Is it possible to integrate a house into the surrounding nature in such a way?so that the building literally merges with the landscape? How to keep sunlight in the interiors all day long? You will probably want to borrow some of the techniques that we will tell you about in today's article. This house is spacious, where clear lines, air and the ocean dominate. The house is one with the eternal rock. It is modern, strict, characteristic and completely masculine. This is the Clovelly house in Sydney, Australia.
Originally designed by Rolf Ockert Design,to whom the owners of the dilapidated old house turned, thought to offer them another project. Several sketches were created at once, but due to the terrain features and nearby buildings, it was necessary to move away from the initial ideas and settle on a completely unusual, but meeting all the requirements option. years, what else can I say!
As you know, Sydney and its surroundingsare constantly blown by winds from the Pacific Ocean. That is why, when building the house, it was decided to abandon opening windows. They were replaced by a panoramic wall made of durable double glass, through which .
Another problem that was solvedarchitects from Rolf Ockert Design, there were two residential buildings. When building the house, it was important not to make it too high, so as not to block the view for other residents. And it was also necessary to somehow protect the privacy of the owners of the Clovelly house. The solution was the construction and absence of windows, which, as we have already said, are abundant on the ocean side. And the unusual shape of the roof helped solve the problem of insolation of the premises.
Rolf Ockert Designer andan architect from Germany. He graduated from the University of Stuttgart and became famous during his internship. Rolf is a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and the Architects Council of New South Wales. His company Rolf Ockert Design was opened in 2004 and has collected a very solid portfolio in a short period of time. The company's work can be found throughout Australia, as well as in Europe and America. rodesign.com.au In general, the architecture of Clovelly is an ideal combination of concrete and glass. The choice of materials for construction was determined by the following factors: it was important that they could withstand the aggressive influence of the environment, aesthetically fit the natural conditions and harmonize with the color and shape of the rock. As a result, the choice fell on gray concrete and transparent glass, which formed a duet that contrasts with the red rocks and blue sky. Of course, metal and wood were also used.
If we talk about the interior, it is like everything elsebuilding, designed in a chiseled, rigid style. The main materials are glass, concrete, metal, granite and oiled wood. As a result, the atmosphere in the house is precisely masculine - there is nothing superfluous, nothing unreliable. Everything is in its place, everything is exactly as it should be. And even bright accents in the form of yellow chairs at the dining table, a yellow sofa in the living room, a striped armchair in the reading area and a terracotta headboard by the bed in the bedroom only emphasize the brutality and modernity of this house.
The main idea of the structure is the constant play of lightand shadows. Throughout the day, as the sun makes its way across the sky, the shape of the house changes contours, refracting light, creating new lines and highlighting details.
The main living space is located onthe first level, where there is also a swimming pool. But the second floor is given over to bedrooms. In addition, the building has a kitchen with a kitchen island, which is a continuation of the concrete wall. It is worth noting that the house is devoid of air conditioners. According to the designers, they were replaced with natural ventilation from special vents and sliding frames.
All rooms, including a spacious bathroomroom, have an open view of the Pacific Ocean, but at the same time they are completely isolated from the prying eyes of neighbors. Therefore, the owners can enjoy a wonderful view while sitting in the living room or at the dining table, while in their own bedroom or while taking a bath.
The execution of this house is impressive in itsoriginality, modernity and a reflection of the masculine character. The freedom of the wind, the strength of the ocean and the strength of the rock merged in this project, which took a worthy place in the portfolio of the architectural agency Rolf Ockert Design.
homedsgn.com; rodesign.com.au; Photo: Sharrin Rees
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