Nelson House
Modular approach, singular home
Nelson House was our first Modular home. It expresses the personality of its occupants and, in keeping with their brief, feels spacious, airy and full of natural light.
Our pre-designed and tested series of living, sleeping and utility modules formed the starting point for the home’s layout. These were configured to make the most of the home’s site and orientation, and then adapted to suit the client’s preferences – from materials and finishes to appliances and optional inclusions. The result is a highly energy-efficient, cost-effective and comfortable home.
The open plan kitchen and dining area opens on to an outdoor entertaining space and garden that runs the length of the northern facade, seamlessly connecting the inside with the outdoors. Customised joinery throughout the home, including a clever study nook, maximises every space. And street-facing timber-slatted panels integrate the entry gate and carport while providing much-needed protection from the western sun.
Importantly, the client – who attended our first community forum on sustainable, affordable housing – was involved at every step of the design process: choosing preferred modules, tailoring fittings and finishes, and selecting inclusions to improve the energy efficiency of her home.
Check it out here:
http://www.lighthouseteam.com.au/modular-projects/nelson-house
Nelson House was our first Modular home. It expresses the personality of its occupants and, in keeping with their brief, feels spacious, airy and full of natural light.
Our pre-designed and tested series of living, sleeping and utility modules formed the starting point for the home’s layout. These were configured to make the most of the home’s site and orientation, and then adapted to suit the client’s preferences – from materials and finishes to appliances and optional inclusions. The result is a highly energy-efficient, cost-effective and comfortable home.
The open plan kitchen and dining area opens on to an outdoor entertaining space and garden that runs the length of the northern facade, seamlessly connecting the inside with the outdoors. Customised joinery throughout the home, including a clever study nook, maximises every space. And street-facing timber-slatted panels integrate the entry gate and carport while providing much-needed protection from the western sun.
Importantly, the client – who attended our first community forum on sustainable, affordable housing – was involved at every step of the design process: choosing preferred modules, tailoring fittings and finishes, and selecting inclusions to improve the energy efficiency of her home.
Check it out here:
http://www.lighthouseteam.com.au/modular-projects/nelson-house
Project Year: 2013
Project Cost: $200,001 AUD - $500,000 AUD
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2611
