New House $2,000,001 - $3M (West Coast): Kim Swinyard Studio Atelier, Wonnil House

WINNER

New House $2,000,001 - $3M (West Coast)

Designer: Kim Swinyard, Studio Atelier Web: studio-atelier.com Builder: RJC Construction Energy Assessor: Green Start Consulting Photographer: Dion Robeson

The Judges said

This design imbues permanence and strength on the landscape. The simple palette of internal colours and textures creates a gallery like feel for living. Classical exterior with a wow factor when you step inside. The residence displays a good understanding of architectural theory of the Roman period (Classic). The aesthetic is very fitting for the local suburb and provides the occupant with a desirable level of a palatial home without the chrome.

Project Brief

The clients were seeking a home tailored to their family which felt generous and restful, luxurious, homely, and respectful to the surrounding context. Spaces in the home flow between one another, and have a calming connection to the gardens, creating harmony between the rooms as well as inside and outside. The exterior design is informed by an understanding of the home’s character architecture paired with a modern re-interpretation of traditional architectural elements.

Sustainability Considerations

With a site that runs on an east west direction, the home is configured to ensure living areas face north and hence capitalize on solar orientation. Openings along the north façade allow the building to receive plenty of natural light throughout the day. Double glazing is used throughout for more optimized solar performance and thermal control inside the home. The colonnade is a prominent and central element, with both practical and meaningful design considerations. It acts as an overhang to optimize the amount of direct sunlight entering the internal living spaces, blocking out the hot summer sun and permitting it to enter the home during winter.