Michael Lumby Architecture｜192 sqm, Australian Minimalist Farm Villa

Set on 50 acres of spectacular land with views of Phillip Island and Western Harbour Bay, this villa is considered a typical Australian farmhouse. While the best views can be seen on prominent peaks, this also means that the villa is exposed to a certain extent in the coastal climate of the area.

The villa as a whole is distributed on one floor, the planning of which is aimed at addressing this problem, creating a large and sheltered courtyard garden in the center. THIS COURTYARD BECOMES THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOM IN THE VILLA, SERVING AS A REFERENCE AND REFUGE, AVOIDING THE WIDE VIEWS AND BEING THE FOCUS OF THE TEMPORARY HOUSE INTERIOR WHEN THE NIGHT FALLS. The weight of the walls, deep eaves overhangs and dark ceiling finishes further enhance this escape experience against a wider backdrop.

Although it is a large house with only 2 permanent residents, the plan needs to be expanded and reduced due to the 4 children taking their own families on vacation. 3/4 of the house can be closed so that all the ancillary features of the house can be easily experienced as a yard wall. The front wing, as well as all the main living spaces, act as a simple one-bedroom gazebo, giving the house an intimate feel of space that is not comparable to its size.

Although the roof is considered to be a unique and stylish element that is visible in the landscape, the walls on which it is located are inherently considered a more basic element. These walls are 1m thick, planted with plants that stand out into the landscape, editing and arranging the landscape and circulation. While most of these prominent walls present the view to the outside, when more private spaces are near, they loop around to capture a private courtyard and even provide a green view of the private space from floor to ceiling.

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