New South Wales
Regional
Designed for a young family on a site on the outskirts of Orange, NSW, C House enjoys amazing views of Mount Canobolas and orchards surrounding the site.
The lower level of the house is partially cut into the site and topped with a green roof and clad in white precast concrete panels that give way to fine timber cladding and expansive timber framed windows at the northern end where the living areas open up to the garden the pool, and bush views at the back.
Secondary sleeping spaces sit in the upper level in a playful ‘y’ shaped dual gabled forms which are oriented to capture northern and eastern light, and key views,
A myriad of building services are seamlessly integrated and largely unseen to the everyday users of the house with the final result being a series of calm, stripped back yet warm spaces for the owners.
The Solaris Forster Civic Precinct brings a sense of pride to the community by showcasing innovative design that marries residential comfort with a state-of-the-art public library, retail and office. The thoughtful layout and shared spaces encourage social interaction to the entire community, creating a vibrant living environment which revolutionises the way residents live, work, learn and interact with the community. The completed first stage lays the groundwork for the forthcoming stages featuring a beautifully designed retirement village that will further enhance the lifestyle surrounding the multifaceted spaces, this integration of community makes it an exemplary model for modern living
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
