Timber iQ June - July 2017 // Issue: 32 | Page 29

PROJECTS The design of this functional residence emphasises a visual connection between living areas. Ultimately, these are expansive, impressive homes that exude a Latin warmth and friendliness. Despite accommodating all mechanical services in dedicated plant rooms, the building facades remain uncompromised. The house is framed by spectacular surrounding scenery. GRBX build beautiful, expansive and comfortable modernist villas which are characterised by a wonderful admix between functionality and warmth. Their work is typified by an ingeniously rich, varied and imaginative use of materials, be that concrete, wood or stone. The buildings are animated and colourful but also highly refined and elegant with a superb admix of shared and private space. Arbex also plays beautifully with light and shade. In addition much thought goes into to effective thermal management. Ultimately, these are expansive, grand, impressive homes but at the same time they exude a Latin warmth and friendliness and are designed above all for comfortable living. // JUNE / JULY 2017 27