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LOCATION // Trigg
FEATURES //
BRIEF
• Living areas upstairs for views of the ocean• Separate zoning for lower level for heating & cooling
• Energy efficiency
• Wall space & shelving for owners art work & curios
• Separate kitchenette for outdoor dining/pool area on ground floor
• Lots of colour
• Contemporary style
• Zoning for adult children & overseas guests at the ground level
• Master suite upstairs
• Studio with street access at lower level
• Adequate off street parking
• Shoe cabinet
• Individual two storey design
• Quality workmanship by a Master Builder member(MBA)
• Lots of entertaining spaces
SITE CONSIDERATIONS
Consideration of adjoining buildings & evolving street scapeClose proximity to the beach-salt & prevailing winds
Ocean views to the West-impact on energy efficiency
BUILDING DESIGN PROCESS
The owner’s understood the micro climate of their site, having lived there for many years in a two storey house. Roof access was used to ascertain extent of views & possible impact of future development in the view path. Allot of valuable information from scaling the highest vantage point. It’s hard to design for views when they are merely assumed.Prevailing winds were an issue so two outdoor areas were designed, one to the view & one completely protection by the building itself that overlooked the pool.
The ground floor level is self contained for visiting relatives & adult children & can be accessed without disturbing others on the top floor. It is separately zoned for acoustics & heating & cooling. There are views from 2 lower bedrooms overlooking the pool. The lower level living area leads onto the outdoor dining & pool & also the protected front courtyard which leads to the studio & garage.
There is the ability to park 4 cars on site-two covered in the garage & two down the side of the house. A side entry garage also allows for off street guest parking.
A studio is located at the front of the home on the ground floor for client access, independent of the home.
A heat n glo fireplace was located centrally off the dining, between the kitchen & family areas.
A corner window in the upstairs dining room frames the view of Rottnest.
EXTENDED DESIGN SERVICE
As a standard part of our design approach, Interior Design & Landscape Design are all part of the service. There is overlap between the design consultants &, therefore, is integrated as early as possible for the best overall design outcome. Our Building Designer & the owner’s of the Trigg residence worked directly with our Interior Designer & Landscape Designer during the course of the design process & also on site.Our clients find it reassuring to know that all the aspects of design are considered from the very beginning.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The home has aircell insulation in the cavity walls & comfortplus glass to all windows & doors. R3 batt insulation & 50mm anticon were used in the ceiling & roof space.The two storey entry void is a heat sink in winter. Cedar bifold windows, over the study desk in the dining, can be opened to allow naturally heated air to enter the main living areas in winter.
Likewise, remote controlled louvred windows to stair void have been statically placed to allow the sea breeze to enter the main living area in summer.
Louvres are best suited to controlling the amount of breeze which is important in locations close to the coast.
In summer the entry & void acts as a separation from the western sun while still allowing views via the cedar bifold window. In a way it’s a double glazed affect with a large air cavity. Had the upstairs living been directly on the west side there would be more heat gain & less assess to views because of council restrictions on overlooking.
The owner’s have said they have rarely use the air conditioning. The ability to naturally cross ventilate coupled with the insulated envelope has worked well to allow the owner’s to live comfortably without high energy costs.
The master bedroom upstairs living, & two lower bedrooms have north facing windows overlooking the pool area. The outdoor dining has an operable louvred roof to allow winter sun to penetrate the downstairs living.
THE BUILDING PROCESS & CUSTOMER SERVICE
John worked with the clients from initially appraising & pricing of a previous design the clients submitted that was cost prohibitive. As a professional master builder working in the industry for more than 30 years, John is able to advise clients on all aspects of building their new home. John & his team work with the clients from beginning to end & are always available. The clients have direct access to the Building Designer, Interior Designer, Landscaper & Superviser. As a small building company everyone who works at Glenway knows about your project & can assist. Regular site meetings with John during construction are common & necessary to produce a quality custom built home that everyone involved can be proud of.The flexibility in the design process & on site is all part of the service we provide.
Glenway has a dilapidation report done of the adjoining residences & works with adjoining owners to ensure the building process has minimal impact on their homes & their lifestyle. If there is any issues to discuss, such as fencing, John meets with the neighbours & the clients to ensure all parties are happy. Accessibility is a key feature of John’s company, Glenway Homes-Builders of integrity.
MATERIALS & FEATURES
- Acrylic texture in contrasting paint colours externally & tiles to entry facade Bamboo flooring
- Commercial Aluminium joinery including stacking sliding doors & remote controlled louvres Urbanstone pavers with use of contrast texture
- Cantilever curved entry canopy
- Entry pond, decking & water wall
- Frameless side fixed glass balustrade to stairs & front alfresco first floor
- Essastone benchtops throughout
- Larder pantry with benchtop & computer work station
- Corner Decor shelving for books & ornament display
- Cedar bifold window to dining entry void for views & natural air flow
- 2340 high doors
- Ducted air conditioning
- Plywood ceilings to outdoor areas
- Swimming pool with water feature wall
- Under floor heating to ground floor living
- Robe fitout & study desk to dining
- Kitchenettes at lower level
- Ducted Vacuum
- Intercom & security
- Kleenmaid appliances
- Comfortplus glass throughout
- Store off garage & separate store with roller door
- Glass splashbacks
- Laminex designed timber veneer to the kitchen
- Full height tiling
- Heat n glo fireplace
- Faze energy efficient lighting
- Electric operable roof to outdoor dining
- Superior Customer service
- Quality craftsmanship & design