SHROUD HOUSE
SORRENTO, VICTORIA
In the tranquil enclave of Tarakan Street Sorrento, our design response aims to enhance the concept of the relationship between built form and nature. This design response aims to captivate with elegance, balance and honesty, a commitment to a local context.
Our proposed design aims to create a respectful and honest outcome that harmoniously integrates with its surroundings. The site, being undeveloped, stands out in the streetscape, making it crucial to thoroughly comprehend its unique features.
The design intent lies in the gradual ascent and tilting of a slender built form, robed in black charred timber cladding. This choice of materials not only lends an air of sophistication but also ensures that the dwelling humbly recedes into the background, leaving nature to take centre stage.
A harmonious interplay of design and landscape emerges as we preserve the valuable existing vegetation. Nature's canvas remains unblemished, and a newfound landscape envelops the dwelling, giving it a remarkable presence that complements rather than overshadows its surroundings.
An innovative roof line elegantly conforms to height restrictions while mirroring the undulating terrain, further cementing the connection between the structure and its environment. The result is an architectural dance where the dwelling and the land engage in a seamless conversation.
Beyond its aesthetics, this design also exemplifies a profound understanding of the locale. View lines from neighbouring properties remain unobstructed, ensuring a sense of communal harmony. With a deft touch, and the benefits of an angled siting an open north-facing outdoor space ensues, infusing the structure with natural light, and providing a protected oasis for residents to embrace the beauty of Sorrento's environs.
Stepping onto the site, one is transported into an enchanting realm, an immersive experience akin to strolling through native undergrowth. Nature envelopes the dwelling, and a sub-terrain entry is a warm inviting embrace like an overhanging rock shelf on a serene back beach.
Our vision of respect and integration is a blueprint for celebrating the balance between design and nature. As we step into this domain, we are reminded of the remarkable possibilities that emerge when design embraces nature, yielding results that hopefully transcend the ordinary.
STATUS
Under Construction
TYPE
Residential
SERVICES
Concept Design, Design Development, Full Documentation, Material, Finshes & Lighitng Specifications, Contract Administration, Consultant Coordination.