Ruxton Rise Residence by Studiofour
Designed by Studiofour, Ruxton Rise Residence reflects the best of modernist design with a strong connection to the landscape.
Words: Hande Rensaw | Photography: Shannon McGrath
Photo: Shannon McGrath
Photo: Shannon McGrath
When Studiofour took on the challenge of designing Ruxton Rise Residence in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Beaumaris, high on the priority list was to create a home for a young family in which to live minimally and mindfully.
The designers describe the project as a physical interpretation of the owner’s values – family, health and integrity – with pared-back interiors that enhance experiences, rather than making a strong visual statement.
‘The focus of the design became on the experience rather than the building form or visual statement,’ says Studiofour.
Priority was placed on the creation of outdoor areas and integrating the landscape into the design. Turning its focus inward, the internal courtyard is the heart and focus of the building.
‘In this home, the interior courtyard garden is treated like an extra room inside the home, a space to read, listen to music, or sit in the sun,’ says Studiofour.
The landscape, and the movement and shadows it creates, provides a calming effect that permeates the whole house.
The use of natural materials and building techniques teamed with maximum light and ventilation, result in a home with no VOC emissions.
This is a home which enriches everyday experiences, with design elements led by the fundamental principle that simplicity enables idleness, and time spent idle makes for a healthier state of mind.
‘The floor plan is designed with family and community in mind, to encourage longer conversations, more intimate memories and closer relationships,’ says Studiofour. Something we could all use more of.
“In this home, the interior courtyard garden is treated like an extra room inside the home, a space to read, listen to music, or sit in the sun.”
Photo: Shannon McGrath
Photo: Shannon McGrath
“Use of natural materials and building techniques teamed with maximum light and ventilation, result in a home with no VOC emissions. ”
Photo: Shannon McGrath
