Designed for a quirky couple by Meaden Architecture and Interiors, this home in Beaumaris rises from its native bushy garden to open itself to the surrounding sea and bushland views.
Beaumaris is an affluent bayside suburb in Melbourne, Australia.
As a form, its made of bitumen, bricks, sticks, and steel with strategically placed windows of the world.
Structure, tress, and garden are purposefully woven together creating a sense of belonging in a pre-existing landscape.
One passes through the interiors always taking in the changing sky and sea.
It makes you feel like your in another world.
Meaden Architecture and Interiors client’s brief was to see the native bushland in the court, the sky above, and most importantly the sea beyond.
The challenge of the project was that the site was in a court, near the sea, but with no sea views.
The solution was to lift the main living spaces above the surrounding buildings so these views could be realised.
With this in mind, the building’s form was largely driven by site setbacks, and was worked, shaped, and articulated to connect to earth and sky in a relaxed and easy going manner.
The interiors are quirky and vibrant, a true reflection of the owners unique character.
The house is rich, complex and out there and since its completion in 2019, the garden has begun to engulf the building and the building has aged into the garden.
Meaden Architecture and Interiors clients love living there.
Project Details
Project Size – 350 m2
Site Area – 900 m2
Completion Date – 2019
Building Levels – 2
Project Team
Architecture
Meaden Architecture and Interiors
Meaden Architecture and Interiors is a small architectural practice based in Melbourne.
Since their humble beginnings in 2001, they have delivered innovative and intelligent projects within the institutional, education, hospitality, and residential sectors.
Photography
Parallax Photography
David McArthur leads Parallax Photography, a Melbourne based studio.
Apart from creating architectural and interiors photography for architects and designers, David undertakes advertising, editorial, industrial, and annual reportage photography .
He’s produced work for brands like Agilent, Amcor, Enjo, Bruker, Mobil Australia, The Austin Hospital, and Tabcorp from his St Kilda East studio.
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