VISION 39 — HOUSE-MASTER
LAURISTON
HOUSE
[2016]
The Lauriston house at Kyneton, Victoria simultaneously
nestles into and leaps from the hills. This generous and
undulating property has both indigenous and manicured
qualities with remnants of native vegetation giving way
to an olive tree plantation. The design inspiration for
this home comes directly from this landscape, with
structured and linear qualities evident in the planning
and the land’s undulations reflected in the voluptuous,
twisting roof.
On the north, extroverted full height windows bathe the
interior with natural light and offer expansive views over
a manicured lawn. The south, introverted side shelters
the interior offering slotted views across the hills,
bushland, dam and olive groves.
The site of the home connects to a somewhat
underwhelming 1970’s west-facing dwelling, while
retaining a beautiful old Golden Ash tree at the junction
of old and new. The new home, orientated to the north
overlooks a sheltered paved area with a recently
established garden and verdant lawn.
Inspired by a palette of local materials, the design of
the home included native, local materials including
Messmate lining to the voluptuous ceilings, wide board
recycled Messmate flooring and generous Bluestone floor
finishes inspired by the stone footpath paving in nearby
Piper Street, Kyneton.
The design respects and enhances its surrounds being
both unique and harmonious.
PROJECT QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Lauriston House, Lauriston,
Victoria Plan Cost Australia
DESIGN ARCHITECT BSA building surveyors
David Seeley
PROJECT ARCHITECTS
Rodney Munro, Tom Dowling
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANTS
Emma Seeley and
Frankie Piesse
STRUCTURAL & CIVIL ENGINEER
P.J Yttrup and Associates
ESD CONSULTANT
Thermalpro
BUILDING SURVEYOR
BUILDER
Spence Construction
GLAZIER
Lugg glass, John Lugg
PRINCIPAL GLASS PROVIDER
Viridian
PRINCIPAL GLAZING
Viridian double-glazing:
EnergyTech™ Green tint,
argon and EnergyTech™
Neutral