Innholdsfortegnelse for #77 January-February 2021 i Green Magazine

Recently, we’ve seen more residential architecture that engages with the street, rather than turning away or closing itself off from it. Our cover house does this beautifully; a cyclone fence provides transparency and welcomes street activity. Borrowed shade and light from deciduous trees on the adjacent nature strip help with cooling and warming at the right times. Large openings and window seats make the most of the free space beyond the boundary of the property. And just as the house borrows from the street, the street and its passersby benefit from the house: specifically the garden, which occupies a vast 85 per cent of the block (far more than a typical suburban home) and can be experienced by all. In another form of giving back, we take a look at…

REBORN Space Grace & Style Interior Design was tasked with creating something “completely unique and timeless” that honoured this existing home and flattered the original jarrah floorboards. A complete remodel and replacement was the answer, which improved the amenity, light and functionality of the kitchen area. Not to mention, it looks magnificent: the clients’ fondness for 70s style is subtly addressed in the striking deep army green and walnut interior. As a renovation, appliances were reused where possible and new elements were selected with quality and longevity in mind. spacegracestyle.com.au Splashback: Intariyo Border-S tile from Academy Tiles Tapware: Astra Walker Assemble in “Aged Brass” Island benchtop: “Calacatta Oro” marble from Apex Stone Stools: “Smed bar stool” from Great Dane INTEGRITY Ruxton Rise Residence is built from materials as much as…

Architect Project 12 Architecture project12architecture.com Builder Frame Works Co frameworks.net.au Joiner Inner West Joinery Landscaping Haydn Barling Landscapes Passive energy design The new addition predominantly faces west. Careful consideration was given to the framing of views from, and solar access to, the extension. A north-facing terrace extends out from the living room, with a double-glazed sliding door that fully retracts into the cavity. A low-level west-facing window frames a native garden and omits afternoon sun. A high-level roof light allows penetration of morning light and circulation of hot air out. Windows and doors are situated to provide effective cross ventilation. Materials The new addition is a combination of timber-framed and reverse brick veneer construction. The raised timber floor, walls and roof are all heavily insulated. Sustainably sourced silvertop ash cladding…

Architect McGlashan Everist, sensitively updated by Cera Stribley cs-a.com.au Builder Leone Construction, with specialist artisan trades Passive energy design Expectedly, the original architects designed the house so it was oriented to the north and east with landscaping to the west before the sheltered entry courtyard. The house is also well-designed to enable superb cross ventilation so that in summer, the cool ocean breeze flows through the house to keep it cool. In winter, the sun can penetrate well inside the living areas, together with hydronic heating keeping the house at a stable temperature. The updated windows have been replaced with double glazing so it has become more energy efficient all-round. Materials A project driven by restoration and enhancement, the brief and design aimed to preserve the original floor plan and…

Scotland Island sits in the midst of Pittwater estuary, one hour’s drive north of Sydney and accessed only by boat. The secluded island is densely forested with spotted gums, angophoras, grey ironbark and grey gum, and it has spectacular views across the water of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Sam Crawford Architects designed Scotland Island House II to blend into this background from the outside, and to provide a muted backdrop to life on the inside. “One of the beauties of Scotland Island is that time slows down and you appreciate the very natural aspect of the site,” says project architect, Ben Chan. The holiday house is for an extended, multigenerational family, and is designed with the broader family in mind. “We thought of the house as being a background to…

Home grown Basil Bangs is based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and specialises in outdoor products for all seasons and all tastes. The Premium beach umbrellas are bold, beautiful and sure to turn heads on any shore. basilbangs.com/au Elevate The “Bay” plant stand is designed and made in Sydney by Made From Good Deeds, with a handcrafted ceramic plate by Zakkia Homewares. Plus, a portion of proceeds are donated to TreeProject, an organisation leading the way in sustainable planting and management of local tree species throughout Victoria. madefromgooddeeds.com State of Art Cambio is an ongoing investigation conducted by Amsterdam-based designer duo, Formafantasma into the governance of the timber industry. The multidisciplinary exhibition included a visual essay, pictured here. The film asks how a networked understanding of materials can be applied to…

A dwelling for two unlike any other is situated on the northern bank of Melbourne’s Yarra River. This three level structure will be the “closed loop” home for five months for chefs, Matt Stone and Jo Barrett. The Greenhouse has been designed to demonstrate how the inhabitants live completely off-grid, produce all their own food, create zero waste and ensure no effluent leaves the site. Additionally, the project pushes the boundaries in building material selection, design and construction. Jeremy McLeod from Breathe Architecture has been a mentor to Joost throughout the project. The rooftop is the heart of the system. Here, electricity is generated and fed into a ground floor wall of Edison nickel iron batteries, designed to last several lifetimes. The dwelling’s potable water is captured in a 10…

Architect Curious Practice curiouspractice.com Builder Built by Eli Passive energy design The house is designed with a small footprint with modest-sized rooms developed to preserve landscaped areas and promote and maintain the green and leafy suburb whilst configuring family living to an intimate scale. This generates good solar access to all areas of the house and effective cross-flow ventilation. Living areas hold a north-eastern outlook to landscaped areas and street while service areas and minimal glazing protect the south-west elevations. Materials The ground level has a clear-sealed structural concrete slab. The main volumes are highly insulated, lightweight of mainly timber-framed construction. The interiors feature expressed laminated timber purlins, CD plywood and plasterboard sheet lining to the upper floor. The lower floor is predominantly lined in birch plywood and compressed fibre…

Architect Sam Crawford Architects samcrawfordarchitects.com.au Builder RW Stidwill Constructions Passive energy design The house is set on a slope facing north-west towards Pittwater and the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. A generous roof overhang to the north-west, as well as retractable external blinds, protect against harsh summer rays but allow winter sunlight to penetrate deep into the living spaces. Each bedroom, bathroom and living space is naturally ventilated, achieving cross ventilation through two or more openings. The house is extremely well insulated, ensuring optimum comfort for the occupants without reliance on mechanical heating and cooling. Materials The house is entirely clad in spotted gum, with spotted gum internal stair treads, spotted gum timber veneers, engineered spotted gum flooring, and spotted gum decking boards. The highly durable and low-maintenance nature of timber…

The nature strip, the verge garden, different names in different places, but the land between a private residence and the street is understood in the same way. A bridge between private and personal space, until recently it has been uncontested land. Yet according to an article by Adrian Marshall, nature strips account for one-third of public green space in Australian cities. Imagine if more of this land was approached more creatively. Less urban heat island effect, extra wildlife corridors, opportunities for biodiversity and shared food growing. Opportunities for connecting with our communities. I confess, I’m a keen nature strip garden advocate, tending a 30-square-metre garden myself, with help from neighbours. Around Australia, local governments are deciding which side of the fence they sit on nature strip gardens, as residents push…

Martin House and Kamaka Pottery • 1969 Bridge Pa, Hastings, New Zealand Architect: John Scott Architecture often holds a tension between the design and construction process versus its conceptual and theoretical practice. For me, the power of conceptual architecture is its ability to evoke and influence our emotions and thoughts. It was on a visit to a local potter that I had my biggest and perhaps most influential moment with architecture, that has helped me develop more as a craftsperson. That visit was to Bruce Martin’s place, where his house, studio and kilns all sit amongst a thoughtful landscape. You are welcomed by Bruce, who in his 90s has one of the most peaceful and purposeful natures about him. As he walks you through his studio and gallery, the architecture…