POWER PLAY

cting as a business hub and permanent family base, this beautiful new home has been purpose-built as a sanctuary for work, rest and play by Miriam Fanning of Mim Design. As admirers of our clients’ business we were thrilled when they approached us for this project. It is an incredibly personal experience when a client entrusts us with Given the location of the property, a number of elements needed to comply with bushfire regulations. These required balance to ensure an elevated look and feel. It was important that the design and layout was future proofed to suit both family life and the ability to work from home. As such, a dedicated sanctuary-like study overlooking the pool was created for our clients to run their business from. Many coastal properties are fortunate enough to have stunning views and what we call Coastal Pavilion was no exception. Intelligent structural design and careful coordination of services were considered to preserve expansive views across the peninsula from the rear of the property. Coastal Pavilion is our homage to the practice of highly personalised architectural and interior design. With longevity and permanence in mind, it is a home designed to enhance the lifestyle of its residents who are balancing family and business in an idyllic setting. It was designed as a series of pavilions over split levels, each with aspects connecting the inside and out responding to the terracing slope of the site. Soft and striking forms, materials and textures were combined to create a sense of visual harmony that is in line with the client’s business. Mid-century and Scandinavian pieces stand out against the neutral palette of tonal greys and whites within the home which encourages spatial connection and uninterrupted flow. Placement of everyday items as artworks paired with pieces from the clients’ own furniture business offer personality and permanence, signalling a family really live here. This was a really collaborative project with clients who shared our respect for form and rationale. They are thrilled with their new home and we’re looking forward to visiting for drinks under the pergola this summer. Now more than ever I think everyone wishes they had access to a home on the coast with plenty of space and fresh sea air. We loved this project and the excuse to spend more time on the Mornington Peninsula. Now we’re lucky enough to call our clients friends, we can’t wait for our next visit.