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The stairwell of this Melbourne house by LLDS looks like it could be inside the Goethenaum.
The stairwell of this Melbourne house by LLDS looks like it could be inside the Goethenaum.
The staircase was designed as a sculptural focal point. “We wanted it to stand out—like an art object in a gallery,” says architect Harikrishnan Sasidharan. “Given the scale of the space, it became the key feature and adds drama to the space.”
The staircase was designed as a sculptural focal point. “We wanted it to stand out—like an art object in a gallery,” says architect Harikrishnan Sasidharan. “Given the scale of the space, it became the key feature and adds drama to the space.”
Cirkus Modular track lights by AGO inspired the color for the stairwell, also referred to by the architects as the "stairway to heaven.
Cirkus Modular track lights by AGO inspired the color for the stairwell, also referred to by the architects as the "stairway to heaven.
Gus, the family’s Scottish Fold cat, perches on the stair to the kids’ lounge. Painted in Benjamin Moore’s True Blue, it also holds bonus storage for the ADU.
Gus, the family’s Scottish Fold cat, perches on the stair to the kids’ lounge. Painted in Benjamin Moore’s True Blue, it also holds bonus storage for the ADU.
On a clear day, you can catch a whiff of sea salt from atop the cliffside.
On a clear day, you can catch a whiff of sea salt from atop the cliffside.
Thanks to the California weather, the couple can make use of the outdoor dining and living area for much of the year.
Thanks to the California weather, the couple can make use of the outdoor dining and living area for much of the year.
Another move that reduces the house's environmental impact is the inclusion of photovoltaic panels on the roof. The panels generate enough energy to offset 95% of the house’s consumption.
Another move that reduces the house's environmental impact is the inclusion of photovoltaic panels on the roof. The panels generate enough energy to offset 95% of the house’s consumption.
A covered breezeway connects the main house and the guest house. Here, Legge took the opportunity to play with perspective, framing part of a tree and the sky with an abstract roof cutout.
A covered breezeway connects the main house and the guest house. Here, Legge took the opportunity to play with perspective, framing part of a tree and the sky with an abstract roof cutout.
On the entrance deck, a hand-crafted wooden couple welcomes visitors. The U-shaped deck surrounds the entire lower level.
On the entrance deck, a hand-crafted wooden couple welcomes visitors. The U-shaped deck surrounds the entire lower level.
A firepit and an inflatable hot tub with a wicker surround add a bit of luxury to Joe and Rachel’s Venice Beach rental.
A firepit and an inflatable hot tub with a wicker surround add a bit of luxury to Joe and Rachel’s Venice Beach rental.
North Elevation
North Elevation
The house is divided into three sections connected by a series of outdoor galleries. “When I walk from one room to another, I have to go outdoors and feel the weather and nature—rain, cold, and sun,” says Sævik. Instead of emphasizing the expansive panorama of oak, pine, and aspen trees, the house frames select views—a move inspired by Japanese design.
The house is divided into three sections connected by a series of outdoor galleries. “When I walk from one room to another, I have to go outdoors and feel the weather and nature—rain, cold, and sun,” says Sævik. Instead of emphasizing the expansive panorama of oak, pine, and aspen trees, the house frames select views—a move inspired by Japanese design.