Welcome to our dream home, our sculptural sanctuary brought to life with architecture and design studio McKimm, crafting an expansive beachside oasis inspired by our travels and shared love of health, wellness and design.
This home marks the beginning of a new chapter — our page has now rebranded to @thesandsco . Stay tuned for all things property, architecture, interiors and design inspiration as we bring The Sands to life.
Thank you @vogueliving for the feature. Click the link in our bio to read the feature and watch the full walkthrough on YouTube.
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Cape Schanck • In partnership with @thelocalproject and @grangepools , director Danica Garizio shares the design approach shaped by the site itself. Positioned beside The National golf course on the Mornington Peninsula, the home responds to landscape, contours and coastal atmosphere with considered intention.
Videography & Production: @thelocalproject
#mckimm #mckimmdesign #mckimmarchitecture #architecture #interiordesign #australianarchitecture #designvideo
Sands • Precision is revealed in the details that are almost unseen.
Set seamlessly within the slab and wall, the façade window dissolves its own frame, allowing light and landscape to take precedence over structure.
Accompanied by a @christopherboots Quartz Crystal drop pendant, the entry becomes a sculptural moment of arrival, defined by clarity, light and quiet refinement.
Photography: @sharyncairns
Styling: @karinbochnik_id
#mckimm #architecture #interiordesign #materiality #design
Moda • A sculptural pendant floats effortlessly above the dining setting.
Soft, cloud-like forms diffuse light gently across darker tones below, creating a moment of contrast that feels both intimate and elevated.
Photography: @timothykaye
Styling: @karinbochnik_id
#mckimm #interiordesign #lightingdesign #penthouseliving #architecture
Cape Schanck • The design approach to this coastal retreat was heavily influenced by the surrounding environment. This property unfolds as a quiet alignment between architecture and horizon.
A long driveway frames the golf course beyond, where the home reveals itself gradually, grounded within the rolling landscape.
Photography: @timothykaye
#mckimm #architecture #coastalhome #australianarchitecture #landscape
A return to Sands, where design is experienced through lived moments.
In conversation with client, @tessshanahan and featured by @vogueliving , the home reveals a series of considered decisions that shape a contemporary coastal lifestyle.
Videography & Production: @andersenstudios@vogueliving
#mckimm #architecture #interiordesign #vogueliving #luxuryhomes
Dune • A project underway in Dubai, Dune is a low, sculptural form that emerges from the landscape, defined by weight and restraint.
Deep overhangs, layered stone and shaded courtyards create a villa that feels grounded within its desert context, where luxury is expressed through calm, material richness and controlled light.
#mckimm #architecture #dubaiarchitecture #luxuryvilla #materiality
Sands • The master ensuite is defined by material continuity and light. A full travertine bath sits as a sculptural centrepiece, surrounded by matching stone across floors and vanity.
A softly curved sink is carved directly into the slab, while filtered light and garden outlook introduce a calm, biophilic connection.
Photography: @sharyncairns
Styling: @karinbochnik_id
#mckimm #bathroomdesign #interiordesign #materiality #luxuryhomes
Belongil • Curved timber joinery introduces softness and flow within the kitchen.
Concealing a bar within, the form balances function with refinement, allowing the space to shift effortlessly between everyday use and entertaining.
Photography: @talestudio.co
Styling: @kimberleyweidermann
#mckimm #interiordesign #kitchendesign #byronbay #joinery
Round Choreography • A strong and sculptural exterior defined by in situ concrete.
Black accents and expansive glazing introduce contrast, while timber batten detailing softens the architectural expression.
Framed by restrained landscaping, the home sits confidently within its setting.
Photography: @timothykaye
#mckimm #architecture #concretearchitecture #residentialdesign #modernhome
Cape Schanck • A more intimate side of the home unfolds along the ground floor hallway. Leading from the entry toward the bedrooms, the space is defined by a darker, grounded palette that creates a sense of retreat.
Indigenous Australian artwork anchors the end point, adding depth, meaning and a quiet sense of arrival.
Photography: @timothykaye
#mckimm #architecture #interiordesign #capeschanck #residentialdesign
