Osborne House
Architecture Residential Burradoo, New South Wales, Australia
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1. Exterior 01 Entry 6446 px 4297 px 10 MB A3 print |
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2. Exterior 02 Cellar 4366 px 6548 px 9 MB A3 print |
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3. Exterior 03 6537 px 4358 px 10 MB A3 print |
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4. Exterior 04 Front Elevation 6720 px 4480 px 12 MB A3 print |
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5. Exterior 05 Rear terrace 4397 px 6596 px 9 MB A3 print |
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6. Interior 01 Entry 4456 px 6685 px 9 MB A3 print |
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7. Interior 02 Dining and Living 6911 px 4562 px 5 MB A3 print |
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8. Interior 03 Living and Kitchen 6843 px 4562 px 6 MB A3 print |
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9. Interior 04 Cellar and living 4453 px 6680 px 5 MB A3 print |
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10. Interior 05 Kitchen 4480 px 6720 px 4 MB A3 print |
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11. Interior 06 Kitchen and hall 4416 px 6623 px 4 MB A3 print |
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12. Interior 07 Internal stone wall 4473 px 6709 px 6 MB A3 print |
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13. Interior 08 Stone wall and hall 4473 px 6710 px 6 MB A3 print |
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14. Interior 09 Master bedroom window 4480 px 6720 px 6 MB A3 print |
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15. Interior 10 Living room 3792 px 5689 px 5 MB A3 print |
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16. Interior 11 Stone wall entry and hall 4562 px 6911 px 9 MB A3 print |
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17. Exterior 06 Entry 4289 px 6494 px 11 MB A3 print |
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18. Interior 12 Guest room 2 4250 px 6375 px 5 MB A3 print |
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19. Interior 13 Guest room 1 4480 px 6720 px 6 MB A3 print |
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20. Interior 14 Detail of stone and timber 4480 px 6720 px 8 MB A3 print |
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21. Exterior 07 Master bedroom terrace 4332 px 6498 px 9 MB A3 print |
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22. Exterior 08 Garage link 4480 px 6720 px 12 MB A3 print |
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23. Exterior 09 Rear elevation (north) 5986 px 3991 px 9 MB A3 print |
Description
Asked to design a contemporary interpretation of a traditional 'Burradoo' house was a fabulous project for our studio as it challenged us to consider what a traditional house in the country might start to be. OSBORNE HOUSE is a grounded, pavilion house which holds its own against the surrounding estates and properties, offering to the street the scale, proportion and gravitas of similar surrounding houses, but re-interpreted as a contemporary family home which addresses the garden, captures the sun and explores public and private both in its floor plan and its elevational treatment.
The street facing elevation screens and protects the dwelling, whilst the rear of the house opens itself up toward the north and captures the sun - a real treasure in the cold climate of the Southern Highlands.
The floor plan is arranged so that public spaces are to the west of the main entry, whilst private guest rooms are to the east.
A simple arrangement of pavilions and links creates tranquil, refined and robust spaces. There is no excessive fuss or ornamentation, just a simple palette of materials assembled beautifully with an emphasis on quality detailing and craftsmanship. The success of the project is in it's simplicity and it's elegance, as it questions what a grand country house is all about.
Questions and Answers
What was the brief?
The brief was to design a house for a couple and their dog, Buddy. The house needed to be able to heave and accommodate visiting family and friends, but mainly be a home for a small family of two. The brief asked for quality spaces, not multiple spaces, which allowed us to make beautiful what was necessary and avoid what was not. The brief asked for light and sun, robust surfaces, simplicity and refinement whilst the house still felt like a home. The use of sandstone felt traditional, but the way it was executed and brought from inside to inside felt fresh. The stone gables bookended lighter wall elements and timber softened the exterior. The transparency of the entry was a deliberate commentary on the dark, internal circulation of traditional homes.
What Awards has the project won?
Osborne House was awarded:
Institute of Architects NSW Regional Architecture Awards (2022) Commendation - Residential Architecture (New)
Details
| Project size | 430 m2 |
| Site size | 5022 m2 |
| Completion date | 2019 |
| Building levels | 1 |
Project team
| Arise Building Services | Builder | |
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TZIALLAS ARCHITECTS |