This modern home in Sydney, by Australia-based architectural firm Tzannes Associates, poses itself to get the most out of northern light. The goal of the Woollahra, as the design is uniquely titled, is to benefit as much as possible from limited space typically found in urban environments. Creating a relaxing, modern yet landscape-rich environment with interconnected rooms both indoors and outdoors is the firm’s intent.
To achieve accessing northern light, the design is divided into two distinct wings centering a focal point. It comes close to a bent, southern border while the formal and informal areas are divided by a kitchen that sets as a focal point between the two.
This home boasts many features which appeal to a modern resident and their social needs, such as ample space for entertaining, a vast area with high ceilings and a fireplace, and an area dedicated for dining and seating. For more privacy or family-oriented use are a family room, upstairs bedrooms, and a den or spare bedroom downstairs with its own bathroom.
With the importance of nature and its effects on human well-being, even in an urban environment, the Woollahra Home is surrounded by gardens. Being open on all sides of the property, and with many viewing points through the design’s connecting rooms, the notion of a house set in a garden is pleasantly obvious.
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A subtle presentation to the nearby street is possible with the only structures within sight being the design’s garage and entry gate. The footpath is touched by the garden while the fence around the property is hidden by the design’s landscaping.
As for any modern home, Sustainability is taken into consideration with Tzannes Associates’ Woollahra in a number of important ways. The design concept brings to light the contrasts often seen in urban settings of a large living space set on a relatively small or condensed area. As humans need privacy, the garden and landscape characteristics are addressed and planned for its modern design to help impede the feelings of being surrounded by close, nearby homes or buildings.
Operable blinds and eave overhangs help the Woollahra Home in its goal of benefiting from northern light by giving the resident opportunity to control solar reach.
Cross ventilation and its impacts are facilitated by the design and its facades while the interior benefits from thermal mass with these strategic concepts. An ongoing need for maintenance with the Woollahra is limited by direct detailing and integral finishes and paired brickwork with oiled hardwood in sheltered areas. LED lighting and rainwater retention are implemented in the design, helping to provide an energy-creating modern residence.
Photos via Archdaily
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