Mount Martha House

Nestled within Mount Martha’s quiet coastal landscape, this multi-generational home offers a modern retreat for a growing family while honouring its inherited site.

Inspired by its natural surrounds, the design uses Silvertop Ash, corrugated iron cladding, and painted cement sheet in muted tones that blend seamlessly into the neighbourhood. Coastal landscaping enhances the sense of place, while the double-storey home embraces the sloping terrain with a pitched roof and open deck oriented towards expansive views.

Internally, light-filled spaces provide flexibility for communal gathering or private retreat. Sustainability is embedded through north-facing living areas that maximise daylight, external window coverings that regulate heat gain, and a roof accommodating solar panels, solar hot water, and rainwater collection for irrigation.

Thoughtfully designed to sit within the landscape rather than dominate it, this family home is a considered response to legacy and environment, ensuring it remains a cherished place for generations to come.