Description
The clients specified a contemporary, open plan design for their new 3 bedroom home, maximising incredible 180 degree river views from the elevated site. The house is energy efficient, taking advantage of cross-ventilation and solar gain via thermal mass to deliver a comfortable, sophisticated and sustainable lifestyle.
Key features
- Designed to leverage magnificent views, including a ‘see through’ alfresco space at the rear of the building.
- Exposed internal suspended concrete connection bridge between living spaces within the double story glazed atrium entry.
- Floor to ceiling glass along the entire north-eastern elevation, maximising solar efficiencies with an abundance of internal exposed dark burnished concrete on both levels.
- External & internal cantilevered forms.
- Exquisite subtle textured wall finishes and select timber species with concealed fixings within a balanced palate of materials.
- Red ironbark decking above a concealed roof drainage system.
- Construction methods including sheet piling, precast concrete wall panels and suspended concrete slabs.
- Extensive BIM technology utilised throughout the design and build.
- Design incorporated an innovative option to stage the building of the lower habitable spaces to reduce upfront costs if required.
