The front façade of Kew House 3 was inspired by the study of 60s and early 70s stereo cabinets with the slatted timber reflecting the slotted speaker elements.
A three storey home in Kew, Victoria is garnering a string of accolades (and awards) with a stunning timber clad modernist creation that elegantly blends into its suburban locale.
Created by Vibe Design Group, Kew House 3 has a front façade that takes its design inspiration from the retro influence of the 1960s and early 1970s. In particular, the slotted speaker elements of the stereo cabinets from this era. The awards include two from the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) for excellence in residential design and the design’s innovative use of glazing.
Blending In
The street level view of the home is dominated by vertical and horizontally orientated slatted timber battens that not only soften the exterior form of the building, but elegantly frame the extensive use of glass. In choosing Silvertop Ash for this element, the designers want the building to gradually blend into its leafy surrounds, as this species will gradually weather to grey over time.
Translucent Glass
The building designer’s generous use of glass has necessitated a floor plan and orientation that needed to adequately address a requirement for privacy while capturing natural light. To achieve this, the rear of the building wraps around a pool and entertainment area, with full height windows and doors maximising exposure of the open plan living areas to light. Occupants also benefit from direct views of the pool and outdoor entertainment areas, while glass pool fencing and balustrading further enhance the sense of space.
Green Design
Kew House 3 is not all about aesthetics – it also has some serious green credentials with sustainable materials and techniques used throughout. The timbers are all renewable, while recycled water feeds the toilets, pool (solar heated) and garden. Rainwater is also harvested onsite. The designers also made use of a versatile panelling called ExoTec, a high-density cement reinforced façade system with cellulose fibre that complements the full wrap panel design.
Created by Vibe Design Group, Kew House 3 has a front façade that takes its design inspiration from the retro influence of the 1960s and early 1970s. In particular, the slotted speaker elements of the stereo cabinets from this era. The awards include two from the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) for excellence in residential design and the design’s innovative use of glazing.
Blending In
The street level view of the home is dominated by vertical and horizontally orientated slatted timber battens that not only soften the exterior form of the building, but elegantly frame the extensive use of glass. In choosing Silvertop Ash for this element, the designers want the building to gradually blend into its leafy surrounds, as this species will gradually weather to grey over time.
Translucent Glass
The building designer’s generous use of glass has necessitated a floor plan and orientation that needed to adequately address a requirement for privacy while capturing natural light. To achieve this, the rear of the building wraps around a pool and entertainment area, with full height windows and doors maximising exposure of the open plan living areas to light. Occupants also benefit from direct views of the pool and outdoor entertainment areas, while glass pool fencing and balustrading further enhance the sense of space.
Green Design
Kew House 3 is not all about aesthetics – it also has some serious green credentials with sustainable materials and techniques used throughout. The timbers are all renewable, while recycled water feeds the toilets, pool (solar heated) and garden. Rainwater is also harvested onsite. The designers also made use of a versatile panelling called ExoTec, a high-density cement reinforced façade system with cellulose fibre that complements the full wrap panel design.
Topic: Architecture, Industry News, Sustainability
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