WINDOWS Magazine Autumn 2015 | Page 24

news Glen Osmond Home york glass & aluminium T his amazing Glen Osmond home feels as though it is perched in the treetops - overlooking the whole of Adelaide from the living spaces. The owners wanted to create a home that maximised the use of their fortunate block. The brief from the clients to architect Marco Spinelli, of Architects Ink, was to create a view in every room. Opening the house to the nature that surrounded it was the most important factor for the architects to consider. The clients also wanted a home that was quite sustainable and didn’t cost a lot to run. The home has been designed around the clients; their needs and their lifestyle. The house features two separate living spaces; downstairs and upstairs. 22 Australian Window Association Autumn 2015 Architect: Marco Spinelli, Architects Ink Glazier: York Glass & Aluminium Photographer: Courtesy of Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Downstairs is dedicated to the couple’s sons who have their own bedrooms and study area, bathroom and lounge. Upstairs is where indoor living meets the outdoor entertainment area, divided by a large sliding door. This is the focal point of the home, where the clients can bring their extended family together and create an open space for them to interact. Elevate™ Series 50 sliding doors were used to create the main indoor/outdoor living space. The multi-stacking doors fold back flush with each other to open up the focal living spaces in this project. To ensure all views were maximised throughout the home, as per the clients’ brief, a high quality window and door system was required. The strategic use of glazing in this home allows the clients’ brief of maximising views to be met. There is a view from every room in the house, allowing the family to embrace their surrounds from the comfort of their home. York Glass & Aluminium completed this project using the Elevate™ Aluminium Systems range of aluminium windows and doors. Louvres windows were used in bedrooms and living spaces to create cross ventilation throughout the home.