The desire for a generational home helped made the choice of a suspended slab construction an easy one. The resulting structure provided thermal mass to capture the morning sun, whilst the large rear eave shades much of the afternoon westerly heat. The double-brick ground floor absorbs the noise of three teenage boys, whilst keeping the temperature mild during summer.
The use of the suspended slab also helped the large angled front balcony come to life. No steel beams or brackets to rust in the coastal environment. And the painted stainless steel balustrade posts, set into concrete, will see out the life of the home.
Now that the home is built and it’s starting to settle in, we can see that it really has met the client’s brief. Family life functions well in the varying spaces, as does entertaining of extended family and friends. The streetscape is understated, yet stylish, and we can see that this home will only continue to look better over the passing years.
