71 Chapel Street
ST KILDA

OBVIOUS:

'MATERIA HOUSE' by Obsessive Architecture.

Shortlisted for the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards, MATERIA is a home where every detail has been considered, refined and resolved. Designed and built by the architect behind it, this is more than a residence - it's a statement of what happens when vision is given complete freedom.

Concrete, timber and natural light define the interiors, anchored by a sculptural in-situ staircase that rises through the centre of the home. Open-plan living, a sunken lounge, hand-cast concrete details and carefully framed spaces create a home that feels both bold and deeply liveable.

The accommodation is equally considered, with four bedrooms, including a striking main suite, while a separate studio and office wing with independent access offers flexibility as a workspace, guest retreat or fifth bedroom.

Beyond the architecture, MATERIA is one of Victoria's few Certified Passive House plus residences, delivering exceptional thermal comfort, air quality and energy performance through triple glazing, heat recovery ventilation, solar power and Tesla battery storage.

Offered directly by the architect who designed and built it, buyers have the rare opportunity to understand every decision, detail and design principle behind the home.

SEALS THE DEAL:

Award-recognised architecture meets world-class performance. Four bedrooms plus a separate studio wing with independent access, sculptural concrete craftsmanship throughout, Passive House Plus certification, triple glazing, solar power, Tesla battery storage and the opportunity to purchase directly from the architect who brought the vision to life.