Empire House

Empire House

Empire House

Lachlan Shepherd Architects

ARCHITECTS
Lachlan Shepherd Architects

PHOTOS
Ben Hosking (3)

STATUS
Built

PHOTOGRAPHER
Ben Hosking (@benhosking1984)

PROJECT ARCHITECTS
Jimmy Donaldson And Lachlan Shepherd

YEAR
2017

LOCATION
Jan Juc, Australia

TYPE
Residential › Private House

The empire house was designed for a retired couple with a brief revolving around functionality, beauty and a sense of connection with place (on a compact allotment).

Empire House
Empire House

The response was to design a home which is "sheltered" from the streets, with a low slung, understated facade, that reveals little about the internal volumes one encounters upon entry.

Strategic use of glazing, including an internal/external sunroom space allows for filtered views of greenery and sky without compromising the internal amenity and privacy of the occupants.

Empire House
Empire House

Highlight glazing and eave detailing also allows for full northern winter sun penetration and the exclusion of summer sun.

The material palette was selected for its low-maintenance and longevity with the intention that it will weather beautifully over time.

Empire House
Empire House

The somewhat clinical nature of precast concrete, used throughout the home as an anchoring element has been softened with extensive use of internal timber components.

Empire House
Empire House


Empire House
Empire House
Empire House
Empire House
Empire House
Empire House