Homes always reflect the personalities of their owners in some ways, but the K House in Melbourne, Australia goes further than most. The owners’ last name begins with a K, so the entire house was designed around that letter.

The house itself, a vacation beach home, is shaped like a “K” that has been partially rotated in the middle. Ashton Raggatt McDougall Architects designed the house to let the residents enjoy premium ocean views.


The rotated part of the home’s shape serves as a shelter for a carport and outdoor play area.

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Inside, a bright, glossy red dominates and brings a sense of drama to the streamlined, modern interior. One of the highlights is a huge floor-to-ceiling K-shaped bookcase housing the family’s collection of over 5000 books.