Four of the best contemporary homes for sale in Melbourne
The article highlights four standout contemporary homes for sale in Melbourne, showcasing innovative architectural designs and modern living features. From an origami-inspired award-winning home in Toorak to a breezeway-block-facaded property in Thornbury, each house reflects unique design visions. These properties, located in Toorak, Prahran, Thornbury, and Ivanhoe, offer stylish, light-filled spaces tailored for modern family life.
- ▪Cave House in Toorak was designed by McBride Charles Ryan and won the 2006 Residential Architecture Award.
- ▪The Prahran home features curved design elements by architect Adam Kane, including a backlit kitchen and Venetian plaster walls.
- ▪Breeze blocks are used prominently in the entrance and outdoor area of the new Thornbury home at 94 Speight Street.
- ▪The Ivanhoe home at 19 Magnolia Road includes a contemporary rear extension with floor-to-ceiling glass and a large triangular window.
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