HOUSE ON THE HILL

Set high on an exposed ridgeline, House on the Hill is a minimalist retreat that offers a deliberate pause from urban intensity. Designed for a small family seeking respite from Melbourne’s inner east, the home engages its dramatic setting with quiet strength and sculptural clarity.

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Clad in metal and elevated slightly above the terrain, the house presents as a singular, monolithic form. It acts as a protective shell that holds its ground against the region’s extreme weather. Beneath the steel skin, a textured concrete base anchors the structure, grounding it visually and physically within the windswept landscape.

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The architecture is defined by its restraint. A reduced material palette and unadorned interior volumes create a sense of calm, while strategic glazing delivers both environmental performance and experiential richness. To the south, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows capture panoramic views, transforming the rugged outlook into a constant visual companion. On the northern façade, generous openings invite warmth and daylight, balancing exposure with comfort.

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Internally, the spaces are open, quiet, and refined. They are designed not to impress but to restore. Every element is considered, from the tactile concrete underfoot to the soft wash of natural light that animates the interiors throughout the day.

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More than just a weekend getaway, House on the Hill is a carefully composed sanctuary. It is both bold and introspective, offering its occupants a place to decompress, reconnect, and inhabit a simpler rhythm. In doing so, it delivers on the timeless architectural promise to provide not just shelter but clarity and peace.