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PROJECT PORTFOLIO Up close and personal With its solid schist walls and wraparound roof, this courtyard house embraces the family, while absorbing the sheer grandeur of the landscape beyond
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Line of sight Clean-lined and contemporary, this hillside home takes in estuary outlooks from most rooms
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TIGHT SITES Meet the neighbours Turning the negatives of an awkward site into positives has resulted in an unexpected design that welcomes visitors straight into the heart of this home
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Far-sighted A new semi-detached house pushes the envelope to maximise indoor-outdoor living spaces and a great view
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Sound of water This lakeside home is shaped by its tricky site, the views and a quest for airy living spaces
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SUSTAINABLE LIVING With a twist Designed to have an intimate connection to the rural landscape, this house incorporates raw materials that have been left to warp and weather
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OUTDOOR SPACES Summer days are on the way. These alfresco projects are as varied as they are welcoming, with site, function and climate all playing their part
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The great outdoors Each of these houses pays homage to a grand landscape with a contemporary architectural solution that maximises views, space and outdoor living
Up close and personal With its solid schist walls and wraparound roof, this courtyard house embraces the family, while absorbing the sheer grandeur of the landscape beyond
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Preceding pages and above: Although large, this contemporary courtyard house nestles into the landscape. The schist stone walls and folded roofs mimic the forms of the craggy mountains beyond. Left: The roofline is at its lowest point where it meets the first courtyard, which ensures the sun is not blocked from the terrace. With the garage cleared and the doors opened, this entire area can be used as an entertaining venue.
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Above: A timber veneer galley kitchen sits at the heart of the open-plan living area. LED lighting illuminates the toekick so the cabinetry appears to float. There is also a large scullery with separate facilities. Facing page: The kitchen includes a custom-designed rangehood clad in timber veneer. A suspended cedar ceiling and wall panels define the key circulation areas and provide acoustic insulation.
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Exposed locations come with great views, but they can be compromised by strong winds – it’s as though you can’t have one without the other. The architect of this new house in Wanaka came up with a tried-and-true solution – he designed a courtyard house with high schist walls that provide sheltered outdoor living areas. But at the same time, he created huge expanses of glass to maximise the great lake and mountain views to the north – and added a terrace on this side of the house. Architect Hamish Wixon of McCoy and Wixon Architects says the views and the
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need for shelter were the key influences for the design. So, too, was the need for a highly contemporary home, which was requested by owners Ross and Bev Middlemass – Ross owns Stewart Construction, which built the house. With this in mind, the house was conceived with three wings – a garage wing, another wing for guests and one for the owners. One courtyard links two of these wings and another accommodates the main alfresco area and a pool. The sense of enclosure is further enhanced by mono-pitched roofs that soar upwards, then turn and wrap down the front of each wing.
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Above: Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure there is plenty of natural light flooding into the open-plan living area. All these windows are triple glazed, and there is extra insulation in the floors, walls and ceiling. Bifolding doors open to a large, sheltered loggia-style seating area in the main courtyard.
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In places the aluminium runs right down to the ground, providing a modern contrast to the cedar and stone cladding. The schist walls and the way the roof echoes the fractured peaks of the mountain range beyond, help the house settle into the wider landscape. Simplicity defines much of the architecture, starting with the entry, which is signalled by a cantilevered canopy. This appears as a solid strip of aluminium that has peeled off the roof at 90°. The entry is at the end of the garage wing, which features a long wall of flush cedar doors that create a seamless timber exterior.
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An internal glass walkway leads from the entry towards the main living area. It passes alongside the first courtyard – there are views back into the large garage, which has glass walls fronting this courtyard. The walkway also passes the guest wing, master suite and study to end in the large open-plan family living space. Here the main circulation areas feature suspended cedar ceilings and wall panelling. As well as helping to link the inside with the outside visually, the cedar provides acoustic insulation to offset the hard floor tiles. Two living areas are provided – one, which
Left: Cross ventilation helps to cool the house in summer. Even in winter, the doors are often opened as the house soaks up the warmth from the sun. Roller blinds are concealed within pelmets. This terrace is on the north side of the house, facing the lake. The design ensures there is always a sheltered place to sit outdoors away from the wind.
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Above: The main living wing, including a bedroom with bunk beds, opens out to the pool courtyard. The owners say part of the house can be closed off when there are just two people staying. Right: Sliding shutters can be pulled along the front of the house to screen the sun as required. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Graham Warman
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functions as a media room, has a schist wall with a fireplace. All these rooms have floor-to-ceiling glazing, with the open-plan area opening out to a sheltered contemporary-style loggia within the pool courtyard. This provides shelter from the sun and rain, as well as the wind. “The extensive glazing ensures there is always a view through the house to the lake and mountains beyond,” says Wixon. “Large sliding cedar shutters on the north side can be pulled to screen the sun if required.” Ross Middlemass says the house features above-standard insulation, to cope with the
temperature extremes. Most of the windows are triple glazed; the insulated walls have 200mm insulated framing; the ceilings feature three layers of insulation; and the flooring incorporates a 100mm polystyrene layer plus 200mm concrete heat sink with underfloor heating throughout, including in the garage. All the heating, including the swimming pool, is powered by a commercial heat pump unit. However, Middlemass says on a sunny day in winter, no heating is needed. “The house is comfortable right through all seasons, from mid-summer to winter.”
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Line of sight Clean-lined and contemporary, this hillside home takes in estuary outlooks from most rooms
Living for a time on the site can help new owners understand the lie of the land and get a sense of the climate before a single line is traced on the architect’s drawing board. Such was the strategy adopted by the owners of this expansive hillside home, by architect Chris Wilson. The couple lived on location in an old wooden house, perched on top of the hill, for several seasons. That experience helped them decide to set the new home in the same position high on the site, but dug into the slope.
This would reduce the impact of its profile and offer improved protection from the elements, says Wilson. “We had to do major excavation work to nestle the house into the land. The need to include a lift shaft to connect all the levels made it even more of a challenge – the old house was all about stairs.” The architecture was dictated by the steep site, variable climate and the views, with the long, linear design maximising the connection to the scenery. The house is built in structural steel
Preceding pages: This expansive, three-level house by architect Chris Wilson of Wilson & Hill Architects is set into the hillside to protect it from the elements and downplay its presence when viewed from the street below. These pages: Sliding doors on the upper levels open the interiors to the seaside environment. The open-plan living spaces run the length of the house, interrupted by an architectural cutout in the front facade. This ‘bite’ provides a sheltered outdoor space, which can also be opened up on three sides to the interior.
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Above and right: In a design that engages with the outlooks at every turn, the galley kitchen is oriented to maximise views of the water. Clerestory windows offer cross ventilation for passive cooling, and motorised shade blinds can all be operated the touch of a button. Facing page top: Stairs leading up from the entry are shielded from the view, to make the impact greater when reaching the living spaces. Facing page lower: Refined finishes in the ensuite bathroom create a resort-like appeal.
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and concrete block. Timber louvres and an exposed metal frame give the front facade a layered look and add a sense of privacy. Western red cedar boards on the garage and entry provide a visual link to the natural environment. The house is set on three levels, with the garage and entry on the ground floor, open-plan living spaces above, and the bedrooms on the top level. “This design really is about connecting to the water and city views,� says Wilson. “So the living spaces and all the bedrooms
are pushed forward, with ancillary spaces – the study, laundry, all the bathrooms and circulation spaces – at the rear.” There are two ways to enter the house, via the garage and elevator, or through the main entrance to the right of the garage. The substantial front door opens to stairs leading directly up to the living spaces. “Positioned in a double-height space, the stairway has sheer white walls that rise up on both sides. This blinkers the view until you reach the top of the stairs, at the rear of the living spaces. From here,
a single glance takes in the sweep of the estuary and the expansive living spaces – the impact is dramatic.” An architectural “bite” out of the front facade breaks up the house visually. This forms an outdoor patio on the middle level, accessible on three sides from the living spaces. Set back in the building envelope, the alfresco area is protected from the wind on two sides. An operable shutter roof provides shelter from the rain. This element also performs a key role on the interior, the architect says. On the
top floor, the recess separates the master suite on one side from children’s bedrooms and a guest suite on the other. Although set on high, in an exposed position, the house has been built to maximise warmth and comfort. Insulation has been applied on the outside of the concrete block support walls. This means the thermal mass of the blockwork can readily absorb and store heat during the day and release it into the interior at night when temperatures drop. The house is also served by solar hot water heating.
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Top: Horizontal timber battens screen the cliff face beside the garage. Above: A sculpture by Graham Bennett provides a frontispiece for the home and represents an environmental clock running out. Above right: In the variable coastal climate, conserving heat in the pool was a must. To achieve this, an automatically operated cover extends out from a slot at one side. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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A deep roof overhang, electronically operated louvres and clerestory windows, together with motorised internal shades, help control sunlight and heat. There is a small courtyard to the rear of the house, accessed from the kitchen. This provides an open-air retreat when the sun is hot or the prevailing winds are on shore. A swimming pool at the side of the house offers another sheltered spot. This features a retractable pool cover that extends out from a slot in one side of the surround, at the touch of a button.
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In response Tricky land constraints can bring out the best in innovative architecture, as these contemporary homes demonstrate
Meet the neighbours This house turns the negatives of an awkward site into positives, resulting in an unexpected design that welcomes visitors straight into its heart
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Architecture is often a response to various external imperatives, such as the size and shape of a site. Another requirement can be linking in with the immediate neighbourhood in terms of scale and form. Additionally, the architect has to create a home that is cohesive and welcoming in its own right. This house was the second that the owners had asked architect Craig Rossetti to design for them. Happy with the first, they gave him free rein on the new residence. However, there were several environmental factors to consider, not least the unusual shape of the site, says Rossetti.
“To optimise the tapering plot we set the pool at the front of the home. This noses into the otherwise unusable long, triangular yard.� Again in direct response to the site, Rossetti decided to create the contemporary home as three intricately connected forms. At left a rectilinear form contains the garage, laundry and a children’s play area to the rear. The central glass-walled, double-height atrium has its own L-shaped roof. This suspended element looks as if it has been pulled apart from the two storey right-hand building, which has the living spaces downstairs and bedrooms upstairs.
Preceding pages: Comprising two built forms bisected by an atrium, this house by architect Craig Rossetti takes its cues from the environment. Above left: A fence divides the pool side of the front yard from the drive and plays to the scale of adjacent buildings on this side of the home. Legend: 1 driveway, 2 pool, 3 entry, 4 double garage, 5 alfresco areas, 6 living room, 7 dining area, 8 kitchen, 9 pantry, 10 laundry, 11 play room.
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Top: The entry passage neatly bisects the home. The door to the right leads back into the double garage. The kitchen’s glass splashback, at left, looks across the passage to the playroom which is directly to the right. Above: Looking the other way, the rear yard and playroom are straight ahead. The timber stairs access the study and upstairs bedrooms. Negative detailing gives the high walls a floating appearance.
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“The house responds to adjacent neighbours in different ways,” says Rossetti. “The double garage seamlessly connects with the garage of the 1950s home next door in height and colour.” “The other side of the site is bordered by a tennis court and a commercial precinct with a library beyond. To create a balance of scale with these elements, we introduced a high curving fence that neatly bisects the front yard, with the driveway to the left and pool to the right. Large windows with industrial-look fenestrations in the living areas complement this commercial side of the site.”
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The glass-reinforced concrete house has a modern, air but also captures the spirit of the wider suburb, which boasts several heritagelisted Victorian homes. Its two-storey height, floor-to-ceiling narrow slot windows, wood frame insertions, black metal columns and long veranda together provide an abstracted sense of the shape and form of the turn-of-last-century homes. A brass mirror in the front wooden insert is also a material nod to the 1900s when the metal was in common use. While the responsive architecture embraces its surroundings, it also draws visitors into the
heart of the residence, says the architect. “The entry path follows the central front fenceline and continues inside to form the spine of the home. Dividing the residence in this way helped optimise the footprint and interior space planning required by the awkward site. “ And while this corridor extends through to the rear yard, its curved form only reveals what’s ahead by degrees. The foyer seems to draw in between the two outer building forms, an effect accentuated by its soaring 6m height. From here, stairs to the left lead to a study while entry into the house proper is at the right.
The walkway’s feel of compression followed by openness is repeated when moving from the atrium into the interior. Room-height cabinet inserts – one a bathroom, the other a pantry – flank the entry, giving way to the light, white public spaces that run the length of the home. The living area faces the front pool while a blade wall with inset fireplace offers a partial divide from the kitchen and dining area beyond. The owner of the house is a commercial builder and showcased his skills through the interiors – seen, for example, in the coffers for lighting bays that break up the long ceiling plane.
Above: The open-plan living areas achieve a restful ambience with high ceilings and concrete floors flowing through the spaces. Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors, together with black industrial-look frames, give the interiors here a commonality with the commercial zone and library next door. Low furniture accentuates the length and height of this public, multipurpose room, which runs the length of the residence.
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Top: A wall with a fireplace provides a partial divide between the living areas and dining and kitchen spaces. Coffers for lighting break up the long ceiling plane and reflect the skills of the owner who is a commercial builder and built the home himself. Above: This large insertion runs from indoors to outdoors – it houses the pool bathroom and changing space. Right: The cabinet volume closest to the kitchen contains a walk-in pantry.
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Concrete floors run right through the house; and glass-reinforced concrete, already seen in the home’s cladding and front fence, is continued indoors with the kitchen benchtop. There are other material connections, as well. The brass on the antique mirror in the wooden frame at the front of the house is repeated as pendants above the island. A larger version provides a focal point in the atrium. “The interiors are also intricately interconnected – for example, the glass kitchen splashback looks straight across the atrium into the playroom behind the garage,” says Rossetti.
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These pages: The rear of the house has a timber frame insert but with a simpler treatment than at the front. Floor-to-ceiling slot windows upstairs and black metal poles downstairs provide a subtle nod to the rhythm and form of traditional Victorian houses found in the wider neighbourhood. The alfresco kitchen follows the line of the curve that starts with the front fence. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Andrew Ashton
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Far sighted This new semi-detached house pushes the envelope to maximise indoor and outdoor living spaces and a great view
Semi-detached houses, also known as duplexes, are usually built as mirror images of each other. But in recent years, the nature of these structures is changing as new owners look to update the homes to better suit modern lifestyles. The semi-detached house that once stood on this site was demolished to make way for a new, contemporary home that is a complete contrast to what went before. Architect Robin Tan of Wallflower Architecture + Design says the owners wanted to use all the available space and
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height to create a large family home with a roof terrace that would maximise a great view at the rear. “The formal expression of the house is also a response to a strict interpretation of local regulations,” Tan says. “These stipulate that this must be a two-storey house, but we were able to include an attic level, which essentially gave us three storeys. In keeping with requirements, the roof needed to wrap down part of this upper level, so it looks like a two-storey house from the street.”
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The architect says the house couples two distinct forms – a tall, narrow block the width of a single room, which houses the master bedroom, study and attic living space, and a wider block at the rear that accommodates children’s bedrooms. But the composition was also determined by the choice of materials and the way these are used. “Because this is a tropical climate, the house has a multilayered facade of sliding glass doors and windows, and a veil of operable vertical timber louvres
punctuated by clear glass bay windows,” says Tan. “There are also horizontal aluminium sunscreens and vertical blinds. The louvres and blinds enable the owners to control the sunlight and breezes coming into the house, and also the view.” Extra-large, cantilevered canopies lined with teak extend from the front of the house, and above the roof terrace at the rear. The front canopy creates a car porch and signals the entry to the house. A rectangular cutout in the structure echoes the shape of a reflection pool below.
Preceding pages and facing page, top: This new family house replaces a semi-detached home that dated back to the ’70s. Architect Robin Tan introduced a multilayered facade, which provides vertical balau timber louvres to the upper level, fixed horizontal aluminium louvres, contemporary bay windows and large, sliding glass doors. Facing page lower and above: The ground-floor living room opens out to a landscaped terrace. A cutout in the canopy echoes the shape of the pool. Left: Wood panelling beside the entry conceals storage cabinets for shoes and other items.
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Top: The family kitchen can be opened to the outdoors. In addition, it can be closed off from the living areas if required. Above: Although cast in concrete, the stairs appear as a light element – the treads are wrapped in limestone. Small gaps between the steps create shadow lines that make the stairs appear to float. The stairwell is illuminated by natural light from a long skylight. Right: Another family living room is positioned in the centre of the house, on the second level, between the master suite and children’s rooms.
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“By stretching the canopy right out to the side, it creates a strong horizontal line and a more impressive entry,” says Tan. “The cutout meant we could make the canopy large without compromising on the natural light.” The need for natural light was also an influence in the design of an inset space, like a deep negative reveal, adjoining the new party wall between the two houses. “We pulled the house away from the party wall to create this gap, which allows light to come into the centre of the house
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Top, above and above right: The stairs lead up to a third storey, which was built into the attic level of the house. This accommodates a third living area that opens to a large rooftop terrace designed for entertaining. Materials on this level include travertine, which clads a long wall that runs between the inside and out. The underside of the cantilevered canopy is clad in teak. Far right: A recessed area at the side of the house allows natural light to flood the master bathroom. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Marc Tey
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via a long, rectangular skylight,” says the architect. “Traditionally, the downside of semi-detached houses has been the way that they are only able to draw in light on three sides. By adding the skylight, and keeping the central floor open, natural light floods the stairwell.” On the interior, generous 2.8m ceiling heights help to keep the living spaces light and airy. So, too, does the design of the ground-floor living room, which resembles a glass pavilion that opens right up to the outdoors.
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“This effect is heightened by having the main structural support set back from the perimeter walls,” says Tan. “The glass doors slide past the column without touching, reinforcing the sense of a light transparent space.” A similar sense of lightness is created by the sculptural stairs. The staircase was cast in concrete, but each tread is wrapped in limestone. “The limestone is fixed with shadow gaps that make the treads appear slightly detached from one another. It is almost as
though they are floating, which makes the entire staircase look lighter.” Tan positioned the lower stairs on a black granite slab that mimics the form of the skylight above. Travertine marble also features in the house – it forms walls at the front of the property and reappears on the roof terrace. Here it forms an exterior wall that appears to slide through the glass into the living space, helping to create a seamless link between the indoors and outdoors. “This attic level, with its living room
and roof terrace, is where the owners like to spend time relaxing and entertaining,” the architect says. “In addition to the full kitchen on the lower level, there is a small galley-style kitchen on this floor, as well as a study and bathroom.” The family can also relax in the living space in the centre of the house on the second level. resources, plans & images 44552 at trendsideas.com
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Sound of water This lakeside home is shaped by a tricky site, the views and a quest for airy living spaces
Preceding pages: This dramatic open-plan living area forms part of a lakeside residence by DeForest Architects. Because the house is located in a picturesque setting, the space features full-height stacking doors that retract to blur the lines between indoors and out.
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A verse form with strict style constraints will often bring out the best in a poet. And for an architect, tight environmental restrictions can also inspire a particularly imaginative response. Such was the case with this new home, by principal John DeForest and project architect Ted Cameron of DeForest Architects. The owners had looked at several properties in the area before settling on a long, relatively narrow option that offered spectacular outlooks to the lake and mountains, says DeForest. “The site fronted onto the lake on one side and was bordered by a public lane. The owners
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naturally wanted their home to offer privacy on the laneway side, and open up to the views on the other. They also requested that the residence be modern, but warm and welcoming, and have strong indoor-outdoor connections.” With the existing house on the site razed, DeForest designed a generously sized, two-level residence to fit neatly into the available space. The issue of privacy from the lane was addressed in several ways, says Cameron. “First there are levels of separation between the street and the large pivoting front door. “Planting softens a staggered ipê wall, and
there’s a large entry court behind that.” While the wall and courtyard buffer the lane traffic, the exterior treatment of the house on this side adds to its tucked-away feel. “Despite having two levels, the house strikes a low profile when viewed from the street,” says DeForest. “We emphasised the bold horizontal lines in the design, which you see in the fence, the wood cladding and the shape of the house itself.” The cladding has a thin profile, which is a more contemporary interpretation of the traditional weatherboards on neighbouring houses.
Above: As one side of the house is edged by a busy laneway, architect John DeForest created a wood wall and entry courtyard to act as a visual and auditory buffer. Left: In addition to the main living spaces, a home office and exercise room share the water view.
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Preceding pages: Green channel glass above the large pivot entry door provides privacy, yet filters natural light into the home. The soffit under the entry canopy is fir. Far right: The orientation of the house was tweaked to optimise views of a mature tree on the terrace in front of the outdoor living area. Suspending the ceiling from the steel structure has resulted in an openplan space with few support posts.
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The multitude of slender lines also help further the horizontal emphasis. “To optimise natural light and privacy we introduced a band of channel glass along the upper level of this side of the home,” Cameron says. “The translucent green glass adds texture, and casts a lovely light on the interior. This glass also features translucent insulation.” The entry path runs alongside the courtyard to a solid swing door that opens to a doubleheight entry space. Straight ahead is a dramatic great room that incorporates the kitchen, dining and living spaces in one volume. Beyond this
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there are waterfront entertaining spaces, which include a contemporary excercise room and office. Stairs to the left lead up to the master suite and bedrooms, all pushed to the scenic side of the house, which opens out to a series of decks. The impact of the great room is even greater for its absence of structural support columns. “To keep the room uncluttered, the wood ceiling is suspended from the concealed steel framework above,” Cameron says. Floor-to-ceiling doors in the great room open to the entry patio and the lakefront terrace.
DeForest says addressing issues of heating and cooling was vital, given the extreme climate of the region. “Pulled back, the large doors offer efficient cross ventilation in summer. In winter, in-floor heating and the centrally set, custom steel and wood fireplace keep the interiors warm and snug.� While the house nestles demurely beside the lake, the choices of materials tie it even more closely into the natural setting. The principal construction materials are wood, steel, glass and stone, but board-formed
Above: Designer Nancy Burfiend chose clean-lined, low-profile furniture, to avoid detracting from the outlook. A neutral palette with an emphasis on textural fabrics enhances the connection to the natural environment. The fireplace was designed by the architect and combines two of the main construction materials – steel and wood. Large area rugs help to demarcate areas and bring warmth to the stone floors.
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Right: The kitchen, at one end of the open-plan living area, is in white oak, with the raised section on the outer island in walnut. While it appears understated, the kitchen has a wealth of functionality, with a second island that is used for prepping. A large pantry, the appliances and a third bench are to one side of the space.
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concrete is seen outside the entry and behind the steel and wood stair. The raw, industrial look of the concrete contrasts the smooth polish of the wood finishes. “The generous use of wood seen on the front wall and cladding is continued on the interior,” says Cameron. “A variety of species is used for textural interest – the ceiling is fir, for example, and the kitchen cabinetry and fireplace are in rich-grained walnut. Other natural materials include the limestone floors that feature throughout, with the exception of the entry passage, which has a walnut floor.”
The great room’s expansive volume offers subtle demarcations for different areas. The large fireplace buffers the living spaces from the dining area, and a tall island screens kitchen clutter from the adjacent dining table. The L-shaped kitchen has a second island to the rear for food prep. A large pantry and most appliances are to one side, out of sight. Interior designer Nancy Burfiend says lowprofile furniture with clean lines was selected to avoid detracting from the views. “Warm wood tones, a neutral palette, and textural fabrics foster the connection to nature.�
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Above: An expansive deck that opens off the master suite is built on the roof of the exercise room below. Walnut and steel on the custom fireplace reference materials seen elsewhere. Clerestory windows throughout the house provide efficient cooling by venting hot air in the summer months. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
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Look twice Traditional materials used in innovative ways are defining modern architecture in the 21st century
With a twist Designed to have an intimate connection to the rural landscape, this house incorporates raw materials that have been left to warp and weather
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A home in the country is increasingly seen as an antidote to city living, so it’s not surprising to see contemporary rural architecture is also finding a different expression. This house, on a 16ha ranchland site in California, challenges local building styles to provide a home that melds with the rugged landscape – architect Neal Schwartz says it was conceived as a base camp for the owners and their children who love to explore the surrounding hills and tracks.
Preceding pages and facing page: Raw materials are a feature of this rural house. The roof and sides of the entry bridge are in Corten steel, which weathers to a rusty patina. Much of the cladding is boardformed concrete, chosen for its understated, textural quality. Translucent bands of acrylic within the concrete transmit light through the wall. A solar screen along the south side comprises eucalyptus planks that have been left to twist and warp. Above and left: With its long, low-slung form, the house is reminiscent of rural shed structures in the region. Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels on the roof generate all the energy required on site.
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“The architecture is a direct response to the need to link with the outdoors,” Schwartz says. “For example, the approach involves a series of thresholds, including bridges over a seasonal watercourse, that foster the idea of movement and exploration. “The geometry of the house also helps. With its long, angled wing, the building appears to embrace the hills behind. And the forced perspective created by a tapering 30.5m-long solar screen on the exterior guides the view back into the landscape.”
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Positioning the house low on the site was another way to focus attention on the hills beyond. “For many architects, the first impulse is to conquer a hill by placing the house at the very top. We wanted to flip that idea, so that the hill rises up behind the house, creating a much more powerful experience. It also made sense to build on the flat in terms of construction costs, and there is less noise from the local road. “It was important to keep the house as abstract as possible – we were not looking
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to reference residential architecture. And it was only later that we realised we were probably influenced by the traditional long, low-slung shed-like structures that hug the wide, horizontal landscape in this part of the county.” Raw materials were specified for the exterior, including Corten steel that weathers to a rusty patina, board-formed concrete, cedar and eucalyptus wood, which forms the solar screen. “All materials have a natural tendency towards movement and change, and we
often make futile attempts to stop this process,” the architect says. “For this house, we embraced the inevitable weathering and warping of materials. The steel rusts, the cedar greys and fades, and the eucalyptus planks on the solar screen crook, cup, bow and twist, becoming slightly more deformed every day.” Schwartz says the screen is a gesture to the natural and man-made landscape. It recalls the movement of native grasses in the wind, and is reminiscent of timber stacks at the local mills of Marin County.
Much of the house is hidden from view, however – it is only on the inside that the true size, and the view, become apparent. The front door is aligned so that when it opens, there is a sightline right through the house to the highest ridge on the hill behind – one of several direct connections to key topographical features. “The circulation corridor of the house runs along the southern edge, coinciding with an uninterrupted loop running through the home to the ridgeline above,” says the architect. “A ‘hinge’ in the
Facing page: A wood plank walkway over a bridge leads directly to the pivoting front door. The floor at the entry features a mosaic-tiled artwork by Karen Thompson, depicting a topographical map of the 16ha property. Above: The front door opens to a long corridor that wraps around the south side of the house, helping to insulate the rest of the building from the sun. The passageway kinks to the left as the house turns to embrace the hillside.
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circulation spine breaks open the space for a moment, directing views to the north ridge and south courtyard. A secondary loop forms a figure eight connecting a series of boardwalks with a stand of oak trees to the east and a rock outcropping to the west.� Together, the house and a separate work studio cover approximately 370m2. The main house is divided into two simple blocks, providing a day zone and a night zone, which are separated at the hinge by the south courtyard.
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Natural and raw materials feature inside as well as out. Internal soffits, wall panelling and cabinetry are in Douglas fir, and the flooring is a polished coloured concrete slab. The grey and natural wood tones are repeated in furnishings, which reflect a Mid-century Modern influence. The attention to detail extends to a custom-designed topographical pattern in mosaic tiles on the floor at the entry. And a fireplace screen mimics the warping pattern of the solar screen, with the fire animating the shadows at night.
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Not surprisingly, given the strong links to the land, sustainable design initiatives feature throughout the property, which generates enough energy to be off the grid for most of the year. There are solar thermal panels on the roof to provide radiant heat for the floor slab. Any excess heat is transferred to the hot water system, and any left-over heat is diverted to the swimming pool. The roof also accommodates photovoltaic panels that generate electricity. The system was computer modelled by an environmental
Facing page: The open-plan family living area is a social space where the family and guests can chat with the owners preparing meals. A raised bar top on the island keeps the kitchen clutter hidden from the dining area. Above and left: A cantilevered concrete hearth doubles as a seat. The pattern on the fireplace screen replicates the irregular warping of the eucalyptus planks on the exterior screen. At night it casts flickering shadows from the fire.
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These pages: Mid-century Modern furnishings enliven the family living area. Board-formed concrete gives the walls of a bathroom a raw, textural finish. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Bruce Damonte
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consultant to ensure maximum efficiency and self sufficiency. “Further energy savings are provided by the building skin,” says Schwartz. “The Corten steel roof is lifted up on risers, like a second skin on top of the waterproofing membrane. Hot air forms in the gap between these layers, and is then sucked out, with the continual air movement helping to cool the house. The solar screen also helps to keep the interior cool.” The property has a well that provides all the water used by the household.
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Flexible lifestyle This beachside home caters to a retired couple and family visits on weekends – the design is by Graeme Alexander Homes
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When weekend stays by family are a factor, homeowners are likely to need a house that responds to not one lifestyle, but two. In this situation, people usually want a spacious home that also feels warm and welcoming. That was the aim for this versatile residence by Graeme Alexander Homes. The house nestles on a 813m2 block on the Mornington Peninsula, says company owner Graeme Alexander. “The land was part of a 1788m2 block that had included the original family holiday home where the owners – three siblings – had enjoyed many childhood summers. They decided to
remove the home, divide the block and build three retirement beach houses so their own families could enjoy the lifestyle they had loved so much. This is the first one to be completed.” The home had to accommodate the owner in retirement, with room to cater for family on weekends. It also had to meld with its setting. “In response, we reshaped the sandy block and dug the house in. Designed with split levels, a soft roof pitch, and complemented with light hues and natural timber posts, the large house disguises its bulk and evokes a beachy feel.” Built as linked forms, the house is ideal for
two or for many. The main section has the living spaces, kitchen, media room, master suite and deck upstairs. Downstairs there are ancillary rooms, two bedrooms and a four-car garage. Connected to the main home at two levels, the ancillary block holds four more bedrooms and bathrooms – ideal for a gathering of the clans. To contact Graeme Alexander Homes, phone (03) 5975 4561. Web: www.gahomes.com.au. save & share 45192 at trendsideas.com
Above left: Separate but connected – strategically linked spaces provide both conviviality and a degree of separation in this flexible design by Graeme Alexander Homes. Top: The top floor features natural finishes and offers a self-contained area for the owners when alone. The large yet understated residence is light and airy all year round. Above: The mid-level master bedroom has a private feel.
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Nino Sanzari and Jon Vithoulka Managing Directors Starr Constructions puts customer satisfaction first when designing and building custom homes for its clients. Professional designers work closely with individual homeowners to design each home, which makes Starr Constructions a good choice for discerning clients.
Special request Just as every family is different, so is every home designed and built by Starr Constructions tailored to meet lifestyle requirements
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Balancing a family’s wishlist against the constraints of a tricky building site doesn’t mean good design has to be compromised. On the contrary, it can result in a highly innovative design solution as this project by Starr Constructions shows. To solve the challenge of a steep site, the team created a multistorey house that steps down the hill to sit amidst the tree canopy. A layered facade references the uneven nature of the rocky outcrop, helping ensure the house fits in with the immediate surroundings.
The contemporary design and high level of finish extend to the interior, which features an open-plan living area, with a freestanding, see-through fireplace. Starr Constructions, established nearly 15 years ago, specialises in custom homes. Director Nino Sanzari says a reputation for proven workmanship and a direct approach to all aspects of construction has helped the company win several major awards for its projects from the Master Builders’ Association and HIA NSW. “Every house is designed to suit the
owner’s requirements and lifestyle,” he says. “Our professional designers meet with clients to discuss designs, and to address the logistics of building on a site.” For more information, contact Starr Constructions, PO Box 475, Moorebank, NSW 2170, phone (02) 9822 7799. Email: info@starrconstructions.com.au. Website: www.starrconstructions.com.au save & share 45195 at trendsideas.com
Facing page: This house, designed and built by Starr Constructions, features a layered facade and stepped roofline. The house was designed to maximise the view from every room. Top and above left: With its polished tile flooring, the open-plan living area (top) has a sleek, contemporary look. The home also features a bar area clad in decorative timber veneer panels (above left). Above: A cantilevered vanity, contemporary fixtures, dark tiling and glass brick walls give this powder room a certain wow factor.
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Winning scheme This lively interior won the Resene Total Colour Residential Interior Award for 2014
Not all neutrals are created equal. The designer of this home interior chose a fresh neutral shade that provides a lively, interesting backdrop for the owners’ furnishings. Judges in the Resene Total Colour Awards 2014 were so impressed with the overall scheme they awarded Henri Sayes the Resene Total Colour Residential Award. In announcing the award, the judges said the project presented a “beautiful contrast of neutrals with a confident, brave ceiling”. “This home has a lovely integration of colour that delineates and defines the spaces and transitions. Subdued and considered, it adds an element of surprise. It’s not bright or garish, yet the colour brings personality to the space.” The judges also praised the rhythm and flow of the interior, and the way the warm tones on the ceiling bring a sense of playfulness to the home. The walls shown here are painted in Resene Friar Grey, described as a yellowbased stone grey. The ceiling on the upper level features Resene Bonanza, a warm, velvety flesh-toned pink, and the study walls are in Resene Raptor, described as a murky dinosaur green. Resene SpaceCote Flat was used for all these surfaces. For further details, contact Resene, phone tollfree 1800 738 383 or visit a Resene ColorShop or Reseller. Website: www.resene.com.au save & share 45186 at trendsideas.com Left: Resene Friar Grey and Resene Raptor feature on the living room and study walls in this awardwinning interior. The ceiling is Resene Bonanza.
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Two sides to every story Public and private areas are clearly separated in this extensive apartment remodel, which provides a flexible, multipurpose layout that’s ideally suited to both corporate and casual entertaining
Preceding pages: Redesigning this high-end waterfront apartment on Finger Wharf, Woolloomooloo created a huge open-plan living area. This maximises the view, and ensures the apartment is well suited to entertaining on a grand scale. The project was designed by Justin Quinlan and Jonathan Spicer of The Quinlan Group. Above: The formal living area incorporates a bar clad in honed limestone.
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Many projects start small and grow into something much bigger, but few would be on the scale of this project. It began with a proposed kitchen remodel to a high-end waterfront apartment on Finger Wharf, Woolloomooloo, and ended with an entire apartment refurbishment. Managing director Justin Quinlan and project architect Jonathan Spicer of The Quinlan Group were initially contracted to design a new kitchen for the new owners of the apartment. “It soon became clear there were spatial problems that couldn’t be fixed by simply replacing the kitchen,” Quinlan says. “For
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example, there was a large area in the centre of the apartment that seemed like wasted space. It was too narrow to be a dining room, but too wide for a corridor. It was also very dark, and there was a library-study that took up space at one side, blocking the view from the corridor.” Quinlan says the project plan subsequently grew in stages, eventually involving the gutting of most of the apartment. Walls were removed, the library-study and corridor disappeared, and the kitchen was moved to the other side of the building. This created one extra-large open-plan living space.
Far left: Joinery with a woodgrain design features throughout the interior. The entry walls flanked in Navurban Hazelwood from New Age Veneers. Left: A similar prefinished decorative surface clads a central divider that conceals structural columns. The honed limestone wall at right conceals a passage to the powder room and a service area beyond.
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Top: Two parallel islands and a matching perimeter unit ensure the kitchen is well equipped for entertaining. There is also a separate butler’s pantry. The cabinets are in Navurban Hazelwood, which provides visual continuity with joinery in the entry and cabinets in the family living area. Above: Bistre Grande Eterno flooring from Tongue N Groove Flooring enhances the pared-back, modernist feel of the interior.
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“Opening up the space brought in much more light from the east and allowed a view from the front door right through the apartment and out to the water beyond,” the designer says. Because the owners love to entertain on a grand scale, the apartment was divided into two distinct zones – public and private. “The interface between these two areas is a single continuous wall of joinery in a woodgrain design, which can open and shut in multiple configurations. For example, hidden doors in the wall open from the kitchen to an office and a butler’s pantry. Another door hides the main
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hallway to the back bedrooms. This passage also houses a wine cellar.” Quinlan says the kitchen can also be closed off from the dining area by large sliding screens, which is appropriate when caterers may be working in the kitchen. The screens tuck into the side of a stone volume that anchors one corner of the kitchen. “There are several of these solid walls, including the bar, which are wrapped in Novo Mesto honed limestone. The stone accentuates their solidity and permanence, and the structural role they play.”
However, it is the woodgrain-style joinery that takes a starring role. The design team specified a mix of light and dark Navurban prefinished decorative surfaces from New Age Veneers. Hazelwood features on the darker kitchen and living room cabinets, while Oakley is the lighter surface on the continuous wall. The bathroom cabinetry is finished in Earlwood. “We use a lot of Navurban surfaces in our projects,” says Quinlan. “They were a perfect choice for this interior, because of their aesthetics and also because they are durable and water resistant, which is ideal for the kitchen.”
Above: A long bank of joinery separates the private areas from the public spaces. The joinery, precision manufactured by N&J Joinery features Navurban Oakley from New Age Veneers. Doors and the refrigerator are seamlessly integrated. Left: Sliding wood screens tuck in beside the limestone walls in a freestanding volume that anchors one corner of the kitchen. When pulled, these screen the dining table.
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Top: The centre island is aligned with seams in the joinery wall behind. The Navurban prefinished decorative surfaces are highly resistant to scratches, stains and abrasions, and have low moisture absorption. Above: N&J Joinery manufactured cantilevered cabinetry for the family living area, which matches the kitchen cabinets. Above right: A new sauna is another feature of the renovation.
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The pared-back materiality of the Navurban decorative surfaces is a key aspect of the design. Bistre Grande Eterno from Tongue N Groove flooring complements the scheme. “We wanted a look that is reminiscent of Brazilian modernist design,” Quinlan says. “These materials bring that to life.” The joinery in the apartment was custom manufactured by N&J Joinery, a company that specialises in high-end precision joinery as well as large production runs. “The continuous wall was manufactured as a massive piece of joinery, rather than a wall
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clad in veneer,” Quinlan says. “It was essential to have it built this way as it needed to be very precise – it couldn’t even be a millimetre out, or the panels would not have fitted together. “N&J Joinery built all the veneer elements, including the walls flanking the entry lobby and all the cabinetry. Essentially, if it wasn’t clad in stone or fabric, they built it.” The Navurban Hazelwood cabinets are topped with white Corian – this also forms waterfall sides to the islands in the kitchen. “There was no compromise when it came to the joinery,” says the designer. “Every piece was
Architect: The Quinlan Group (Darlinghurst, NSW 2010), phone (02) 8354 1471 Email: justin@thequinlangroup.com www.thequinlangroup.com Premium decorative surfaces: New Age Veneers, Unit 14, 22-24 Beaumont Rd, Mt Kuring-gai, NSW 2080, phone (02) 9457 9622. Email: enquiries@newageveneers.com.au www.newageveneers.com.au Joinery and cabinetry: N&J Joinery, 1 Noonan Pl, Ingleburn, NSW 2565, phone (02) 8796 4600 Email: enquiries@njjoinery.com.au www.njjoinery.com.au Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Tyrone Brannigan
precision built to the especially high standard demanded of a luxury apartment in such a prestigious development.” Quinlan says the success of the project can also be attributed to the clients, who were open to new ideas and prepared to take on the challenge of upgrading the entire apartment. “The end result is a testament to what can be achieved when everyone works together.” save & share 45212 at trendsideas.com
Above left: The contemporary look of the interior continues in the redesigned master suite, where a freestanding tub is positioned so the owners can enjoy the view while bathing. Left: Cantilevered custom cabinetry in the master suite was also built by N&J Joinery. This incorporates a mix of open shelving and concealed storage.
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Open invitation These alfresco projects are as varied as they are welcoming, with site, function and climate all playing their part
Party paradise This substantial reinvention and expansion is all about family togetherness and creating a great place to entertain
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Outdoor living spaces and a connection to nature go hand in hand. However, whether the emphasis is on poolside chic, entertaining under the stars, or achieving a tropical paradise, each is likely to offer a space that’s low maintenance and a fun, relaxing place to be. It’s a time-honoured story on both sides of the Tasman – a 1950s home in a beautiful spot but with a design that closes out the views. More a new build than a renovation, this project by architectural designer Steve Gliosca, with soft landscaping by Monica Palmer of Tim Davies Landscaping, addresses such an issue.
On a site facing a park with a river beyond, the original brick house had small windows and did not make the most of the outlook. “For the makeover, the owners asked for a tropical, spa-like ambience, with a large livingdining-kitchen and entertaining area to the front, and bedrooms set to the rear,” says Gliosca. “They wanted the main front room to open out to a outdoor entertaining space with a fire pit and pool area.” Other elements include a three-car garage at the rear and a porte-cochère at the side, paved in travertine, for a hotel-style welcome.
Preceding pages, above left and top: This major renovation and extension by architectural designer Steve Gliosca doubles the size of the house. New gables echo existing roof forms. Above: The kitchen, part of the new open-plan living space, is just a few steps from the outdoor dining area. Left: A hotel-style porte-cochère, paved in travertine, features natural stone that continues on the interior.
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Top: Floor-to-ceiling stacker doors slide back to either side, optimising the indoor-outdoor connection. Above: Gabled eaves are lined in stained wood panels, one of several material connections to the natural world. A fence separates the outdoor areas from the driveway, its irregular pickets adding to the organic feel. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Joel Barbitta of D-Max Photography
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“We stripped the interiors right back and reconfigured all the rooms,” says the designer. “The original part of the home is to the left the stone-lined entryway, and the new open-plan living spaces are to the right.” Taking his cue from the existing structure, Gliosca introduced two new gabled roof forms at the front of the house. These correspond to the outdoor areas they shelter – an alfresco living area on one side and a dining and barbecue area on the other. There is also a fire pit a step down from the main deck, and from here another step leads down to the new swimming pool.
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The central support column of the roof extension is clad in the same stone as the entry. This column demarcates the two open-air zones and conceals down spouting. The underside of the roof is finished in stained timber, adding to the emphasis on natural materials. In addition, the barbecue is set in a stone plinth. To further the organic appeal, a palisade fence with irregular picket heights separates the drive from the deck, pool and lawn area. A similar fence separates the yard from the street. “The pickets are deep and the gaps between them narrow, which helps shield the property
from the passing gaze of those walking by.” Monica Palmer says the lush plantings were inspired by the owners’ visits to Singapore. “They wanted to have a tropical feel at home, too. The trick was finding plants with the right look that would thrive in a temperate climate.” resources & more images 44819 at trendsideas.com outdoor living video 45351 at trendsideas.com
Above: Outdoor furnishings by Mobilia were chosen by Gliosca to extend the relaxed, resort-like feel. The stone-clad central column provides a visual demarcation between the outdoor dining and living areas, and conceals downpipes that channel rainwater for recycling. Left: The reinvented home shows no trace of its past. Two modern outdoor ceiling fans keep the alfresco spaces cool in summer.
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Painting a picture These indoor and outdoor pool settings call to mind other times and places
These pages: Art Deco interweaves with the Italianate in this pool, spa and massage space. The recreation area takes up the entire basement of a grand home designed by architect Richard Landry. Travertine walls and floors evoke the Italian aesthetic, as do the fluted columns. However, the stepped ceiling, colourful mosaic mural and wall tiles all evoke the exuberance of the Roaring Twenties.
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Architecture has the ability to transport the mind to different locales or even imply a history where none exists. A column here, a stone-clad wall there and the subconscious does the rest. Two lavish pool environments – one in a basement games area and the other outdoors – form part of a stately residence designed by architect Richard Landry, with interiors by designer Joan Behnke. The owners had wanted an Art Deco-style house, but neighbourhood design guidelines required an Italianate look. Landry’s response was to include influences of both – with Italianate detailing on the exterior, and a mix of Italian and Art Deco on the interior. “The family entertain on a grand scale so the pool and games room is comprehensive, and both accents are carried through on this lower floor,” he says. “Art Deco-like elements include the stepped ceiling and mosaic wall panels. An adjacent steam, spa, and massage space features a seaside mural, also in mosaics, that evokes the same period. The Italian influence is seen in the travertine stone surfaces and fluted columns.” While the house has a formal style, albeit with modern accents, the pool cabana and guest house offer a different appeal. “The guest house is a complete departure from the style of the main house,” says Landry. “The idea was to create a visual story, implying that when the house was built an existing barn structure on the land was repurposed. However, this large, rustic building with a hand-applied stone finish is in reality brand new. It includes a guest suite with balcony, a covered loggia, a tower and a fire pit.” From the rear of the house, the guest house and cabana can be seen directly across the pool. With its two-storey suite on one side and curved stair and tower on the other, it has the presence of a massive sculpture. And as with any artwork, it required balance – one side’s rectilinear form speaking to the other side’s curved shape.
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These pages: The guest house includes a living area, with a bedroom upstairs. While different in scale and style to the main house, similar-toned cladding helps draw the two structures together. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Erhard Pfeiffer
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Anyone for cocktails? Like a five-star island resort, this residential landscape offers a tranquil escape amid a tropical rainforest – and it’s all just minutes from the city
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With the price of land soaring in our cities, it is a real luxury to be able to acquire extra land that’s not for building, but to expand a beautiful landscape. That’s exactly what the owners of this property did, when an adjacent site came on the market. They took the opportunity to secure the land to create a tropical haven that would be a recreational garden for their growing family,
complete with pathways, pools, bridges, waterfalls and a children’s playground. Natural Habitats landscape architect Mark Read says the company had earlier developed a multi-award winning landscape around the existing home, which included a swimming pool, spa and lush tropical planting. “The main challenge for this project was the need to
reorientate the living room, so it could open out to the new landscape on the south side of the house,” Read says. “We needed to create a wide opening with glazed sliding doors, and introduce a new sheltered podium-style patio with overhead louvres, which now looks over the new landscape.” Another challenge was working out the best design response for a steep site. The
Above left and above: Another day in paradise – it is hard to believe this tropical setting is in the heart of a big city. When the owners of the house bought an adjoining section, they turned it into a lush tropical landscape with pools and waterfall. A new patio overlooks the garden. Top and above: Landscape architect Mark Read says the house was reoriented, and glass doors introduced to the south side to open up to the new patio.
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solution was to step the patio to meet the lower ground level, and to introduce timber boardwalks and cantilevered steps down the hill. “One pathway leads down to a timber bridge across a pool – one of two pools and two waterfalls in the garden,” says Read. “These feature moss-covered natural rock formations set amid lush tropical planting. Essentially we set out
to create a tropical rainforest garden, removing 60% of the existing acmena trees. The rest were retained to shelter the landscape and to screen it from neighbouring properties.” Key plants include a wide variety of palms, cycads and colourful and scented tropical shrubs, such as gardenia, frangipani, hibiscus, heliconia, ginger, philodendrons, orchids, bromeliads, and calathea.
New Zealand native plants include karaka, nikau, tree ferns, pohutukawa, kohekohe and taraire. The garden paths extend right down to a circular lawn and a series of children’s play equipment. This area also links back to the swimming pool. The existing spa pool was moved to better integrate with the new landscape – bathers now overlook a waterfall.
Facing page and above: Mossy rocks edge the two new pools and waterfalls that drop down the hillside. One of the timber boardwalks forms a bridge across a pool on the upper level. Above left: Bathers in the spa pool can be completely surrounded by nature. In addition to gold awards already won by the original garden, the new landscape has won two gold and a silver award in the Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2014.
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Above: The existing spa pool was moved to provide a better outlook. It is now tucked amid the greenery. Right: A swathe of green lawn surrounded by tall trees and interesting shrubs is part of the new landscape. A timber boardwalk connects this to the existing swimming pool. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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