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House One

Perth, Australia

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located in Perth, Australia
design proposal from 2014

This building combines the living quarters and photography studio of its owner. Located in the countryside yet not far from the city, it merges simple urban-inspired forms with materials traditionally associated with barns.
The photography studio occupies the north side of the building and is accessed directly from street level. The rest of the building is dedicated to the living spaces. At the heart of the home is a two-storey interior garden that opens to the south. It serves as the central element around which all activities revolve. Upstairs, the bedrooms feature patio doors facing this garden, creating a strong connection between interior and nature.
The street-facing façade is largely solid, with minimal openings, acting as a protective screen. In contrast, the rear of the house features expansive panoramic windows that open the living room to the backyard. The internal layout reflects a progression from activity to relaxation, with the kitchen located near the entrance and the living room at the back.
The exterior is clad in board-and-batten siding. Vertical battens extend in front of the windows to provide privacy and filter direct sunlight. Their unique profile allows for visual variation across the façades, depending on whether they are installed “upward” or “downward.”