Brief description of the project – Situated on a steep site in Pascoe Vale, Horizon House reimagines the typical suburban home to create a floor plan that stands in stark contrast to its sprawling context. The strategically placed building allows owners to have an intimate engagement with the landscape while providing a dynamic panorama beyond.
Conceptual framework of the project – The house is organized into two programs that can be zoned. Our intention was that the quality of light, shade and privacy would differ between the two levels. The ground floor volume is solid and private, containing two bedrooms, a bathroom and a laundry room. The lower monolithic form figuratively supports the floating first floor living spaces above, with the negative space providing a double carport below.
The bright, transparent form above acts as a single-bedroom apartment with the fundamentals of eating, sleeping and playing all enjoyed from the first floor. The spaces are open and flowing, facilitated by large sliding doors that offer versatility and adaptability. There are two main views, north and south. The northern aspect is more intimate and seasonal, while the southern aspect is panoramic and expansive.
Homeowners are encouraged to engage with the landscape via a bridge that connects the first floor living spaces to the upper garden plateau. On the south side, details are deliberately sharp and minimal, capturing and framing the distant skyline of the city beyond. The worktop extends the full length of the building, acting as a reference line to screen the street below and create privacy within.
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