Yarralumla Poolhouse
YARRALUMLA POOLHOUSE
Katon Redgen Mathieson
ARCHITECTS
Katon Redgen Mathieson
LOCATION
Canberra ACT, Australia
ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Katon Redgen Mathieson
PROJECT YEAR
2011
PHOTOGRAPHS
Katon Redgen Mathieson
Text description provided by architect.
Located in Yarralumla, Canberra, the clients purchased the adjoining property to their existing contemporary residence to accommodate a tennis court, indoor swimming pool and guest accommodation.
A new simple, single level off-form concrete structure houses the heated pool, shower facilities, a kitchenette and a sitting area with a fireplace.
Sliding glass doors open to the east and west from the indoor pool and the sitting room, with timber screens providing sun control to the west. Three large circular skylights are located above the pool.
A lightweight steel structure accommodates guest accommodation within an upper level. A palette of Off-form concrete, grey stained timber and Travertine stone floors are used throughout.
The new pavilion sits comfortably in scale and style with the existing residence, and forms a strong architectural background to the tennis court from the main house.
