{"id":271477,"date":"2025-12-19T13:32:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/?post_type=id_project&p=271477"},"modified":"2025-12-19T13:32:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:32:32","slug":"australian-alpine-home-by-cera-stribley-and-brahman-perera","status":"publish","type":"id_project","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/projects\/australian-alpine-home-by-cera-stribley-and-brahman-perera\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover An Alpine Retreat In Victoria, Australia Full Of Warmth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Crafted by interior designer Brahman Perera, the Summit House project sits high atop the slopes of Mt. Buller.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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December 19, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n

Words: <\/span>Elana Castle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography: <\/span>Timothy Kaye<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Discover An Alpine Retreat In Victoria, Australia Full Of Warmth<\/h1>\n\n\n

Perched above Mt Buller\u2019s iconic Bourke Street run in Victoria, Australia, Summit House set within the heart of the mountain\u2019s most concentrated alpine villages. A robust exterior defined by strong geometry and a purposeful restraint, sets this home apart from the eclectic patchwork of lodges, chalets and multi-level snow homes shaped by decades of winter weather. Designed by architects Cera Stribley<\/a>, the house strikes, what interior designer Brahman Perera<\/a> describes as a quietly confident presence. \u201cAgainst this backdrop, the house presents a refined, contemporary form that opens to dramatic mountain views while offering a warm refuge from the cold,\u201d Perera adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the owners, the vision was always clear: a true alpine retreat\u2014warm, private and resilient. \u201cComfort and material richness were central to the brief, as was the ability for the home to shift fluidly between solitude and sociability,\u201d continues Perera. As such, the interiors respond with an approach designed to soften the crispness of the new build. \u201cDurability and practicality were key, but balanced with warmth,\u201d Perera adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brahman Perera Carves Out A Warm Refuge Above Mt Buller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Crafted by interior designer Brahman Perera, the Summit House project sits high atop the slopes of Mt. Buller.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The plan unfolds as a continuous sequence rather than a series of isolated rooms. A timber-lined corridor acts as a decompression space before the home opens into its heart: an interconnected living, dining and kitchen zone. These areas are loosely defined\u2014spaces within spaces\u2014that encourage movement while offering intimate pockets of retreat. The fireplace nook, window seat, and kitchen island sit along a central spine, with stepped brick plinths and integrated benches gently directing circulation. Large windows framed by sheer drapery maintain a soft threshold to the outdoors, maintaining visual connection to the shifting weather without sacrificing warmth or privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A restrained palette of timber, stone, and earthy neutrals establishes calm, while curated furniture pieces introduce personality and depth. \u201cWe\u00a0had to be disciplined within the existing\u00a0palette of timber, stone, and neutrals, and establish\u00a0a\u00a0sense of calm,\u00a0while layering\u00a0textiles\u00a0that introduced\u00a0depth,\u201d Perera explains. Piero Lissoni\u2019s Extrasoft sofa anchors the living area with a relaxed modularity, while the sculptural Albero bookcase by Poltrona Frau cleverly offsets a structural column. Pieces by the designer himself, like is soon-to-be-released \u201cBrahman Perera table lamp” add softness and intrigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, Summit Home is designed to support the rhythms of alpine life\u2014durable and low-maintenance where it needs to be, generous for visiting guests arrive, and always ready to offer what the owners describe as \u201ca sense of comfort\u201d after a long day on the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside a Mountain Retreat Fit for a Winter Escape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An open floor plan allows views into the dining room and living room, all accented by a table lamp Brahman Perera designed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This project is a response to both the home\u2019s architectural character and its dramatic alpine setting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The 360 degree nature of the Living Divani \u2018Extrasoft\u2019 allows for views of the Alpine landscape (and the television). With the grand dame of armchairs, the 1935 TMBO chair, sitting proud in all her sheepskin glory.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Part bar and part bookshelf, this standing structure embraces elegance, movement and functionality.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Warm materiality and tones offset the freezing temperatures outside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A hint of color is seen with the beautiful maroon bedspread and green pillows in the bedroom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n