Forget skateparks could this be the way of the future for suburban areas concrete Ping Pong tables. Only in the ever stylish Melbourne could you get away with these Monoliths (wiki: a large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument). A collaboration between Artist Laith McGregor and Architect Murray Barker they are made from stone aggregate, copper-inlay, bead-blasted stainless steel are a set of 3, and are grouped together to create interactive gathering hubs in outdoor social spaces.

“…The works are perceived as enigmatic sculptural forms, built to elucidate the weight of the object in relation to the surrounding urban landscape, and conforming to standard dimensions for recreational playability…”

Photo: Abigail Varney

This concept house by Victorian prefabricated architecture specialists Modscape takes high rise to a new level. Designed for a couple in mind this 5 storey home aptly entitled ‘Cliff House’ literally clings to one, you gain access through the carport on top (off course) and access different levels via lifts and the interior is kept minimal so not to waste those incredible views of the ocean.

“Inspired by the way barnacles cling to the hull of a ship”

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“minimalistic furnishings to ensure that the transcendent views of the ocean and”

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“the unique spatial experience of the location remain the integral focal point of the design.”

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Everything old is new again! How true that is especially with this restored 1969 Holden Hurricane, Melbourne. Painstakingly restored by factory workers (who volunteered) this was originally a concept car. But it’s amazing how many of its features were ahead of its time that we take as normal for today. It had  automatic air-conditioning, a rear camera that can be viewed in the drivers seat, guidance system providing directions from detecting magnets in the road and modern Corvette styling.With it being just over 100cm high it packs a punch with a 253-cubic-inch Holden V-8.

“…For that time, the engine’s output was considerable, and a four-barrel carburetor had never appeared on a Holden until that point…”

Well if you haven’t seen it already, here it is, one of the most photographed houses in Australia, The Pole House on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, and you can see why. Suspended over Fairhaven Beach, this show stopper will definitely make you look twice, appearing to be hovering in the sky 40m above the road. To get you to the house is a 76-foot glass balustrades bridge that leads to the balcony that goes all the way around. Built in 1978 by architect Frank Dixon, he tried to have it heritage listed but failed. The new owners have totally rebuilt the house on the same pole bringing it into the 21st century as well furnishing it with high end modern amenities you’d expect of a luxury getaway. So what better way to wake up in the morning than to be able to take in that incredible 360 panoramic view of our great coastline. Book here.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s The Pole House

 360 degree views, floor to ceiling high glass panels

Images: Great Ocean Road Holidays