Two Roads House Project Book

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two roads house

the project.................................. 4
the site........................................ 6
concept.................................... 10
design...................................... 14
construction.............................. 32
the home.................................. 44
materials and finishes................ 68
project team............................. 70
awards..................................... 72
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the project

A rural house located in the hills behind Maleny, Two
Roads is a home designed to suit a young family
and their growing needs. Built as the final stage of
an overall site masterplan on a stunning 100 acre
property, the house completes a programme which
includes cabins, sheds and workshops, manager’s
residence, horse arena and cattle yards. The house
and integrated landscape nestle into the property
providing complete privacy both within the property
and from neighbouring areas.
Sited on an existing peninsula in the landscape
the shape of the building is intended to exploit a
long east/west axis that maximises exposure to the
northern sun. Its broken form allows for cross breezes
throughout the house, while a large protected wrap
around verandah to the north means that an outdoor
lifestyle can be enjoyed even in times of substantial
protracted rains.
Conceptualised as a series of pavilions, connected and
separated by simple axes, this spatial arrangement
serves to create circulation zones that flow into a
variety of spaces for varied occupation across the
day and into the different seasons. The experience is
intended to compliment the landscape with a gradual
revelation of specific views and broad panoramic
vistas.
The plan form of the home divides the immediate
surrounds into northern and southern external zones,
providing connected external spaces able to be used
in all weather conditions. The broad northern lawn
acts as a valuable flat play space along with being a
foreground to the expansive mountain vistas beyond.
The southern courtyard provides a calm and sheltered
connection between a variety of public and private
areas, and has a strong feeling of connection to the
land. The large plan area of the home is purposely
broken into smaller unique spaces based on their
functional requirements. The main east/west central
spine provides both connection of the spaces and
orientation within the home.
Material selections were intentionally limited and
honest with polished concrete, stained timber and
unfinished stone cladding the prevailing palette.
Close relationships were formed during the
construction process resulting in a very high level of
bespoke finish throughout the project.
Use of solar power on the property, solar hot water,
envirocycle sewer system, 100,000 litre rainwater
storage, thermal mass through concrete floors and
stone clad masonry walls, grey tint thermal glazing
and extensive strategically placed landscaping all
serve to maximise the comfort of the home along with
providing a sustainable base for now and into the
future.
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House
Winter Garden
Services and Vege Garden
Driveway
Two road junction
Cabin
Cattle Paddock
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Arena and round yard
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Left: Kitchen test
render
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test render

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construction

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Previous page and above:
Establishing the pad

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Left: Continuing the
concrete pour
Above: Standing the
structural frame

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Far Left: Testing and
laying the stone cladding
Middle Left and Above:
Verandah and entry
portico framing
Top right: Lifting the
feature beams to the
living area
Bottom right: Setting up
the verandah

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Top left: Installing the kitchen
bench sub-frame
Middle left: Awning framing
Bottom left: Beginning the
fit-out
Right: Detailing on a feature
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Left: Working till sunset
Top right: Loosing a
digger
Bottom right: Concreting
the pool

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the home

Top Left: Entry portico
and landscaping
Bottom Left: Stone wall
detailing
Right: Entry axis and the
view through the house
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Left: Reflections of the view in
a feature window overlooking
the yard and pool
Top Right: Outdoor dining table
situated within the protected
recess of the deck
Bottom Right: External living
area, blurring the boundary
between inside and out
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Twilight as seen from the
northern lawn
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Top Left: View of the pool from
the back deck
Bottom Left: Peering through
to the kitchen within the stone
detailing on the exterior walls
Right: External verandahs frame
external spaces
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Left: Pool shelter
Top Right: The pool and shelter
Far Right: The copper, playful
expression of the external
shower

External facade to the East,
peering over the landscaping
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Left: Dappled render on the
landscape masonry wall and
gardens
Middle: Scenic view from
the northern lawn
Right: Piercing the masonry
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Left: The dining room,
looking out onto the deck
Right: Stone detailing on
the outdoor fireplace

Left: The kitchen as the heart of the
home, warm and comfortable
Facing, top left: Kitchen detailing
Facing, top right: The cellar, nestled
underneath the house
Facing, bottom right: The living
room, with fireplace and daybed
detailing
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Left: Study and desk
Middle: The warmth of the
library
Right: Library joinery
detailing

Facing left: Hallway axis
Top right: The master bedroom
with its view to the mountains
Bottom: Bath detailing in the
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materials and finishes

BBQ Bench top/ BBQ Cabinetry................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Polished stainless steel
Block work Walls......................................................................................................................................................................BORAL Standard hollow designer block: Charcoal with raked joint
Concrete Flooring............................................................................................................................................................................................. Polished aggregate concrete flooring and plinths
Driveway Concrete.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Exposed aggregate
Driveway Drainage......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Hot dip galvanised
Drying Area Stone.........................................................................................................................................................................Homestone: 600x300x15mm, Black granite, honed, gunmetal
Entry Path Stone............................................................................................................................................................................Homestone: 600x300x15mm Black granite, honed, gunmetal
External Paths...........................................................................................................................................................................Pure basalt granite stone with basalt granite cobblestone borders
External Stairs........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Select grade blackbutt, pencil round
Fence and Fence Rails........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Timber, stained: satin, clear
Fireplace Base.......................................................................................................................................................... BORAL Standard hollow designer block, standard with RAKED join, charcoal
Fireplace Fire Brick............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. High content alumina brick
Fireplace Flue Enclosure...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Zinc cladding: Anthra Zinc
Joinery Bench tops, Bathrooms and wet areas..................................................................................................................................................................................Polo grey marble bench tops
Joinery Bench tops, Kitchen...........................................................................................................................................................................................Polished aggregate cantilevered concrete
Joinery Timber, Type 1........................................................................................................................................................................................................Veneer: American oak - Light smoked
Joinery Timber, Type 2........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Veneer: American oak - Dark smoked
Pool Coping...................................................................................................................................................................600x300x20mm thick with 40mm edge black granite, honed, gunmetal
Pool Fence...................................................................................................................................Powder coated aluminium frame and verticals fixed to 90x90 timber posts at nom.1800mm cts
Pool Shell Lining.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................pebblecrete
Pool Shell - Exterior Exposed.................................................................................................................................................................................................. Concrete, exterior low sheen acrylic
Pool Waterline Tile................................................................................................................................................................... 25x25mm glass mosaic (on 300x300mm sheet), GCR060 graphite
Render - Bathrooms and Powder Room Walls......................................................................................................................................................................................Tadelakt: Hand wet render
Render - Kitchen Walls.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tadelakt: Hand wet render
Render - Study Walls............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tadelakt: Hand wet render
Roof Sheeting , Type 1...............................................................................................................................................................................................................Trimdeck: Colorbond Monument
Roof Sheeting, Type 2.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Kliplock: Zincalume
Roof Flashings and Cappings.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Colourbond Monument
Screen and Screen Rails...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Timber, stained: satin, clear
Tiles, Type 1 - Bathroom & Ensuite.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Mutina tiles
Tiles, Type 2 - Bathroom & Ensuite.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Patrician Urquiola tiles
Tiles, Type 3 - Kids Bathrooms & Gym Bathroom................................................................................................................................................................................Artedomus repeat wave tiles
Tiles, Type 4 - Kids Bathrooms & Gym Bathroom........................................................................................................................................................................................Verso 25 Blue Hex tiles
Timber Ceiling Kitchen............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. VJ Cladding: Rosewood
Timber Decking........................................................................................................................................................................89x19mm Grade concealed fixing pencil round blackbutt decking
Timber Decking........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 89x19mm Select grade blackbutt, shot edge
Timber Soffit Cladding to Main Deck Areas................................................................................................................................................ 89x19mm Select grade pencil round blackbutt decking
Wall Cladding - Exterior............................................................................................................................................ Weatherboards: Durability class 1 hardwood timber with Cutek Black Ash oil
Wall Cladding - Interior....................................................................................................................................................................................... Vertical ship lap cladding: Select grade blackbutt
Wallpaper , Type 1........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Ellie Cashman: Black
Wallpaper, Type 2........................................................................................................................................................................................... Arte Wallpaper Panels: Mosaic grey with tree motif
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project team

Design:
Architecture:
Matt Cooper
Shawn Cooper
Marguerite Pollard
Structural Engineer:
Westera Partners
Building Certifier:
Buildit Certification
Landscape Architect:
Plummer and Smith
Styling:
Margie Sullivan
Book:
Amy Cooper
Scott Mason
Photography:
Alanna Jayne McTiernan
Pages: 46 bottom, 47-48, 49 bottom, 52, 55 right, 59
right, 58 right
Scott Burrows Photographer
Pages: 7, 45, 46 top, 49 top, 50, 53-56, 58 left, 59,
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Build:
Builder:
Mosaic Constructions
Blockwork:
Mosaic Constructions
Cabinetmaker:
Kitchen & Co.
Polished Floors and Benchtop Concreteing:
Mixed Elements
Carpentry:
Mosaic Constructions
Plumbing:
SL Morely Plumbing
Electrical:
Let There Be Light
Air Conditioning:
Snowdonia
Pool Construction:
Mosaic Constructions & Beau Corp.
Tennis Court Construction:
Mosaic Constructions & Jordin Sports
Suppliers:
Window and Glazing:
Duce timber windows and doors
AWS commercial grade black aluminium windows and
doors
Velux Skylights
Prowler Proof security screens
Stone Supply:
Eco Outdoor
Tile Supply:
Artedomos
Timber Flooring:
Mafi
Carpet:
Pure Wool NZ
Timber Cladding Supply:
Mattei Timbers
Lighting:
Lumen8
Ceiling Fans:
Big Ass Fans - Black
Kitchen Appliances:
Miele
Liebherr wine fridges and freezers
Plumbing Fixtures Supply:
Roger Sellers
Fireplace:
Stovax Fireplaces – Black Riva
External - Drystone fabricated
Door Hardware Supply:
Handle This
Gym Equipment Supply:
TechnoGym
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awards

Australian Institute of Architects Regional Commendation
Master Builders House of the Year
Master Builders Best Home Over $2 million
Master Builders Best Residential Kitchen
HIA Home of the Year
HIA Custom Home of the Year
HIA Best Custom Home Over $2M
HIA Best Residential Interior Design
HIA Best Bathroom Design
HIA Best Kitchen Design
HIA Sunshine Coast Home of the Year
HIA Sunshine Coast Custom-Built Home of the Year
HIA Sunshine Coast Best Custom-Built Home Over $2M
HIA Sunshine Coast Best Residential Interior Design
HIA Sunshine Coast Best Kitchen Design
HIA Sunshine Coast Best Bathroom Design
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aspect architecture

our practice & our team
our philosophy
our vision
Established by Matt Cooper in 2000, Aspect
Architecture is an intentionally small, efficient, people
orientated practice situated only metres from the
beautiful beaches of Northern NSW’s Kingscliff.
We’re a friendly, focused, and experienced tight-knit
group who work in various contexts. Our completed
work has included house renovations, new houses,
attached housing, feasibility studies, apartment
complexes, commercial fit-outs, and master studies,
and we collaborate closely with our wide network
of town planners, developers, clients, engineers,
designers and builders to achieve the delivery of
exemplary and trustworthy service in a local setting.
We believe that architecture plays a fundamental
role in the way we experience place, and thus life.
We reject architecture for architectures sake and
focus on the creation of spaces that are beautiful,
unique and function in a personable way, meaning
that each project responds meaningfully to its setting
and occupants. From a project brief, each house is
crafted to the needs, expectations, and arguably most
importantly, the personalities of each client. We value
quality of craftsmanship, collaboration, creativity and
responsiveness, and open dialogue alongside a spirit
of communication and collaboration.
As architects, we are uniquely positioned to contribute
to every stage of the design process, from conception
to completion. We strive to engage with enthusiastic
clients who respect the value an architect can bring
to a project and create an open and friendly work
environment where architect-client relationships can
flourish, ultimately enriching people’s lives through the
creation of considered and exceptional architecture.
We combine our goal of excellence in the office with
a balanced lifestyle amongst friends and family, and
take time to enjoy the process from beginning to end.
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