Maleela Rise
,
Balwyn
Located within the coveted Reid Estate in Balwyn, Maleela Rise exemplifies a harmonious blend of elegant architecture, refined interior design and considered landscape planning.

Maleela Rise
,
Balwyn
,
2026
Working collaboratively with Cera Stribley Architecture and Studio Tate, the building is defined by its seamless integration with both the proposed landscaping and the broader streetscape.
Expansive terraces, lush planters, and elevated pools create a seamless indoor-outdoor connection that celebrates the meticulous garden surroundings and its majestic, established English Elms. Inside, Studio Tate’s interiors carry the visual markers of architectural and landscape elements, with carefully curated materials and sculptural details that complement both.
Landscape design has been cast as a defining feature, weaving native and exotic plantings into a lush tapestry that enhances the site's historic character. The planting palette features majestic English Elms, Japanese Maples, and native Lomandras; textured foliage such as Foxtail Ferns and cascading Casuarina glauca combined with traditional flowering species including Azaleas, Daphnes, Hydrangeas, and Star Jasmine. These selections create a dynamic visual and fragrant rhythm that shifts with the seasons, from vibrant autumnal hues to lush evergreen canopies. Meticulous attention to detail ensures that each of Maleela Rise’s garden spaces offers a sense of tranquillity and grandeur, resonating with the area's narrative while providing a modern, private sanctuary.