Zoei by Comma Projects

Zoei House: A Study in Understated Luxury, Designed for Living

Designed as a high-end, multi-generational family home, Zoei House is grounded in a philosophy of calm, intentional living. Every element has been carefully considered to support how the home is used day to day, balancing architectural clarity with warmth and ease.

Author:: Guillaume Stevelinck
Published:: Apr 2, 2025 · Updated: Apr 2, 2026

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Designing a Home for Long-Term Living

Zoei House was conceived as a home for long-term, multi-generational living. The brief called for a space that felt grounded, functional and enduring, while still carrying a sense of refinement.

Rather than focusing on short-term trends, the design prioritises longevity. Every decision, from spatial planning to material selection, was guided by how the home would be lived in over time.

Comma Projects led the project end-to-end, ensuring that architecture, interiors and styling were developed as one continuous process. This hands-on approach allowed each layer of the home to remain aligned with the original vision.

It was always intended to feel calm, grounded and deeply considered… a home that feels grounding the moment you walk in.
Jenn Sinclar - Director of Comma Projects, Comma Projects

A Cohesive Design Language Across Spaces

A key focus of the project was ensuring that every space felt connected. Materials flow seamlessly from exterior to interior, creating continuity rather than contrast.

Sightlines were carefully considered so that spaces remain visually linked, even when serving different functions. Outdoor areas were treated with the same level of design attention as the interiors, allowing the home to read as a single, cohesive environment.

From the street, the home’s scale is softened through warm, textural materials, including dark timber cladding and sand-toned brickwork. This same material language continues inside, reinforced by natural light from skylights and open volumes that shift the atmosphere throughout the day

Integrating Fire as a Spatial Anchor

Fireplaces were considered early in the design process, during the floor plan stage, rather than being introduced later as decorative additions.

This allowed fire to influence how rooms were arranged, how people move through them, and where moments of gathering naturally occur.

Rather than acting as a standalone feature, each fireplace becomes a quiet centre of gravity within the space, shaping both layout and experience.

Why EcoSmart Fire Was Selected

EcoSmart Fire aligned closely with the project brief, offering a balance of architectural presence and design flexibility without introducing visual clutter.

Key considerations included:

Clean, minimal forms that integrate seamlessly into the architecture
Flexibility in placement without the need for complex infrastructure
Low maintenance and ease of use
A consistent design language across indoor and outdoor spaces

Featured Fireplaces in the Zoei House

XL900: Minimal Form, Maximum Presence

The two XL900 fireplaces were selected for their sleek, linear form and ability to integrate seamlessly into the architecture. Positioned alongside one another within the living space, they create a strong, unified focal point that anchors the room.

Rather than competing with the surrounding materials and forms, their minimal profile allows them to sit comfortably within the design, reinforcing a sense of balance, warmth and cohesion.

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Project Information

Country: Australia
Specifier: Comma Projects