Houzz Tour: A forever home that connects to the landscape in Australia - When architect Richard Cole has designed this house, he had the advantage of knowing the habits and routines of its future occupants inside - it was the home of his parents were living during their retirement years. "The house acts as a container for possessions accumulated during their life," Richard said. "There is a place for a bottle of whiskey, a kitchenette where busy schedules can be arranged, a platform where the dusk can be enjoyed; the house is both sanctuary and gallery.
The house was b uilt on an escarpment in a conservation area of densely urbanized heritage on the lower north shore of Sydney. Using n materials and textures to achieve NATURAL heat, the house was designed with beauty in mind - both in the design itself and connecting the owners feel the trees that surround it.
The house was b uilt on an escarpment in a conservation area of densely urbanized heritage on the lower north shore of Sydney. Using n materials and textures to achieve NATURAL heat, the house was designed with beauty in mind - both in the design itself and connecting the owners feel the trees that surround it.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Tina and Terry Cole
Size 2 rooms , 2 bathrooms
Location Sydney, Australia
This is interesting the owners had long wanted their son to architect design a house. When you think about where to spend your retirement years, who better to ask to help you create that your own son?
Who lives here Tina and Terry Cole
Size 2 rooms , 2 bathrooms
Location Sydney, Australia
This is interesting the owners had long wanted their son to architect design a house. When you think about where to spend your retirement years, who better to ask to help you create that your own son?
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Photo: Simon wood
'A sheltering, wooden roof opens bordered to the north, falls response to the slope of the land and catch framed views of adjacent Angophora trees, "says architect Richard Cole.
Richard think of a house being further vessel, the one containing the lives of its inhabitants. "The nature of this vessel contributes to how people live their lives day to day, and how they are placed in the world, he said. In this case, the people are the parents of the architect and the ship is designed to accommodate their particular way of being.
'A sheltering, wooden roof opens bordered to the north, falls response to the slope of the land and catch framed views of adjacent Angophora trees, "says architect Richard Cole.
Richard think of a house being further vessel, the one containing the lives of its inhabitants. "The nature of this vessel contributes to how people live their lives day to day, and how they are placed in the world, he said. In this case, the people are the parents of the architect and the ship is designed to accommodate their particular way of being.
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street, the owners and their guests walk through a quiet courtyard with a wall of the pond and linear stone.
Richard made the most of the steep and green surrounds with a "bold move that is primarily sculptural engine site."
Richard made the most of the steep and green surrounds with a "bold move that is primarily sculptural engine site."
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the house is fully accessible and designed to of [Richard parents' age in square".
His parents, Terry and Tina, are conservative by nature, but they were willing to take a leap of faith with the design of the house they think they live in the past. Needless to say, they are happy they did.
they asked their son to the design a house that was luxurious but not too big, and that allowed them to feel connected to the earth, the trees and birds.
"This house has been designed with a lot of thought and a lot of love," says Tina. "We love him."
A dramatic steel and glass elevator, seen here, takes the owners of the garage on the street below.
His parents, Terry and Tina, are conservative by nature, but they were willing to take a leap of faith with the design of the house they think they live in the past. Needless to say, they are happy they did.
they asked their son to the design a house that was luxurious but not too big, and that allowed them to feel connected to the earth, the trees and birds.
"This house has been designed with a lot of thought and a lot of love," says Tina. "We love him."
A dramatic steel and glass elevator, seen here, takes the owners of the garage on the street below.
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the front door opens on a bright open space under the roof and views of the sculptural canopy over the valley.
a fireplace brings warmth and ambience of the dining room and living on either side and has a backdrop for one of the complete works of Terry and Tina art.
the Tasmanian Blackwood table was designed by the architect. "He specifically addresses space it occupies, Richard said.
Asako Takahashi dining room chairs, Mark Tuckey. sofa East, Fanuli Furniture.
a fireplace brings warmth and ambience of the dining room and living on either side and has a backdrop for one of the complete works of Terry and Tina art.
the Tasmanian Blackwood table was designed by the architect. "He specifically addresses space it occupies, Richard said.
Asako Takahashi dining room chairs, Mark Tuckey. sofa East, Fanuli Furniture.
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table and chairs Artek breakfast are the same valuable design owners had bought in the 1960s, thanks to the resurgence of the popularity and the subsequent availability of midcentury modern furniture.
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minimalist in form but far from cold, this house manages to be contemporary but always relaxed and comfortable.
island worktop echo curve exterior lines of the house you enter (see image below).
Carpentry, Joinery Hammercraft. Calacatta marble worktop, granite and marble Works. Finish satin polyurethane natural white furniture, Dulux.
See 10 ideas to add an island to your kitchen
island worktop echo curve exterior lines of the house you enter (see image below).
Carpentry, Joinery Hammercraft. Calacatta marble worktop, granite and marble Works. Finish satin polyurethane natural white furniture, Dulux.
See 10 ideas to add an island to your kitchen
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instead of opting for the usual glass doors concertina Richard chose to surround the living areas with isolated wood. movable walls transform the hot space and closed to open and unimpeded. The windows in the wooden walls also serve to frame views of the valley when closed.
"The house is a wonderful testimony of craftsmen who built it, Richard said. Sliding windows and wooden screens, swing doors, wooden ceiling and the coating and carpentry are all elements that have been crafted custom made hand for this house. "The design called for minimum tolerances [margin for error], which requires a high level of competence and cooperation between business, Richard said.
"The house is a wonderful testimony of craftsmen who built it, Richard said. Sliding windows and wooden screens, swing doors, wooden ceiling and the coating and carpentry are all elements that have been crafted custom made hand for this house. "The design called for minimum tolerances [margin for error], which requires a high level of competence and cooperation between business, Richard said.
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Beauty was shamelessly subject of design, Richard said is "meticulously designed" and "carefully composed."
warm tones tallow wood decks create a seamless connection between inside and outside. The strength, durability, rich tones, natural textures and other unique properties of Australian hardwoods were illustrated in this project, he said.
Browse ways to use natural wood inside
warm tones tallow wood decks create a seamless connection between inside and outside. The strength, durability, rich tones, natural textures and other unique properties of Australian hardwoods were illustrated in this project, he said.
Browse ways to use natural wood inside
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main bedroom has panoramic views over the trees and the valley at every turn, with lighting built for easy look that detracts from the natural beauty of the wood cladding and ceiling. Tallow wood flooring 130mm wide is finished Synteko "Natural".
"We designed two levels feel solid at the back, to feel part vaulted as against the slope and open to the views of the south and west," said Richard .
magnetically internal blinds blinds in the rooms allow privacy and lie-ins required.
"We designed two levels feel solid at the back, to feel part vaulted as against the slope and open to the views of the south and west," said Richard .
magnetically internal blinds blinds in the rooms allow privacy and lie-ins required.
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The suite theme continues in the wood, but the marble mosaic tiles help the space feel light and airy. The entrance to the shower and bathroom were sufficient to accommodate a wide wheelchair if needed in the future.
Bluestone tiles, Tiles Belmondo. Carrara marble sinks, granite and marble Works. Cabinets, veneers tallow wood. marble mosaic wall tiles, tiles. Belmondo Toilet, Rogerseller.
Bluestone tiles, Tiles Belmondo. Carrara marble sinks, granite and marble Works. Cabinets, veneers tallow wood. marble mosaic wall tiles, tiles. Belmondo Toilet, Rogerseller.
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the stairs lead to the lower floor. Behind a hinged door hides a cellar and overview of sandstone rockface behind.
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The elevator, entrance to which can be seen on the left, it will be possible for Richard to parents to use any home in their old age.
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The study is a quiet room, nestled in the more public areas of the house, but the same finely crafted wood carpentry.
Eames lounge chair and ottoman, Herman Miller. Aaron chair, Living Edge.
Eames lounge chair and ottoman, Herman Miller. Aaron chair, Living Edge.
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in the bathroom downstairs, we had to convince to get Tina and Terry agree on an exposed rock wall, fearing it would get wet. Fortunately, Richard had adequate drainage installed to prevent moisture.
A-125 bath, ACS.
A-125 bath, ACS.
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ground floor, living areas and dining room make the most of the view, as does the master bedroom, which is complete with a dressing area and bathroom.
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The study, bathroom, basement and bedroom on the lower floor are snug against the rockface, which in some places is visible inside the house.
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'A TimberLinkTM shelter roof opens bordered to the north, falls in response to the slope and catching framed views of the trees, "Richard said. "The unexpected escarpment is retained, raw and open to the rooms of the lower floor.
Two platforms are getting into the space of the valley, from the anchor escarpment.
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Two platforms are getting into the space of the valley, from the anchor escarpment.
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