Villa XXIII: A Contemporary Masterpiece in Melbourne’s Historic Hills

Set in Melbourne’s Eaglemont, Villa XXIII by FGR Architects draws inspiration from both art and landscape. The site sits just below the grounds where the Heidelberg School painters once captured the Australian bush in the late 19th century. Their legacy of plein air expression, tied to natural light and terrain, finds a modern echo in this residence—an architecture that balances bold presence with quiet integration.

The design stretches across two allotments with a low-slung, linear form that defers to its hillside setting. From the street, floating travertine stairs lead to a pivoting entry door, where a circular skylight casts daylight onto a striking marble wall. Volumes are arranged in three modules: a wing of bedrooms and workspaces, a central breezeway that doubles as an open-air retreat, and a western zone with guest areas, gym, and pool access. Each space flows effortlessly to the outdoors, reinforcing a constant dialogue with trees, sky, and landscape.

Concrete planes, travertine flooring, and glass walls establish rhythm and continuity, while dark timber cabinetry and marble elements add warmth and refinement.

Full-height glazing erases boundaries, opening interiors to expansive views while maintaining privacy through thoughtful siting. Like the Impressionist paintings once inspired by this land, Villa XXIII captures fleeting qualities of light and atmosphere—this time through architecture that is both sculptural and distinctly Australian.

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