Grand Designs Australia

The bee’s knees

“this is not your traditional type of home,” says Mani Architecture founder Sara Tonini, and after inspecting this one-of-a-kind structure we are inclined to agree. Whether it’s the bee-shaped letterbox adorning the front yard, the striking facade of layered timber shingles and arched doorways, or the pastel-pink bathroom, there’s no denying this Melbourne home is a little offbeat. But that’s exactly why we love it.

“Mani” is the Italian word for hands, and all hands were on deck when Mani Architecture

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