House with a View

Sitting on the hills overlooking Mosgiel - this house is about taking in the views and the sun...with a series of simple mono-pitched roofs and complementary materials. The clients requested a two-storey residence, which was dictated by the steepness of the site. The main living area was on a single level, with a workshop, guest bedrooms, and a bathroom downstairs. The garage (4 car) along with an indoor kennel (dog breeding) were required on the main level to ensure future proofing regarding issues of accessibility and universal design. Sun and views out over Mosgiel were desired with a house that had an exterior palette of schist, cedar and Colorsteel Heritage Tray. The interior palette of tiles, timber (hemlock), wallpaper and paint needed to complement this. A series of mono-pitched roofs were needed to work with the site, and a deep cut into the hillside at the rear ensured the residence complied with Council height controls. A large cantilever of the first floor out over the workshop and the curved schist wall below ensured that the driveway did not dominate the project, as it was in danger of doing so due to the steepness of the site. Outdoor areas created separate spaces for evening dining, morning breakfast, guest areas and space for dogs to run.