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Silverlinings by Rachcoff Vella Architecture

FeaturedConcrete exterior with overhanging roof, glass walls, and mature trees surrounding the building.

Rachcoff Vella Architecture completed Silverlinings, a minimal house in Melbourne, Australia, that combines robust materials with a restrained design. Overlooking the bayside beach, the home’s architectural approach emphasizes simplicity and meticulous detailing, evident in the use of a limited palette of materials such as concrete, brass, and white oak. Silverlinings offers a harmonious blend of raw elegance and contemporary design, providing a warm and inviting space for family living.

Gruyere ‘Hilltop Hood’ by Rachcoff Vella

FeaturedA modern, minimalist building with clean lines, large windows, and surrounded by a lush green lawn.

Rachcoff Vella Architecture has designed Gruyere ‘Hilltop Hood’, a farmhouse in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley. The house is perched atop a hill, offering panoramic views and featuring a cantilevered pitched roof. Its design integrates seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, utilizing materials like handmade bricks and Colorbond cladding. The layout includes three distinct building wings, framing a protected courtyard.

Dale St House by Chan Architecture

Sleek, modern kitchen with white cabinetry, wood accents, marble island, and globe pendant lights.

Previously designed in 1960s, the Dale St House is a family home located in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Chan Architecture in 2024, the house balances mid-century heritage and modern touches with an updated material palette of natural marble, solid timber, and subtly textured stone tiles, made to blend expertly with the existing bluestone walls. The interior features a well-lit double-height space and a central kitchen with a striking 5.6-meter calacatta marble island.

Marianne House Combines Historical Allure And Contemporary Design

A peaceful, modern home amidst a lush, wooded landscape, complemented by a winding path.

Marianne House, located on the Mornington Peninsula in Rye, Melbourne, Australia, merges a charming original structure with clean lines and contemporary design. Designed by Victoria Merrett Architects in 2024, this 208-square-metre house enhances family living within its updated layout, alongside original elements such as a large brick fireplace and timber-lined walls, providing a cozy and familiar backdrop to this distinctly modern abode.

Davis House in Melbourne by Blur Architecture

Striking copper-clad building with a reflecting pool and autumn foliage surroundings.

Melbourne studio Blur Architecture has added a copper-clad extension to a Victorian townhouse in the South Yarra suburb of Melbourne, Australia, with features such as an elevated lap pool and a glass corridor that connects the old and new buildings.

Blur Architecture used materials including weathered copper, glass, steel, bluestone pavers and concrete for Davis, which was designed for a homeowner who wanted to improve their exercise and swimming routine at the house.

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