North Warrandyte House, Victoria Residential Development, Australia Residence, Australian Architecture
North Warrandyte House in Victoria
Contemporary Australian Home – design by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
3 May 2017
North Warrandyte House
Design: Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location: Inverloch, Victoria, Australia
North Warrandyte House

This bold contemporary home perches high above the Yarra River at North Warrandyte on a raised plateau nestled amongst dense native bushland. View corridors and solar orientation directly influenced the building?s position and arrangement.

Twin butterfly roofs were developed to enable sailing eaves to frame views of the tree canopy and sky and allow sunlight to illuminate interior spaces via high level glazing. A split form allows two ?wings? of the dwelling to be sited independently so that views, privacy and outdoor access can be enjoyed unimpeded.
Combining stone and timber with contemporary construction materials including glass and steel the dwelling takes its cues from the material character of the rocky and forested surrounds. Naturally finished stone walls bring tactility and warmth to the interior and allow the exterior of the building to gently recede into the bushland setting.

What was the brief"

The young design concious family wanted to create a long term home for contemporary country family living.

For graphic design clients the aesthetic was always important but carefully balanced with aspect an...