New South Wales
A new family home, perfectly situated facing due north and buried into the landscape. This allowed the whole whole house to be on one level. While the eastern side of the house is part of the landscape the northern ends of the pavilions rise above the ground towards the sunlight.
The entry sequence deliberately funnels and compresses the approach to the house towards a grand entry door, once opened revealing the central lightfilled courtyard. The house is made up of two pavilions along the side boundaries, housing the private bedroom spaces, and connected by the public living/dining/kitchen space. This arrangement forms a central courtyard which is the focus of all the public and private spaces, and contains a swimming pool and landscaped lawns stepping down to the north.
Our house gives us so much joy and its changed the way we live in such a positive way. We love its strong and clear design, functionality, honesty and form. It hugs the landscape allowing us to immerse ourselves within the natural elements. We appreciate the integration of sustainable and environmentally conscious design: the hidden features you dont see but feel such as cross ventilation and thermal comfort to excellent acoustic properties and solar benefits. Our home is a place which allows our family to connect but also provides separation when we need it.
Dangar Barin Smith, Landscape Consultant
Len Wallis, AV Consultant
Mersonn Pty Ltd, Town Planner
Premier Pools, Pool
QS Plus, Quantity Surveyor
Structure, Structural Engineer
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.
