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The stone wall forms the spine of
the house, defining the east-west axis.
It extends the entire length of the main
building and is flanked by the timber
walkway that connects with a separate
self-contained guest wing.
“This stone is part of the contemporary
building aesthetic of the Margaret River
region,” says Rodrigues. “Here, it forms
the dominant feature of the interior – all
the interior spaces are aligned with this
wall. And we have placed uplights on the
floor to highlight the stone at night.”
The architect says the wall was left as
uncluttered as possible. For this reason
there are no overhead cabinets in the
galley-style kitchen, which is the social
centre of the house. However, the owners
did request a long window that doubles
as a splashback. This provides a glimpse
of the picturesque bushland on the south
side of the house.
A long island and matching perimeter
cabinets reinforce the horizontal axis. The
cabinetry along the wall appears to extend
through the glass door to the timber deck
where it forms an outdoor kitchen with a
separate cooktop.
Rodrigues says the lines between
inside and out are deliberately blurred,
with the covered deck functioning as a key
part of the living area.
“The deck, on the northeast side of
the house, floats across the landscape
overlooking the stream and bush, and a
swimming pool at the side. Because most
of the bad weather comes from the opposite direction, it is very sheltered, so it can
be enjoyed all year round.”
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