Located on a scenic yet low-lying site near a coastal lagoon, Mecox House by Bates Masi Architects embraces both the challenges and beauty of its environment. The site’s topography funnels storm surge and wave action, requiring a resilient design that remains functional and enjoyable for its inhabitants.
The Mohegan Trail House, designed by Bates Masi Architects, reflects the unique challenges of building on a remote island in the Northeast. With limited access to tradespeople and building materials, the design adapts to the island’s isolation.
This special site with panoramic coastal views towards Te Kohuroa (Matheson Bay) and quintessential rural outlook to Matakana Hill demanded a typology which sits comfortably in both settings.
Situated alongside a lava flow dating from 1801 on the leeward coast of Hawaii, this 10,361-square-foot residence was designed as a modern interpretation of indigenous island architecture
This Mediterranean Retreat House is about 450 square meters, it is located in the island of Menorca and it has three floors to suit the steep topography of the land and to promote the joy of the wonderful views from most of the spaces of the house.
Reconstructed, refitted, reprogrammed… phoenix-like in its new life as a home for a family with college age children, the Old Quarry House occupies a glorious coastal site
Perched on the coastal dunes of eastern Victoria, this is a holiday house for a family who have a long association with the modest beachside hamlet of Sandy Point. Almost three hours from Melbourne, this house is designed not so much for weekends as for extended stays – in both summer and winter.
Located on a lazy bend of the Derwent River in Hobart, this house accentuates the drama of living on the water’s edge. Connections with the landscape oscillate between enclosure and embrace. A courtyard, a colonnade, ledges and terraces soften the distinction between house and landscape with a series of steps and paths.
