Tama House
Architecture Residential Tamarama, New South Wales, Australia
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Description
A long site which draws the occupants deep towards an unexpected void of high open space. Roof windows connect the occupants to the trees, sunshine, rain, clouds and stars whilst privately protecting from close neighbouring buildings.
Questions and Answers
What was the brief?
The brief was to create a private, spacious and light fill home for a growing family of four. The old house was a dark, poorly planned home, which had a poor connection to the backyard. The young family found themselves out and about throughout the day in search for sunlight.
The new ground floor is a long sequence of open kitchen, dining, lounge and outdoor spaces seamlessly flowing deep into the site. The upstairs level is planned for quiet bedrooms and bathrooms which are separate from the living areas.
A considered garden and outdoor dining area were carefully designed by Pepo Botanic Design and the size of the backyard was not a priority due to the close proximity to many local beaches and parks. The clients wanted to create a connection to the large existing melaleuca tree which was hidden by two huge phoenix palm trees which were removed during the construction. The large rear skylight now looks up to the leafy tops of the existing Melaleuca tree.
What were the key challenges?
A major challenge was the narrow nature of the site and how to fit in the key items such as 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, home office, kids playroom, large living, dining and kitchen spaces. Another major challenge was to provide privacy from overlooking neighbours whilst opening up the house for lots of natural light.
What were the solutions?
The main solution to provide natural light and privacy was the use of skylights. Skylights were successful in providing an abundance of natural light and providing the occupants with a sense of the day outside without having to go anywhere. Rainy days are now really cherished inside looking up at the rain and clouds.
The use of skylights in the bathrooms rather than windows opposite neighbours’ windows meant the bathrooms receive an abundance of natural light without having to keep windows and blinds closed for privacy. The skylights at night are magical when you can have a bath under the stars and moonlight.
The high void is designed to create a sense of space and capture the north east sun as it wraps around the house. The rear skylight and window frame the large melaleuca tree in the backyard.
Cavity sliding doors allowed for the living room to use the full width of the site and opening up the house to the backyard.
The space below the stairs was designed for a bar and coffee area to expand on the kitchen area whilst utilising the space below the stairs.
What are the sustainability features?
An openable skylight in the hallway on the first floor allows for the hot air to rise in the void and be released.
Who are the clients and what's interesting about them?
Owner - Architect and Qantas Pilot
Details
| Project size | 208 |
| Site size | 310 |
| Completion date | 2019 |
| Building levels | 2 |
Project team
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Carla Middleton Architecture | Architect |
| Pepo Botanic Design | Landscape Architect | |
| TC Build | Builder |