Location & Brief
Inverloch, Victoria
4 Bed 2.5 Bath
Scope of Works
Build
Architecture
Partners
Builders
Martin Builders
Interior Design
Setsquare Studio
Photography
Marnie Hawson
Styling & Art
Hannah Nowlan
A cosy space to gather around the Oblica Stuv 30 Compact fireplace
7.9 Star NatHERS Rating
Set within a cherished family property held since the 1980s, this project sought to create a contemporary home that honours its rich natural setting and the emotional legacy of the land. The site, defined by its mature trees and long-standing character, provided both a backdrop and a responsibility — to protect and enhance rather than overwrite. For the clients, the new home was as much about preserving a sense of place as it was about creating a new chapter. They wanted a sanctuary that encouraged wildlife, supported native planting, and offered moments of quiet connection to nature — from bird habitats to the play of sea breezes drifting in from nearby coastal walks.
Homeowner
Sylvia
impact over its lifetime
Measured by auditing tool, eTool
24,092,900
balloons of co2 gas removed from the atmosphere
3900
Trees planted
87
the amount of zero energy Australian homes for a year
141
number of cars taken off the road
As a renovation project to an existing heritage home, it can sometimes be challenging to reach our carbon reduction targets. The existing house had a low energy rating due to lack of insulation and high performance glazing, while also being powered by a gas hot water system and heated by a gas-powered hydronic system.
