A Compact, Living and Breathing House Perfect for the Coast

Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect

Somers House One on the Mornington Peninsula is described as a compact, living and breathing house. And it certainly lives up to that description. The home designed by Architect Adrian Bonomi is at once breezy and light, welcoming and generous, and sophisticated yet relaxed.

Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Timber Floors
Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Black Houses, Outdoor Areas, Plywood

This welcoming house's primary feature is a verandah so generous it blurs the line between a courtyard house and a traditional Australian verandah. An extension of the roofline, the north-facing verandah is the perfect outdoor living space and a seamless extension of the central living zone. The large verandah gets the most out of outdoor living in colder months while creating ample shade during the hottest months.

Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Timber Floors
Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Joinery, Timber Floors

As is informally the case with many beach houses, Somers House One is accessible to friends and family with the back door working as front.

Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Fireplaces, Outdoor Areas
Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Timber Houses

The home embraces natural materials which is one of the reasons if feels so comfortable. Timber cladding, plywood, cedar doors and internally recycled painted brick and stone all come together to create a sophisticated, yet authentic home.

Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Black Houses
Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)

Reverse brick veneer construction and a carefully crafted passive solar envelope make for a very comfortable living environment; The heating and cooling systems are rarely used. This truly is a house designed to compliment the beautiful contrasts of Victorian climate.

Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Timber Floors
Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Fireplaces
Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Timber Houses
Somers House One by Adrian Bonomi Architect (via Lunchbox Architect)
Outdoor Areas

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