Linear Framing – Mitcham Abode by Glasshouse Projects

Mitcham Abode sits aligned with the terrain below, framing views beyond whilst being inspired by a midcentury sensibility. Glasshouse Projects combines both a robustness and a textural complexity to create a home that sits as a considered object among the landscape.

Making the most of its opportune siting, Mitcham Abode is positioned with enviable 180-degree views. In balancing protection from the elements and connection to its aspect, the home follows the natural fall of the landscape, opening on the lower level to a curated garden setting and pool. On the upper levels, the home stretches outward and reaches toward an optimal orientation. Sited not far from the city, views capture natural elements and the city skyline in the background. Glasshouse Projects utilises a midcentury approach with linear planes directing movement through the residence.

Glasshouse Projects utilises a midcentury approach with linear planes directing movement through the residence.

The exterior and interior elements of the home are aligned through a shared vision of openness. The landscape design softens the transition between the harder built form and the native surrounds – seamlessly blending the boundary between the surrounding environment and the structure. As the series of built components come together, cantilevers allow for the natural creation of voids and covered outdoor spaces. Whilst ample glass elements allow the interior to remain outwardly connected, the heavier encasing concrete structure is contrasted with iron ash hardwood, embedding a natural touch through materiality.

Needing to withstand the knocks of family life, the use of robust and longwearing materials ensures the home will stand the test of time. Polished concrete floor runs the length of the house, where a layering of furniture, artwork and lighting allow for the personalities of the owners to be showcased. The home’s weighted nature reinforces the home as a place of protection as well as celebrating the features of its site.

The home’s weighted nature reinforces the home as a place of protection as well as celebrating the features of its site.

Through a generous and open interior and incorporation of the surrounding environment, Mitcham Abode feels perceptively larger as a result. With a carefully curated design, Glasshouse Projects ensures the home is completed from a holistic and considered core.