Stray Leaf House
A Modular Trifecta
Margaret and John had purchased an ideally oriented block, it was so compact that it was one of the last vacant blocks available in the area. The modular design easily fell into place, creating a home that focused on northern passive solar access, but also carefully captured framed views of bushland and distant hilltops to the east and west so that the size of the block becomes irrelevant.
At just 113m² this home layout ‘works hard’. Flexibility is the key to space saving, with the lounge and second sitting area both able to open up or close down for shared or private use. The guest toilet combines with the laundry, and a generous study desk and storage bank shares the hallway space.
Thoughtful features of soft pelmet lighting and all white joinery increase the sense of space, light and warmth. A mini-courtyard garden at the entrance compliments this home’s connection to nature and the outdoors. Self-cleaning ‘hydrotect’ tiles, thoughtful storage nooks and one level makes life in the home easy and safe.
“We were looking, unsuccessfully, for something small, smart and energy efficient… Choosing from among Light House's modular room options streamlined the design process without compromising our objectives. By using their Co-Construct software, we were kept fully informed and engaged during the design stage and were able to have those unforeseen issues that invariably arise during a build dealt with quickly and efficiently ‘in house’. We moved in a few months ago, and are delighted with our house. We would happily recommend Light House to anyone wanting to design/build a home.”
– Margaret & John
Check it out here:
http://www.lighthouseteam.com.au/modular-projects/stray-leaf-house
Margaret and John had purchased an ideally oriented block, it was so compact that it was one of the last vacant blocks available in the area. The modular design easily fell into place, creating a home that focused on northern passive solar access, but also carefully captured framed views of bushland and distant hilltops to the east and west so that the size of the block becomes irrelevant.
At just 113m² this home layout ‘works hard’. Flexibility is the key to space saving, with the lounge and second sitting area both able to open up or close down for shared or private use. The guest toilet combines with the laundry, and a generous study desk and storage bank shares the hallway space.
Thoughtful features of soft pelmet lighting and all white joinery increase the sense of space, light and warmth. A mini-courtyard garden at the entrance compliments this home’s connection to nature and the outdoors. Self-cleaning ‘hydrotect’ tiles, thoughtful storage nooks and one level makes life in the home easy and safe.
“We were looking, unsuccessfully, for something small, smart and energy efficient… Choosing from among Light House's modular room options streamlined the design process without compromising our objectives. By using their Co-Construct software, we were kept fully informed and engaged during the design stage and were able to have those unforeseen issues that invariably arise during a build dealt with quickly and efficiently ‘in house’. We moved in a few months ago, and are delighted with our house. We would happily recommend Light House to anyone wanting to design/build a home.”
– Margaret & John
Check it out here:
http://www.lighthouseteam.com.au/modular-projects/stray-leaf-house
Project Year: 2015
Project Cost: $200,001 AUD - $500,000 AUD
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2914
