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Born into a family of architects, he grew up flipping through blueprints the way other children look at colouring books. When Korasani was a boy, his father taught him the basic tricks of the trade and forced him to think critically about finding solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou know when people ask their kids to stand in the corner when they\u2019re naughty? I would be asked to resolve a floor plan,\u201d Korasani says with a laugh. \u201cIt was my father\u2019s dream for me to become an architect and take over his company.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By the time he was a teenager, he had already graduated to studying the large-scale projects his father\u2019s firm was working on around the Middle East. After a visit to the UK to learn how to use the then cutting-edge AutoCAD software for 3D rendering, he was responsible for passing that knowledge on to architects decades his senior.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI became an AutoCAD teacher for my dad\u2019s company. I was 11 or 12 years old and I was supposed to teach all these old guys how to use a computer,\u201d he says. \u201cFrom that point on, I started working part-time at my dad\u2019s company. I knew how to make a dollar by the time I was 15.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That sense of self-reliance and a love of problem-solving have stayed with Korasani throughout his career. The projects that make him light up are never the easy ones, but the ones with some inherent challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Yet while he relishes tackling these obstacles, he\u2019s not in it for glory. He learned at the age of 18, when he designed his first physical building, that it was better to set his ego aside. Though the project was a simple car park, it left a lasting impression on him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI came to understand how important it is when you design for people\u2014not just as an artist or an architect thinking in the abstract,\u201d Korasani says. \u201cI started thinking about people, about the use of space, about the different needs that individuals have. Talking to the people who lived in my design changed my whole perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By the time Korasani branched out from his father\u2019s architectural firm and founded his own, he was deeply committed to creating the kind of functional spaces that people would genuinely enjoy living in, even as their demands shifted over the years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe build something once, but it\u2019s going to be used for the next 30 to 60 years, if not more. Our lifestyles evolve and change,\u201d Korasani says. \u201cSo, I started thinking more futuristically about how to use space efficiently. It\u2019s not about having a certain style but more about keeping things simple. As they say, classics never get old.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At a certain point, it was only natural to bring that philosophy from exterior to interior. When a clash of ideals meant parting ways with an interior designer on a project, Korasani simply resolved to do it in-house. Today, DW Architects &amp; Interiors has an extensive interior design department.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo me, architecture is not supposed to put walls between spaces,\u201d Korasani says. \u201cAny space you create internally has an extension outside. Like when you start thinking of drawing lines so that both sides of the divide are aesthetically beautiful and functional.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>You can go out of fashion in a matter of a couple of years. Functional design principles never go out of style. If you\u2019re doing things for fashion instead of thinking of the user, you\u2019re doing it wrong<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Sustainability, naturally, factors into every project that DW Architects &amp; Interiors takes on, although Korasani is cautious to steer away from greenwashing.<\/p>\n<p>He has little interest in simply slapping on a solar panel for cosmetic virtue-signaling purposes. Rather, he closely analyses each element to maximise efficiency in a real, substantive way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs architects, we have a lot of control over what we design and how it will be used,\u201d he says. \u201cBut the bones of a building and the way it is conceptualised in principle have to be as optimised for efficiency as possible. It\u2019s not just about adding on some gadget.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/en\/aurora-melbourne-central-captivates-with-panoramic-pieds-a-terre-strata-offices-and-retail-spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>More: Take a look inside one of Australia\u2019s tallest skyscrapers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All of this is to solve the ultimate problem: How do you create homes that people will love to live in? The results are inevitably pragmatic, often striking, and, above all, timeless.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can go out of fashion in a matter of a couple of years. Last year, rose gold was in fashion. Two years ago, it was black,\u201d Korasani says. \u201cFunctional design principles never go out of style. If you\u2019re doing things for fashion instead of thinking of the user, you\u2019re doing it wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 Sunhill Road, Glen Iris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Page-77-replacement1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Page-77-replacement1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Page-77-replacement1-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Page-77-replacement1-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Page-77-replacement1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe question was this: how can we make this a functional space, but bring in some excitement to the building?\u201d Korasani says of this stylish single-family home. Australians tend to be family-oriented, which meant that it was crucial to allow ample space for up to four or five children, as well as elderly parents. With high ceilings, modern furnishings, and plenty of sunlight, even a large family would never feel cramped here. \u201cIt was all about mixing the interiors and exteriors. We\u2019re trying to confuse the brain to think in-between spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 Morton Street, Essendon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC3452-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC3452-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC3452-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC3452-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC3452-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC3452-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DSC3452-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis was a narrow site with a massive slope. That created opportunities for views, but also made for a tricky design,\u201d Korasani says. Instead of treating the slope as an obstacle, he used it to his advantage. \u201cWe had to create a multi-level design that respected the site. We wanted some of the \u2018wow\u2019 factors that you see in a mansion, but in a very contemporary style,\u201d he says. Knowing that a young, creative couple would be moving into space influenced his decision. \u201cFor me, it was important to bring in light and a bit of greenery. It mixes inside and outside, so you have the feeling that not only the interiors but also the exteriors are part of your home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>32 Pine Avenue, Elwood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/32-pine-ave-4k-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/32-pine-ave-4k-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/32-pine-ave-4k-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/32-pine-ave-4k-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/32-pine-ave-4k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/32-pine-ave-4k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/32-pine-ave-4k-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe realised there was a certain demographic in Elwood, which is a cool, expensive area in Melbourne,\u201d Korasani says. \u201cPeople love living there. It\u2019s full of cafes and has its own culture and character.\u201d To capture some of that energy and create a space that would appeal to young, affluent urban professionals, he envisioned something striking with an abundance of plants. \u201cWe thought, how can we design something that has an edgy element, but at the same time has some green, softening feel to it? When you\u2019re inside the space, you have cathedral ceilings and skylights. It was all about maximising your ability to capture that northern light.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>80 Bulla Road, Strathmore<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LivingView_DarkIsland_dpi72-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LivingView_DarkIsland_dpi72-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LivingView_DarkIsland_dpi72-1-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LivingView_DarkIsland_dpi72-1-600x403.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LivingView_DarkIsland_dpi72-1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis project is dealing with two different interfaces,\u201d says Korasani. \u201cThey required something a bit iconic facing one way, and something simpler the other way. So, the building works with two different aesthetic languages as a result of the different levels.\u201d Clean, strong contrasting diagonal and vertical lines add a visually dynamic element to the front of the building, while floor-to-ceiling windows on all three levels seamlessly integrate the surroundings with the sleek interior spaces, and also frame the unimpeded panorama of the glittering urban skyline. \u201cIt\u2019s got very nice penthouses on top, which have city views.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/en\/robert-greg-shands-sustainable-designs-reimagine-singapores-future-and-celebrates-its-past\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>More: Robert Greg Shand\u2019s sustainable designs reimagine Singapore\u2019s future, celebrates its past<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>117 Spray Street, Elwood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Elwood-SpraySt-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Elwood-SpraySt-003.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Elwood-SpraySt-003-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Elwood-SpraySt-003-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Elwood-SpraySt-003-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA developer asked us to design this for him to live in,\u201d says Korasani. \u201cHe\u2019s a younger professional, so he didn\u2019t want a large space. He wanted a minimal, efficient, optimized design.\u201d The result certainly fits that description, with a spectacular rooftop terrace and an impressively large window with a view in the master bedroom. \u201cIt has multiple living zones\u2014you could party in one zone and study in the other,\u201d adds Korasani. \u201cSo, it\u2019s not a large space, but you could still have a couple of young professionals having their own spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>227-229 Cecil Street, South Melbourne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DressingRoom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DressingRoom.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DressingRoom-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DressingRoom-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/DressingRoom-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were trying to bring a touch of New York style to it because it\u2019s a neighbourhood that gives you that kind of feeling. [South Melbourne] used to be industrial, but because of its proximity to both the beach and the CBD, it\u2019s a very desirable area,\u201d says Korasani. Much like in New York, each of the four homes had a minimalist footprint, meaning efficient use of space was essential. \u201cIn terms of design principle, we wanted to go simple. We wanted to use height to create a cool townhouse feel without too much width. We\u2019ve incorporated pretty much every element that a house has. Each has a small backyard with a barbecue, as well as what my client calls rock-star dressing rooms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>The original version of this article appeared in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/propertygurupropertyreport\/docs\/pr_no.166_final\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Issue No. 166<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/propertygurupropertyreport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A teenage prodigy from a family of architects, Medi Korasani continues to hone his passion for design as director of Melbourne-based DW Architects &#038; Interiors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":24436,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[87,541,97],"tags":[2070,299,149,607],"class_list":["post-24435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture-interiors","category-design-focus","category-magazine","tag-architects","tag-architecture","tag-australia","tag-design","news_country-australia","news_author-diana-hubbell"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Meet the prodigy from Australia whose functional designs appeal to users&#039; 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