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Are the tracking mechanisms top-hung?
On this particular project they’re top-hung. We use tophung most of the time, especially with the large pieces of
glass because of their weight, they glide that much more
easily. Those top hung mechanisms also minimise the need
for raised floor tracks that contribute to a seamless insideoutside transition.
This generosity of glazing is uncommon.
You know we’re talking about Adelaide. People here
typically love older villas where the windows are not large
but interestingly no-one wants to match existing windows
in the additions to those villas. Our clients want more
contemporary glass. They want that connection to the
outdoors. Those with young children want to be able
to keep an eye on them, or to just bring the garden inside.
How would you summarize the house in one sentence?
In two sentences… It brings to life that dream of great
mid-century modernists—with contemporary materials.
It brings to life that great modernist dream in the Adelaide
hills. Every time we visit the house we get a rush.
PROJECT
Plane Tree House, Adelaide
ARCHITECT
ArchitectsInk
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Marco Spinelli
ENGINEER
P4 Design
BUILDER
Krivic Built
WINDOW INSTALLER/GLAZIER
York Glass
GLASS SUPPLIER
Viridian
PRINCIPAL GLAZING
Viridian ComfortPlusTM
SIZE
440sqm