Author Georgina Suttor has released ‘Defining Space’, the third book in a series showcasing the work of her husband, architect Michael Suttor.

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Sometimes called the “Palladio of Australian architecture”, Michael Suttor is endowed with an understanding of proportion and space that gives his architecture a sense of charm and serenity.

The third book in the series follows those on Proportion and Detail, representing the three pillars of architecture. Defining Space showcases nine homes described in high-definition by photographer Luca Villata, illustrating how space can be captivated and managed.

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“Space is beyond normal conception, however successful architecture defines it with planes and forms to create beauty that touches the emotions,” Michael Suttor has said.

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Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, author Georgina Suttor said she was inspired to create the series when she discovered that there were no photographic images of the work Michael had designed over his 40 years career.

“Michael’s designs were constantly in demand, and always he would move straight onto the next project, spending no time recording the completed home,” she said.

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“I interviewed and employed many different home photographers until I found someone who could bring excitement to a photograph of a room. This is not the norm! I found Luca, an amazing photographer from Milan, Italy who could make a room vibrate with life.” 

“Luca would spend a week or more capturing the correct light at the right time of day. In one of the beautiful homes, he spent 4 days capturing the light coming through a window over a marble staircase - to get the perfect shot,” Georgina told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

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Over the course of a year, Luca captured 20 of Michael’s houses. Georgina selected the nine homes for the third book, ‘Defining Space’, as they were not discussed in the previous books, and they readily illustrate the concept of using space to create a harmonious interior.

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Each home is superbly situated along the shores of Sydney Harbour, complementing the charm and character of the Australian landscape. The architecture is calm and elegant, with a refined contemporary feel.

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“Every owner we approached was very happy to allow us to photograph their home, and each was delighted with the result. There were no surprises as most of Michael’s clients enjoyed working with him and many would return over the years,” Georgina explained. 

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Defining Space is a 200-page large format hard cover book. Michael Suttor’s architecture has been beautifully photographed by Anson Smart, Petrina Tinsley and Italian photographer Luca Villata.

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To purchase a copy of the book for $99, phone or email Michael Suttor Architects via the contact form below. 

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