The interior rooms are endowed with huge windows to better open up the space. Wooden panels add a sense of warmth. The red wall staircase was the “heart” of the cottage, and the bright blue hall with projecting overhangs creates stunning visual interest. Sustainability is the landlord’s guiding principle, which is why he used top-quality materials and technology that meet all building regulations.
Material Palette
On the outskirts of Melbourne stands an impressive mansion owned by Feras Gabriel Raffoul. In the process of building it, he showed how to experiment with a minimal palette. 90% of the building is covered with sustainable glass and long-lasting concrete. These materials are paired perfectly in a hot climate.
Raffoul argues that if you plan to work with a limited material palette, keep the number of contractors involved in the assembly to a minimum. This would facilitate coordination and alleviate a number of potential problems.
The craftsman thinks you should live in an environmentally friendly way. So he built such a cottage to offer his family only the best. David applied selected materials that used to be recycled because they are less toxic.
Integration of an existing house
Bill McCorkell also renovated a Victorian mansion for his family. As co-owner and director of the architectural group ArchiBlox, he is a great expert in the rapid erection of structures using flexible and modular systems.
This project turned out to be an opportunity for him to explore the integration of an existing building. The main task was to combine the old and new structures.
McCorkell says those who want to do such a project should maximize passive design. He also advises to consider prefabricated materials, which are sold at the best prices and look beautiful.
What are some of the most radical tips or unconventional approaches you would recommend for someone who is building their own home, based on your own unique discoveries and experiences as architects?