Contrasting Minimalist Home In The Lush Vegetation

This ultra minimalist and super bold residence is built in Australia and it hides in the lush vegetation around

This ultra-minimalist and super bold residence is built in Australia and it hides in the lush vegetation around

Ridge Road Residence’s minimal blackened timber facade is tucked away behind a layer of thick Australian vegetation, making it almost invisible upon first glance. Melbourne-based architecture practice studiofour designed the home with this camouflage element in mind, hoping to take a gentle architectural approach that respects the site’s distinctive landscape.

The site is placed on a naturally dramatic slope that allows the building to spill downward while maintaining a level of visual privacy from the golf course below. Terraced decks overlook the hill, creating quiet moments to reflect upon the natural surroundings. There is a couple of black butterfly chairs to enjoy fresh air.

The home’s divided layout is inspired by the clients’ desire to separate the public spaces from the private ones. Inside, the space embodies the principles of minimalism, including clean white walls, optimized space, and minimal furnishings. The design of the house is not your average minimalist, it’s very bold and every space here shows a character and a function. The lower level consists of the kitchen, dining, and living areas in one fluid space. A subtle level change helps create depth in the space, and a fireplace adds a cozy element to the modern interior.

A powder room and laundry room are disguised behind the panelized matte black wall in the kitchen to further enhance privacy and function. The striking white walls place an emphasis on the large windows throughout the space, which showcase a large neighboring tea tree and dense vegetation.

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Outside there's a desk with black buttefly chairs and sliding doors

Outside there's a desk with black buttefly chairs and sliding doors

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The master bedroom is all-neutral, with closed and hidden storage, a large bed, floor lamps and neutral textiles

The master bedroom is all-neutral, with closed and hidden storage, a large bed, floor lamps and neutral textiles

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One wall is glazed, which allows much light in and lets the owners enjoy the views a lot

One wall is glazed, which allows much light in and lets the owners enjoy the views a lot

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The living room is done with a large hearth, firewood, a black sofa and a cool minimal wall art

The living room is done with a large hearth, firewood, a black sofa and a cool minimal wall art

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The ceiling is double-height, the wall is glazed to enjoy the views and much light inside

The ceiling is double-height, the wall is glazed to enjoy the views and much light inside

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I'm totally in love with this amazing white minimalist wall art created to accent this room

I'm totally in love with this amazing white minimalist wall art created to accent this room

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The kitchen is done in black, with sleek cabinets and everything hidden, the kitchen island is white, and the dining space is also here

The kitchen is done in black, with sleek cabinets and everything hidden, the kitchen island is white, and the dining space is also here

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It features only a chic wooden dining set and a potted grass centerpiece

It features only a chic wooden dining set and a potted grass centerpiece

Source: design-milk