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BJ Porter du Preez
7 years ago
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Comments (14)I also agree you windows work together quite well, although I do see your concern from ground floor and first floor. I think it's a matter of proportions. I thi k this style of architecture is best complimented by elongating the details, in particular windows under eave line. In your case, the windows full height are striking, but as you cannot possibly achieve the same position being your external walls are different lengths, then I would create identity of their own, either by UN matching the style, or the layout. I like the full height from the interior, however, perhaps on the right, I would adjoin the window to the central panel, and extend it across with the glazing bars on the right, leaving the adjoining window a fixed, open pane of glass. Lave the same width of wall exposed on either side working from the outside in, that way the sight lines would be improved, and each room it's own unique vantage point. For the ground floor, again, elongate them, shorten them, and lift as high as you can, it will improve sunlight exposure, and provide useful wall below them, form he inside built in joinery can really impact your interior. Bookcase, window seat etc. I would also keep them as a single pane but with the top section divided and awning opening. So effectively, two rectangles, small one on top, larger pane below. As for your feature area, would make it something that links into the window frames, architectural, so perhaps a nailstrip ethical cladding in a colourbond grey, or if budgets allow, a copper cladding panel. It will age beautifully, and I would uplight it rom your portico so it is really a beacon of welcoming. Infact, I would continue it down below the portico, as if defining this central detail. The front door could be painted to match this element. I can even see a really stylish opportunity to use this portico roof, and clad the front columns in horizontal slats up most of he way, leaving he top boxed out to plant with cascading, heat tolerant plants. Striking and architectural, use landscape to create vistas from inside, and up light to dramatic effect. Plants like mother in laws tongue, ground covers and cascading dichondra falls, all will soften the architecture which can remain unapologetically bold....See MoreFloating Second level Addition
Comments (3)The first step is to find an architect and a structural engineer in your area who has done this before. I am an architect who has a practice in Southern California where the seismic zone makes it too expensive for us to design a second story addition that floats above the existing house. Of course it is possible using the technique that you describe or other methods of structural design, but here in Southern California the costs outweigh the advantages for the average homeowner. However, I am always looking for this solution to work for my projects too. It is a great idea....See MoreHelp with Roof and house Exterior
Comments (9)Because of the heat, you should not use dark colours on walls or roof. regarding painting of brick. Brick is an almost no maintenance cladding. When you paint it you've set yourself up for a big chore every 7 (on the west) to 10 years. Secondly, if you still want to paint it, you need to use special brick paint, or natural limewash. Bricks and mortar need to breathe. If they can't, you can have structural problems down the track. theres lots of information about limewash on the Internet....See MoreFederation Bungalow Transformation For A Growing Family
Comments (2)You would have to ask SCA. I believe the gable roofs are for council (streets-cape). The cladding being corrugated, cost (pre-finished) and proximity to the coast (durability)....See MoreBJ Porter du Preez
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