Bimbadeen House, Fairhaven, Victoria Real Estate Building, Australian Modern Architecture Photos
Bimbadeen House in Fairhaven
24 Jul 2021
Architecture: Lachlan Shepherd Architects
Location: Fairhaven, Victoria, Australia

Bimbadeen House
Bimbadeen House House is designed to compliment surrounding bush by nestling into the sloping site. The simple, low-lying, protective external form contrasts its light-filled, open planned interior.

Subdued, low-maintenance materials have been utilised so that the building will continue to age gracefully and settle in further with its bush context.

What was the brief"

A modernist, light-filled, compact home that was protected/shielded from street view, but felt completely open internally.

Key products used:
Weathering (oxidised) steel, silvertop ash weatherboards, concrete burnished floor.

What were the key challenges"

Restrictive building envelope on the wrong side of the allotment (close to neighbour) & bushfire threat

What were the solutions"

Courtyard typology to “frame” bush views, but de-emphasise the neighbouring dwelling and protect internal amenity. Bushfire appropriate materials were utilised to adhere to site requirements.

Bimbadeen House in Fairhaven, Victoria – Building Information
Architects: Lachlan Shepherd Architects
Builder: Truform Construction Pty Ltd
Project size: 144 sqm

Site size: 1035 sqm

Completion date: 2019

Building levels: 1

Photography: Nic Stephens Photog...