Project Feature: Haslope House by Olaver
Set on a rare double-corner site in Alphington, Hanslope House by Olaver is shaped by a close relationship between architecture, landscape and everyday family life.
Hanslope House by Olaver. Featuring our Sequence Collection.
Olaver’s response is organised around two pavilions, linked by a central garden spine. The arrangement gives each part of the home a direct relationship with the outdoors, while creating a sense of movement between the more private and shared spaces of family life. A glazed central passage connects the two volumes, bringing light and views into the centre of the plan.
The landscape was developed in close collaboration with Peachy Green, with the gardens playing an integral role in the way the home is experienced. Two courtyards sit between and around the pavilions, creating distinct outdoor spaces for gathering, swimming and quieter moments. Planting extends to the edges of the site, softening the transition between the house and street.
Material choices give the house a sense of permanence and connection to its suburban setting. Recycled brick, sourced from a demolished local factory, forms much of the exterior, paired with terracotta gabled roofs that reference the familiar pitched forms of the surrounding neighbourhood. Hit-and-miss brickwork filters light, air and views along the street edge, balancing openness with privacy.
Within the garden, our Sequence Table in Stainless Steel and Sequence Curved Bench sit amongst the planting, brickwork and surrounding architecture. The stainless steel table brings a crisp, reflective element to the garden, while the curved bench follows the softer lines of the landscape.
Together, the pieces create an outdoor setting that feels connected to the home's living spaces — a place for gathering, dining and spending time within the garden.
At the entrance, our Pinch Wall Light in Terracotta adds a small moment of colour and warmth. Its earthy finish sits naturally alongside the recycled brick and terracotta roof, carrying the material palette through to the details of the arrival.
Hanslope House is a quiet and considered response to its setting, where architecture and landscape are given equal weight. The result is a home that feels connected to its surroundings, while remaining grounded in the practicalities of everyday life.
Architecture by Olaver Architecture
Landscape by Peachy Green
Builder by Glyde Construction
Photography by Tom Ross
Olaver is a Melbourne-based architecture and design practice working across residential, hospitality, retail and public projects. Established by Emlyn Olaver, the studio takes a considered approach to context, materiality and the everyday experience of a space.
Peachy Green is a Melbourne-based landscape architecture studio led by Frances Hale. Their work explores the relationship between architecture, landscape and planting, creating considered gardens that feel connected to their surroundings.