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“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. search | save | share at my.trendsideas.com 119