Yarra House / Bryant Alsop Architects
Originally designed by mid-century architect Geoffrey Danne in the early 1950s for his family, Yarra house was purchased in 2021 by architects Sarah and Richard Bryant as their own family home.
Jack Lovel is an architectural photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. With ten years worth of experience, Jack has worked with some of the leading architects and design practices in the field including Splinter Society, Carr Design, Christopher Elliott and Biasol. His editorial work has featured in global publications like Dwell, Elle Decoration, Houses and Habitus.
Alongside his freelance practice, Jack has spent the past three years documenting Iwan Iwannoff’s architectural legacy in Western Australia, culminating in a 2019 exhibition entitled The Architecture of Iwan Iwanoff – Through the lens of Jack Lovel at Perth’s There Is Studio. This body of work was initially inspired by the Iwanoff-designed Jordanoff house that Jack grew up in, and is a testament to his long fascination with – and passion for – contemporary architecture.
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Originally designed by mid-century architect Geoffrey Danne in the early 1950s for his family, Yarra house was purchased in 2021 by architects Sarah and Richard Bryant as their own family home.
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