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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. Laurel Grove Blackburn, Australia by Kirsten Johnstone ArchitectureDecember 16th, 2022 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Kirsten Johnstone Architecture Rammed earth, concrete and timber are celebrated design heroes at this newly built house in Blackburn. The site presented interesting design challenges due to its location within a Significant Landscape Overlay in a unique urban pocket of Melbourne. Our response was driven by a focus on family living and the use of sustainable materials. Australian timbers were applied throughout the home, whilst rammed earth blade walls form deep reveals to create protected interior living spaces without compromising access to natural light. These walls offer further protection from the western sun due to the inherent thermal mass properties of rammed earth, along with the burnished concrete slab.  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt
 Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt Details such as the hidden sliding cavity door between the hallway to the dining area speaks to the thoughtfully designed transition between spaces, including highlight timber batten ceiling features that extend and wrap up to form balcony screening and floor to ceiling timber balustrade screening lining the staircase. Upstairs, generous windows frame views to the plentiful gum trees in the adjoining areas and plush wool carpet helps absorb sound for privacy. The home is a holistic response to this unique site, emphasising sustainable and contextually respectful materials to be enjoyed for many years to come.  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Image Courtesy © Kirsten Johnstone Architecture  Image Courtesy © Kirsten Johnstone Architecture  Image Courtesy © Kirsten Johnstone Architecture
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