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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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Regional architecture in this Sydney home designed by Arkhefield inspired by Geoffrey Bawa
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Regional architecture in this Sydney home designed by Arkhefield inspired by Geoffrey Bawa

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In this lovely example of crossing cultural boundaries – the clients have combined Italian and Sri Lankan heritage – materiality and openness to the outdoors evoke the characteristic design traditions of these nations.

Above | A series of ‘garden rooms’ entwine the new home within this historic and leafy Sydney suburb. An original sandstone perimeter wall was refurbished and rebuilt, paying homage to the history of the site.
Hunters Hill Arkhefield Habitus Living

The house is simultaneously earthy and organic, modern and inviting, while reflecting the clients’ combined Italian and Sri Lankan heritage
Hunters Hill Arkhefield Habitus Living
A seamless flow through the interior outwards to the courtyards and gardens creates a connection between the textural, raw concrete and timber to the outdoors and sky.
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Elements from the previous home that stood on the site were reused in the new build, engraining the past into this next part of the site’s history.
Hunters Hill Arkhefield Habitus Living
The interior is warm and comfortable, with detailing designed to provide clarity of space and form.
Hunters Hill Arkhefield Habitus Living
The living pavilion exemplifies the vision of the project – to create a space built of raw materials that integrate inside and outside.
Hunters Hill Arkhefield Habitus Living
Generous natural light and a warm, textured palette combine to create a tranquil retreat.
Hunters Hill Arkhefield Habitus Living
Large bespoke sliding doors and high ceilings allow a natural light and a sense of openness to emanate throughout the space.

Photography by Angus Martin
DROPBOX

Architect: Arkhefield
Location: Hunters Hill, Sydney, NSW
Completion date: August 2013
Gross floor area [m2]: 334m2 Excluding 180m2 driveway / 45m2 external paving Excluding landscaping (417m2)
Site area: 900m2

Arkhefield
arkhefield.com.au

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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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