A Stylish Contemporary House In Rural Australia Boasts A Black and White Palette

Past Simona Ganea | Published on May 12, 2020

This gorgeous Australian firm occupies a small plateau in the Hepburn Springs resort town. It serves as a 2nd dwelling and a cozy retreat and information technology has a very interesting design. Upon reaching the beautiful, semi-rural site it becomes immediately apparent that the house is composed of two very different sections.

The house is structured into two big volumes perpendicular to one another — The business firm is structured into 2 big volumes perpendicular to one some other

One is the principal volume which has a gabled roof, large glazed sections and is entirely clad in slate shingles. The other is a smaller, plain white volume with a rectangular shape and a flat roof. They serve different purposes and they each have their own unique style and look. The house in its entirely was designed and built by architecture office Telha Clarke.

The larger volume has a gabled roof and large glazed walls

The living room, dining area and the kitchen are combined into a large room — The living room, dining expanse and the kitchen are combined into a large room

The two volumes are positioned perpendicular to 1 another. The larger and taller i contains the living areas and the master bedroom and the other serves as a guest wing and garage. The common areas are combined into a large open program living infinite with a beautiful black and white palette. Tall and narrow windows with blackness frames penetrate the roof and a fully-glazed wall at the back of the volume frames the all-time view in the house. In comparison, the invitee area has a simpler design and features a muted palette of materials and finishes. Nevertheless, these two volumes complement each other perfectly.