Mt Pleasant

Our clients were specific in the brief for their dream home – they wanted the home to maximise views of the river, feature lots of wall space and shelving for the art and curios they had collected over the years, and contain a separate scullery/wet kitchen.

They also wanted the home to feature separate zoning down to the lower level and contain a second master suite on the ground floor for their future living plan. Lots of colour was another stipulation. While the site features extensive potential for river views to the north-east, site access was the main obstacle faced by us due to the steep, sloping nature of the land.

THE SOLUTION

In order to afford our clients the best possible views of the river and enable adequate site access, Glenway Homes designed and built the home over four levels. It features a lower garage, under croft, ground floor and first floor. Aesthetically and design-wise, the home is ultra contemporary and this is immediately evident from the external facade – bold splashes of red contrast effectively with grey and white. The curved roof is a striking focal point and adds to the futuristic feel of the home. The home’s impressive entry is another key design feature.

Featuring a pond, timber decking, water wall and curved canopy over the door, the area is not only eye-catching; it sets the tone for the rest of the home perfectly. Natural light pours into the home through bi-fold doors and windows that span the entire rear facade of the home. They allow for extensive views of the river to the north-east from each of the four levels. The glass also encloses the outdoor areas, which means they can be used all year round. In accordance with our clients’ wishes, we designed and built a concealed scullery/wet kitchen and pantry behind the main kitchen.

This area serves as a place for food preparation and cleaning, and keeps the main kitchen neat and tidy while entertaining guests. Other standout features within this home include the plywood-lined ceilings in the outdoor living and dining areas, balcony and entry canopy. Kitchenettes exist at both the lower and upper levels, there is a three-level elevator and a second garage at the lower level makes for extra parking space.

The lower level is self contained and can be closed off if not in use but serves as accommodation for adult children, currently living overseas when they come to stay. Helpful in the efficiency of heating and cooling.

FLOREAT

The owners are a young couple with 4 young boys. They wanted a home that reflected the feel of homes they lived in while working in England.

The house has a traditional facade with contemporary finish. Features include a swimmimg pool, big bedrooms and an activity room for the boys upstairs.

Other features include acrylic texture coat finish, travertine cladding and decorative mouldings externally and travertine floor tiles and blackbutt timber floors.

Corian benchtops were fitted to the kitchen as well as Miele apppliances and stone tops to the bathrooms.

Timber decking has been installed to the dining courtyard with Urbanstone to the circular driveway and rear Alfresco and pool area. The home has reverse cycle air-conditioning and solar HWS.

SWAN VALLEY

The owners wanted a traditional American colonial style with big rooms zoned with specific formal areas and more casual areas for everyday use. They wanted a separate apartment style suite over the garage for their daughter and as they work from home, they needed an office area which could become another living area or bedroom if required. This home features a loft style design, utilising roof space, natural light, cedar bay windows and curved ceilings, as well as grand presence with sweeping drive and walkway.

Shelley

This family orientated pseudo colonial home in Shelley, combines 'Old World Charm' with contemporary characteristics to suit a casual lifestyle. The Glenway design has maximized the space at the rear of the home for a backyard, while still maintaining street presence with existing trees and shrubs at the front of the home.

Floreat

Sweeping curves and strong lines combine to give this Floreat home it's unique façade and strong street presence. The interior's contemporary finishes, large practical rooms and built-in storage solutions are all features of this outstanding design.

Floreat

From the front the ultra modern asymmetrical design of this home and varying roof pitch makes a bold statement that draws attention. Internally the beautifully appointed kitchen and lounge areas both open onto an undercover wooden deck that can be used for year round entertaining. The inside and outside spaces come together seamlessly with the use of floor to ceiling glass.

Mosman Park

The main design requirement of this Mosman Park home was energy efficiency on a budget. The resulting home incorporates many passive solar design features, making it not only comfortable year-round, but cheaper to run. Its unique façade can be contributed to the sweeping architectural lines of the garage and second storey balcony.

Mosman Park

The owner’s of this Mosman Park home required a 4 bedroom house for their family of four that maximised their views to the South. With two small children, the 3 bedrooms including the master suite were all positioned upstairs. A fourth bedroom downstairs for guests, that doubles as a playroom, can be an alternate master suite allowing the house to grow and change with the families needs.

Glenway Homes was able to achieve excellent views from the main living, kitchen, and dining areas, as well as the covered outdoor dining at the ground level and master bedroom, activity and balcony upstairs.

Cottesloe

The owners of this Cottesloe home wanted a contemporary design, with large open spaces and a comfortable atmosphere. The brief for Glenway Homes also included the desire to have versatile rooms to suit their multifaceted lifestyles and two young children.

Floreat

Glenway's brief for this Floreat Park home had emphasis place on functionality and flexibility; the owners wanted a home that catered comfortably for visits from overseas family and friends. The style of the home is a harmonious mix of contemporary materials combined with the more traditional, such as a Monier Cambridge tiled roof and the sand finish render.

Swanbourne

This stylish Swanbourne home was designed to provide a growing family with functional, multipurpose spaces, whilst maximising the features of a sloping block overlooking Lake Claremont Golf Course. The home features large front and rear balconies for entertaining and family living.

Churchlands

The owners of this Churchlands home had a specific dream in mind at the inception of the design process; it has been realised in this multi-dimensional, landmark Glenway Home's residence. The contemporary design has created interesting spaces, finished in modern materials and colours, providing a feast for the eye.