Why this ‘Concrete House’ in Melbourne is wowing everybody who sets foot inside
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Behind the facade of this bold concrete building lies a warm, sun-drenched family home with a cactus garden on the roof, dazzling modern décor and a generous master bedroom.
The award-winning statement home is located in Sands Estate in Torquay at the end of the Great Ocean Road, an hour and 20 minutes south-west of Melbourne.
Designed by leading Melbourne architects at Auhaus Architecture and Interiors, the contemporary pad uses concrete throughout, while wood, marble and copper details, colorful art and cozy fireplaces soften the interior.
The slatted front door opens onto a small courtyard where the entrance to the house is at the end of a long corridor.
A glass wall runs the length of the hallway and eventually leads past the stairs under a double-height gallery to the family room, the heart of the house.
Behind the facade of this bold concrete building lies a warm, sun-drenched family home with a cactus garden on the roof, dazzling modern décor and a generous master bedroom.
The award-winning statement home is located in Sands Estate in Torquay at the end of the Great Ocean Road, an hour and 20 minutes south-west of Melbourne
The incredible design is said to be reminiscent of the style of American architect John Lautner, known for designing mid-century modern mansions in Hollywood in the 1970s.
Designed by leading Melbourne architects at Auhaus Architecture and Interiors, the contemporary pad uses concrete throughout, while wood, marble and brass details, as well as colorful art and warming fireplaces soften the stylish interior.
Polished concrete floors and kitchen worktops complement the striking black and white marble backsplash and copper ducted extractor hood.
There's a built-in daybed off the dining room, while a gallery of colorful artwork from local artists adorns the walls. A warming fireplace is located in the lounge, while glass doors open onto a grassy courtyard.
Outside there is a covered veranda for lazing in the sun and an outdoor shower to cool off after a visit to the nearby beach.
The master bedroom above the family room spans the entire second floor and features a luxurious bathroom with freestanding bath, private courtyard and a large dressing room fit for an A-list celebrity.
Polished concrete floors and kitchen worktops complement the striking black and white marble backsplash and copper ducted extractor hood
There's a built-in daybed off the dining room, while a gallery of colorful artwork from local artists adorns the walls
Raw concrete is left untreated to embrace the unique flaws and imperfections of the natural material and add character to any space in which it appears
Floor-to-ceiling windows with wooden frames allow sunlight to stream in and provide views of the roof garden beds and the wetland and golf course to which the house adjoins.
The Concrete House, as the house is aptly called, reflects the skills and interests of its original owners. Prudence Oliveri is an artist, while her husband Damian is a concrete worker.
Raw concrete is left untreated to embrace the unique flaws and imperfections of the natural material and add character to any space in which it appears.
A spiral staircase in the courtyard leads to a studio space that can be used as an art gallery or guesthouse with its own bathroom, roof garden and terrace.
The master bedroom above the family room spans the entire second floor and features a luxurious bathroom with freestanding bath, private courtyard and a large dressing room fit for an A-list celebrity
The Oliveris sold the beautiful four-bedroom home in 2016 for $1.35 million and it was repurchased in March 2022 for $2.75 million. The Concrete House has now reappeared on the market with an asking price of just under $3 million
A spiral staircase in the courtyard leads to a studio space that can be used as an art gallery or guesthouse with its own bathroom, roof garden and terrace.
The incredible design is said to be reminiscent of the style of American architect John Lautner, known for designing mid-century modern mansions in Hollywood in the 1970s.
The Oliveris sold the beautiful four-bedroom home in 2016 for $1.35 million and it was repurchased in March 2022 for $2.75 million.
The Concrete House has now reappeared on the market with an asking price of just under $3 million.