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In this home, the living pavilion was carefully created to optimise views of the mountains and lake and to enjoy the sun

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With the advantage of spectacular views over the mountains and lake, large windows were clearly integral to the design of this new home.

Architect Preston Stevens designed a living pavilion in the centre of the home to maximise views and sun. At one end, sliding doors open onto a balcony overlooking the lake while at the other end and on one side, bifolding doors off the living areas connect to terraces. On balmy days, the whole space can be opened up.


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For environmental control, a freestanding block wall creating a partial screen between the sitting room and kitchen area and another behind the masonry fireplace act as passive thermal mass storage devices, moderating the temperature in the open-plan space.

As the owners like to cook and entertain, the kitchen and living functions had to flow.

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"With its simple, social island design, the kitchen looks like a piece of furniture. It is carefully and deliberately laid out to meet the owners' brief, and can be closed down to conceal the functions of the kitchen," says Stevens.

"One owner wanted to have breakfast at the breakfast bar, while enjoying the view of the mountains and lake."

Credit list

Kitchen manufacturer
Wedgewood Joinery
Cooktop, microwave, oven, and steamer
Bosch from Harvey Norman
Refrigeration
Westinghouse Virtuoso from Harvey Norman
Splashback
Custom
Back and end of island
Hoop pine cut into strips and laid in a random pattern for a 3D feathered effect
Flooring
American white oak
Ceiling downlights and floor uplights
Halcyon Lighting
Sink
Valore Onyx
Waste disposal
InSinkErator from Harvey Norman
Oven
Fisher & Paykel from
Ventilation
Asko from Harvey Norman
Dishwasher
Miele from
Cabinetry and wallcoverings
Clear finished hoop pine AA-grade plywood supplied by Plytech International
Benchtops
Custom 10mm thick stainless steel
Floor tiles
Silver metallic deck tiles from The Tile Place
Pendants
Little Bit from Katalog
Tapware
Waterware Elisa from Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus

Story by: Mary Webb

28 Jul, 2010

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