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This luxury concrete home by Hillam Architects was shaped as much by the owners’ way of life as by its striking coastal setting. Designed for a family whose years living in Japan inspired a passion for martial arts, fitness and mindful living, the residence draws on the restraint of Japanese architecture and the clarity of modernism to create a home that feels simultaneously protective and open. Positioned in Perth’s City Beach, it balances privacy, light and expansive coastal views through a layered composition of concrete, perforated metal, glass and landscape.
The clients wanted a versatile family home where an active lifestyle could flourish without compromising the sense of space or connection to the outdoors. In response, Hillam Architects created a residence that is both sculptural and highly attuned to the way the family lives. From the street, the home presents a striking study in contrast. A robust concrete structure establishes a strong architectural presence, yet it is the finely detailed white perforated-metal cladding that gives the residence its distinctive identity. Rather than acting as a decorative feature, the automated folding screens perform several roles at once, filtering sunlight, preserving privacy and allowing the façade to continually adapt throughout the day. As evening falls, light filters through the intricate perforations, transforming the home into a softly illuminated lantern that glows against the surrounding landscape.
