Norfolk

The Local Project

In Sorrento on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula – where a centenarian Norfolk pine stands sentinel – a pared-back aesthetic from interior decorator Simone Haag offsets a brutalist expression by Travis Walton Architecture in this striking residence.

Conceived alongside homeowner Bear Agushi, the brief for Norfolk was to create a coastal family home that captured views of the bay, the Melbourne skyline and nearby golf course. Durable materials are favoured, chosen to withstand the harsh coastal conditions. “The brutal, rough texture of the off-form concrete is offset by the warm tones of the natural timber cladding,” says Walton. “We wanted something that would mimic the texture of the off-form concrete in the surrounding walls, so we used timber flooring from Made by Storey’s Touch Collection… the dark natural hues are the perfect complement to our material palette.”