The Concrete House in Melbourne by Matt Gibson Architecture

The smooth residence forges a relationship between inside and outside under the Australian sun.

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Architecture is about creating a dialogue, oftentimes, between a building and the context. This is an especially important factor in residential design, which is perhaps one of the most intimate forms of the discipline. Here we find Matt Gibson Architecture planting a new home in Melbourne that reiterates the purity of the surrounding environment. The home is built using basic materials like concrete, glass and stone at the facade, which is matched with beautifully finished timber throughout. At the interior, the space is kept simple and open, underlining the a sense of expanse. Check out the home with the photos above and head here to learn more about Matt Gibson Architecture.

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