Australian Interiors Shape Jacmax’s Bridport Residences in Albert Park

Melbourne developer Jacmax has unveiled Bridport in Albert Park, a boutique collection of nine residences defined by internationally acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler’s first Australian residential interiors commission.

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The project pairs sculptural materiality with a distinctly local sensibility, placing kitchens and bathrooms at the centre of its design narrative.

Across the three four-bedroom and six three-bedroom residences, kitchens are conceived as architectural statements rather than ancillary spaces. Each is anchored by bespoke stone islands that act as both functional workspaces and sculptural centrepieces. Rich natural stone is layered with timber joinery and softened by curvilinear detailing, creating a balance between precision and tactility. The result is a kitchen environment that feels both highly considered and quietly expressive, aligned with Wearstler’s signature approach to immersive interior storytelling.

The bathrooms continue this language of material depth and sensory restraint. Expansive stone surfaces and tonal layering define the spaces, with a focus on texture and proportion rather than ornamentation. The effect is pared back but atmospheric, with light and shadow playing across honed finishes to create a sense of calm within each residence. Designed as private retreats, these rooms prioritise longevity and comfort while maintaining a strong aesthetic identity.

Jacmax Founder Trent Skurrie says the collaboration brings a new dimension to apartment living in Melbourne. “Interiors by Kelly Wearstler will elevate the experience for purchasers, allowing them to step into Kelly’s design vision every time they open their front door,” he says. “With carefully designed touches, these residences will be unlike any other on the market.”

Wearstler describes the project as a response to Melbourne’s architectural and cultural context, drawing inspiration from its urban fabric while layering in global influences from art, fashion and craft traditions. The result is an interior palette that feels both grounded and richly narrative.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing extends the living experience outward, with kitchens and bathrooms framed by views of Albert Park, Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline. Terraces further dissolve the boundary between inside and out, reinforcing the sense of spatial continuity.

With completion expected in late 2027, Bridport positions itself as a tightly held offering in Albert Park, where design-led interiors and enduring materiality define a new benchmark for luxury apartment living.

Images via Jacmax

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