is a practical and hardwearing rubber.
The result is a series of colourful, play-
ful spaces and, with views past large oak
trees towards the lake, they create a feeling
much like being in a treehouse.
Alt says the design of the house has
given the family the opportunity to live
exactly the way they wanted to.
“It’s a very open home that allows the
family to be together in different spaces. It’s
also remarkably open to the exterior.
“And while interior materials are spar-
tan, it’s still welcoming and comfortable.”
Above: Each of the children’s rooms provides
a fun and individualistic environment. The two
occupants make their own choice of how the room
is organised, with the beds able to be placed either
on the ground or upper level.
Left: Materials in the children’s rooms – plywood
lined walls and a rubber floor – were selected
to add an industrial look and to be easy to fix if
they were damaged. With the large oak trees just
outside the window, the rooms feel much like
being in a treehouse.
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