At 7-meters tall and 9.5-meters wide, ‘the dalmeny’ by enter projects is a federation period style home in sydney, australia, that took only months to complete. Influenced by the corrugated iron form of iconic australian shack, the project is made entirely with raw materials that provide a tech-science hybrid solution to the generic suburban environment.
Various forms of digital technology were used to conceptualize and develop the thought-provoking combination. this is evident in the ambient cove lighting, tracery steel work, and natural heating and cooling. a series of folded metal bands mold the form that radiates out into the yard, giving the structure a giant accordion-like appearance. laser-cutting machines were used to produce these unequal pieces that replicate the hard edged hull of a boat. the resulting rigid massing allows architectural lighting to be embedded within its crevasses as sunlight coming from a glazed façade shines onto the bright white and green interior.
To meet the needs of a young family, the architects organized the open floor plan with double-height public spaces adjacent to the front lawn. as the residence extends the existing roof pitch towards the rear of the site, a living area, kitchen, and mezzanine-level master en suite are created. within the common areas, the kids can homework on the kitchen island while the parents relax outside on the covered terrace. from here, a hardwood staircase maneuvers along the illuminated edges towards the private programs and elevated patio.