Modern home using two key Baw Baw dry stone blade walls that run throughout the property
Tranquil Modernism
Australia
Perfectly private and surrounded by bush land, this level acreage block was a blank canvas for designer Michael Zias.
Architecture
Michael Zias
Baw Baw dry stone wall flowing from inside to exterior courtyard

Perfectly private and surrounded by bush land, this level acreage block was a blank canvas for designer Michael Zias. With large sweeping lawns and existing tennis court, an open plan single level home that could sprawl out across the landscape was the perfect fit.

Patio and pool area with blade wall in Baw Baw dry stone to the side

Drawing on cues from 1960s architecture Zias has combined classic and contemporary styles to create a tranquil modern home. Huge glass windows and expanses of natural limestone flooring blur the boundaries of the house to really create a sense of outdoor living. Baw Baw dry stone walling has been used on blade walls that run through the home and into the landscape, again, blurring the indoor outdoor distinction and adding a sense of texture to the crisp modern finishes of the house.

View of master bedroom with Baw Baw dry stone feature wall projecting out toward pool area

The end result is a calming home that perfectly blends contemporary and classic architectural styles and is striking on the landscape.

External alcove with tree and stepping stones in front of Baw Baw dry stone feature wall
Bathroom with large blade wall clad in Baw Baw dry stone extending from external wall

Project Palette