Duke
This new home in Ashburton showcases a fluid architectural form that is inviting, aesthetically pleasing, well-articulated and balanced. It has three distinct, architectural components.
The main facade − the front double-storey volume − presents directly to the street, prominent, tectonic and bold. A curved feature batten screen in a charcoal palette subdues the frontage and provides articulation and depth. It also provides privacy and western solar protection to the front two rooms on the upper floor. The curves draw the eye to the more intricate part of the house that is recessed from the front. All external materials require no maintenance or repainting.
CURVES IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES /
CURVES IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES /
The central form comprises the bridge slotted in the middle of the building. This bridge forms a lightwell over the entry and stairwell. The curves of the internal walls (which can be seen from outside through the window to the void) are carried through to the exterior, showing the intricacy of the architectural form. From the backyard, the middle form simulates the curve of the front facade, tying the front and back together. From the top of the building, this creates geometrical balance.
