the high life

This clifftop home outside Melbourne, designed by architect Rob Mills, ticks all the boxes in terms of sustainability, design and understated luxury

- Ali Heath

Speaking to architect Rob Mills about this stunning property, he points out ‘it is no longer enough to design a beautiful house – spaces need to be intuitive on many levels: a sustainable, future-proof design, durable natural materials and thought-provoking, pure architectural forms’. His design mantra is aptly demonstrated in this project, which has been described as ‘a beacon for intelligent coastal designs of the future’.

Situated on a rare parcel of north-facing land (the same as south-facing in the UK) overlooking Aireys Inlet, known for its iconic stretches of beach, the stone, zinc and glass structure is the embodiment of contemporary cool. This home, with separate apartment levels that can be merged or enjoyed in isolation, plus a basement with wellness centre, bar and media room, takes the luxury to new heights.