Simplicity, comfort and showiness — the interior of a beach house on the coast of Australia (Photo)

The house, named Ocean House, combines the clean lines of a modern concrete house with the warmth and rustic tactility of a modest beach house. Located along one of the most scenic coastal routes in the world, this house is conceived for relaxation.

Its author Rob Mills decided to give the house a graceful interior to better suit the idyllic setting of relaxation. Pale concrete surfaces are complemented by bleached wood and plain furniture.

But the effect, according to Mills, is not minimalist, but sophisticated and country-like calm. “I don't see the design as absolute,” said the architect. "The interior is organic and tactile, using neutral fabrics." The same aesthetics continues outside where the stucco surfaces are designed to match the light color of the local bark of the tree.

“The design of the house takes into account the environment in which it is located. - Mills added, “If it were covered with saturated color, the connection with the street would be lost.” Built on a steep slope between the ocean and the forest, the six-bedroom house is divided into three floors.

Both living quarters and bedrooms are located on the first and second floors, which means that the house can be easily divided into two objects. The highest level is the entrance floor with utility rooms and two garages.

The shape of the building consists of two volumes. The first part is a cuboid, where concrete floor slabs extend beyond the glazing walls from floor to ceiling. The second is an opaque drum with concentric walls made of curved concrete.

Terraces with the smell of the surrounding landscape create different spaces for residents to enjoy the scenery. “The strength of Ocean House is its unique location and how design responds to the environment,” Mills explained. “This is a glazed pavilion that allows you to live in two completely different environments at the same time, a unique experience of the wild, where the ocean below and the forest above become integral elements.”