“Provision was also made for matching
operable screens on the upper deck,” says
Ingham. “The ornamentation of the balustrading, screens and windows creates a layering
aspect to the facade that is typical of traditional
villa decoration. We also added timber battens
to the upper level of the walls surrounding
the courtyard between the two pavilions. The
timber is a simple motif that offsets the otherwise plain white box.”
This concept of layering continues on the
interior, starting with the floor-to-ceiling cedar
battens that form the stair balustrading. This
is introduced near the entry, as the living areas
are several steps lower. The linking volume
between the pavilions is lined with a graphic
wallpaper that adds another textural element.
“Separating the house into the two pavilions
provided additional advantages,” the architect
says. “It brings light into the centre of the long
house, and allowed us to create a private inner
courtyard. Programmatically it also meant we
could separate formal and informal living areas,
and children-parent spaces.”
In keeping with the pavilion concept, the
ground-floor living areas open right up to the
outdoors, almost like a tent. The formal living
area is contained within the front pavilion while
the main family living space is at the rear.
The kitchen, designed largely by Aaron and
Joycelyne, features an island positioned on the
main axis that runs from front to back. To reinforce the layering concept, the island features
battens that have been stained, like the rest
of the American oak veneer, in a dark shade
that matches the timber flooring. This helps to
anchor the living spaces within the white box.
Throughout the house, white walls, dark
floors and white furnishings are countered by
natural timbers, many with a tribal influence,
and seagrass matting that together bring a
visual warmth to the entire interior.
Left: The kitchen cabinetry features
dark-stained American oak veneer,
which is teamed with white
Caesarstone benchtops and a grey
tiled splashback. The cabinetry was
coloured to match the American oak
flooring.
Top and above: Large sliding doors
in the master bedroom can be
opened up to a Juliet balcony (top).
The master bathroom continues
the white and dark charcoal colour
theme of the rest of the house.
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