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heart of the residence, says the architect.
“The entry path follows the central front
fenceline and continues inside to form the spine
of the home. Dividing the residence in this way
helped optimise the footprint and interior space
planning required by the awkward site. “
And while this corridor extends through
to the rear yard, its curved form only reveals
what’s ahead by degrees. The foyer seems to
draw in between the two outer building forms,
an effect accentuated by its soaring 6m height.
From here, stairs to the left lead to a study
while entry into the house proper is at the right.

The walkway’s feel of compression followed
by openness is repeated when moving from the
atrium into the interior. Room-height cabinet
inserts – one a bathroom, the other a pantry –
flank the entry, giving way to the light, white
public spaces that run the length of the home.
The living area faces the front pool while a
blade wall with inset fireplace offers a partial
divide from the kitchen and dining area beyond.
The owner of the house is a commercial builder
and showcased his skills through the interiors
– seen, for example, in the coffers for lighting
bays that break up the long ceiling plane.

Above: The open-plan living areas
achieve a restful ambience with high
ceilings and concrete floors flowing
through the spaces. Floor-to-ceiling
windows and sliding doors, together
with black industrial-look frames,
give the interiors here a commonality
with the commercial zone and library
next door. Low furniture accentuates
the length and height of this public,
multipurpose room, which runs the
length of the residence.

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