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A simple form, a simple material palette and a homogeneous colour scheme – however, this is only half the story of this cleverly designed home

This home was designed for a young family
This home was designed for a young family
Front door approach. - Stand-out creativity on a
Wood-finished entry space. - Stand-out creativity on a
Looking right through the contemporary home.
The den is a multi-use space. Shut off,
Living spaces with 'cut-out' at right. - Stand-out
The kitchen is the hub of the home.
Living and dining space at the rear of
His basin and hers. - Stand-out creativity on
Outdoor living is effectively accommodated.
A rear corner on the parred-back exterior. -
The individual take on a gable roof revealed

Designed by Craig South, South Architects

From the architect:

Designed for a young family, this home has three key attributes: a simple form, a simple material palette and a homogeneous colour scheme.

With budget at the forefront of the project, the challenge was to show that this does not stop creativity within the form and will give the occupants a home that brings them joy as they go about their day-to-day tasks.

With a north facing rear garden, the programme had to bring the occupants from the street frontage toward the living spaces at the rear. 

This has been achieved without bringing them past bedrooms or amenities, which are tucked around secondary hallways.

The entry corridor acts as a spine through the middle of the home, splitting the main bedroom from the other three bedrooms, as well as showing a clear hierarchy of space, beginning with the entry to living room pathway.

The den is a multi-use space. Shut off,

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The roof is a simple gable form, truncated to expose the southern entry and the north-western courtyard.

The homogeneous colour scheme promotes a simple aesthetic. 

This is only broken externally by a change to the plaster finish along the external entry path, and with a ‘cut in’ off the living space. 

Internally, this simple colour palette allows for a subtle use of colour by the occupant.

The home has adaptable spaces, giving the family a sense of being cosy and snug, while also being able to cater for large groups of friends and family.

Design features and creative solutions

Once the spatial requirements were met, simplicity of the form was the key to meeting the owner’s budget. 

A gable form running north-south was truncated to expose the southern entry and north-western outdoor courtyard. 

This encapsulates much of the home (with only the main bedroom, ensuite and garage sitting outside from this), creating its own low pitch roof form.

The angled garage wall continues through to the living spaces. 

This gives a luxurious feel of space at the entry and guides one through to the rear of the home. 

Living and dining space at the rear of

The entry spine acts as the main junction point, navigating through to the various spaces within the home – whether it’s past the full height timber fins to the secondary bedrooms or to the laundry and garage.

Three different truss types were used throughout this home. 

This enabled volume and higher level glazing to be introduced, allowing occupants to engage with a greater level to the external environment. 

Attic trusses were used to give the occupants storage without increasing the floor area.

The den is a multi-use space. 

Shut off, it becomes a cosy place to watch TV or opens out to engage with the kitchen and dining spaces. 

There is also a hidden office nook, that when open can extend into the den – when shut, the occupants can enjoy the tidiness of the bookshelf.

These clever uses of space give this family a home that fits their present needs as well as their needs into the future.

Outdoor living is effectively accommodated.

Credit list

Builder
LOC Construction
Cladding
Integra Concrete Façade
Main flooring
Engineered timber – Godfrey Hirst
Awards
Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly Commended
Structural engineer
TM Consultants
Interior design
Concept by South Architects (Craig South & Kyla Davies)
Window/door joinery
Rylock Pacific Residential
Bathroom tiles
Brymac

Designed by: South Architects

Story by: Trendsideas

Photography by: Jamie Armstrong

10 Sep, 2023

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