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When designing and building
this new home it was essential
that it be conducive to the
lifestyle of a professional couple
and their three active children.
The property was designed in
an L-shape to take advantage
of the northerly aspect and to
create light-filled living spaces.
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The clients specifically wanted a single-storey home with informal entertaining areas opening to an in-ground pool area at the rear of the property. All of the home's living areas, as well as the master bedroom, had to relate well to the outdoor areas and there needed to be an abundance of covered verandahs extending from all living areas.
As the block was very deep but quite narrow, with adjoining properties on either side, the overall design needed to be directed to create a sheiled environment for the outdoor entertaining areas. It was also important that at the same time, the outside design allowed for a separate chils's play area that did not interrupt the home's mainstream entertaining arena.
The block's narrow footage meant it was important that the house be given a sense of entry and this was created by the use of a "Moorish influence facade' which, when combined with a striking, well proportioned formal entry, created a very welcoming entry. The proportions of the block dictated that the home would have to be long and |