New House $500,001 - $750K (East Coast): Luke Jennings Project Now, Richards Project

WINNER

New House $500,001 - $750K (East Coast)

Designer: Luke Jennings, Project Now Location: Canadian Web: projectnow.net.au Builder: Smith and Sons Ballarat Energy Assessor: Greg O’Beirne Design Pty Ltd Photographer: Andrew Wilson

The Judges said

Classic use of brickwork and timber cladding make for a simple and yet a beautifully built design. The skills of the designer and owner come together producing an intimate space of recycled and modern materials. Getting the most out of every element is hard, when it works it works, a balanced outcome with maximum effect.

Project Brief

A formative factor of the built form design was the broad northern street frontage capturing the light while providing privacy to the residents, particularly to the alfresco and living zones. Materials and finishes were selected to reflect the region and semi-rural outlook continuing from exterior finishes to the interior for a consistent, warm, homely and rustic feel. Connection to the surrounds and, a carefully considered floor plan, catered for the large family to share comfortable and open zones with generous personal quarters for a more private retreat.

Sustainability Considerations

Rustic textures of timbers and reclaimed brickwork delivered their desired tactile finishes throughout.

Materials and finishes were selected to reflect the semi-rural outlook resulting in a warm, homely and rustic feel.