Clontarf House: A Coastal Sanctuary of Design and Functionality

Designed for a young family of five, the two-storey home is a contemporary marvel that breaks free from the traditional streetscape. The clients’ vision was clear: create a beautiful, modern, and luxurious space that would grow and adapt with their family’s needs. Situated on a corner plot with two street frontages, the design masterfully balances privacy and connection.

Tavira Limestone: The Design’s Defining Element

Walk across this limestone, and you’ll feel its pulse. This isn’t just another floor – it moves between indoor and outdoor spaces like it was made for this home. Strong enough to handle daily life but soft enough to catch the afternoon light, Tavira Limestone has a raw charm that stops you in your tracks. Whether you want a smooth finish or something with a bit more texture, this stone does the work. It’s not about looking pretty – it’s about living with you.

The home weaves Tavira Limestone through its spaces in a way that just works. From indoor floors to pool edges, the stone creates a flow that feels completely natural, like it was always meant to be there.

Design Details That Inspire

The facade plays with light like an artist. Massive circular openings throw shadows that change throughout the day. In the kitchen, a massive marble island sits like a sculpture, surrounded by dark cabinetry that’s all business. Each of the six bathrooms tells its own story – mixing terrazzo and marble, with skylights that bring the outside world right into these intimate spaces.

Sustainability and Sensory Experience

Rich Carr Architects didn’t just design a house – they created a space that breathes, complemented perfectly by Wyer & Co’s landscape design. This isn’t about ticking sustainability boxes. It’s about building a home that feels right. Every decision connects the people inside to the world outside, creating a space that protects and opens up at the same time.

Awards and Recognition

Shortlisted for the prestigious IDEA Awards in the ‘Residential Single’ category, this project represents the pinnacle of contemporary Australian residential design.

Explore Tavira Limestone

Imagine transforming your own space with the same natural elegance found in the Clontarf House. Tavira Limestone offers more than just a surface – it provides a canvas for your architectural dreams. Whether you’re designing a modern family home, a minimalist retreat, or a space that bridges indoor comfort with outdoor beauty, our limestone adapts to your vision.

From indoor floors that whisper luxury to outdoor areas that stand up to Australian conditions, Tavira Limestone is ready to tell your design story. Honed or alfresco, it brings durability, sophistication, and a connection to the natural world that few materials can match.

Discover how Tavira Limestone can transform your space, just as it did for this extraordinary Clontarf home.

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