The greatest homes become part of a family’s story. They are the places we return to, where generations gather, traditions are created and memories continue to unfold year after year.
Rob Mills
Following the successful transformation of their residence in Toorak, our clients returned to RMA to create a very different kind of home. Conceived as a coastal retreat on the Mornington Peninsula, Blue Bay Residence was designed to bring children, grandchildren and extended family together in a place that could be enjoyed for generations.
Inspired by the planning principles established in RMA's own Ocean House, the residence balances togetherness with independence through two distinct living quarters. The principal residence occupies the upper level, while a fully self-contained guest residence below allows family and friends to gather with ease while maintaining privacy and comfort.
Set within the grounds of a significant former estate, perched on the clifftop above Blue Bay, the home contributes respectfully to the continuing architectural story of this remarkable coastal setting. Natural materials, generous living spaces and a calm, enduring material palette create a residence that feels both timeless and deeply suited to family life by the sea.
Healthy Living is expressed through the simple pleasures of coastal life. Fresh sea air, abundant natural light and generous connections to outdoor living encourage movement, relaxation and time spent together. Days by the pool unfold beneath a vine-covered loggia, sheltered from the sun with views across the blue waters of the bay. The residence supports a slower rhythm of life, where wellbeing is shaped as much by family, nature and shared experience as it is by the architecture itself.
Exceptional coastal land offers more than remarkable views. It influences the way we gather, the quality of light throughout the day and our connection to the changing seasons. Blue Bay Residence was carefully positioned to embrace these qualities, allowing the landscape to become an integral part of everyday family life.
The most enduring homes evolve alongside the families who inhabit them. Flexible planning, independent living quarters and generous communal spaces allow the residence to adapt as children become parents and parents become grandparents. Designed to be returned to for decades to come, Blue Bay Residence reflects RMA's belief that great homes should grow richer with every generation.
Exceptional homes are realised through disciplined planning as much as thoughtful design. Comprehensive documentation, close consultant coordination and RMA's integrated project management approach provided confidence throughout every stage of delivery. This commitment to time, cost and quality ensured the integrity of the design was protected from concept through to completion.
