It’s the kind of house you remember long after you leave. Weathered limestone walls glow in the golden coastal light. A curved colonnade loops gently around a central courtyard, framing vistas of sandstone, water and sky. This is not a new build pretending to be old-nor a relic stuck in time-but a timeless retreat that embraces its past while livin...
Project name
A Coastal Alchemy
Architecture firm
Di Bartolo Architects (Marco Di Bartolo)
Location
Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Marco Di Bartolo
Design team
Design team interiors: The Stylesmiths (Rebekah Hampshire)
Interior design
The Stylesmiths (Rebekah Hampshire)
Civil engineer
Shackelford Consulting Engineers (Craig Shackelford)
Structural engineer
Shackelford Consulting Engineers (Craig Shackelford)
Construction
Alt Construction
Material
Limestone and micro cement render
Client
Janette and Richard Di Bartolo
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled within a challenging sandy site, complete with its own valley, this coastal residence was born to take full advantage of its bayside location. The approach undertaken was to craft an open-ended, carved box that delicately framed the mesmerizing sea views.
Architecture firm
Di Bartolo Architects
Location
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Principal architect
Marco Di Bartolo
Civil engineer
Shackelford Consulting Engineers
Structural engineer
Shackelford Consulting Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Hydronic heating, Solar Panels, Double Glazing, North Facing
Supervision
Builder / Architect
Construction
Builtec Builders Pty Ltd
Material
Concrete & Glass
Typology
Residential › Modern Single Family Home
