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Emerald Residence
Emerald Residence
Melbourne, Australia
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Emerald Residence
Melbourne, Australia
Nestled in a canopy of trees in the Dandenong Ranges, the Emerald House is the soul of discretion. Surrounded by thick foliage and tall maple and oak trees, the house dissolves into its landscape, creating an almost tree house-like atmosphere.
Perched high above surrounding parklands, with spectacular 180-degree views overlooking the Warburton Ranges, this house took some time to evolve. Given its location and challenging site, the clients had difficulty finding an architect who would match their budget. After a lengthy and exhaustive search, where they looked into all different types of houses - from commissioning other architects to prefabricated modular systems – the clients came across one of
Intermode’s houses in a copy of Vogue Living. Impressed with its pared-back aesthetic, clean lines and liberal use of glass, the clients contacted Intermode to build their dream home.
The brief was to create a comfortable, low maintenance family home that celebrated its lush, natural surroundings. The house had to encompass a flexible floorplan to allow the clients to work from home. Sitting firmly within the site, the house ideally faces north and surveys the mountains through an open landscape and a curation of vistas. Unlike previous architectural responses, the new design is a single-storey residence that doesn’t sacrifice on views. The interior is monochromatic so as not to compete with the landscape. Wide recycled tallowwood floorboards – which retain a sense of warmth and character – step down to an expansive deck that surrounds the house. Arrival through the large north-facing entrance introduces the inhabitants to a rectangular floorplan. At the heart of the home is the open-plan living, kitchen and dining room which harmoniously spill onto the deck. To the left, is the master bedroom which has built-in wardrobes and an en suite. To the right, are two bedrooms separated by a bathroom which all have spectacular views of the landscape.
At the eastern arm of the floorplan is a spacious home office and client meeting area. In contrast to the master bedroom, the office is situated within dense foliage creating privacy and seclusion. From here, the client can run his graphic design business without the disruption of daily life and noisy children.
The palette of materials, which includes laminate kitchen and joinery, dark Victorian Ash floorboards and stone benchtops, heightens one’s sense of containment within the dwelling and focuses the gaze towards the landscape. A spinal wall, which runs along the southern wing, hides deep storage units and a European laundry.
Promoting a sense of connection to the natural world, this linear house is central to Intermode’s philosophy. It offers flexibility, longevity and beauty, and is an intuitive response to its site.
Perched high above surrounding parklands, with spectacular 180-degree views overlooking the Warburton Ranges, this house took some time to evolve. Given its location and challenging site, the clients had difficulty finding an architect who would match their budget. After a lengthy and exhaustive search, where they looked into all different types of houses - from commissioning other architects to prefabricated modular systems – the clients came across one of
Intermode’s houses in a copy of Vogue Living. Impressed with its pared-back aesthetic, clean lines and liberal use of glass, the clients contacted Intermode to build their dream home.
The brief was to create a comfortable, low maintenance family home that celebrated its lush, natural surroundings. The house had to encompass a flexible floorplan to allow the clients to work from home. Sitting firmly within the site, the house ideally faces north and surveys the mountains through an open landscape and a curation of vistas. Unlike previous architectural responses, the new design is a single-storey residence that doesn’t sacrifice on views. The interior is monochromatic so as not to compete with the landscape. Wide recycled tallowwood floorboards – which retain a sense of warmth and character – step down to an expansive deck that surrounds the house. Arrival through the large north-facing entrance introduces the inhabitants to a rectangular floorplan. At the heart of the home is the open-plan living, kitchen and dining room which harmoniously spill onto the deck. To the left, is the master bedroom which has built-in wardrobes and an en suite. To the right, are two bedrooms separated by a bathroom which all have spectacular views of the landscape.
At the eastern arm of the floorplan is a spacious home office and client meeting area. In contrast to the master bedroom, the office is situated within dense foliage creating privacy and seclusion. From here, the client can run his graphic design business without the disruption of daily life and noisy children.
The palette of materials, which includes laminate kitchen and joinery, dark Victorian Ash floorboards and stone benchtops, heightens one’s sense of containment within the dwelling and focuses the gaze towards the landscape. A spinal wall, which runs along the southern wing, hides deep storage units and a European laundry.
Promoting a sense of connection to the natural world, this linear house is central to Intermode’s philosophy. It offers flexibility, longevity and beauty, and is an intuitive response to its site.
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