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residential THE BUILDERS CHOICETriangular Home at the Apex of Good Design and Construction Anyone who's ever bought an odd-shaped piece of land and been told “you can't build on that!” must not have come across the builders and architect involved in this unique and unusual three-sided home in Mt Lawley. The building has been designed and built to suit its tiny triangular-shaped lot and to maximise every bit of usable space, while providing the clients with the privacy they desired.THE TEAMPhone: 9478 1078www.beprojects.com.au September 2015 – The Builders Choice Magazine 101

THE BUILDERS CHOICE residential Builders for the project were BE Projects under the leadership of It was also necessary of course to work closely with the councildirector Troy King, with Simone Robeson from Robeson Architects and owners of neighbouring properties to gain the necessarydoing the design work. planning approvals for this unique project.Project brief Finished resultClients for the project – a professional couple – were also the The completed project consists of a 28sqm home officearchitects for the building, which was to provide them with their new accessed at street level, and a 70sqm living area above with aoffice for the architectural business on the ground floor, living space striking cantilevered triangular-shaped balcony which lines upabove and a spare room with its own bathroom. The list of desires for with the site's apex corner. The home was designedthe building included views to the outside – Hyde Park is close by – economically, with savings in some areas allowing for the desiredbalanced with a need for privacy, and for the building to be minimalist luxury finishes in others.in style with plenty of internal spaciousness and a luxurious feel. Exterior: The clients contracted BE Projects to do the construction work – a The exterior uses brickwork for the lower office level, while thecompany that is dedicated to meeting clients' needs and with plenty upper living level is made up of sharp geometric shapes and hasof experience in buildings that are efficient as well as innovative. been rendered in polar white. This level also includes a projecting steel-box window with one-way glass, which allows the owners toProject challenges see out while maintaining their privacy. Low-e acoustic glazing hasThis was no ordinary or standard build. The shape and size of the been used to dampen noise from outside.block at 180sqm presented challenges in itself. It is also positionedin a very busy area only a few minutes from the city, has an The boundary wall has been painted with a rather hypnotic muraleasement at the rear boundary, and is very close to power lines. by a local artist, adding an extra creative flourish to the property. According to Mr King, all this required a “careful and deliberate Interior:management process.” He also says that modified scaffolding was The inside of the building almost brings Doctor Who's Tardis torequired for good safety management, due to the proximity of mind, in that it appears quite remarkable that it could have such athe power lines.102 The Builders Choice Magazine – September 2015

residential THE BUILDERS CHOICEspacious interior! The main living and dining area is minimalist, design and construction have been cleverly and expertlyopen-plan and spacious, while also possessing a sense of warmth managed to achieve what the client wanted in every minorand comfort. There are no cluttered or cramped areas inside, and aspect and detail.there is also plenty of storage – which includes a low cupboard inhoop pine plywood right along one wall for books and magazines, Mr King considers the main achievements to be the fact thatand use of the under-stair space for storing the couple's pushbikes. the clients were satisfied with the results, and that they felt able to go away a couple of times during construction – which showsInternal materials, fixtures and features include: the level of trust that had developed in the relationship. He iss Custom-steel for balustrading and steel-box window. also particularly proud of the unique waterfall window above thes Ebony-stained LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) beams for the stairs, and the honed concrete floor which adds a warmth – unlike so many concrete floors which can be cold and hard in stair treads. appearance and feel.s Flooring – burnished concrete flooring displaying varying colours The clients are obviously very happy with their office and abode, and textures in the living areas, achieved by using a careful which certainly showcases their belief that it is possible to process while finishing the wet concrete and carefully sealing affordably develop small odd-shaped lots into spacious, innovative it with a natural oil. buildings. It also provides them with an excellent advertisement fors Hoop pine plywood used for panelling, cladding and for their architecture business, which is now being run from the very inbuilt furniture. office built by BE Projects.s Ensuite – charcoal mosaic tiles have been used throughout. There is also a custom mirrored storage cupboard to add a sense of space, a clear skylight above the shower for stargazing at night and Rogerseller plumbing fixtures.s Kitchen – includes 2-pac polyurethane for cabinet fronts, matt ivory tile splashback, and an island bench with a polished Nero Marquina marble top. This is complemented by a marble table with black steel legs that fits into the island bench when not being used. Miele and Smeg appliances have also been installed.s Glazing – clever use of low-e glazing has created a very light and airy interior. This includes a stunning waterfall skylight window above the staircase that adds a luxurious tone to the building. The home has a number of inbuilt furniture pieces that havebeen designed by the architect and builder throughout the process.The clients have also added their own furniture to match thehome's interior.Successes and achievementsThere are so many successes in this project it's hard to knowwhere to begin. On a site of this size and position just beingable to meet the clients' brief leaves little room for error! Both Specialising in ALL Ceiline were proud to install all ceilings aspects of solid in this unusual challenging build by BE Projects at Vincent Street. plastering including coloured texture coatings Phone: for commercial, domestic 0420 988 869 and renovations [email protected] NUCRAFT PLASTERINGCall Martyn Bolland mobile: 0413 898 809 office: 9206 1914 email: [email protected] September 2015 – The Builders Choice Magazine 103

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