This home in Balmoral was designed by Fox Johnston Architects as a series of platforms that respond to the rhythm and topography of the site. A long linear form to the west contains sleeping areas and bathrooms on the lower level while the upper level accomodates living areas and a media room. The upper level roof flips up to the north and opens completely onto a north-east facing deck. Walls open and close, screened to provide privacy or sun control. The buildings narrow width and orientation allows good cross ventilation and sun filtration throughout. [photography by Brett Boardman]
EXTERIOR MATERIALS : Rough sawn + honed Bluestone lower walls, paving + pool, VM Zinc Anthra Zinc standing seam upper wall panels and screens, steel windows and doors, WRC sliding screens
INTERIOR MATERIALS: Honed Bluestone flooring, Blackbutt flooring + decking, Japanese Sen veneered ceiling and wall panels, 'Zimbawe Black' granite benchtop
FITTINGS + FURNITURE: Lighting from Artemide, Tapware from Roger Seller + Vola, Aluminium blinds from Viva, Eames dining + lounge chairs from Living Edge, sun lounges from Parterre Garden, credenza from Spence + Lyda, objects from Dinosaur Design
Bold floating roof architecture in Boat Harbour
A view of the yachts on the bay
Freshwater semi architecture bringing the natural light in
Palm Beach retreat among the trees
Merricks farmhouse made of earth, glass and timber
The Fire Pit house
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