Kaurna
South Australia
The new residence for empty nesters is located within Unley, surrounded by villa-styled residences with a heritage overlay.
The building & garden draws inspiration from Japanese + mid-century influences and ecologically sustainable principles. The residence has a strong & unique presence within the streetscape but does not overpower its neighbours.
The client’s previous residence was designed around a series of pavilions based on home activities & in this design the pavilion approach has adopted a simpler format to suit the occupants.
The pavilions are surrounded by water+garden features, and as such the delineation between the outdoor & indoor spaces has been blurred.
The stone entrance wall anchors the residence to the streetscape, whilst the combination of light-weight cladding materials, large spans of glazing + sliding doors reinforce the lightness & openness of the internal spaces.
Water plays an important role in the design of the residence & garden for its visual and relaxing qualities for occupants & visitors alike.
The design has enabled a seamless fusion of the inside & outside as one.
Our love of gardening infiltrates the living spaces.
Waking each day to the sound of cascading water & visualizing our gardens is a treat!
In summer the house is cool & in winter it’s warm.
The open spaces, perfect for entertaining, are filled with an abundance of natural light.
We love the textures of the cladding stone & wood, and the randomness that plays out with these materials.
To ‘live well’, you need an environment which makes you feel in harmony with your surroundings. This design certainly achieves its goal.
Andrew Phillips, Design Architect
Bailey Sturrus, Graduate of Architecture
Felicity Hope, Interior Design
CPR Engineers, Structural Engineer
David Russell, Photographer
Meredith Phillips, Artist
Peter Phillips, Landscape Architect
Peter Stubbs, Garden Designer
SUHO, Energy Consultant
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.
