LOOP HOUSE

Making more with less. Despite being a 125m2 footprint house on a compact 400m2 block, this 3×2 build feels generous.

Positioning the dynamic between house and landscape as central, we engaged Topio Landscape Architecture at the start of the design process. A material palette of Colorbond and fibre cement sheet is linked with detailed window surrounds and flashings.An oxide used in the burnished concrete floor and terracotta bathroom tiles links back to a recycled brick walkway.Uncluttered surfaces are complemented by numerous windows, warm timber and olive-green walls in a communal area, visually defining zones throughout the house.  

Key design features include a continuous 2,700 ceiling that flows throughout the house, spaces that connect without doorways, a wonderful trapezoid skylight in the bathroom, and a courtyard deck that also serves as the front entrance. 

Not only does a smaller design save construction costs, it also frees up space for a garden, which in turn allows for a healthier style of living. Located a stroll away from the centre of Cowaramup town, the LOOP Design & Build Concept House encourages participation in the community and facilitates a sense of belonging to place.

Project Details

Material:  Timber frame/burnished concrete floors/easylap cladding/hardwood deckProject size:  125m2Location: Cowaramup, Western AustraliaYear: 2018