Tree Tops

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Region
Mount Martha, Victoria
Year of completion
2015

The house sits high on the block maximizing its northern outlook, and enveloped within a natural landscape that will grow organically and blur with the ti-tree surrounds.
The solid timber cladding of the lower floor provides a base for the open air balcony above.
Up-lit timber walls lead guests into the darker, moodier, lower floor.
The interior scheme of the ground floor reflects the formal materiality – solid, grounded concrete terraces and rendered block balanced with polished-concrete screed floors and charcoal coloured ceilings. This broodiness is punctuated by the organic shape of the green rendered cellar – a shot of colour repeated throughout the house.
Large glazed sliding panels enable the living spaces to fully open onto the terrace enhancing the feeling that you are in the “treetops”.
The dark veneer continues across the end wall of the Dining Room incorporating a large pivot door to the Master Suite and a concealed study nook – the green carpet of the bedroom echoing the cellar below.
The Kitchen and Dining spaces strike a balance between sophisticated and relaxed entertaining.
Expansive north-facing windows bring abundant natural light into the upper level with the light oak floorboards connecting to the teak decking. From the first floor ‘apartment’ our clients can both engage with their treetop environment and remain private from the passing world.
The northern outlook to sea and trees is enjoyed from the Kitchen across the dining area, and most importantly from a large entertaining deck – connecting completely with the client’s original brief.
The Kitchen, as was the cellar, was central to the owner’s passion for food and wine. A dark timber veneer cabinetry ‘island’ sits behind the island bench and conceals a generous walk in pantry and storage area behind. Integrated fridges, and dark glass appliances allow this element to recede as a backdrop the bright white island bench.
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The Ensuite takes advantage of tree top views, and like the Powder Room utilizes soft, textured wall tiles and minimal white fittings.
At the mid-point landing of the stairs is a small powder room.
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Bryant Alsop delivers carefully considered, intelligent, projects for our clients. Each project is personal and unique.

Our work spans residential, education, and commercial sectors, and is underpinned by a belief that architecture should be uplifting, beautiful and honest. We are committed to achieving carefully considered design solutions and are committed to fully delivering the complete project to our clients.

Buildings grow and evolve with time. It is important that a building engages with the landscape, and that the two are viewed in unison. Similarly, much attention is given to interior spaces and as such, we offer a specialised interior design service with the expertise to offer full interior design services.

Bryant Alsop offers a highly-personalised approach, based on developing strong working relationships with our clients. We believe that a collaborative approach is necessary for successful design results that speak both of the client's desires, our architectural ideas and the project context.

Bryant Alsop works closely with our clients to ensure that their needs and desires are at the core of every project.

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