Leongatha Shed by Wolveridge Architects

Leongatha Shed

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Year 2019 State Victoria City Leongatha Photographer Derek Swalwell Leongatha Shed is located in an established garden on a rural property of several acres outside the township of Leongatha in Victoria’s Gippsland region. At the site, we found interest in the agricultural buildings that existed on the property and their adhoc arrangement. These structures have been constructed from a range of materials that are mainly corrugated iron and timber, with an evident grid style structural system. Details such as very large flashings, arrangement of openings characterise this collection of buildings. The asymmetrical form of Leongatha Shed is intended to establish itself from rudimentary elements and we hope provides a sense of surprise for those who decide to walk around the completed building. The galvanised iron components include large, oversized flashings, canopy elements to omit the summer sun and operable panels to encourage winter afternoon sun. The dwelling has achieved close to 8 stars energy rating.

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warehouse design aesthetic storage facility asymmetrical building gippsland architecture industrial design

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Wolveridge Architects
Derek Swalwell

Leongatha Shed: A striking asymmetrical structure harmoniously integrated into a rural landscape, showcasing innovative design with oversized galvanised iron elements and achieving an impressive 8-star energy rating.

Year
2019

State
Victoria

City
Leongatha

Photographer
Derek Swalwell

Leongatha Shed is located in an established garden on a rural property of several acres outside the township of Leongatha in Victoria’s Gippsland region. At the site, we found interest in the agricultural buildings that existed on the property and their adhoc arrangement. These structures have been constructed from a range of materials that are mainly corrugated iron and timber, with an evident grid style structural system. Details such as very large flashings, arrangement of openings characterise this collection of buildings.

The asymmetrical form of Leongatha Shed is intended to establish itself from rudimentary elements and we hope provides a sense of surprise for those who decide to walk around the completed building. The galvanised iron components include large, oversized flashings, canopy elements to omit the summer sun and operable panels to encourage winter afternoon sun. The dwelling has achieved close to 8 stars energy rating.

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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