The Mount

The undulation of the land creates interest at every angle and is at kin with an ever- changing landscaping throughout the seasons. You can’t help but experience strong emotive connections with the change of light as you journey through this home. Welcome to The Mount.

Nestled in the Victorian regional country village is a mid- century inspired build that takes in all the aspects of the once volcanic Mount. This recently completed masterpiece by designers Project Now is a contemporary and practical family home over five levels.

The modest façade is but a teaser to what lies within and the incredible views from entry. You’re literally drawn through an architectural story from start to finish.

The design created a practical and livable space incorporating features of contemporary mid-century design. The use of breeze blocks, crazy pave and veneer timber walls all awaken a deep- seeded feeling of familiarity. The re-upholstery of original 1960’s furniture demonstrates a genuine authenticity of the era and inter-woven with new luxe furnishings, make the spaces feel warm, homely and comfortable.

Property owners Sam and Darren said “we wanted to create something unique, but with all the appropriate nods to mid- century architecture – think conservative Palm Springs if that’s possible. The house is so practical and we were able to really determine how we wanted to live in the space and the design team made that a reality”.

“There’s so much history associated with the site and we love that the excavation discovered treasured artifacts from years gone by. It made us contemplate who was here beforehand and we’ve got a much closer connection to some of those times. We’ve incorporated many of the horse shoes from the gold rush era into the gabion walls”, Sam said.

The undeniable features of the house include the light shafts in every room from the stunning floor to ceiling windows.

Incorporating the vista into the design was critical from the outset and set an undeniable challenge for Project Now.

Director Luke Jennings said “the home was designed to be light, bright and airy with high performing glass to soak up all the winter warmth in this cold climate, yet strategically designed with broad eaves and overhands to protect from the summer sun".

“The home has taken on environmental and efficiency elements, including all internal walls, roof and floor being insulated at the highest levels and innovative building materials such as hebel flooring being used throughout", he said.

This home certainly gives all the subtle nods to the era, but more than that it gives you all the right feels in all the right ways.