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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Dark Horse in Brunswick East, Australia by Architecture ArchitectureSeptember 4th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Architecture Architecture In a row of workers’ cottages, there is one Dark Horse – a handsome creature. The stepped parapet, centred window, sidelined door and entrance awning are carried with the familiar, unassuming composure of its neighbours. Yet here the materials, stark in their composition, have a distinctly 21st century character, hinting at the contemporary home within.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts
 Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts Indeed, the palette of black, white and grey is carried throughout the house, lending tonal variation and spatial depth to an otherwise diminutive site. The play of tones establishes a subtle field of spaces that expand and contract, creating moments of generosity and intimacy.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts In the living areas, where space and light are abundant, the material palette is darker, creating spaces of comfortable repose. Here, sensitive use of acoustic treatment reinforces these qualities.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts In the corridors where space is tighter, the palette lightens and the ceilings lift. The corridor walls – slim and prefabricated to maximise internal space – are lined with metal sheet to reflect light deep into the house.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts In the heart of the house, the living areas open onto a courtyard. The high-ceilinged corridors pinwheel out from this heart, establishing a sunlit centre around which most daily activity occurs.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts Upstairs, a warmer palette of timber floors and lining boards sets the tone for the private quarters, while dramatic skylights and generous windows cast this Dark Horse in abundant natural light.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts Original Project Description The moon was a shining silver dollar the night Charlie’s horse bolted, the light and the dark mixing on the slick of the creature’s bristling pelt. Visible for a moment and then gone again. Let’s ride the beast back home Charlie.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Dark Horse – Elevation East & West, Image Courtesy © Architecture Architecture  Dark Horse – Elevation North & South, Image Courtesy © Architecture Architecture  Dark Horse – Elevation North, Image Courtesy © Architecture Architecture  Dark Horse – Elevation South, Image Courtesy © Architecture Architecture  Dark House – Existing Floor Plan, Image Courtesy © Architecture Architecture
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