The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin nation
Victoria
The Eaglemont Residence, located within the Mount Eagle Estate, is a four-level home designed to integrate with its natural surroundings. The estate, originally planned by Walter Burley Griffin, sits atop one of Melbourne’s highest points. The design respects the relationship between the built form and its context, preserving the estate’s historic elements while framing expansive views. The home is organized around key living zones, with expansive windows that connect the interior to the landscape, and a central courtyard bringing nature into the core of the house. Materials like in-situ concrete, metal, and timber provide durability and visual integrity, ensuring the home will endure for generations. Sustainable features include solar panels, rainwater storage, an integrated fresh air system, double glazing, and a green roof that enhances thermal insulation. The design balances luxury, functionality, and environmental responsibility, creating a timeless, robust home that connects deeply with its context and the client’s needs.
David Chandler, Director
Sophie Russell, Associate
Robert Gvildys, Documenter
OPS Engineers, Structural and Civil Engineers
Krneta Building Surveyors, Building Surveyor
Sustainable Development Consultants, ESD Consultant
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
