Great architecture is about delivering surprises – and in the case of this house, Jolson has managed to create both memorable spaces and finishes that few can only dream about.

Take the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, for example. The mild steel joinery used for the faceted walls appears like velvet, and the flamed granite kitchen benches demand to be caressed.

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Complete with terrazzo floors, this moody backdrop elevates the kitchen into the realm of a gallery space. Having the work of artist Janet Laurence above the kitchen bench and a hyperrealistic photo of an Italian Palazzo by Italian artist Massimo Listri in the living area, further adds depth to the already large and fluid space.

And to ensure light filters in from the south to illuminate such works, there’s a long ribbon skylight along the southern boundary. The module furniture in the living area, taking the form of cut diamonds, adds to the artistry, as does the textured dining table made from charred timber.

“This house was very much about texture and light,” says Jolson, who included polished plaster walls, many of which are curved to allow for the expression of light at different times of the day.

Given this place was designed for a couple, the emphasis could be on providing a palatial main bedroom suite (although there are two other bedrooms). Featuring curved walls, a dressing area and an ensuite that takes up half the top level, it shows what can be achieved with a healthy budget, but as importantly, by an architect who comes with ideas.

The floor of the ensuite features an unusual quartz that appears to “float” against the full-length mirrored wall. “I wanted the city skyline and the neighbourhood to be continually captured, irrespective of where you are in the house,” says Jolson.

And while this is a place for a couple who appreciate a highly sophisticated and refined aesthetic, there are also the quirky and unexpected moments – with one powder room revealing a whimsical wallpaper depicting extinct animals, almost Victorian in feel.

“We were fortunate our clients both understood design and also invested in it. At the end of the day, you’re only as good as your clients,” adds Jolson modestly.

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