New South Wales
Trilogy House sits on the edge of Pittwater looking north up the bay. Located on a steep populated slope, surrounding residences are ever expanding. Designed by Peter Muller in the early 60s and added to by Glenn Murcutt in the 90s, the pedigree was already daunting.
Subsequent to meetings with Mr Muller, both the clients and architects elected to contribute a chapter to the story.
Additions and modifications to this project were undertaken with reference to the past and a contribution to the future. The mindset in architecture needs to shift to answer issues of waste, energy, recycling, capacity and humanity. Projects that capture a responsible architectural outcome will reenforce the means by which architecture can reshape the world management of resources can no longer be left to those who most profit, it should be critiqued by those who care.
This wonderfully proportioned home provides areas of contrast that sit perfectly in interconnecting spaces. Light/dark spaces, high/low ceilings create different moods by day and night.
The clever use of new and recycled timber, dark ceilings, fluted glass and the warm tones of copper, create a home that is both spacious and light.
With unobstructed water views by day, yet glows like a lantern at night.
The house incorporates a lot of fine detail which is a testament to the harmonious collaboration between architect and builder.
We have derived much satisfaction watching this home evolve into the beauty it is.
Adam Clerke Surveyors PTY LTD, Land and Engineering Surveyors
Australian Wide Solar, Solar Consultant
Bakers Joinery, Joiners
Crozier Geotechnical Consultants, Civil Consultant
Don Edgar, ESD Consultant
GZ consulting Engineers, Structural and Civil Engineers
Longitude Planning PYT LTD, Urban/Town Planners
Mitchell Brandtman, Quantity Surveyor
Proptex, Metalwork
Sophie Zaccone Landscape Architect, Landscape design architect
The Cooper and Zinc Roofing Company PTY LTD, Roofing
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.
