Recent Projects -The Gap

The heavily vegetated block was previously home to a bush-walking track, which was used as the line for the original cut keeping the cut as minimal as possible on the site.
The home has been designed to completely complement its bush setting, reflecting its relaxed and peaceful feel. After journeying up the driveway, the first vision of the home is breathtaking. The feature stonewall sets the ambience for the home – tranquil and working in harmony with its surroundings

Flooded with natural light and ventilation, there is a large focus on the passive elements of the beautiful site and its form. A pool was created to play a major part in the passive ventilation of the home. As the wind sweeps up the slope it is cooled by the pool's surface and then coaxed into the house through nearby windows and doors, effectively working as a natural form of air-conditioning. It is easy to underestimate the energy that can be harvested from dramatic topography, but this house was designed to capture and take advantage of it completely.

Water storage has been incorporated underneath the pool, with separate rainwater tanks under the house for. This means that the residents do not have to rely on water supplies from local council, saving money on rates and allowing the house to utilise resources provided by the natural environment. The home also features a domestic sprinkler system, drawn from the pool, to fight any fires that enter the bush zone.
The home has also been pre-wired for photovoltaic panels, so that in the future it can become more self-sufficient in meeting its energy requirements. The house is also fitted with AAA taps and fittings, which reduces average water consumption, helping to further manage use of this valuable resource.   
 
The house was designed to make the most of the north-easterly aspect, therefore producing the best climatic response to the site whilst simultaneously capturing the stunning views of the bushland, distant city lights and glimpses out to Moreton Bay. Each room was to have at least a glimpse of these breathtaking surroundings!