When the clients wanted to build a cutting-edge sustainable home for their retirement, they didn’t need to search very far for the site. They looked at somewhere they’d spent a lot of enjoyable time – their garden. The architect-designed three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence is all about ease of living and self-sufficiency. It includes a lift, level-entry outdoor spaces and wheelchair-accessible rooms. An energy consultant was engaged early in the design process to ensure all the solar energy, water storage, security, data and electricity systems were compatible. But this 280sqm split-level home is about more than its practical performance – it is also a wooded wonderland. The exterior is clad in cedar weatherboards, while inside a dressed version lines the walls. There’s cedar sarking on ceilings and the upper floors are made of spotted gum. Light streams in through swathes of glazing, giving the timber a warm glow. Soaring ceilings add to the sense of openness and space, not unlike a gallery. Concrete floors with hydronic heating are tiled. The kitchen is the perfect mix of high-end materials, pared-back style and accessibility. Outdoors, the landscaping is sublime.
NATIONAL AWARDS WON
Top 100
REGIONAL AWARDS WON
Regional Supreme House of the Year
Regional Pink Batts Craftsmanship
Regional Category Winner
Regional APL Environmental & Sustainable Excellence
Regional PDL by Schneider Electric Smart Home Award
Regional Gold