Airborne—A House That ‘Floats’ in Victoria’s Mornington
“Make us float” said the owners of a bald hill in a spectacular pocket of Victoria’s Mornington. Site constraints notwithstanding, their wish was Foomann Architects’ command.
“Make us float” said the owners of a bald hill in a spectacular pocket of Victoria’s Mornington. Site constraints notwithstanding, their wish was Foomann Architects’ command.
The powerful trifecta of Passivhaus design, off-site construction and a heavy reliance on one material result in a paragon of efficiency and elegance.
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Melding together contemporary and mid-century design, this 1950s house has been given a longer life and an even more desirable quality.
Located amid the bushland, a humble off-grid home draws inspiration from century-old local vernacular.
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