Timber Glass House 11 by Dane Richardson
A framed and timber clad structure over concrete base create lovely natural texture and traditional connection to beach side architecture. Concrete basement level and the cantilevered concrete floor slabs provide thermal mass and a solid structural foundation. The “skeleton” of timber posts has been very successfully define the form and threshold of the building also offering a level of privacy while still being very open engaging with the yard spaces and views.
Living room in northern wall of the main is glazed, while the southern and western walls have small openings. Honed concrete floors are used in most rooms. Blue stone and white glass mosaics feature in wet areas.
The children’s bedrooms, bathroom and play room all to the west of the main living room with a car stand further west protecting those external walls. The main living room is on ground level opening onto a garden at one end while the eastern balcony is cantilevered well above ground level facing the ocean. The cantilevered balcony has a full height wall on the southern side stopping the cool prevailing winds. The master bedroom, ensuite and sitting room occupy the highest floor level, private and separated.
Location : Dunsborough, Western Australia
Architect : Dane Richardson
