From brief to block

Their brief from the outset was clear – a simple, beautiful and sustainable home with flexible spaces that could adapt as their family’s needs changed over time.

Consideration of and connection to the landscape was also essential: the house is planned around a large deciduous tree; the north facing dining area flows seamlessly to the back yard via a generous deck; and windows throughout the home are positioned to carefully frame views to the garden.

The external material palette is restrained but expressive: cedar-framed windows and doors and the yellow clad sound studio/study space offset the predominantly grey brick and black shadowclad façade.

Inside, the concrete floor provides thermal mass, and a striking fireplace, formed in concrete along one wall of the lounge room provides extra winter warmth.

At the 2015 ACT Architecture Awards, this project received an Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New), and was shortlisted in the Sustainable Architecture Category.

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http://www.lighthouseteam.com.au/projects-custom/wonga-street-house