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HOUSE W, Brisbane, Australia, 2008 to present







RESPONSIBILITY: Architecture, Interior Design
PROJECT SIZE: 330 m2
DESCRIPTION: The house for a family of four with attached but separately approched office spaces.Situated on one of the hills surrounding Brisbane the sloping site in a tree-covered area offers spectacular views to the City and the Glass House Mountains. The clients brief was simple: “Open, flowing spaces with abundant natural light.” Entering the building on the upper level the interior layout becomes immediately evident. On various levels kitchen, dining and living spaces are gently stepping down following the slope.



At the far western end set on two levels is the night area with master bedroom/ensuite, three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a study. Underneath the main garden level and partly inground a self contained office space with showroom, kitchen and bathroom facilities. If required it can be converted into a self contained apartment with garage. All living spaces and bedrooms have direct access to outdoor areas, either patio, terrace or garden with pool.




HOUSE C, Ile de Ré, France, 2003–2007






RESPONSIBILITY: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping
PROJECT SIZE: 166 m2
DESCRIPTION: Courtyard House in a village on the island "Ile de Ré" (Atlantic Coast). It serves as family retreat and accomodates with ease three generations. Its major task is to provide for a relaxing "Ambiente". Street facades stas in line with the surrounding buildings and are modeled in relation with strict local conservation laws. The other parts of the house are according to the wishes of the client comfortably modern and at the same time easy to maintain.



The floor plan is laid out as two parallel pavilions - day and the night zone -docked together by a perpendicular pavilion housing the foyer and dining. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living with fireplace, gourmet kitchen and large decks with build in outdoor kitchen. Openings are sliding glass doors leading to courtyards. Solar gain is controlled by sliding red cedar louvers or metal stores (dining). Interior timber finishes – consistently oak – rest natural oil treated or varnished white, walls are rendered and partly unpainted.



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