Positioned along the shores of Port Phillip Bay, this custom family residence was designed to embrace its rare beachfront setting while responding sensitively to the challenges of an elongated coastal site. The brief centred on creating a refined, contemporary home that would optimise panoramic water views, deliver seamless indoor/outdoor living, and provide long-term comfort and protection from the coastal elements. Every design decision was guided by the desire to maximise light, frame the shifting horizon, and celebrate the unique rhythms of beachfront living.

The home adopts a contemporary architectural language that is both understated and elevated; clean lines, generous glazing, and a layout that draws the bay into the heart of daily life. A reverse-living arrangement places the primary kitchen, dining, and living spaces on the first floor, opening to a beachfront deck and an undercover alfresco that unites indoor spaces with the expansive coastal outlook. The master suite extends from this level, offering a private retreat with its own balcony, walk-in robe, and serene ensuite. On the ground floor, a flexible mix of living spaces, including a family room, multipurpose space, study, and two additional bedrooms, supports both privacy and connection for a growing family.

Designed for longevity and ease, the residence incorporates a lift, a rear double garage, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, plus powder, and a series of versatile communal spaces. It delivers a refined interpretation of modern coastal living, with the strong consideration for site orientation, and seamless engagement with the beach, elevating it into a timeless family retreat, crafted to be enjoyed for generations.