The finest country residences feel inseparable from the landscape. They embrace expansive views, fresh air, natural light and the changing rhythms of nature.
Designing beyond the city requires a different way of thinking. Every site presents its own climate, topography and opportunities, demanding a response that is both thoughtful and deeply connected to the land. The experience begins well before reaching the home. Front gates, tree-lined driveways and generous turning circles establish a sense of space and scale, creating a journey through the landscape that is as considered as the architecture itself. Whether overlooking a river, nestled within farmland or positioned among mountains, RMA creates residences that belong naturally to their surroundings.
Using locally sourced materials wherever possible and drawing on decades of experience designing in regional and remote environments, each project balances architectural refinement with resilience, creating homes that are comfortable, enduring and prepared for the changing conditions of the landscape.
The landscape has always been our greatest source of inspiration. We believe great residences begin by listening carefully to the land.
– Rob Mills
The natural environment provides the foundation for healthy design. Orientation, fresh air, natural light, thermal performance and carefully selected materials work together to create comfortable, low-impact residences throughout every season. Combined with spaces that encourage rest, connection and everyday rituals, each home supports a healthier way of living while responding respectfully to its environment.
Every landscape offers a different opportunity. From Australia to New Zealand and North America, each residence is shaped by the qualities of its site, its climate and the aspirations of its owners. The result is architecture that belongs naturally to its setting because it could not have been designed for anywhere else.
To be sustainable, a home must first be designed to last. RMA has extensive experience designing in demanding environments where salt, wind, bushfire, cyclones and other natural forces are ever present. Materials and systems are selected not only for their beauty, but for their ability to withstand the conditions of the land. Non-combustible materials, independent water supplies, fire protection and backup power can become part of the architecture itself. Resilience is never treated as an addition to the design; it is considered from the beginning, creating homes with every opportunity to endure for generations.
