Our client a house to entertain friends and family whilst having the ability ?lock and leave? the house with his busy lifestyle. In terms of an investment, he also wanted to maximise the site yield and take full advantage of potential views.

© Dion Robeson

Architects: Keen Architecture

Location: Dean St, Claremont WA 6010, Australia

Area: 203.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Dion Robeson

© Dion Robeson

From the architect. Our client a house to entertain friends and family whilst having the ability ?lock and leave? the house with his busy lifestyle. In terms of an investment, he also wanted to maximise the site yield and take full advantage of potential views.
© Dion Robeson

The central courtyard allows north light into the heart of the home and creates a core where both the kitchen lounge area spill outside via bi-fold doors. With the two storey void this also creates a very secure outdoors space. The double storey north facing glass soaks up the sun and warmth and spreads it throughout the house. The tinted glass also bounces a soft light back on to the adjoining two storey wall to brighten up a potentially dark southern wall. A feature timber screened balcony off the master suite punches though the steel portal frame again creating interest but also a lockable facade. The timber box ...