CSA Mezzanine House | CSA Craig Steere Architects

CSA Mezzanine House | CSA Craig Steere Architects | Photographer: Blake Hobson

2025 National Architecture Awards Program

CSA Mezzanine House | CSA Craig Steere Architects

Traditional Land Owners

Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar Nation

Year
2025
Chapter

Western Australia

Category
Interior Architecture
Builder
Minchin & Sims
Photographer
Blake Hobson
Mark de Rozario
Media summary

Mezzanine House is a refined exploration of spatial clarity, materiality, and texture, balancing contemporary minimalism with warmth. A curated palette of concrete, metal, and timber fosters a sense of openness, lightness, and flexibility, while seamless transitions between rooms enhance both function and aesthetic integrity.

Materials such as textural timber, smooth concrete, and matte metal invite sensory engagement, creating a timeless atmosphere. Natural light flows through large windows, connecting the interior with coastal views and deepening the spatial experience. This dialogue between interior and exterior is further reinforced by cabinetwork that mirrors the home’s architectural forms.

Public and private zones are carefully delineated, with open-plan living spaces oriented towards the coast, while private areas offer intimacy further inside. Sustainability strategies prioritize natural light, ventilation, and durable, low-maintenance materials. The design ensures comfort, flexibility, and longevity, offering adaptable spaces that accommodate both family life and private moments with a timeless elegance.

Inspired by the coast the design embraces easy living with seamless indoor-outdoor spaces that invite the ocean breeze and sunlight into our home. For our family of five, the open-plan layout encourages connection, while private retreats allow for quiet times. The one-bedroom apartment above reflects thoughtful planning, offering flexibility for empty nesting and visiting family. Our home balances beauty and practicality, allowing us to work, play, and relax with ease. It offers us everything we need as a family & will for transitioning years.

Project Practice Team

Mark de Rozario, Design Architect
Craig Steere, Design Architect
Dannielle Robertson, Project Lead
Erika de Lima, Architectural Technician

Project Consultant and Construction Team

McGregor Surveys, Site Surveyor
Sid Thoo, ESD Consultant
MBSE Structural Engineers, Structural Engineer
Concept Origin, Landscape Consultant
ALTI Lighting, Lighting Consultant

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