" Layering the second skin of timber battens to the openings of the building façade allows the residents to control and modify their experience of the home both internally and externally ."
State Of Kin Co-Director Ara Salomone explains the architectural challenges of the project and how these challenges steered the designed of the home in a positive way :
EDITORS CHOICE
“ The site of the project was quite interesting from an architectural perspective , as a narrow , steeply sloping lot – it gave us some interesting parameters to work with .
We embedded the home into the slope , using the varied levels to create connection and interaction between floors , to encourage access to light and air in every space and create vignettes of interest throughout the home .
Layering the second skin of timber battens to the openings of the building façade allows the residents to control and modify their experience of the home both internally and externally . The mechanical opening movement of the shutters imbues the home with an almost animated quality and a sense of movement that is engaging . It is functional as a shading device and privacy screen but also adds a layering effect to the façade that emphasises visual depth and the movement of shadow and light from the streetfront .
Photo credit : Jack Lovel
Spaces for rest and contemplation are separated from vibrant living spaces , they are smaller in scale and more intimate in ambience – yet each is connected to the exterior and allows flexibility in the ability to be open and airy , or private and tranquil . The outdoor and living spaces on the top floor are dynamic and bold , they are grand in scale but still welcoming , with clear visual connection to the outdoors from all points of view . These spaces are perfectly coordinated for entertaining , for energetic and lively gatherings .”
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