Greg Bond from Atelier Bond
What is your favourite meal to cook at home?
My kids and I love to get out the pasta machine and make a fresh fettuccine with a simple ragu sauce. Some tunes on the record player and it’s the perfect Sunday afternoon.
Where do you buy your clothes/what are your favourite clothing labels right now?
For basics it’s Country Road and Zara. If I am looking to step it up a notch, it’s Melbourne’s Informale and Hugo Boss because it’s the perfect cut for my build. I also have some Burberry jackets and coats that are more than a decade old but are still well-loved pieces in my wardrobe.
Where is your favourite place to dine?
As an Adelaidean, I am spoilt for choice. Every summer my family heads to the south coast to either Kuti Shack at Goolwa or The Pearl on Aldinga Beach. Closer to home, I am a big fan of Asian fusion restaurant Kiin. However, my absolute favourite place to eat is Rockford Winery — the lunch is available to its Stonewall members. It’s held at one large table and each Stonewaller can only bring three guests, so you’ll always end up meeting new and interesting people, all the while drinking some of Australia’s premier wines and eating fresh fare from the garden. My first boss, Fran Bonato of Tectvs, signed me up about 20 years ago and it’s a gift that keeps on giving.
Favourite cafe?
We frequent GG’s daily as it’s a very short stroll along the village high street where we live and work. There’s also a cafe situated on Place Saint Sulpice which I always make a point of visiting when in Paris.
What are you reading/listening to right now (book, podcast etc)?
I am a Formula 1 enthusiast, so my last read was Guenther Steiner’s diary. I am also reading Sam Neil’s memoir. For podcasts, I regularly listen to “The Diary of the CEO”, “The Imperfects” and Hamish Blake’s “How Other Dads Dad”.
What music are you listening to right now?
We’re listening to vinyl in our home and it has re-introduced the pleasure of listening to the album. On rotation is Gang of Youth’s The Positions and Air’s Moon Safari. Recently I went to a truly joyful performance by The Cat Empire so their catalogue needs to be added to our growing collection.
Favourite artwork in your home or favourite artist?
We have known the multi-talented Poh Ling Yeow for many years and so we are fortunate to own two of her works. We also have an original Bond poster for the Italian release of Dr No, which we found in London and is especially precious. Our latest acquisition was by Nicole Black from her Liminal series. My seven-year-old son is also a budding artist, so many Owen Bond originals adorn our walls
and fridge!
Do you have a favourite magazine/online source?
Grand Designs, of course! Also, Houses, Wallpaper, The Local Project, The Design Files and SA Life.
What is your favourite homewares brand?
Honestly, Country Road. It captures modern Australian living exceptionally well.
What is your favourite furniture piece at home?
We’re holding off from all major furniture acquisitions until we renovate our home, but it will probably
include pieces from Jardan, Agostino & Brown, and 1K chairs. What will be retained will be our leather and metal steamer trunk we picked up when living in San Francisco.
What other interior designers and architects inspire you?
Ian Moore, Peter Stutchbury, Kerry Hill, Kerstin Thompson and Hecker Guthrie.