Embracing unobstructed views of nature through a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, architect and homeowner Luke Chandler set out to design a family home that's authentic, multifunctional and free-flowing. 'I was instantly captivated by the colossal oak tree on the site,' says Luke.
This inspired much of the home's integration into the natural environment, where other features, including a jacaranda and an avocado tree, were immovable objects that the house was designed around.'
Every room is planned out to overlook the sprawling, lush landscape - expressed through glass sliding doors that stack into cavity walls, blurring the line between the inside and out. These glass doors allow the space to be opened up in a matter of seconds, transitioning from an intimate and cosy setting to one that's essentially double in size and perfect for entertaining.
Glass was used throughout to allow natural light to flood in, seen in the multiple, controlled skylights that act as radiant accent pieces in specific areas. 'Many architectural elements are repeated to create a sense of continuity and to maximise natural light,' says Luke.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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