Alalia Port Douglas by Wolveridge Architects

Alalia Port Douglas

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Year 2007 State Queenslad City Port Douglas Photographer Stuart Frost Alalia is an exploration of tropical living over a blank canvas, a large piece of vacant land. Its core approach considers the range of places created both internally and externally for use at different times of the day under variable weather conditions. A subtle recognition that the landscape becomes of equal if not greater importance than the built form brings value to this project. The idea of the house is but one layer of the framework. Integrated with it is the landscape and the relationship between the two would collectively measure the success or failure of the experience. In considering that the physical relationship between inside and out becomes blurred, a range of questions can be asked in the program. We asked the Client and ourselves a range of basic questions about how they might live in this climate and to what extent could they engage with the climate which helped to inform the design response.

Year 2007 State Queenslad City Port Douglas Photographer Stuart Frost Alalia is an exploration of tropical living over a blank canvas, a large piece of vacant land. Read more

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Wolveridge Architects
Stuart Frost

Alalia Port Douglas: A harmonious blend of tropical living and landscape integration, designed to enhance the experience of indoor and outdoor spaces throughout varying weather conditions.

Year
2007

State
Queenslad

City
Port Douglas

Photographer
Stuart Frost

Alalia is an exploration of tropical living over a blank canvas, a large piece of vacant land. Its core approach considers the range of places created both internally and externally for use at different times of the day under variable weather conditions. A subtle recognition that the landscape becomes of equal if not greater importance than the built form brings value to this project.

The idea of the house is but one layer of the framework. Integrated with it is the landscape and the relationship between the two would collectively measure the success or failure of the experience. In considering that the physical relationship between inside and out becomes blurred, a range of questions can be asked in the program. We asked the Client and ourselves a range of basic questions about how they might live in this climate and to what extent could they engage with the climate which helped to inform the design response.

1081h 11m

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“I cannot recommend Wolveridge Architects highly enough. Fully alive to the brief from the outset, Jerry worked collaboratively to present us with ideas that took us way beyond our original imaginings. Working within the tight constraints of both limited space and a heritage protected house, Jerry delivered a seamless melding of both old and new that magically accentuates the best of both. The overall design is masterful. The in situ concrete table is, quite simply, incredible and a genius response to our very first discussion. The small details - a floating concrete step; an exposed, internal section of nineteenth century brickwork (to name but two of many) are testament to the considered and inspired thinking. The project was managed brilliantly by Brett and the rest of the team and executed with minimal fuss and to the highest standards. Every question and concern was responded to thoughtfully and with an eye on the budget. The result is stunning. it is a beautiful space to live in. It is a beautiful home.”

Richard Molloy, Wellington Wall 2019