* Residential Architecture: Boustred House by Ian Moore Architects

Residential Architecture: Boustred House by Ian Moore Architects: “..nestled into a north-facing cliff in mosman, australia, the ‘boustred house’ by australian practice ian moore architects overlooks sydney‘s middle harbour towards the spit bridge and clontarf. the front door is accessed from the street by a pedestrian bridge positioned at the second floor. inside, inhabitants are welcomed with a stairway which descends the site to link the three storeys. a strip of glass skylights divide the home into two massings. northern volumes contains the living areas and bedrooms while the bathrooms, study and service areas are pushed along the southern boundary into an enclosed block..orienting views towards the backyard pool and northern panoramic vista, the rear facade expresses these volumes with stacked cantilevered roofs while a line of vertical fins support them along the western elevation, spanning the height of the ground level terrace and first floor balcony. the cement exterior is complimented with light bronze aluminum windows, sliding doors and external sun control louvers. a crisp palette of oak framed doorways and travertine floors unify the interior..the residence is shortlisted for the villa category of the 2012 world architecture festival..”  Modest street facade; extensive glazing, abundant natural light, views; luxurious details..

image: © daniel mayne; article: Designboom

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* Residential Architecture: Highgate Hill House by Shaun Lockyer Architects

Residential Architecture: Highgate Hill House by Shaun Lockyer Architects: “..This project involved significant alterations and additions to a turn of the century cottage..The house is well set back from the corner of the block affording a private and open garden courtyard and pool area from where one can enjoy city views. The house itself enjoys a progressive and overt contemporary “sleaving” of the new through the old..The finishes which consisted mostly of Blackbutt and Travertine offer a beautifully crafted and contemporary feel to the otherwise complex and quite unpredictable floor plan. The inclusion of rich Calcutta stone in the kitchen and ensuite finish off a luxurious and highly detailed sequence of intimate spaces..”  Extensive glazing, natural light and views, indoor/outdoor sensibility, distinctive interior and exterior wood elements..

See our posts on three other homes by Shaun Lockyer Architects:

• Residential Architecture: Browne Street House by Shaun Lockyer Architects
• Residential Architecture: Mountford Road by Shaun Lockyer Architects
• Residential Architecture: Gibbon Street House by Shaun Lockyer Architects

image: © Aperture Architectural Photography; article: Arthitectural

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* Residential Architecture: Townhouse in Horgen by Moos Giuliani Herrmann Architekten

Residential Architecture: Townhouse in Horgen by Moos Giuliani Herrmann Architekten: “..Restrictive building regulations and the small property require a special adaption of the external shape..The precisely planned facade has been created out of white concrete. A split-level construction enables multifaceted views inside the internal sculptural space. Varying ceiling heights allow the inhabitant a diversity of options.. accurate and careful choice of materials creates a natural comfort. The warm oak wood and the exclusive linen wallpaper harmonize with the gray cement concrete ceilings and polished concrete floors. the inside window frames are made of white oiled oak. the outer aluminum window frames were processed with a unique anodizing. all sink and wall coverings in the shower and the bathroom were covered with genuine travertine..”  Multi-level, views, abundant light, roof terrace, privacy, carefully selected interior materials..

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image: © Beat Bühler; article: Hernandez , Diego . “Townhouse in Horgen / Moos Giuliani Herrmann Architekten” 06 Apr 2012. ArchDaily. <http://www.archdaily.com/223214&gt;

* Residential Architecture: Travertine Dream House by Wallflower Architecture + Design

Residential Architecture: Travertine Dream House by Wallflower Architecture + Design: “..The house is organised as two parallel blocks connected by a glass enclosed bridge. The separation between the two blocks allows daylight to stream down to basement spaces. Thick travertine walls and large overhangs are placed on the western side to limit heat gain from the harsh afternoon sun. The entry, living spaces and bedrooms are arranged longitudinally to take advantage of natural cross ventilation and daylight. In order to intensify land use without ending up with an imposing structure, the four storied house has one level sunk into the ground and the other three set away from the access road..”  Maximised green and “blue” space, indoor/outdoor sensibility, travertine, wood, abundant light..

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image: © Jeremy San; article: King , Victoria . “Travertine Dream House / Wallflower Architecture + Design” 19 Mar 2012. ArchDaily. <http://www.archdaily.com/217544&gt;