BEHIND THE DESIGN
A welcoming exterior
The block itself presented a natural fall, which became a
defining element in our design response. From the street, the
house is intentionally unassuming. Its gabled profile facade
allows it to settle seamlessly into the streetscape, offering very
little of what lies beyond.
Landscape designers Clare Mack Studio and Creo Muto crafted
an escarpment of greenery that gently guides you towards the
entry. This approach, which contributes to the public realm,
allows passers-by to engage with the home’s natural setting.
Textural materiality
One standout of this home is the entry sequence. As you move
through the front pavilion, the soaring apex of the timber-lined
ceiling feels like a jewellery box revealing hidden treasures. The
shared bathroom is another special moment, with borrowed
light filtering through a frameless glass detail above the timber
walls, bringing a sense of whimsy to a typically overlooked
space.
Once you make your way down from the entry, the connecting
corridor is a space of transition and pause. It’s intentionally
wide, reminiscent of a gallery space, and invites more than just
passage, it becomes a place to inhabit. Lined with walls perfect
for displaying art, and framed by large panes of glass that play
with light and shadow, it offers moments of calm and beauty
throughout the day.
The living room, tucked away at the rear, offers a private
sanctuary, while the kitchen and dining areas open up to the
north-facing courtyard, flooding with natural light. The kitchen
itself introduces moments of texture and vibrancy with oak
cabinetry in a soft green, complemented by travertine bench
tops, whose natural veining echoes the timber’s movement. A
concealed bar allows the space to transform easily from family
hub to entertaining zone.
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