is clad with panels of black-brown stained
cedar planks that are bordered with black
aluminium edging. This arrangement
helps to moderate the scale of this wing,
while also creating an unfamiliar pattern
with a typical wood cladding material.
Meanwhile, the parents’ upper level is
defined by its deep auburn brick structure,
giving them a sense of sanctuary, both vis-
ually as well as spatially.
Connecting these two structures, the
living room is like a large glazed insertion,
with views to the front of the property and
to the lake at the back. Having the exterior
materials – the cedar panels and brick –
wrap into the interior space enhances this
sense of insertion
“It feels almost as if it’s an outdoor
room,” says the architect.
For the interiors, the owners wanted
affordable and durable materials that
could easily be replaced if they were dam-
aged. So the large open living area has
concrete floors plus a substantial staircase
and bridge between the wings, both made
of steel and concrete.
Top: The kitchen’s informal seating area is shaped
to accommodate the full family of two adults and
six children. Each stool is adjustable to suit the
varying heights of the children.
Above: Instead of a substantial secondary living
space in the home, the indoor saltwater pool is
used extensively as a family activity area. The
noise of six kids and friends playing in the pool
room is dampened by acoustic panels above the
perforated, corrugated aluminium ceiling panels.
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