South Australia
A small, timeless, family home that reflects traditional hills houses with their pitched iron roofs and local random stone.
Orientation to maximise passive solar performance was a key goal for the project. The resolution is two narrow pavilions. These reduce the visual bulk of the house and, orientated east west, maximize north facing windows for winter sun. The dark burnished concrete floor and internal stone effectively act as heat sink storing heat from the winter sun to warm the house at night. Internally a restrained material pallet create a warm timeless aesthetic.
The owners report how their house has been a social success with so many local residents calling past for a closer look and to compliment the design. It’s a great example of a couple, passionate about architecture, having the opportunity to share their passion with the local community and promote thoughtful sensitive design.
Commendation for Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
MPG has worked with the client for Oak Gully House before, and their continuing affinity clearly informs the brief for the growing family. A deceptively simple house, Oak Gully embraces its beautiful setting, celebrating the rolling southern garden and reimagined courtyard spaces. Flow is delightful and a no-frills approach to detailing and material selection provides an honest and warm house that exudes a sense of home.
Our home provides an incredible environment for our young family to live and grow. We are able to experience the seasons, with sun streaming in during cooler months into our living areas. In the warmer months we love using cross flow ventilation and listening to the frogs in the nearby pond in the evening.
We are very fortunate to live in our amazing home, it has enabled us to feel apart of the community with many people wanting to chat to us about our home while walking past our home. – Luke
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.
