Alison Alexander is the daughter of Ross Stahle from the renowned Modernist firm Mockridge Stahle Mitchell. She was determined to live in a mid-century house in Beaumaris so she letter dropped dozens of homes in the area that she liked the look of. The house she ended up living in was designed by none other than her father’s firm. Here she talks with Kate Borland about the experience of living in this stunning home. Music by Warm Lobby.
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