A geometric journey

Brighton, Australia

At home

A modern concrete villa with a long blue pool and a Hopper picnic table on the terrace, framed by large sliding glass doors and round skylight openings.

Offering volume in scale and volume in weight, this concrete villa takes you on a geometric journey through a linear narrative switched up with a recurring round theme in curves, arches, and skylights.

A journey through the home is a sensory experience. You see and feel the size, the warmth of materials, a palette of tactile and timeless materials, steel contrasts against concrete, green grass against blue water, and finishes working together to create a visual feast at every turn.

Front view of the geometric concrete house, with tall arched windows, dark cladding and landscaped greenery behind a black boundary wall.

Curved legs

In line with the visual character

For the owners of the house, arches and curved forms were of particular interest and played a significant role in the design of the home. Arched metal window shrouds offer a unique visual identity, and exposed concrete acts as a complimenting exterior focus. The unrefined nature of the concrete creates a feeling of strength and solidity.

The Hopper picnic beautifully matches this architectural villa. Its bent bench legs are in line with the linear narrative of the estate, while the sublime design doesn’t take away the attention from the bigger picture.

Side view of the house and pool, with a Hopper picnic table placed on the terrace beside the outdoor kitchen and a large circular opening in the concrete façade.
A Hopper picnic table sits under a covered terrace beside an outdoor kitchen, with lawn and planting in the foreground and sheer curtains behind.
Portrait view of the villa façade with a round skylight opening above, a Hopper picnic table below, and a neatly cut lawn stretching toward the house.

Located next to the outdoor kitchen at the edge of the lawn, the Hopper picnic table is the perfect spot to enjoy the phenomenal views this villa has to offer, ranging from the pool, to the concrete skylights, or the tennis court beyond. 

View along the pool edge toward the terrace, where a Hopper picnic table stands beneath dramatic concrete overhangs and circular skylight openings.
Tall side view of the terrace with a Hopper picnic table beside the pool, set under angular concrete forms and a circular roof opening.
Wide garden view from the tennis court toward the house, showing the pool, expansive lawn and a Hopper picnic table on the terrace.

Architecture, design & development by McKimm
Pictures by Dave Kulesza

Featured products

Hopper wood

Hopper picnic table with wooden tabletop and benches