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July 2, 2013

Designer Profile: Hecker Guthrie

When I came across the work of Hecker Guthrie, it was in the 15th volume of Andrew Martin’s Interior Design Review. They are a multi-discipline practice under the direction of Paul Hecker and Hamish Guthrie based in Melbourne, Australia. They have worked both locally and internationally covering residential and commercial projects.

I strongly identify with their design aesthetic. Their work is driven by the principles of authenticity, consideration & enthusiasm. This combination clearly works as the multitude of awards won and the number of international publications that have featured their work is staggering. Find out more here.

Hamish Guthrie came from a creative upbringing and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design at RMIT University. He is highly regarded in the design industry and is regularly requested to participate in speaking and judgement engagements.

Paul Hecker has over 20 years experience in the industry. His design approach features both humour and curiosity. What I found of most interest when reading his bio was that when he sets out to design a space, he asks the client not what they want it to look like, but how they want it to make them feel.

What I love about their work is that they like to use a muted palette as the backdrop of an interior and then cleverly use colour (usually with accessories) to enhance. This sets a foundation that allows the interior to be adapted and changed over time without great expense and effort.

They have an amazing portfolio which I would highly recommend you to take a look at here. I have only provided 2 examples of their work, one is of a residential project in a Victorian style house owned by a young Melbournian Family. The second is a commercial project of the Cottesloe Beach Hotel where the use of vibrant colours and 50s style furnishings creates the most amazing beach vibe.