PORTFOLIO
Four Gables Home
Project Team: Craig South | Campbell Jones
Photographer: Jamie Armstrong Photography
Construction Team: Frost Architectural Builders
Interior Design: Mooi Design
This remarkable family home presents a cohesive architectural composition, where stone, cedar weatherboard, and metal cladding combine to create a refined exterior. Four distinct gable forms define the structure, establishing a series of thoughtfully articulated living spaces.
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The design is driven by a series of individual gable forms, each expressing a specific function while contributing to the overall composition. These volumes are carefully arranged to create separation, connection, and a dynamic architectural rhythm across the home.
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Glazed links between the gable forms introduce an abundance of natural light, breaking the journey with natural light. These transparent connections enhance visual permeability, allowing light to shift throughout the day while reinforcing a strong connection to the outdoors.
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The separation of spaces within distinct gables creates external sheltered zones while maintaining overall cohesion. Careful solar orientation maximises morning sun to key living areas and outdoor spaces, enhancing warmth, natural light, and daily comfort. This approach fosters a sense of comfort and retreat, balancing openness with privacy to support relaxed family living in a considered environment.
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A carefully curated palette of stone, cedar, and metal cladding brings texture, purpose and depth to the exterior. Detailing is refined and deliberate, allowing each material to express its character while contributing to a cohesive and enduring architectural language.
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The result is a home that achieves harmony between contemporary form and natural materiality. The interplay of gabled volumes and glazed connections creates a distinctive, elegant residence that reflects both innovation and a timeless connection to its setting.