Situated in a bayside town of Victoria, these villas respond to the calm coastal rhythm and the understated elegance of modernist ideas. Set on a distinctive yet level site shaped by an angled boundary, the development comprises two single-level Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes that marry functionality with architectural clarity. The site’s geometry is embraced through a shared side driveway, ensuring efficient access while maintaining a gentle, unobtrusive presence along the street.
Each home is similar in scale and planning, carefully tailored to meet SDA standards and provide accessibility, safety, and comfort for residents with diverse physical needs. While internal layouts remain consistent—streamlining construction and usability—individuality emerges through subtle façade articulation and the orientation of private entries. These gestures create distinction without disrupting visual harmony.
Architecturally, the language is modest yet refined, drawing on the character of its bayside setting through a restrained palette and simple, enduring forms. Floor plans are deliberately clear, prioritizing circulation, accessible kitchens and bathrooms, and strong connections to private outdoor spaces that invite light and openness.
This project demonstrates that inclusive design can be both functional and beautiful. By embedding accessibility within a considered architectural framework, the homes offer a dignified, long-term living solution—contextually sensitive, cost-effective, and thoughtfully resolved. Through simple yet deliberate moves, these villas enrich their coastal setting and provide a model for housing that is as purposeful as it is graceful.
Land Size: 959sqm
Stage: Design Development
Client: Private
Location: Victoria’s South-East
