An opportunity in artistry for Haven’s architects, for a residence defined by quiet elegance, expansive openness, and a seamless dialogue with the landscape beyond.
The vision
Name
Ascot Residence
Status
Completed 2019
Location
Ascot Vale, Melbourne
Architect
Haven Design
The Ascot Residence was conceived for clients evolving from apartment living, to a home designed for openness and entertaining, with elegance. Every design decision prioritises seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces, combining functionality with refined aesthetics. Integrated joinery, hidden appliances and carefully positioned glazing ensure that spaces feel expansive, while maintaining privacy from neighbouring properties.
In collaboration
Philosophy
Prioritising open living, The Ascot Residence is tailored to an entertainment-focused lifestyle. The design needed to balance openness with privacy, employing strategically placed glazing and internal glass partitions, with a light-filled entry void to draw natural light deep into the home despite its close neighbouring boundaries.
Project Highlights
Timber façades, stone surfaces and thoughtful lighting reinforce a sense of warmth and subtle sophistication, balancing elegance and everyday usability. Key architectural elements include expansive stacker doors and an operable alfresco roof system that create a seamless indoor–outdoor connection and with integrated joinery, concealed services and refined material selections that work in unison to maintain clean lines while supporting functionality. Resulting in a residence that is both highly considered and effortlessly liveable.
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Awards
Melbourne Design Awards
Gold – Custom Home ($3–$5m)
'25
National Architecture Awards
Residential Boutique Custom Builder of the Year
'24
HIA Victoria
Winner – Renovated Kitchen
'23
HIA Victoria
Winner – Custom Home Under $3m
'20