The ground floor gets enough warm light during the days via a light court that can be found behind the kitchen. This warm light also comes inside via long skylights in the living room. The rear facade of the building is inspired by the different transparencies and textures of the period stained glass windows, with different panels, sizes, and texture levels.
The architect uses perforated metal throughout the house. The stair is designed with a light feeling like lace. The perforated steel sheet is folded, allowing to share the light and also enabling conversations from one level to the other. The architect also avoids creating isolated cells by using translucent materials in this small home with its numerous spaces.
The textures, colors, and materials reference the fibrous cement cladding of vernacular shacks and bush setting in the abstracted with a familiar composition. The hardwood plywood cabinetry, subtle lighting, an aged tapware can add a refined richness to enhance domestic rituals like washing, bathing, and cooking. This house is well-made by local hands to be loved and durable for generations and it is delivered under budget.
The architect uses some expansive operable glazing and continuous materials to unite the exterior and interior area. It also can show the natural elements clearly.
You can get inspired by anything you see around you. This book house design is one of the examples. The one responsible for this unique design is Luigi Rosselli Architects. They constructed the house, which is located in Sydney, Australia, to resemble a pile of books on a table. Let’s get a glimpse of this home through the photographs below.
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