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Situated on a corner site near the central city, this house was carefully designed to allow a degree of transparency and connection to the street while maintaining a level of privacy for the clients.

The response to the size and orientation of the site was to situate the house out on the corner.
This allowed us to create a small morning breakfast outdoor seating area on the eastern side, while opening up to the main outdoor living area on northwest that flows out into the garden. This move also ensured that the building, which is two stories in part, did not impact on its immediate neighbours views
or sun.

The clients brief was for an open plan space with no corridors, alongside providing a viewing area at
the top of the stairs where the office is located. This space looks down into both the living room
and kitchen areas. A strong, simple palette of materials provides a neutral backdrop to the growing
art collection.

Completed: 2019
Contractors: Scott Construction
Photographer: Kate MacPherson

The street facing view of the City Fringe House.
City Fringe House
City Fringe House
View from the top of the stairs.
City Fringe House
City Fringe House
City Fringe House
Outdoor seating area.
The corner site allows a degree of transparency and connection to the street while maintaining a level of privacy.

About the
Professional

We’re a creative, collaborative studio of innovative design thinkers.

We believe that good design isn’t about us - it’s about our clients. We use our expertise to interpret your brief, develop innovative solutions, and give you all the information you need to make design decisions. The end result is a uniquely beautiful space that suits the way you live and work.