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Architecture is often a response to various
external imperatives, such as the size and shape
of a site. Another requirement can be linking in
with the immediate neighbourhood in terms of
scale and form. Additionally, the architect has to
create a home that is cohesive and welcoming in
its own right.
This house was the second that the owners
had asked architect Craig Rossetti to design for
them. Happy with the first, they gave him free
rein on the new residence. However, there were
several environmental factors to consider, not
least the unusual shape of the site, says Rossetti.

“To optimise the tapering plot we set the
pool at the front of the home. This noses into the
otherwise unusable long, triangular yard.”
Again in direct response to the site, Rossetti
decided to create the contemporary home as
three intricately connected forms. At left a rectilinear form contains the garage, laundry and
a children’s play area to the rear. The central
glass-walled, double-height atrium has its own
L-shaped roof. This suspended element looks as
if it has been pulled apart from the two storey
right-hand building, which has the living spaces
downstairs and bedrooms upstairs.

Preceding pages: Comprising two
built forms bisected by an atrium,
this house by architect Craig Rossetti
takes its cues from the environment.
Above left: A fence divides the pool
side of the front yard from the drive
and plays to the scale of adjacent
buildings on this side of the home.
Legend: 1 driveway, 2 pool, 3 entry,
4 double garage, 5 alfresco areas, 6
living room, 7 dining area, 8 kitchen,
9 pantry, 10 laundry, 11 play room.

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