The Isla
Embracing the challenges that come with affordable architecture, this single-storey home just north of Melbourne offers ample flexibility without compromising on sleek design. Built as one of two homes in a collaboration between Arli Homes and DKO, Isla thrives in its spacious open plan living and distinctive materiality.
The ethos of Arli Homes underpins the formation of this home, with an emphasis on quality architecture and elegant design for all. Their commitment to thoughtful, practical interiors shines with simple yet incredibly effective design choices seen throughout Isla, affirming that ‘less is more’.
As a single-storey home, it was imperative for the layout to be both presently functional and flexible for future owners. The extruded façade in Austral Bricks San Selmo Opaque Slate Brick creates a striking visual impact without being overly eye-catching to maintain the sleek, minimalist outlook. This meticulous attention to detail is reflected in the subtle yet dynamic contrast between the greys and blacks of the home’s exterior, making Isla modern yet visually captivating.
Inside, the home retains a contemporary, spacious feel, with the central kitchen connecting the living, dining, backyard, and multipurpose areas of the residence. White-panelled interior walls herald back to the tactile use of simple palettes, while stone, porcelain timber and glass create a sophisticated canvas for owners to inject their personality into. Its practical, open floor plan and light-filled spaces are just the first of functional design choices, bleeding into the eye-level wall ovens and easy-to-clean stone benchtops and splashbacks in the kitchen.
With its monochromatic materiality and hyperfunctional layout, Isla by Arli Homes and DKO recognises the ability for world class architecture to be accessible to all.
“The extruded façade in Austral Bricks San Selmo Opaque Slate Brick creates a striking visual impact without being overly eye-catching to maintain the sleek, minimalist outlook.”
“The extruded façade in Austral Bricks San Selmo Opaque Slate Brick creates a striking visual impact without being overly eye-catching to maintain the sleek, minimalist outlook.”
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