The brief called for a new contemporary home to replace an existing two-bedroom fibro house that could accommodate a family of five. The design was driven by site context and passive solar design principles. The importance of utilizing materials, inside and out, which reduced the need for maintenance was a key requirement. Warm timber joinery throughout breaks up the light colour scheme. In-built joinery features throughout allowing for ample storage space in order to minimise clutter. Particular attention was paid to connecting the internal spaces with the external views and landscaping, whilst external metal venetian blinds which run the perimeter of the west, and northern glazed facades control sun and privacy. The house generates its own electricity which is fed back to the grid via solar panels on the roof.
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Back view. External terrace wraps around the north boundary to the west (front) to form a continuous external connection between front and back, allowing for use of external spaces in wet weather. Retractable venetians along these facades shield the summer sun from the glazed facades.
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Dining and kitchen.
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Photo by Andrew Krucko
All appliances, including the fridge and freezer are hidden within joinery.
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Living area with built-in gas heater and television with ample cupboard and drawer storage.
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Photo by Andrew Krucko
Void over dining area allows views and light from upstairs bedroom hallway.
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Skylight over stair allows plenty of natural daylight and sun in winter. The skylight has an external retractable awning used in summer for shading but still allows natural light through.
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South facing facade incorporates smaller punctuated openings.
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Entry
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Photo by Jackie Dean
Photo by Jackie Dean
Photo by Jackie Dean
Photo by Jackie Dean