2020 TIDA International Home of the Year

Winner: 

TIDA International Home of the Year

Specht Architects, New York – new home

The design of this 740m² house was driven by the desire to blur the lines between inside and outside while providing a sense of privacy and seclusion from the street and surrounding neighbourhood.

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Judges' comments: 

Blurring the line between inside and outside, expansive textured concrete walls and hovering roofs extend elegantly from the house, generously framing the surrounding landscape as part of the architecture of the house. The limited material palette of natural materials also allows house to fit in seamlessly into its surroundings. 

The floor plan is carefully broken up so that every room in the house maintains strong connections to the beautifully landscaped gardens including water features. 

The project also embraces passive sustainable design principles – eliminating direct solar gain with the large cantilevered roof overhangs whilst large opening areas of glazing allow for natural ventilation.

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TIDA New Zealand Home of the Year

Condon Scott Architects, Wanaka – new home

This alpine home elegantly resolves the dichotomy that an idyllic site with gorgeous views often also comes with variable weather. The sculptural home opens up to the landscape and views on one side while shutting down to inclement conditions and achieving privacy on the other.

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Judges' comments: 

The mystery of the south understated street elevation with the mountain backdrop is dynamic and enticing, and draws us to explore further which we find contrasts with the open north facades.  

The street elevations are almost foreboding like the mountain itself but the house feels like it belongs to its location, in stark contrast to its conventional neighbour. 

This belonging will be further enhanced when the landscape & trees mature. The strong plan is simple & creates an intimate private home but always in contact with nature. It is skilfully handled and detailed. 

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TIDA Australia Home of the Year

Star Architecture, Melbourne – renovation

A three-storey addition and dramatic rear garden architectural spaces all work well together in this far-sighted and sustainable project.

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Judges' comments:

This extensive restoration and modification of this heritage Italianate-style villa is a celebration of both old and new. 

The historic frontage amplifies its significance rather than competing while the new addition showcases modern engineering and materials. Large steel framed openings with expansive sheets of glass allow for complete immersion into the carefully considered outdoor areas. 

The restrained material and colour palette elegantly marries the two building forms inside and out.

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Finalist: 

AO Architecture, Christchurch – renovation

Appropriating and demolishing the next door house along with tucking another floor in under the existing roofline, were just two aspects of this makeover which has brought a grand-looking manor house back into its rightful glory. Another design move has future-proofed the house well into the future.

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Armstrong Interiors, Christchurch – interiors

Dark and moody with feature stone and steel surfaces and high-end Italian furniture and light fittings, this reworked home is a bachelor retreat with impact.

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Box Build, Auckland – new home

A dwelling that sat lightly on the land was the fundamental idea for this holiday home. The home's upper storey cantilevers beyond the lower level by 4 metres – stretching out to the coastal views before it.

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Charged Voids, Chandigarh, India – new home

The concept for the project evolved from a close analysis of the family set-ups of large Indian families in the urban context – it strives for a perfect balance between private and public spaces and also the inter-relation between the generations.

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Daniel Lomma Design, Perth – new home

This family home combines a wealth of lifestyle features with arresting elements such as a rugged natural stone wall focal point and a raised pool. The contemporary home also takes in river and ocean views from most of its well-connected spaces.

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Finalist:

David Jameson Architect, Bethesda, Maryland – new home

The architect's own family home has two distinct personalities: one public, one private. Panels of rippled steel provide privacy and reflect the earth and sky, rendering unclear the building's scale and materiality.

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Design Builders Waikato, Hamilton – new home

Tall and spacious despite a tricky riverside site, and with New York loft-inspired, crafted interiors, this dramatic home celebrates strong, rugged materials for a smart, semi-industrial aesthetic.

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dSpace Studio, Chicago – new home

This Lakeview home takes a unique approach to city living by dramatically integrating with the landscape. The owners, a couple with three children, wanted a private, yet light-filled home with a strong connection to the outdoors. 

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In Design International, Melbourne – interiors

This interior responds directly to the homeowner's brief for robust, but elegantly grand. The thoughtful interior design fully utilises the volumes of space crafted by the architect, with the use of high-quality materials ensuring durability and longevity.

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Sanctum Design, Sydney – renovation

A classic sandstone cottage is opened up at the rear with a complementary yet contrasting extension in this light-bringing, sustainable renovation.

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Finalist:

Strachan Group Architects (SGA), Auckland – renovation

Continuing the tradition of refurbishment of the local heritage housing stock, this renovation is a re-interpretation of the ‘lean-to’ form. Traditionally used as service spaces, the ‘lean-to’ here is re-cast as living space, opening the house up to the north facing backyard.

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Finalist:

Wolf Architects, Melbourne – new home

This strong and surprising architectural home responds to the emotional needs of the owner and the sustainable imperatives of our planet.

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Story by: Trendsideas