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Built on a corner site, Huski is a five level apartment hotel, open for both the winter and summer seasons at Falls Creek, in the Victorian high lands.It comprises fourteen apartments (4 x studio, 2 x 1 bedroom, 2 x 2 bedroom, 4 x 3 bedroom and 2 x 4 bedroom, 2 level penthouse), and day spa and produce store/café on the ground level.
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All apartments are self-cater, with full kitchens and laundry facilities. With the exception of the studios, each apartment has a terrace and balcony hot tub.The design for Huski originated from the study of snowflake geometry. The pure yet complex patterns combined with the influence of Australian timber alpine huts and international alpine resorts provided the basis for the resulting architectural form. Courtesy of Elenberg Fraser Architecture – Plan
Radial in nature, the building responds to the delicate surrounding environment while utilising the steep site to maximise views of the Kiewa valley and Mt Spion Kopje, and allowing the scenery to penetrate every apartment. The modulated planes of the north façade emphasise the dynamic quality of the building both in plan and elevation. In contrast the subtlety of the worn timber materials is calming and suggests an affinity with local building typologies.
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