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Fendalton House.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Contemporary riverside residence harmonizing with heritage surroundings and designed for energy efficiency.

Title:: Fendalton House on the River
Architect:: Wilkie + Bruce Architects Limited
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Photographers:: Sarah Rowlands Photography

A large contemporary home taking advantage of the spectacular river front site.

The form and materiality of the house addresses and compliments the heritage listed Mona Vale homestead across the river, and the unique park- like setting.

In the form of a modern villa the house stands confidently in its setting on a raised plinth while inviting connections and views at ground level through the various spaces to the landscape beyond.

The house is constructed of low maintenance materials including zinc cladding, GRC & prefinished fibre cement board, and is very energy efficient. It incorporates high thermal mass and very high insulation levels under passive solar design principles. The house includes solar panels connected to storage batteries providing power to the house and back to the grid.

Photo Credit - Sarah Rowlands

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Wilkie + Bruce Architects Limited

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Canterbury

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Wilkie + Bruce Architects Limited. EthosThe best architecture is life-enhancing and uplifting. Alongside the visible better-known practical aspects of the Architect’s role we strive to deliver fresh, specific solutions reflecting the unique combination of influences, attitudes and forces that come to bear on each individual project. Informed original creative thinking and communication are the core professional skills at the heart of our work.Our objective is design excellence at all levels, from concept to detail, as part of our mission to achieve lasting, well-made, built solutions. We have respect for history and the natural environment. Subtle responses to site, context and climate are important to us. The collective experience, talent and willingness within our practice is recognised as our greatest resource.