Architectural history in the making: Hampden by RMA

From award-winning Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors (RMA), Hampden by RMA is a bespoke collection of nine private three-bedroom residences in the coveted suburb of Armadale. This exclusive new luxury address boasts a handcrafted brick façade, with large, arched windows.

Hampden by RMA draws inspiration from the silhouette of Rome’s Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, a midcentury take on the ancient Colosseum which today functions as the Fendi headquarters. With composition and materiality centred on this striking design and durability, the house-sized apartments at Hampden will stand the test of time as a Melbourne residential icon for generations to come.

Live and breathe iconic RMA designs

American Architecture Prize winner for Firm of the Year Award in Residential Interior Design, and winner of two World Interiors News Awards, RMA are a leader in curating high-end residences with innovative, sustainability-forward approaches.

Hampden by RMA is no exception to the RMA team’s brilliance. These new apartments are especially fitting for downsizers coming from large standalone houses who want to continue the scale and grandeur of house-style living in a streamlined, single-level layout.

The arched windows and considered orientation of each Hampden residence means each home enjoys an abundance of natural light and optimal cross-ventilation. Each residence demonstrates RMA’s thoughtful treatment of space, light, texture, and acoustics, all expressed through striking, practical designs. Residences feature three bedrooms as standard, spacious, open-plan living areas, and an over-sized kitchen with a separate butler’s pantry.

The internal size of apartments at Hampden by RMA ranges from 181 sqm all the way up to 190 sqm. Each Hampden residence has its own private terrace, perfect for tranquil repose or entertaining, ranging from 32 sqm to 93 sqm.

Sustainably curated homes 

RMA have utilised a select suite of healthy, durable materials and crafted textures to solidify the enduring value of Hampden residences. Environmentally conscious features such as low-toxicity paints, quality double-glazed windows, acoustic insulation, and lush window gardens have resulted in Hampden by RMA achieving a seven-star energy rating.

The design team have let the structural prowess, from the handcrafted brick façade to the divine arched windows and stunning high ceilings, speak for itself at Hampden. The palette that unfolds throughout each residence is deliberately subdued, exploring earthy tones that elegantly relate to the sunlight and the structure of the building’s bricked arches.

Two of the three superbly sized bedrooms in each residence feature an ensuite and built-in robes. The third, master bedroom suite, boasts a master ensuite and larger walk-in robe. Each apartment features an expansive, open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. Select Hampden residences feature a designated study space. Some purchasers have alternatively opted to covert their third bedroom into a study. Some Hampden residences also feature a fireplace, and all residences enjoy private basement storage rooms.

Customise your sanctuary in a premier Melbourne location

At Hampden by RMA, you’ll be situated in one of Melbourne’s most sophisticated neighbourhoods. A host of boutique shops, wine bars and cellars such as Armadale Cellars, and soon-to-be-opened village grocer, The Leaf Store, are a stone’s throw away, as are galleries, gourmet cafés, and the vibrant village-style charm along popular High Street. Enjoy a French cooking class at The French Kitchen, or take up pilates at Empathy Pilates.

With easy connections to the city via the M1, local trams, and Armadale and Toorak train stations nearby, you can effortlessly shape your lifestyle as you please from Hampden by RMA. 

Armadale Primary School, Lauriston Girls’ School, Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, and The King David School are local schooling options. Victory Square Reserve, Toorak Park, Orrong Romanis Reserve, and Armadale Reserve are also nearby for those wanting to enjoy outdoor activities. A Woolworths supermarket is conveniently close to your home at Hampden by RMA.

All this lifestyle excellence can be coupled with a customised Hampden home in keeping with your design preferences. Hampden by RMA purchasers can partake in an exclusive consultation process, where you can choose between recommended interiors, or commission the interiors team at RMA to tailor your Hampden residence to you.

Only two of the nine residences at Hampden by RMA remain available, and start from $3,000,000.

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