10 Neo Shack.
MARGARET RIVER HOME
10 Neo Shack is an unbuilt, architect-designed Margaret River home by mi shack® — conceived as a flexible South West home for owners, family and guests. The idea was simple: pull the private sleeping zones apart from the shared living spaces, while keeping the whole home connected, relaxed and easy to use.
It never got built, but it stands as a strong example of how the MIDS system creates a site-specific home — with a little mid-century attitude and a minimalist twist.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT.
Project: 10 Neo Shack.
Location: Margaret River, Western Australia.
Design system: MIDS — Modular Integrated Design System by mi shack®.
Home type: Unbuilt architect-designed Margaret River home.
Use: Owner retreat, family stays and guest accommodation.
Setting: South West WA site shaped around privacy, shared living and connected outdoor spaces.
Status: Concept / design development project.
Indoors: 240 sqm.
Outdoors: 90 sqm.
Sleeps: 3.
Bathe: 3.
Design idea: A mid-century-influenced Margaret River home shaped around separate private zones, connected shared living and relaxed South West use.
THE SITE.
Neo was designed for a Margaret River site that called for a calm South West home — one that could carry owners, family and guests without feeling crowded or overworked, but still feel genuinely connected.
The home needed privacy, shared living, outdoor connection and clear planning logic. So rather than one big open box, it’s built around separate zones linked by a central living spine — simple planning that gives each part of the house a clear role.
THE BRIEF.
The brief was a flexible Margaret River home for owners, family and guests. The owners wanted their own private zone; guests needed space to stay comfortably; and between them, the shared living area had to become the social heart of the home.
So the design had to balance privacy and connection — calm and easy for everyday use, but generous enough for visiting family, friends and longer South West stays.
THE DESIGN RESPONSE.
The design response is simple, clear and relaxed. Neo is shaped through the MIDS system, so the
