Ridge Valley Home
A corridor transcends through the centre of the dwelling, dividing an outdoor area into two, allowing for maximised daylight, privacy, and cross-ventilation in a narrow suburban site. The street front is adorned with a captivating arrangement of linear frames that gracefully cascades to the ground, generating a visual rhythm while the contrast of the warm fragility of the stained timber finishing and the cold, glimmering stone schists imbue a sense of intrigue and depth to the overall architectural composition.
Matarua House is a thoughtfully designed 2-storey dwelling tailored to accommodate a young family comprising a couple and their one-year-old child occasionally frequented by family and friends. The architectural concept revolves around the notion of duality, as reflected in the name ‘Matarua’, meaning double edge.
With sustainability in mind, the project targeted to attain a Homestar certification. To reduce and better manage energy usage, LED lights are used for all fixtures, while all exterior light sources are motion-triggered. Features such as EV chargers, and energy-efficient heatpumps have been incorporated into the design in a bid to lower carbon emissions. Multiple transportation modes have been considered in the design of the garage by accommodating wall-mounted bike racks.
