This is an example of a design story being told holistically. The architecture and the interior talk beautifully to one another. Unadorned materials are used inside and out to complete the narrative.
Rob Mills
With a brief to create a coastal retreat where family and friends could gather throughout the year, this residence draws its inspiration from the landscape, climate and relaxed culture of the Mornington Peninsula. Surrounded by traditional stone and brick homes, the residence reinterprets the familiar through a contemporary Palladian influence, creating a home with its own quiet identity. Confident yet welcoming, it reflects the character of its setting while establishing a new architectural language that feels both timeless and unmistakably connected to the coast.
Architecture and interiors were conceived as one continuous experience. A restrained palette of concrete, honed basalt and hand-hewn timber establishes a sense of honesty and permanence, while celebrating the natural character and imperfections of each material.
Expansive glazing, open-tread stairways and carefully positioned voids draw natural light and sea breezes deep into the residence, dissolving the boundary between inside and out. The north-facing entertaining terrace, pool and sculptural fireplace extend family life outdoors, while a thoughtfully curated collection of furniture, art and natural textures reinforces an atmosphere that is relaxed, refined and unmistakably of its place.
Every successful residence begins by listening. Understanding our clients, the way they live and the experiences they hope to create allows every design to evolve from a deeply personal foundation. Throughout the journey, clear communication, thoughtful collaboration and genuine relationships ensure the process is rewarding as the completed residence. This shared commitment creates more than bespoke architecture; it creates confidence, trust and homes that continue to enrich the lives of our clients for years to come.
The things we choose to live with become part of the story of our lives. A favourite chair, a work of art, an object discovered while travelling or something passed from one generation to the next can hold meaning far beyond its function. We believe a home should make space for these things and allow new memories to gather around them. Furniture, art and objects are therefore never simply the finishing touches. They help transform architecture into something deeply personal: a home that could belong to no one else.
The things we choose to live with become part of the story of our lives. A favourite chair, a work of art, an object discovered while travelling or something passed from one generation to the next can hold meaning far beyond its function. We believe a home should make space for these things and allow new memories to gather around them. Furniture, art and objects are therefore never simply the finishing touches. They help transform architecture into something deeply personal: a home that could belong to no one else.
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.
