Located in leafy Yowie Bay, Vela is a precisely detailed contemporary residence that maximizes its verdant outlook. 868 Architects crafted a home prioritizing direct connections to its garden setting through a disciplined material palette.

The architecture delineates heavy and light elements. The ground floor is anchored by substantial Eco-Outdoor stone cladding, providing a tactile base integrated with the landscape. Above, an articulated façade of Knotwood Spotted Gum battening offers the visual warmth of native hardwood, filtering light and framing the tree canopy.

Internally, the spatial arrangement is highly resolved. Floor-to-ceiling glass dissolves the boundary between living zones and the lush exterior, pulling the leafy environment deep into the floorplate. By juxtaposing raw stone against the clean curve the crisp timber-look aluminium and steel awning, Vela relies on structural honesty and rigorous detailing to deliver a highly functional, enduring family home.