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Red Hill House

Red Hill House
© James Geer

RED HILL HOUSE

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ARCHITECTS
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LEAD ARCHITECT
Ross Berger

PHOTOGRAPHS
James Geer

MANUFACTURERS
Autodesk, Haymes Paint, Laminate, Silver Top Ash Timber Cladding, Woodcut Engineered Flooring

LOCATION
Red Hill, Australia

CATEGORY
Houses

AREA
353 M²

YEAR
2019

Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer

Text description provided by architect.

Located on a sloping site set amongst the gum trees in Red Hill, the design is a direct response to its surroundings.

Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer

Working with the natural topography, the house is divided into a series of stepped floor plates around a central courtyard. The tiered floors zone the interior spaces which offer unique views of the surrounding native bushland.

The home incorporates carefully considered passive design principles to help the family reduce their energy consumption.

Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer

The location of windows, skylights, and the central courtyard allow natural light to permeate throughout the house during the winter ensuring no artificial lighting is required throughout the day.

An efficient wood burning fireplace sits at the lower level of the house and a series of ceiling fans help distribute the heat reducing the need for electric heating. The large array of solar panels also provides sufficient energy for the home.

Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer

The cladding made from locally sourced rough sawn timber and pergola comprising of reclaimed timber beams blends effortlessly with the native environment.

The soft grey pallet of the interior, together with the timber and bagged cement brick walls create a calm and quite character for this unique family home.

Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer


Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer
Red Hill House
© James Geer


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Red Hill House
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Red Hill House
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