Adriano Pupilli Architects

The Byron House

The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio

THE BYRON HOUSE

Paul Uhlmann Architects

ENGINEERING
Westera Partners

BUILDER
Todd Knaus Constructions

FURNITURE
Kate Sacks Design

DESIGN TEAM
Paul Uhlmann Architects

MANUFACTURERS
Brightgreen, Eco Outdoor, Fisher & Paykel, Inlite, Reece, Stovax, Brand unknown - timber cladding internally and internal ceilings, CM Garage Doors, Hartnett & Sons Stonemasons, Hutchinsons Tile Centre, Queensland Timber Flooring, Vanguard Blinds, Vintec

LANDSCAPE
Lime Landscapes

AREA
445 m²

YEAR
2018

LOCATION
Byron Bay, Australia

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

This generous family home intended to encapsulate what it means to live in Byron Bay.

The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio
The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio

This concept saw the creation of an open and ‘relaxed’ residence, that was still site responsive and outward looking yet sheltered and warm.

All main living spaces were arranged along a central spine that cascaded down the slope of the site, with the same earthy, natural materials used both internally and externally.

The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio
The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio

Through a stepping sequence from the entry, the spine links the arrival of the kitchen, living, terrace, pool and lawn space for the client’s children below.

The family room, nestled in to a sunken lounge with built-in bespoke furniture, frames views to the treetops and Bay below on either side of a stone fireplace, while nestling in to the existing landscape.

The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio
The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio

Accessed through oversized sliding doors adjacent, the outdoor terrace provides a generous and open negative-space off the otherwise intimate internal living areas.

This was to seamlessly blend the threshold between indoors and out and be predominately left open to make the most of the year-long enjoyable climate.

A centralised kitchen allows for view to the recreational areas, including the suspended library over the pool, a space for the family to curl-up with a book or the children to complete their homework.

Australian local materials were used both internally, externally and within the landscape to compliment the nature reserve adjacent and views surrounding.

The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio
The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio

Two louvred boxes over the open split-level areas were broken by the centralised spine as read from the street.

The boxes were used to frame views to the lighthouse and beach beyond with linear dark cladding for a recessive exterior. Striking mechanical louvres were used for privacy, security and ventilation.

The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio
The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio
The Byron House
© Andy Macpherson Studio


The Byron House
Ground floor plan
The Byron House
First floor plan


The Byron House
Elevations
The Byron House
Elevations
The Byron House
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Adriano Pupilli Architects
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Adriano Pupilli Architects
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