On a steep site on the Barrenjoey Peninsula at Clareville, the impressive
and welcoming Reeves House takes in splendid views of Pittwater West and
will nestle in resurrected forest as it develops.
This present and future environment generated the form of the
house, the twisted parasol of its roof, the elevated north-facing
bathroom and bedroom, the continuous kitchen and living areas below, and
the spacious decks. The orientation and the roof form admit winter sun, and provide
summer shade. Concrete block blade walls at the back hold the main stair
circulation beneath a light-emitting polycarbonate roof. The front of the house is a lightly framed, intelligently
detailed, extensively glazed pavilion. Below are two other levels, a
more enclosed bedroom area with west-facing balcony above garaging. It
is a house of rational program yet poetic.
The thermal mass of the southern blade walls maintain the heat in
winter yet keep the house cool in summer. The north face opens up to the
sun. North of the main blade is the zone of human activity , the sunny
side, the lively side. The southern face in contrast is used to protect from cold
southerly winds.
The freedom of living extends to sleeping, bathing and all other
human activities. A connection with the locality is encouraged thorugh both
physical and visual interactions. They bring the house into being.
The brief: fluid, connected, timeless, simple, open, practical,
tranquil, transparent. The experiences: warmth, breeze, smells, tastes,
water, quiet, action, seclusion.
Inside INTRODUCTION
(inside) interior review is Australia's premier professional
journal for interior architects and designers.
It showcases cutting-edge interior architecture , textile design,
industrial design, and the latest materials and innovative products,
within a specifically tailored format for the professional audience.
Presenting a blend of significant national and international
projects in a strong, sophisticated design format, (inside) interior
review gives readers a valuable insight into current design developments
and approaches.
(inside) has become well known in Australia as a leading journal
for the publication and discussion of interior design, product design,
design manufacturing, and professional design practice.
Focusing on several platforms of design discussion (inside)
presents in every issue the best national and international interior
design projects, interviews with leading Australian and international
designers, profiles on practices, reviews of recent works, shows, and
exhibitions.
With a dedicated section for the discussion of new product design
and release (inside) keeps those interested in design thinking about
their craft and the ways in which design will shape the future.
Part of the publishing brief set by (inside) is to explore the
ways in which creativity and design solutions add value to business and
the community in general. The journal is both a place for discussion and
a platform for a network of industry collaborations and events.
With a clear objective to promote the value of design in the
community (inside) regularly features the broader social issues that
other design magazines may fail to address - issues such as
sustainability in manufacturing, originality, collaboration, the role of
design in a progressive community and the role of design in shaping the
future of our world.
(inside) has also initiated the (IDEA) Awards - a national
multi-category awards programme aimed at recognising and celebrating
excellence in design practice ranging from commercial interiors to
hospitality, residential, product and conceptual design. The (IDEA)
Awards are set to become one of the focal points of the national design
programme.
In the past (inside) has been awarded for its excellence in
graphic design and the quality and originality of its approach to
commissioned photographic work - we collaborate with the most
progressive photographic artists and graphic designers to ensure that
(inside) is leading the industry of design publication in the country.
A place for good design to be appreciated, discussed, valued and
promoted (inside) continually strives to be - a magazine for creative
thinkers.
Domain Houses - Inside and Out INTRODUCTION
Edited by Cerentha Harris
Published by Penguin Books C @ 2001
From the team at the Sydney Morning Herald comes a compilation of
houses showcased in the paper's weekly Domain section.
Domain Houses Inside and Out edited by Cerentha Harris, scoured
Sydney for terraces, seaside retreats, urban minimalism and clever
renovations.
As Davina Jackson says in the foreword, this is an important look
at dwellings at the start of the 21st century. Creative strategies, personal choices and a range of innovative
materials are at our disposal. This book will give you the urge to
strive for what is real, individual and uplifting.
The book gives an up-to-date picture of the exciting and stylish
developments that have been taking place in Australian domestic
architecture.
Forty Homes are featured: houses, apartments, terraces and
out-of-town dwellings. Some are new, but the majority are renovations
and reworked interiors. All were designd in the past couple of years.
It includes some technical drawings, specifications, products and
suppliers and extensive colour photographs documenting the innovative
solutions to living in Australia.