Being a narrow block, peoples’ first instinct is to build closer to each boundary to maximise the size of the house. However, right from our first brief, we had other ideas for this home. One was to reduce the width of the living area to accomodate a zen garden. In the end, it would be one of our favourite aspects of the home. The use of the low set louvre windows in the living area, draws the eye down to the greenery rather than the neighbouring house. Incorporating a post-less corner window allows this greenery to be seen right down the hallway to the front door.
The choice of black windows in this home is a standout. They work well with the crisp white, both inside and out. The simplicity of the colour palette allows the greenery to come to the fore both inside and outside the home. The stepping-in of the rear living areas, together with well considered windows and void areas, allows glorious northern sunlight to penetrate deep into the narrow house.
