Constructed in 2019, this shimmering metal home lies in Bellbrae, Australia, just off the Great Ocean Road. Designed as a forever home for the retired owners, it had to suit their needs now and in the years to come.
Originally, the homeowners wanted to alter and extend the home that once sat on the 10-acre site, but upon further investigation, it was deemed unsalvageable, due to poor building practices.
Since the owners are retired, there was “no room for budget blowouts or costly future maintenance,” the architects explain. The house needed to "work socially for two people, three families, or a wedding for 100 guests".
The 1,940-square-foot house was designed as two pavilions, separated by a large deck. The main pavilion was designed for day-to-day living and features a sitting room, kitchen, dining zone, and bedroom.
The second, smaller pavilion boasts two extra bedrooms, either side of a shared bathroom and kitchenette. Ideal for visiting friends and family, this guest unit helps everyone maintain their privacy and can be closed down when not in use
Over in Terrasini, on the Italian island of Sicily, you'll find this unique container home. Perched on a hillside and partially cantilevered, the property overlooks a valley and offers views of the Gulf of Castellammare.
Formed from a single shipping container, clad in rust-coloured Corten steel, the property will weather and age beautifully over time, allowing it to softly blend into its idyllic setting.