The design for this house started as a process of thinking about of how we wanted to live. We required flexible spaces and rooms that could change functions over time. We desired dynamic connections between the inside and out. The house is situated on a corner block and was designed to maximised the privacy of the internal and external spaces from both roads. The L shape design of the house, situated on the street frontages, acts as a retaining wall to create not only a level rear yard but to lift the internal floor height above the road level to create that sense of privacy. The long side of the L accommodates the living areas and are single room depth to encourage cross ventilation and maximise the amount of light into the space. The short side has the bedroom and bathrooms. Although these rooms adjoin a double loaded corridor all but the multi function guest bedroom has windows in two walls for cross ventilation. Resolution of the built form and program relied upon cost effective passive solutions to overcome the constraints of the site and generate flexible and dramatic internal and external spaces. The plan of the house is simple but required careful consideration with regard to material selection and facade configuration to maximise views whilst minimising heat gain and maintaining privacy.Early in the design process we consulted together with the structural engineer and builder. This was a fluid design process which generated economic yet dynamic structural solutions. Following this we had discussions with the builder and the main sub contractors (electrical, plumbing, plastering + window manufacture). This influenced the detailing of the building which enabled the desired aesthetic outcomes to be achieved economically.

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Tallowwood Ridge Residence

1, Adelaide Close, Wingham, Australia

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