Plane Tree House by Escea Fireplace Company

ArchiPro Project Summary - Plane Tree House: A sculptural blend of concrete and glass, designed for panoramic views and energy efficiency, featuring seamless indoor-outdoor living and inspired by the principles of Japanese architecture.

Title:: Plane Tree House
Manufacturers and Supplier:: Escea Fireplace Company
Category:: Residential

Poised on the hills surrounding Adelaide, Plane Tree House balances brutal beauty of concrete with the translucence of glass to create a design that is as much sculpture as house. The clean lines of the concrete cut across the horizon, as if to frame the very best panoramic views Adelaide has to offer, just for the residents’ convenience. The house is also framed by plane tree which Architect Ink describe as the “hero” of the architecture.

The DL1100 integrates seamlessly with the timber paneled wall. The warmth of the fireplace and wood surround balances the industrial concrete, off-setting any harshness. Plane Tree House was inspired by Japanese architect Tadao Ando and the design was tailored to the step topography of the site. The three-storey home appears single-storey from the front. On the second level an open-plan living area connects seamlessly to an alfresco entertainment area featuring an EF5000.The property was also designed to be energy efficient and environmentally sustainable with its home automation system and rainwater storage.

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Born in the Deep South of New Zealand, Escea Fireplace Company have been offering fireplace options for homes across Australasia since 2002. What initially began as a small Dunedin company is now home to a variety brands offering a wide range of gas, wood and electric fireplaces, all with the same mission in mind – to put a better
fireplace at the heart of every home.

Escea Fireplaces combine sleek design with high efficiency, and the most flexible installation options on the market – flues can run up to 40m long, through the ceiling, walls and even the floor.

MODE luxury fireplaces takes gas fire design to a bold new place, while Spartherm Wood Fires offer exceptional European quality and precision. Ambe Electric Fires gives you the ambience of a real fireplace, without the mess or fuss. Maxen Fireplaces offers a wide range of indoor wood fires made for Kiwi homes and lifestyles.