From the street, the home presents a striking façade layered with interlocking metal panels, rammed earth and aluminium battens. Timber accents against an otherwise dark exterior provide a warm welcome as you approach. Sandy rammed earth is a key feature woven throughout, anchoring the home to its natural surroundings, and fostering a warm, inviting atmosphere. The interior incorporates dark and light tones, using light natural timber and black steel accents to create a striking contrast. Curves appear repeatedly as you move through the home, softening the impact of harsh corners.
Sorrento
Warm Coastal Ambience
Located in the coastal suburb of Sorrento, this contemporary masterpiece offers a homely ambience and timeless design. Embracing a coastal aesthetic, the residence sits comfortably within the surrounding landscape.
- Location
- Sorrento VIC
- Year
- 2024
Inside, the palette balances contrast and calm. Light natural timbers pair with black steel accents to create striking visual depth by drawing from colours in the surrounding landscape.
Working with the natural fall of the land the home steps down into the living areas increasing the ceiling heights to maximise light and give a generous feeling of space.
The design is subtle and functional, with emphasis on indoor-outdoor living. The carefully designed outdoor entertaining zone was designed for year-round enjoyment, featuring an outdoor woodfire, integrated alfresco kitchen. Enveloping the swimming pool, the heart of the home, offers a seamless connection with the outdoor alfresco and barbeque space. This creates a social way of living with a feeling of ease, a prefect compliment to the coastal location.
A key innovation lies in the home’s glazing. With the client working in the glass industry, the house features a pre-release Quad Silver low-E system - the most advanced of its kind in Australia, offering superior solar control, exceptional clarity and optimal energy efficiency without compromising views.
With multiple spaces designed for entertaining family and friends, this magnificent home encourages residents to gather and create lasting memories.
Finishes were selected for both comfort and durability. Engineered timber flooring grounds the main living zones, while carpet offers warmth in bedrooms. In wet areas, concrete-look tiles emulate the raw beauty of polished concrete while meeting compliance requirements.
Every detail of this five-bedroom home reflects a thoughtful, collaborative process—anchored in the client’s clear brief and realised through Latitude 37’s signature approach to personalised, site-responsive design. The result is a warm, modern home that speaks to lifestyle, quality, and connection.
