Houzz Tour: A Tranquil Country Home Inspired by Japanese design - When you intend to build a house that you hope never to leave, to have a long-term vision is crucial. Fortunately, planning happens to be one of Tena and strengths Terry Wheeler. Over the past 10 years, the self-confessed "£ 10 poms' acquired 10 lots livestock wrong with the idea of combining them into a rural escape to which they could retire when the time comes. The time has come, of course, as it does for all of us, and the architect torque asked Suzanne Hunt to help them build a quiet house that would suit their needs now and in the future.
'We wanted to create a house that would be suitable for this time in our lives, but also that we can live forever, "says Tena. "He needed to be quiet, to feel beautiful and spacious, but most importantly, we wanted a comfortable home.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Tena and Terry Wheeler, and their dog, Bonnie
Location Perth Hills, Western Australia
Size 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms; 50 acres
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"Our memory was to design a tranquil sanctuary, which reflects the owners love of Japanese design, the architect said Suzanne Hunt. The design should also consider the journey of the couple in old age and to tread lightly on the planet.
"It must be their last home and they want to stay here as long as possible," says Suzanne. "The house at one level designed to ensure they can navigate in the house in a wheelchair, enjoy their beautiful landscaped gardens with protection, have some privacy at times while being able to share space comfortably alone together or with their very close, large extended family.
"It must be their last home and they want to stay here as long as possible," says Suzanne. "The house at one level designed to ensure they can navigate in the house in a wheelchair, enjoy their beautiful landscaped gardens with protection, have some privacy at times while being able to share space comfortably alone together or with their very close, large extended family.
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Two of the four adult daughters of the couple work part time the guest pavilion, helping their parents run the business interests of the family. With 50 acres to them, many grandchildren of the couple also have plenty of room to move.
The house has two Bungalow, basalt stone and black slate covered pavilions grouped around a larger living pavilion and a swimming pool and basement indoor gym.
The interconnection of pavilions by the curved intermediate rammed earth walls, ponds, streams and bridges create a perfect fusion of indoor and outdoor living spaces. The house exudes a feeling of relaxed sophistication inside and outside.
The house has two Bungalow, basalt stone and black slate covered pavilions grouped around a larger living pavilion and a swimming pool and basement indoor gym.
The interconnection of pavilions by the curved intermediate rammed earth walls, ponds, streams and bridges create a perfect fusion of indoor and outdoor living spaces. The house exudes a feeling of relaxed sophistication inside and outside.
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the indoor pool and basement gym provide ample opportunity for homeowners to keep fit in their twilight years.
Suzanne said the emotional and financial investment in "own their piece of paradise" has had a positive impact on their health and state of mind. Built with sustainable principles in mind, the house is inexpensive to run and gives owners a sense of control over their future. The practical adaptability of the house to accommodate on-site nursing / care is reassuring and reduces future pressure on the family and the health care system of age, "says Suzanne.
pool tiles, Elbe Bisazza glass mosaics.
Suzanne said the emotional and financial investment in "own their piece of paradise" has had a positive impact on their health and state of mind. Built with sustainable principles in mind, the house is inexpensive to run and gives owners a sense of control over their future. The practical adaptability of the house to accommodate on-site nursing / care is reassuring and reduces future pressure on the family and the health care system of age, "says Suzanne.
pool tiles, Elbe Bisazza glass mosaics.
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Suzanne chose robust, durable materials with a lot of texture, but in a limited color palette for a serene feeling in line with Asian flair of the house. Much of the house is open, which adds to the serenity.
The owners are delighted that the house has an attractive appearance no matter where you are.
"It has everything a modern house should have and yet it feels warm and welcoming because of the choice of materials," says Tena.
table, solid teak custom from Beclau. Chairs, Knoll Saarinen of De De Ce.
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The owners are delighted that the house has an attractive appearance no matter where you are.
"It has everything a modern house should have and yet it feels warm and welcoming because of the choice of materials," says Tena.
table, solid teak custom from Beclau. Chairs, Knoll Saarinen of De De Ce.
Discover Life open-plan for decorating ideas
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natural light abounds in the open kitchen / living room and dining room and concertina doors open deck space. The impressive ceiling was lined with Victorian ash, its various sunken areas defining the lounge and dining areas from the rest of the space.
Bar stools, Erik Buch Great Dane.
Bar stools, Erik Buch Great Dane.
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the living room can open out, or become a cozy and comfortable refuge at night or in bad weather.
Sofas, Jardan. Arflex K2 modular lounge, Poliform.
Sofas, Jardan. Arflex K2 modular lounge, Poliform.
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Suzanne Hunt Architect
designed cabinets, screen walls / doors, detailed ceilings provide a sense of scale and atmosphere, separation and connection for homeowners.
The house makes the most of its semi-rural location by connecting with the landscape and passive integration and design solutions for active environmental sustainability. concrete water tanks with oversized rain gutters capture for use throughout the home; there is a waste instead of processing unit; and solar panels and a solar hot water system reduce energy consumption from non-renewable sources. Low 'e' glass and the use of LED and fluorescent lighting further enhances eco identification information of the house.
What you need to know about building a green home
The house makes the most of its semi-rural location by connecting with the landscape and passive integration and design solutions for active environmental sustainability. concrete water tanks with oversized rain gutters capture for use throughout the home; there is a waste instead of processing unit; and solar panels and a solar hot water system reduce energy consumption from non-renewable sources. Low 'e' glass and the use of LED and fluorescent lighting further enhances eco identification information of the house.
What you need to know about building a green home
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"Our new home is truly wonderful to live, says Tena. "It is efficient, light, airy and comfortable.
Asked what she likes most about home, Tena said it is difficult to say. "One day I could come in the front door and think," This is just the most beautiful entry. "Another day, I walk into our room with our bathroom and decides it's my dream . no part of this house is not beautiful .
outdoor dining and lounging furniture, KE-ZU.
Asked what she likes most about home, Tena said it is difficult to say. "One day I could come in the front door and think," This is just the most beautiful entry. "Another day, I walk into our room with our bathroom and decides it's my dream . no part of this house is not beautiful .
outdoor dining and lounging furniture, KE-ZU.
Suzanne Hunt Architect
Suzanne Hunt Architect
in the kitchen, solid wood veneer mixture and wood cabinets in Queensland Walnut Laminex combines with black veneered wood in Evenraven and Evenpresso of Eveneer. Caesarstone countertops tie well with the large format (00x450mm) travertine tiles.
Suzanne Hunt Architect
Suzanne Hunt Architect
Tena Terry and built some houses over the last 40 years and has twice thrown planes because they became so frustrated with the architects. "They just refused to listen to us," says Tena. "They give us what they insisted was what we wanted. We found the opposite was true with Suzie. She always listened, but would still give us his ideas if she felt when we were not quite right. As the process went along, we ended up trusting his judgment more and more. "
This is the main entrance of the house, leading into the main housing of the flag of living room, dining room, library, conservatory and bedroom.
This is the main entrance of the house, leading into the main housing of the flag of living room, dining room, library, conservatory and bedroom.
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long adobe walls connect the three pavilions and add some artistic flair of Japanese inspiration.
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the office of the house is separated from the main lounge with open shelves, providing the couple with a workspace that is set apart without feeling too isolated.
Suzanne Hunt Architect
Suzanne Hunt Architect
the house was cut in west hill is on the axis to maximize passive design possibilities and catch the prevailing wind and solar penetration and protection.
positioning also protects scrub south and reduces the impact of noise and visibility from the highway while improving the connection with landscaping, views and stream.
positioning also protects scrub south and reduces the impact of noise and visibility from the highway while improving the connection with landscaping, views and stream.
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This is one land "links" that connect groomed a pavilion to another.
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the main room looks the lodge and feels as though it belongs in a luxury complex, and includes a dressing room and spacious bathroom.
building bones were designed for the decoration, Suzanne said. As traditional Japanese architecture and design, the construction itself is to be admired internally rather than decoration applied, "she explains. The goal was to allow the elegance and scale pavilions, with their refined interiors and minimalist furnishings, convey a sense of calm, a retreat from the world's requirements.
building bones were designed for the decoration, Suzanne said. As traditional Japanese architecture and design, the construction itself is to be admired internally rather than decoration applied, "she explains. The goal was to allow the elegance and scale pavilions, with their refined interiors and minimalist furnishings, convey a sense of calm, a retreat from the world's requirements.
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lines between indoor and outdoor spaces are blurred to provide views of the changing seasons and a tangible connection to the experience of the landscape.
Nature is encouraged to enter and gently remove the pavilions open out or are closed to the cocoon of their inhabitants, if necessary. The outdoor spaces are designed to be "roofless rooms" that capture the entire landscape within the domestic sphere.
'Each of these courses offers a place to think or engage, but especially , enjoy our beautiful weather and magical landscapes, "says Suzanne." throughout the house there is a constant give and take between the solid and the void, the nature and construction, inside and outside.
bed, Minotti de de Tatlin it.
Nature is encouraged to enter and gently remove the pavilions open out or are closed to the cocoon of their inhabitants, if necessary. The outdoor spaces are designed to be "roofless rooms" that capture the entire landscape within the domestic sphere.
'Each of these courses offers a place to think or engage, but especially , enjoy our beautiful weather and magical landscapes, "says Suzanne." throughout the house there is a constant give and take between the solid and the void, the nature and construction, inside and outside.
bed, Minotti de de Tatlin it.
Suzanne Hunt Architect
Suzanne Hunt Architect
travertine tiles in the rest of the house continues in the spacious bathroom, appearing not only on floors, but on the walls as well.
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The mirror fixed concealed LED lighting on three sides. Louvres encourage cross-flow air cooling on hot days and add to the tropical zone, the hotel-style atmosphere of the house.
Suzanne Hunt Architect
Suzanne Hunt Architect
the sustainability was a key factor in this project for environmental and financial reasons.
Suzanne said the house shows that calm integration of large passive and active environmental solutions in carefully designed, with built-sensitivity, low power consumption, structures sustainable can display an elegance and openness to nature that appeals to the spirit and fellowship as to the eye.
"It is a wonderful legacy for their families," said Suzanne. "This sustainable home really touches the earth lightly .
Suzanne said the house shows that calm integration of large passive and active environmental solutions in carefully designed, with built-sensitivity, low power consumption, structures sustainable can display an elegance and openness to nature that appeals to the spirit and fellowship as to the eye.
"It is a wonderful legacy for their families," said Suzanne. "This sustainable home really touches the earth lightly .
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Frameless c views Omer windows dissolve the barrier between the inside and the outside frame of the valley. The reflected light bounces off ponds, wooden ceilings on travertine floors.
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in one of the two smaller pavilions, a home office, bedroom and kitchen offer a standalone workspace for girls torque, and somewhere to visit customers to have their own space.
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during excavation, large clay blocks (as big as a small sedan) were discovered in the upper floor of the white clay. "Although this departure delayed construction, we realized the fantastic opportunity to really integrate this house in its landscape contextually, said Suzanne.
The blocks were crushed in the forms of variable mixture used to form the main elements of the project including t he principal "ingredient" of adobe walls. The small rocks were used for the walls of massive support, and t he gravel was used for landscaping.
The blocks were crushed in the forms of variable mixture used to form the main elements of the project including t he principal "ingredient" of adobe walls. The small rocks were used for the walls of massive support, and t he gravel was used for landscaping.
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exterior materials were produced locally, if possible, and the characteristics of Australian timber strongly in the design: s ash planks Victorian contained and battens eaves, ceilings and the walls; w alnut veneer paneling and cabinets; e nvironmentally certified teak detailing on doors, windows and transoms. These reflect traditional Japanese architecture in that they hide the essential characteristics such as flyscreens and shading systems.
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