Urbanists – presented in partnership with City of Melbourne with support from Victorian Government.
The pair moved to the CBD in 2018, and have become passionate about city living ever since! The creative couple relish all that the city has to offer, including the unexpectedly tight-knit community, unusual architectural moments and indisputable convenience that permeates their day-to-day.