Slate House, a new three-level, high-performing, and high-end apartment building in the bayside suburb of Brighton, Melbourne, Australia, was designed by the renowned architecture firm Austin Maynard Architects. Responding to the developers’ brief to create beautiful, thoughtful, refined, and efficient homes, the design is a careful articulation of built form that fits gently within the street’s character, sensitive to the size and presence of neighboring properties.

About Slate House
Redefining Luxury Living: Slate House in Brighton, Australia
Nestled in the bayside suburb of Brighton, Melbourne, Slate House is a remarkable architectural masterpiece. Designed by the renowned Austin Maynard Architects, this high-end, three-level apartment building boasts 14 spacious, thoughtfully-crafted homes. Responding to the developer’s brief, the team crafted a design that prioritizes aesthetics, context, and sustainability. As a result, Slate House has achieved an outstanding NatHERS rating of 8.2 stars, making it Brighton’s first fossil-fuel-free multi-residential apartment building.
A Harmonious Integration with the Surrounding Landscape
The design of Slate House carefully integrates the building within the street’s character. Sensitive to the size and presence of neighboring houses, including the significant heritage home, Cardinia House, the architects aimed to create a structure that appears domestic, small, and endearing.
By blending...