16: DESIGN ROZELLE HOUSE
LOCATION ROZELLE, NEW SOUTH WALES
Home to Anthony and Kathleen Andreatta and
their two kids, this generous home of modernist
infl uences is a unique sight in the suburb of
Rozelle in Sydney’s inner-west. Originally a one-
bedroom, one-bathroom shack, the structure
was demolished to make way for a new design
better suited to the needs of the family. “The
brief revolved around creating an open-plan
two-storey residence that maximised the
site,” says Anthony. The concept was split into
public and private areas, with the ground fl oorhousing the common spaces including an open
kitchen/dining/living area, and the fi rst fl oor the
bedrooms and bathrooms. “It was important
to maximise the amount of natural light and
view Easton Park from all living areas,” he
adds. Set back 13 metres from the street front,
the resulting home has side lane access and a
layered garden that hints at its contemporary
nature. The curved front steps lead to a
cedar-lined entry door that opens onto the
ground fl oor. Right from the entry, you begin to
appreciate the open nature of the layout and
the raw imperfection of the off -form concreteand fl ooring elements that give this home
its minimalist sensibility.
Architectural Design Simon Georges,
Development Design
Builder Rombro Constructions
(rombroconstructions.com.au)17: DESIGN THE RUSTY HOUSE
LOCATION NORTHLAND, NEW ZEALAND
A family home defi ned by its shanty-ness sits
gently in the landscape of a small Northland
community in New Zealand. Inspired by the
abandoned barns and rusty machinery dotted
around the region, this pre-weathered steel-clad
dwelling was a complex and exacting build thanks
in part to the eff orts of Auckland-based architect
Ken Crosson. Designing this style of home is
nothing new to Ken, who has won many awards
for his contemporary coastal homes around New
Zealand. “I wanted to design something that was
cutting edge, yet had a connection to this little
bach settlement, and I think it has achieved that,”
says Ken. “From a distance, when you look at
it in context, it has a looseness and casualness.
We also wanted something that had a roof form
that matched the gables of the old baches.” Due
to the harsh conditions of its coastal location,
the home was designed to be fully watertight
and waterproof “because it’s going to get a
hammering”, claims Ken. A testament to the
architect’s vision and the skill of the builder, this
highly detailed home has been built to last. “It
has a real organic feel about it,” says homeowner
Steve Wilson. “It’s almost a living thing.”
Architectural Design & Build Crosson Architects
Builder Lindesay Construction
(lindesayconstruction.co.nz)17
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