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House BK | Caceres + Tous

19/03/2022HomizerLeave a comment

Description by Caceres + Tous:

This 5 bedrooms’ home is standing in an 800 sqm land using all the land to be lived. The house is divided in 3 buildings following a path from the public space until the private one.

The first building holds the very public space, entrance, parking, guest room and TV room.

Between this one and the second building the pool and a big garden give more privacy to the semi-public space where we find the living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry and maid room. Crossing this area, a second garden allows total privacy to the third building where the 3 other main bedrooms are.

Design Office: Caceres + Tous

Area: 325 sqm

Year: 2017

Location: Buduk, (Mengwi), Bali, Indonesia

Photographs: Kie

Restaurant Green Grass Condesa | Taller David Dana

07/03/2022HomizerLeave a comment

The project consists of the remodeling of a two-level restaurant whose main objective was to redefine the image of the place and organize the existing architectural program.

Description by Taller David Dana

Located in the Condesa neighborhood on Nuevo León avenue. The project consists of the remodeling of a two-level restaurant whose main objective was to redefine the image of the place and organize the existing architectural program.

The characteristics of the space and its context allowed the development of an environment with perfect natural lighting and views to the outside, giving freshness to the environment and at the same time creating a comfortable atmosphere.

The fusion of natural wood, stones, and vegetation achieved a beautiful neutral approach in modern finishes. The simplicity in its palette of finishes enriches the spaces. In this way, Green Grass Condesa is conceived as an interesting project in terms of its interior design and distribution, where its elements are related both functionally and aesthetically, providing identity and character.

Architecture studio: Taller David Dana
Web: tallerdaviddana.com
Location: Col. Hipodromo Condesa
Year: 2020
Surface: 205 sq m
Photography: Jaime Navarro

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Flat 2 | Unnamed Studio

30/07/202129/07/2021HomizerLeave a comment

Description by Unnamed Studio:

We first got to the site of the future building in the very beginning of 2021. The client, a friend of mine, had bought a 46 sq.m flat in a new business-class building.

At first, he was completely unsure of what he wanted, except for one thing: it had to be something new and different from all the other projects we had seen so far.

These thoughts inspired me to take a non-trivial approach to design. After several sketches, my team and I decided to make the most of the 46 square meters: the layout was divided into private and public areas, and storage spaces were placed so as not to lose usable space.

After presenting the idea and sketches to the client (who was delighted), we started the detailed design process.

The budget was limited, so we looked for different manufacturers, different discounts, and some of the furniture we picked up at flea markets. We have a good attitude towards environmental-friendly design, and we try to incorporate sustainability into our projects. For example, for the living room I found a recycled carpet from an old fabric from Armenia (where I was born).

The main material for the walls was microconcrete, while the floor was microcement in the public area (we made it white by mixing cement, calcium carbonate and chalk) and ash parquet in the private area.

Painted MDF was chosen as the kitchen main material. The bathroom was decided in a monochrome yellow shade, in a manner already familiar to me and my studio. In general, all the colour schemes are inspired by the work of the American artist John Baldessari, who has strongly influenced my artistic language.

I would like to pay particular attention to the wardrobe. The fact is that in addition to design and architecture, I’m also working on my first collection of furniture in non-trivial materials on the verge of contemporary art (the release will be on my Instagram in the next couple of days). The “fabric wardrobe” (as I called it) is one of the pieces of furniture in this collection.

In its concept, I’ve combined the functionality and aesthetics of modular transformable furniture at the owner’s request. And at the end of the day, touching my furniture is a damn good feeling!

Design Office: Unnamed Studio

Area: 46.00 sqm

Lead Architect: Sarkis Araqelyan

Location: Rostov Del Don, Russia

Pan-Asian cafe Lao Bao in Russia | Allarts Design

27/12/202027/12/2020HomizerLeave a comment

Description by Allarts Design:

Great design release of the Pan-Asian cafe Lao Bao in Russia.

Meet the new pan-Asian design release Lao Bao from the Russian interior design studio ALLARTSDESIGN. Restrained Asia, revealed in bright sauces, and complemented by original dishes in the center of Perm (Russia, the Urals)

The cafe is located on the ground floor of a former bookstore with high ceilings and columns in the center of the room.

The space of the cafe with a total area of 1460 square feet perfectly suited this format, designated by restaurateurs as a new panasia, modernized, without traditional decisions to understand Asia itself.

The main wall of the cafe has a large glazing. There is an open bar and also an additional closed kitchen. The ceilings, open type and pre-insulated, have a single monochrome color, distracting guests.

The abundance of plants, wicker furniture, only a subtle hint of the presence of a rich culture of Far Asia. The whole emphasis on the brightness of taste and riot of colors takes place at the table itself.

Furniture everywhere is the same height and does not require diversity.

The colormap consists of only two colors, such algae in a graphite shade, and bamboo is expressed in beige tint, as part of naturalness and everyday life. The original solution was the design of the toilet, which was made with a completely different color scheme. The idea of a bathroom turned out to be a roll. The core of the roll, tuna, white rice, and green algae. Designers suggested using the ginger effect as a color change in space, like resetting taste buds, updating taste. So here, leaving the bright bathroom, you are again in a different color.

The contact bar serves as a venue for small gastro evenings, working in dialogue with the guest.

For this project, the designer proposed implementation in the form of tiles from mdf, which offers the story of black-and-white Kanji, in a more modern solution, a designer riddle of hieroglyphs.

Large lamps were made to order for this project. Also, blades, as the idea of the Nihonto sword, was developed by the designer and carry the function of a sconce.

The columns were decorated with mirrors with a lathing rhythm and flowering forests.

Expressing the traditional elements of Asia, the designer Saranin Artemy offers to see them, on the other hand, revealing the story as a puzzle.

Lao Bao is an understandable Pan-Asian food for every day. Some positions are prepared here in a few minutes, this saves the guest time. Authentic dishes such as an Asian burger on a signature bun are worth a try. The spacious hall, without expensive accents, has a wider range of guests.

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Design Office: ALLARTSDESIGN
Designer: Artemy Saranin
Location: Russian Federation, Perm, Komsomolsky prospect 80
Area: 1460 ft²
Release Date: 2020
Photographs: Artemy Saranin
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Apartment in Tel Aviv | Aviram & Kushmirski Architects

11/02/201911/02/2019HomizerLeave a comment

Description by Aviram & Kushmirski Architects

Planning: The space is divided up to provide maximum openness inside and in terms of its connections with the outside. The different living areas in the public space and their functionalities are clearly defined, with complete separation from the private areas.

Configuration: Linear geometric in the modularizations, the materials and the different ways they are presented, based on careful consideration and their emphasis using light and shade.

Materials: Only natural materials emphasizing the strengths of the natural materials used.

Composition: The integration of a number of elements with presence in the space, designed with specific emphasis on precise, clean form, creating a synergetic, harmonious composition.

Concept: The design concept is based on the reciprocal relationship between chic and casual. It is stylish, but not formal; sophisticated but not feigned; intelligent but not pretentious; creative, innovative and free of time dependent fashion.

Design Office: Aviram & Kushmirski Architects

Area: 150.00 m2

Project Year: 2017

Location: Tel Aviv, Israel

Photographs: Aviram & Kushmirski Architects

Gupta Apartment | ZZ Architects

13/12/201813/12/2018HomizerLeave a comment

Description by ZZ Architects:

“The owner’s only request was a home that defines their lifestyle, love for entertaining and a casual yet sophisticated look. We had designed their earlier villa and it was necessary to develop this apartment based in Beaumonde, a luxury home in South Mumbai differently.

The design concept revolved along the idea of reflecting the sky-blue color within the home with a base touch of solid grey as a background. It had to be very subtle and was very challenging to balance the same in complete absence of a natural wood tone on the inside of the living and dining space. A base of white along the floors in the passage transverse the users from one space to another. Accents of linen, suedes and other fabric tones add a harmony within the home. The sensibilities of selection of the pieces of furniture and art, play along the central theme. In exchange to the calm indoors the continuous deck that connects the rooms on the periphery has been finished in natural wood standing out well against the deep blue sky tones in the evenings.

Lobby and Living Space

One enters the home through a private lobby with an artwork of Krishna by Shuvprassana. The colors are bright and add a sense of depth along side a large mirror frame customized on site. The importance of this is also to add a foreground to a boutique puja room designed with clear glass doors and large flowing motifs in jodhpur patchouli work in blue and silver as a background to the marble statues of the idols. The chandelier in the lobby is an eclectic piece fused into the space with light blue crystals to reflect a blue hue in subtlety.

The door connecting the lobby to the living space is a large one. Its a door we designed for the family’s villa and we carried forward the design to a sliding format. This gives a sense of connection and openness when one wants to let the spaces flow.

The living space has a beige marble floor, a large continuous ceiling with linear recessed lights distinguished to go with our scheme. The lighting solution is minimal and very controlled. The window openings to the living space have been kept large to enjoy the landscape view from this level. A large pot with a frangipani plant is flexible within the deck and the living space. A mix of imported Italian furniture brands like Minotti, Desiree and Driade have been used.

An artwork has been commissioned with Sunil Padwal to blend along with the color palette of the home. In contrast to this a Binoy Varghese brightens up the extreme corner of the living room.

There is a convertible bar counter at the junction of the dining and the living. Its opens up during a party or acts as an additional display console.

The dining area exemplifies the design style. A spacious long table in a painted glass top customized by ZZArchitects along with leather finished dining chairs from Lignet Roset. The chandelier resembles the falling stars in a very abstract form and reflects playfully on the surfaces around. The design of the wall panel in combination of stone, mirror and grey birds eye maple adds a sense of length along the table and the window with an onyx base adds a definition to the shorter length of the dining room. The dining space in all has architectural details thats overlook the art in the living room maintaining the essential balance.

Kitchen

The kitchen is a combination of the exisiting beechwood storage and the floor provided by the builder and additional white lacquered finish surfaces from Poggenpohl. An island counter in white Satuario marble with an overhead color changing pendant from Artemide highlights the lightness of the space.The equipments are from Miele.

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom is designed as a large uninterrupted space, with peripheral openings overlooking the private deck. We wanted to maintain the artistic flow along with the simplistic style of the rest of the home. To add a touch of warmth the flooring is done in a rustic wood finish with a spread of a white pallete around in the form of a lit wall panel in white saturaio marble. The walk in wardrobe along with the master bathroom has a white satuario floor in conjunction with black granite, this is a complement to the custom made bed in onyx and a headboard of black fabric with speckles of shine on it.
Furniture from B&B Italia is a comfortable choice for the couple to enjoy their reading casually. A very interesting carpet with deep dark cloudy sky imprint was out of the clients collection placed at an angle to accentuate the spaciousness of the room. The study table is tucked in the corner besides the deck and gets ample natural light.
The basin is designed as an angular counter which allows retaining of all windows which overlook the poolside and also get additional counter space. The wardrobe is a custom made area with large sliding mirror frames to make it artistic and not monotonous or typical. The use of silver frames with white lacquer adds to the quality of detailing. The raised level on the reverse side leads to the hidden WC and shower area. At anytime with multi purpose sliding door opened up the wardrobe space connects to the bedroom keeping the bathroom hidden thus adding to the expanse.

Daughters Room

The daughters room is kept young and classy. The use of multiple colors on the curtains adds a spunk to the room as planned. The bed stands out in white velvet sheen. The wardrobes has large span shutters with customized hardware. A lounge chair is placed with a backdrop of the dressing mirrors at the main entrance of the room.

The Convertible Space

An interesting space with the design language of a private study converting to a TV Room or a guest room in case if additional need arrives.

This room has the study by Poltrona Frau at a corner with a glazed partition overlooking the main passage and is the first bedroom from the living space. An unpredictable sofa cum bed with a shelving is finished in a bright orange fabric. The wooden ceiling adds to the warmth of the space. The tripod light fitting stylishly highlights a wall finished with an embossed print thats resembles branches flowing out in space vertically. On the opposite wall is a painting by Suhas Roy. In all its a modern room personalized to their style and requirements.

Sons Room

The sons room has a well planned two leveled bed with a double bed at the lower level giving it a play of levels the son was excited about. The wardrobe is graphically designed with the world map on it as the family loves to travel and he would like to mark his route around the world. The room is young and most color appears from the change of upholstery thus keeping a sense of control and harmony within the space. The current scheme is blue, black, grey and white with green Herman Miller chairs for the study. “

Design Office: ZZ Architects

Area: 5500 sq.ft

Location: Mumbai, India

Banana Flat | Zrobym Architects

24/10/2018HomizerLeave a comment

Design Office: Zrobym Architects
Project leader: Andrus Bezdar
Architect: Artem Ermolinskiy
Area: 103,5 m2
Project Year: 2018
Location: str. Filimonova, Minsk, Belarus

White House | RIGI Design

04/02/2018HomizerLeave a comment

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Design Office: RIGI Design

Location: Shanghai, China

Area: 240,0 m2

Photographs: Tian Fangfang

SH House | Paulo Martins Arq & Design

24/06/201723/06/2017HomizerLeave a comment

The SH House, in Sever do Vouga, Portugal, with the clear colours and a minimalist language is the perfect place for a weekend break.

It was designed by Paulo Martins Arq & Design.

© Its. Ivo Tavares Studio - architectural photographer

Description by Paulo Martins Arq & Design:

Established in only 35m2, this house with an useful floor area of 45 m2 is the perfect place for a weekend break.

With the original outline, the only change was in the existing stairwells, through the usage of weathering steel e dimensioning its usage according to the visual weight in order to hierarchize the absence of mass. This way, it was possible to balance the whole building.

The house is divided in two floors, where the social room, placed in the ground floor, enjoys the direct relation with the outdoor areas, while the suite, located in the first floor, can be reached by indoor stairs used for storage and but also to separate the rooms.

The original outline was as important as the contemporary style added to the building. Clear colours and a minimalist language were used in order to maximize the bounds and give an idea of wider and open area.

Design Office: Paulo Martins Arq & Design

Location: Sever do Vouga, Portugal

Photographs: Its. Ivo Tavares Studio

Summer House in Greece | Cometa Architects

23/06/2017HomizerLeave a comment

Cometa Architects has designed a summerhouse in Kea Island, Greece. This house developed for the Mediterranean climate, using local materials and sustainable energy saving methods.

Summer House in Greece | Cometa Architects

Description by Cometa Architects:

The steep ground and the plot’s narrow dimensions along with the very strict building regulations determine the pronounced and gradient form of the building which rises from the mountain and over the valley of Poisses, to finally balance itself with the surrounding traditional dwellings and the natural context. The island of Kea is characterised by its rocky dry hillsides creating poetic sculptural formations, amplified under the mediterranean sun. This wild raw nature, is what this building tries to preserve along with the use of the traditional manners of building, which have survived through the centuries, but lately neglected. Drylayring stonework locally quarred, low rise building which blend with the context, small openings which control the heat, and rain water collection are some of the methods that local ´architecture without architects´ dwelling culture has been using.

The principal material chosen is the local stone, carefully crafted against the horizontal microcement surfaces. Eager to apply the fundamentals of sustainable construction, the largest sum of the stone used, was from this same stone quarred from excavating the site itself in order to lay the foundations. Additional stone for finishings was brought from the local Stone quarry. Local stonworkers used the traditional method of dry stonework, breaking and shaping the stones according to the form and needs.

This secondary home of a family of four, spreads through 3 correlated volumes, which clearly can be defined as the seating & kitchen volume, the circulation tower and the sleeping & storaging volume. Around these volumes, the perimetrical terraces are unfolding, some under the surface of the hill, some at the same level and some projected over it. This experience of this Cycladic landscape is the design’s main concern expressed through this spatial evolution and relationship of the building with the dramatic land. This is achieved through the traditional method of construction called “kotounto”, a dry, humid-free space between the rock and the building. In such a way, these external spaces, makes the building sometimes trying to break away from the rock and sometimes to reconcile with it.

Apart from this traditional tecnique of the humid free gap between the rock and the building, which is principlally used to drain the waters coming from the mountains, leaving walls and foundations dry, the house includes in its design an under-floor heating installation which circualtes hot water, generated by the solar heaters installed in the roof. The cooling is achieved from cross ventilation, a typical traditional method of local construction having many small openings diagonally placed from each other and also an additional under-floor cooling is provided. The pérgola is shading the big openings from the morning sun leaving the sunset colors slip in and paint the white interior ´canvas´ deep yellow and red. Finally, the rainwater is collected in the 3 rooftops and stored in an underground reservoir.

Another take on the traditional and sustainable island architecture are the simple minimal furnishings, many of which are built into the whitewashed interior. The sofas doubling for storage space, the wraparound counter space in the kitchen; the beds even the benches and wood-topped table of the veranda outdoor’s aim to provide a modest but comfortable living. Materials, such as the natural rope, floor-to-ceiling, “banister”, the wooden kitchen, the pale grey painted wooden window frames and shutters which are contributing in the control of the heat and the ease of the breeze are elements that honor the local tradition but perfectly serve the modern needs.

– HONORABLE MENTION IN DOMES ARCHITECTURE AWARDS IN CATEGORY BEST NEW BUILT, GREECE, 2017

– SILVER AWARD IN A`DESIGN AWARDS, FOR ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND STRUCTURE DESIGN CATEGORY, ITALY 2017

Design Office: Cometa Architects

Partner Architect in stage A: Betty Tsaousi
Team: Faidra Matziaraki & Victor Gonzalez Marti
Betty Tsaousi, Olga Balaoura (stage a)
Laura Mascuñan, Denisse Gómez Casco (stage b)

Location: Kea Island, Greece

Structural Engineer: Nikos Zoulamopoulos

Interior design: Faidra Matziaraki & Victor Gonzalez Marti

Site surface: 10530.00 m²

Built surface: 115.00 m²

Photographs: Dimitris Kleanthis

Villa Martinuzzi | TOBIS – inzenjering

21/06/201719/06/2017HomizerLeave a comment

A modern reconstruction of an old stone house was designed by TOBIS – inzenjering.

It’s located in Pula, Croatia.

Design Office: TOBIS – inzenjering

Location: Pula, Croatia

House Eichgraben | Franz Architects

20/06/201719/06/2017HomizerLeave a comment

A single-family house in the countryside in Austria, has been designed by Franz Architects.

Description by Franz Architects:

After the birth of their first daughter, the young family were taken by the idea of a single-family house in the countryside. in the wienerwald they found a little house in need of rehabilitation with a large garden. Prospective possibilities of enlargement were already investigated before buying the property. The lean budget required a high portion of own capital in order to take the first steps in renovating the old building and undertake thermal sanitation. Upon completion of sanitation, the second child had already been born, and thoughts regarding an annexe became more concrete. Also, the grandmother’s wish for a granny flat should be taken into consideration. Building regulations left little leeway regarding building density and height. in order to accommodate the entire spatial programme, developing a two-storey structure was mandatory. Illumination of the partly subterranean granny unit in the basement is guaranteed by a strip of windows adapted to the site characteristics. A free-standing sanitary core divides the open space into sleeping and living areas. The possibility of later converting the granny unit into a small doctor’s practice was taken into consideration during planning. Instead of the former treehouse, a wooden box floats above the ground floor which in the first development phase is intensively used by meanwhile three children as a large, 3.5m high playroom including a climbing wall, swing, and football goal. All installations have already been prepared for later partitionment into up to four separate rooms. The basement including the cantilevered ceiling was done in site-mixed concrete. the wooden box was constructed with solid wood tiles and wainscoted on all sides including roof and soffit with diagonally running larchwood latches. Due to the complex geometry with its double mitre cut the grey-glazed latches were mounted by staff of the architectural practice and the principal themselves. the wooden latches are a dominant design element not only outside, but also as ceiling lining in the granny unit and wall panelling in the glass joint between the existing building and the new construction. Instead of the former gas calorific value heating, the whole building is now supplied with warm water and heating by an air heat pump. Apart from the high thermal standard, the long-term flexible and adaptable building makes a distinct contribution to sustainability. In times of a rising number of single-person households, high divorce rates and single-parent families, this project is an example of how three generations can live together in one building in contemporary architecture. This is aided by the different room atmospheres on various levels of old and new building parts in order to fulfil the changing requirements of common areas and possibilities of retreat. The last extension for the time being was the realisation of a large treehouse with a rabbit hutch.

Design Office: Franz Architects

Location: Eichgraben, Austria

Project Year: 2012

Photographs: kurt kuball | franz zt gmbh

Melanopetra Boutique Hotel | AD Architects

14/06/201713/06/2017HomizerLeave a comment

Melanopetra is an atmospheric two apartment boutique hotel built-up around 1850 and totally restored by AD Architects in 2015 under due diligence with respect to the Nisyrian architecture.

Description by AD Architects:

Melanopetra is uniquely situated in the core of the preserved traditional village Emporios in Nisyros, at an altitude of about 400 meters above the caldera. It is an atmospheric two apartment boutique hotel built-up around 1850 and totally restored in 2015 under due diligence with respect to the Nisyrian architecture. The high-quality restoration preserves and reveals all the traditional elements using only eco-friendly primary materials, especially the local black volcanic stone that gives the house its special character and name.

The architectural intervention attempts to integrate modern minimalist design into the ageless aesthetic of traditional form. The simplicity of the design, structural transparency and the purity of forms and volumes, in harmony with the particular local idiom, are used to highlight the plasticity of the small spaces. The interior spaces combine textured white-washed walls of visible limed stone masonry, screed surfaces and wooden beams to create an oncoplastic set of white and earthy colors harmony displayed by smooth natural and artificial lighting. The uncluttered white minimalistic interiors are highlighted by laid-out levels with built-in furniture and modern equipment.

Visible stonework of black volcanic rock with filled joints dominates the exterior of the house, visually unifying it with the landscape. The outdoor spaces comprise of coated built-in levels, steps, and stone sofas, all integrated in rock formations, bringing a sculptural quality to the natural geometry. The raw structural simplicity and the consistency of materials and engravings on all levels aim to a smooth transition from the exterior to the interior and from the natural to constructed item.

It is about a discreet architectural gesture resulting from a respect towards structural authenticity and the use of ageless materials, and giving prominence to traditional elements through simple means of expression.

The restoration project was implemented through European co-financing as a contribution to the sustainable development of the island.

Melanopetra is the first and only boutique hotel in Nisyros offering a luxury as well as authentic accommodation and is known all over the island for its striking design and concept.

Design Office: AD Architects

Location: Emporios, Nisyros, Greece

Photographs: Yannis Kontos

The Wolf House | Wolf Architects

09/06/2017HomizerLeave a comment

Description by Wolf Architects:

When you arrive at the house you enter via a formal pedestrian entry. Beyond that is a contemporary Chinese garden which in itself is a playful expression of east meeting west. A bridge over a dry riverbed directs you the office at the rear.

The office can accommodate several people and has its own bathroom and kitchenette. This allows for future use as an additional bedroom or granny flat. Resale is always an important consideration and most of the spaces were designed to be flexible in use.

It was agreed that one of the most unsustainable things in houses is doing premature renovations. This house was designed with long term vision in mind.

At the front of the house is a large north facing yard which provides a great space for children to play privately and securely. It leads onto a generous double height front porch which then directs you into the house.

The front porch has a dark polished concrete floor with a sealant that allows for the floor to also be a large blackboard for children to draw on. The main living space opens onto this northern yard with a set of quality commercial grade bi-fold doors which open completely.

The floor level between the inside, front porch and lawn is very slight and this further blends the inside to the outside.

Entry into the house is through a large walnut veneered door. Instead of a sculpture ahead or painting hanging on the wall, the wall is in itself a piece of art. This approach was taken throughout the house with many of the family’s collections. The objects for display are integrated into the architecture.

The Star Wars action figures for example, are on individual stands on a wall and this forms a part of the walls texture making the whole display a feature in the interior architecture.

The heart of the ground floor is triangulated by the living, dining and kitchen spaces. These areas were considered in the brief to be where the family spend most of their time together and therefore had to be interconnected. They are separated primarily by a double sided fireplace, an example of clearly defined spaces without walls. The kitchen is positioned at the western point of the triangle and acts as a control tower from which most of the house and landscaping beyond can be overseen.

Enhancing Everyday Living…

Encouraging Connectivity throughout…

The residence is separated from the office by an operable glass wall located at the southern end of the dining room. Within the office is a space for one of the classic cars. The dining room is at the bottom of the vertical corridor and by looking upwards one understands why the house is so light filled. Light penetrates in most areas from multiple windows. No artificial light is required throughout the day and at night the house’s lighting is almost 100% LED. The dining room is strategically placed in the centre of the home and with a large void above it to enhance the feeling of sacredness, representing how the family regard meal times spent together daily.

The site was not without its challenges. Certain elements of the previous 1940’s residence we retained for cost saving reasons and in consideration of embodied energy and sentimental value. These areas included:

– The existing master bedroom and ensuite which had been renovated several years prior

– A yellow brick tunnel which now has a mural painted by the owner

– The front fence

– The rear yard

– A large 4 car tin shed

The result was a house that consisted of 28 interconnected spaces unfolding over 10 subtle level changes. The key to the design is a multi-purpose vertical corridor which acts as a thermal chimney. It also allows for many internal views and vistas which are integral to the houses connectivity. Light can also penetrate through the space, allowing the Northern sunlight to penetrate to the deepest parts of the house.

Design Office: Wolf Architects

Location: Victoria, Australia

Area: 441.6 m2

Photographs: Dave Keluza