Built to specification

Designed in consultation with the homeowner, this family home tames its steep site and provides all the necessities for a contemporary lifestyle

View of bathroom which features dark brown floor architecture, bathroom, countertop, interior design, real estate, room, window, gray, black — View of bathroom which features dark brown floor and wall tiling, bathtub with matching tiled surround.

View of master bedroom which features carpeted floors, bed frame, bedroom, ceiling, home, interior design, room, wall, gray

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Exterior view of a home designed by Robin architecture, building, commercial building, condominium, elevation, estate, facade, home, house, mixed use, property, real estate, residential area, purple

View of lounge which features brown leather sofas, home, interior design, living room, property, real estate, room, gray

Exterior view of outdoor area which features aluminium ceiling, daylighting, estate, house, interior design, property, real estate, roof, blue, white

Exterior view of outdoor area which features aluminium apartment, architecture, condominium, corporate headquarters, estate, facade, home, house, property, real estate, residential area, swimming pool, villa, blue, teal

Exterior view of outdoor area which features aluminium apartment, architecture, estate, home, house, interior design, lighting, property, real estate, residential area, blue, black

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Exterior view of a home designed by Robin architecture, building, commercial building, corporate headquarters, elevation, estate, facade, family car, home, house, mixed use, property, real estate, residential area, window, blue

Exterior view of a home designed by Robin architecture, building, elevation, estate, facade, family car, home, house, interior design, lighting, mixed use, property, real estate, residential area, villa, blue

Exterior view of the entrance way which features apartment, architecture, building, condominium, courtyard, elevation, estate, facade, home, house, interior design, property, real estate, residential area, window

Having an existing working relationship with a client can expedite projects and help them run more smoothly, as a level of understanding has already been established between both parties.

Such was the case for designer Robin Baillie when asked to design an executive family home for an established client.

"That prior knowledge means you're in a much better position to understand their needs and wants and be able to realise them."

Faced with a challenging site and a brief for a large, contemporary home that maximised the extensive water views and indoor and outdoor living, Baillie designed a structure that forms a series of large planes into a layered facade that provides visual depth.

"Aliclad panels, masonry blocks and louvres work together to create negative detailing and shadow lines to break up the otherwise monolithic facade," says Baillie.

Bold geometries continue inside as well. Expansive open-plan areas bisect throughout the home, creating visual interest at every turn.