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It’s an incredible home to watch a storm roll in
from, the whole sky puts on a show, and given
the elevated position you feel immersed in it.
were engaged based on their solid track record for producing
exceptionally unexpected homes, including previous successful
team collaboration, the Two Angle House. From Kabsav’s
perspective, “We wake up each morning looking for that next
challenge, obviously being Three Angles this had that challenge”.
The main entry sets the tone for the home and was intentionally
sunken into the hillside. When one descends to the front door
the entry to the home opens up to a stunning reveal of a timber-
framed view across Jullul Bay. The warmth of blackbutt timber
plays with the textural nature of concrete throughout and a feature
cantilevered steel staircase carries you up to the main living spaces
and the most elevated vantage point over the bay that the site had
to offer.
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softer, quieter and more luxurious character, designed as spaces
to retreat to and reflect in.”
Jo and Colin are are thrilled with how the team worked together
and felt involved throughout. A key part of this success was how
they proactively researched every material and product that
Megowan Architectural put forward which meant decisions were
confidently made, and that work was coordinated and installed
efficiently by Kabsav. “It is fantastic to work with a client that is
open and receptive to new ideas and are engaged with every step”
says Megowan.
“When it comes down to it, this forever home had to do more
than just hit the brief and budget, it had to frame and magnify the
lifestyle that the site so clearly offered” says Megowan. “So to us,
this Three Angle House is a true success and certainly a project
that we were very proud to be a part of.”
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Indeed the language of unexpected but intentional angles has been
woven throughout the inspiration of the house. An angular handrail
is recessed into a concrete wall, stair treads, and insitu concrete
benchtops taper and flare and a triangular clerestory skylight is a
statement in the open living area.
The outstanding quality of this home is the exceptional use of
natural light. The spaces change throughout the day as the sun
moves from the kitchen and study in the east across the living
areas to a stunning westerly sunset over the private deck off the
master bedroom in the evening. Nearly every space is animated
by the constantly changing canvases of the three carefully framed
views. “It’s an incredible home to watch a storm roll in from, the
whole sky puts on a show, and given the elevated position you feel
immersed in it,” says Megowan. “The living spaces are intentionally
warm and robust, they’re active spaces to entertain in, engage
in and wear in with coastal life while the master suite takes on a
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