City oasis

The conveniences of the city can be countless, but the reality of urban living is that you will often be in close vicinity to your neighbours.

This modern home exemplifies the possibility of creating a semi-detached house in a city setting that is both light-filled and private. Designed by Viali Architects and built by Starr Constructions, the three-storey home features a glazed atrium common to the main living areas on the lower two floors, and a glazed stairwell. As well as allowing light to be shared between the three floors, the stairwell also acts as an internal breezeway, which can be controlled through operable louvres.

The atrium allows views from each floor into the back garden. Privacy is retained through the natural screening effect of the surrounding trees.

The lower floor consists of an open-plan living area with sliding doors into the landscaped back garden. The central floor, which is level to the street entry, has a mezzanine-style formal lounge area that overlooks the lower floor, and two guest bedrooms. The two main bedrooms are on the upper floor.

For details, contact Starr Constructions, PO Box 475, Moorebank, NSW 2170, phone (02) 9822 7799. Email: info@starrconstructions.com.au, or visit the website: www.starrconstructions.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas