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The Building Designer No.161 June 2010

SWIFTHOUSE

ALTERATIONSRoom to move

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DESIGN FEATURE

Peter LatemoreLatemore Design

07 3356 9051info@latemoredesign.com.au

THE alteration of Swift House

at Red Hill by Latemore Design

called for an increase in living

space with direct connection

between bedroom zones and new

living areas, as well as good access

to the rear yard. Using a modest

budget, the design involved

opening up the living areas and

establishing clearly defined zones,

while retaining as much of the

existing house as possible.

An additional bedroom and

bathroom were included and tall

volumes over the kitchen and

dining areas create a feeling of

increased space.

Low maintenance external

cladding was used throughout;

shadow clad grooved ply was used

externally for its reduced upkeep

properties and creates a style in

itself. Engineered timber was also

incorporated in the external

facade, counterpointing with the

existing weatherboards.

The new deck is well shaded

from the western sun and close

neighbours while stacking

doors increase accessibility

from the home, enhancing the

indoor/outdoor connectivity.

Optimal light and air

ventilation were achieved

through the use of unique

voids and openings, also

inviting the outdoors into the

residence.

Simple awnings were used to

compliment the pavilion style with

concealed steel frames in wall.

Obscure glass and Crimsafe

screening aid natural light within

the home without compromising

privacy. Breaks in the facade

provide articulation and interest,

as well as accentuating the join.

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The Building Designer No.161 June 2010

THE

TERRACEON

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The vibrant and visually exciting

On the Terrace, by Andrew

McKellar Design is a mixed-use,

multi-residential unit complex on

the riverfront in Noosaville

featuring a ground level retail and

eatery component as well as ten

three bedroom apartments.

With two separated blocks of

apartments, the development

features a raised central podium

accommodating the large

communal pool and barbeque

facilities. Block One is made up of

six apartments spread over the

top two levels. The three

uppermost of these feature

rooftop terraces including spas

and barbeques.

The pleasantly landscaped central

pool area is overlooked by the

balconies of the rear units of Block

SUBTROPICAL OUTDOOR LIFESTYLETwo, and is comprised of four

apartments with the top two

featuring roof terraces. These

units also benefit from secure

direct lift access from the carpark

below.

The design incorporates generous

outdoor living areas with all

apartments opening onto deep

balconies from the living spaces

and bedrooms. These areas ensure

the enjoyment of an outdoor

subtropical lifestyle for all

occupants.

Shop fronts are set well back from

the street creating a public space

for outdoor dining and pedestrian

browsing. This forecourt is fronted

with an undulating facade,

obliquely referencing the river

meandering alongside. Soft

landscaping completes the scene.

Galvanised steel awning elements

front each shop giving a stall-like

outdoor space for display of

merchandise. The café features an

outdoor dining area covered by

this galvanised steel awning

including an operable louvre roof

to allow access for sunlight in the

colder climate.

Simple legible construction and

detailing reflect the coastal

context with the angled

rooflines and graphic facade

affording the building its

individuality and appeal.

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The use of water maximises the

open space and gives the sense of

being on a boat. The upper floor

emphasises this with a large

porthole overlooking the canal. A

timber bridge with bolted-on glass

sides over the dining area and

stainless steel angled railings.

The volume of the central living

space is doubled by a void over the

kitchen, entry and dining areas and

door handles to all interior doors

are custom designed from ceiling

ply offcuts and stainless steel

handrails, presenting a distinctly

artistic Asian aesthetic.

s LANDSCAPE LIGHTING CREATESTHE ILLUSION OF THE ENTIREMAIN LIVING PAVILIONFLOATING ON WATER.

altwater House by Chris Clout

Design, located at Noosa Waters, is

an extraordinary structure

featuring every possible luxury

wrapped into a family friendly and

comfortable residence.

With a Japanese style and Asian

resort persona, the home is

comprised of four self-contained

bedrooms, each with a unique

style and character, as well as a

guest suite at ground level. Inside

the living area, gloss-polished

spotted gum flooring, Indonesian

ply panelled ceiling, and a

feature wall of metallic

bluestone-look porcelain tiles

enhance the Asian sensibility.

Giant glass sliding doors open

completely to draw in the poolside

terrace, and inside a lava stone

feature wall and full size palm trees

blur the boundaries between

indoors and out. Curved formed

concrete columns wrap the

internal palm trees, separating the

kitchen from the entry and draw

the eye through the main living

area to the canal on the other side.

The features of the home come

alive at night, where landscape

lighting creates the illusion of the

entire main living pavilion

floating on water.

Indonesian marble and plywood

features ensure durable surfaces

while retaining the Asian

expression throughout and Shoji

screen sliding doors with

custom-made handles hide the

ensuite to the master bedroom.

Shoji-style awning windows in

bedroom two also underscore

the Japanese style.

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