Sunset House Project Book

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sunset house

the project.................................. 4
the site........................................ 6
concept.................................... 10
design...................................... 22
construction.............................. 38
the home.................................. 50
materials and finishes................ 80
project team............................. 82
awards..................................... 84
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the project

Sunset House was a complete renovation and
substantial extension of an existing home in
Samford Valley in Brisbane. The original 70s brick
ranch home was purchased with the intent to
renovate, and had great structural bones but
was very limited by era-based design, and thus
failed to encapsulate the surrounding bushland.
The wide verandas and high brick walls through
the middle of the house caused the spaces to
have very limited natural light and ventilation,
making the home dark at most times of the day.
The quality of workmanship of the completed
home is evident in the beautiful features of
the complex concrete benchtops, Blackbutt
timber ceilings with crafted skylight details,
custom Blackbutt windows and doors, stunning
Pandamo floors throughout, honed white
blockwork and oak timber veneer cabinetry.
The contemporary yet classic interiors bring
together innovative Australian features
whilst also complimenting the iconic family
design. These features make reference to and
compliment the detail of the textural building
itself, all whilst capturing the essence of the
original sprawling family home.
The new design scheme enhances the natural
light that now fills the home, with warm timbers
and layered interior highlights, such as the soft
custom window furnishings.
New roof lines were introduced to open the
extensive bushland views which were once
trapped by the older and poorly designed home.
The encapsulating views now sweep right back
to the rear of the property.
The separation of private areas and communal
spaces was extremely important to this design,
ensuring the ability of the family to both gather
and spend time apart.
A bath house was implemented to create
separation from the children and the parents,
providing them with a retreat area with louvre
windows opening onto a private garden with
panoramic bushland views in the distance.
The communal and warm central family areas
were designed to be enjoyed by all.
The contract delivery method was ‘design and
construct’, with the project delivered on time
and on budget. The entire process was always
well organised and very professional.
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the site

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concept

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ox 1873
liff nsw 2487
SUNSET HOUSE, SAMFORD VALLEY PLANNING APPROACH
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PLANNING APPROACH
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December 2014
Outdoor Living Section Studies
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SUNSET HOUSE, SAMFORD VALLEY
nsw
p (02) 6674 5418 p.o. box 1873 mail@aspectarch.com www.aspectarch.com
f (02) 6674 5419 kingscliff nsw 2487
CLIMATE
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SHADOW DIAGRAMS
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Shading Studies
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The architectural model

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design

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Left: Outdoor living test
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Right: Living space section
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construction

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Top let: The family chipping in on the
front path
Centre left: Landscape work on the
front lawn
Bottom left: Piling up the supplies
Right: Landscaping the back lawn

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Left: Concreting the steps and
driveway
Top right: Preparing the back slab
Middle right: Earth work
Bottom right: Work experience!

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Top and bottom left, top right:
Gutting the interior
Centre right: Preparing the
outdoor beams
Bottom right: Installation of
interior details

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Left; Happy workers!
Left Centre: Work on the pool
enclosure
Far Left: Entry stairs
Top Right: The open home
Bottom Right: A view over the new roof
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Left: Freshly concreted slabs
Right: Working on the timber
detailing of the ceiling
Centre Right: Completed interior,
working exterior
Far Right: Little helpers watering
the newly laid lawn
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the home

Top Left: The driveway and
garage as seen across the
front lawn
Bottom Left: Stone wall
detailing
Right: Looking through the
gate- entry into the home
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From the gate to the home
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Twilight as seen from the front lawn
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Left: A furry family member sunbaking
on the exterior tiles
Right: Little bursts of greenery
breaking up the exterior axis of
the home
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Facing, top left: Bush views
from the pool
Facing, top right: Details on the
pool amenities
Facing, bottom and Right:
Views of the fireplaces
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Left: Timber details and a pop
of black
Top right: The open home
Bottom Left: Outdoor dining
spaces
Bottom right: Greenery around
the home

Left: Little spaces
Facing, top left: Sharp angles on the
kitchen bench
Facing, top right: Utensils
complementing the wood and stone
Facing, bottom right: Bold, black
details in the kitchen
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Indoor communal living spacesconnecting
the family
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Continuity of timber ceiling
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The master ensuite
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Simplicity and aesthetics in the
bathroom

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Daybed and louvre detailssimple
areas in the home
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Living spaces at the front of the house- opening
onto the lawn
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materials and finishes

Internal Floor, pandomo floor............................................................................................................................................................................................... Honed + Polished Concrete.com.au
Internal Tiles...............................................................................................................................................................................................................Ace Stone and Tiles, Stone3 Tiles and Stone
Internal Floor, carpet............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Choices- Murchison ‘Haze’
External Tiles....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Eco Outdoor: Buffalo granite
Internal Walls, plasterboard............................................................................................................................................................................................. Painted plasterboard: Resene ‘Alabaster’
Internal and External Feature Wall and Ceiling Cladding............................................................................................................................................................Blackbutt, Sikkens Cetol HLS Clear
External Walls....................................................................................................................................................................................Shadowclad cladding: Paint finish, Resene ‘Chimney Sweep’
External Walls.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... FC Cladding: Resene ‘Chimney Sweep’
External Timber Structure......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Resene: ‘Chimney Sweep’
Windows and Glazing.........................................................................................................................................................................................................Powdercoated aluminium, ‘Night sky’
Timber Windows and Doors................................................................................................................................................................................................................Blackbutt, Sikken Cetol HLS
Joinery, kitchen benchtops...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Polished concrete,
Joinery, ensuite benchtops................................................................................................................................................................................................................Ceaser Stone RAW Concrete
Joinery, cupboard fronts........................................................................................................................................................................................................... Timber Veneer, Ravine Black Oak
External Masonry...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Rendered Brickwork, ‘Black Haze’
External Masonry.............................................................................................................................................................................................. Concrete Blockwork, Austral Blocks White Honed
Louvres.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Breezeway Louvres
Roof.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Customorb, Monument
Pool Fence...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Powdercoated, ‘Night Sky’
Appliances......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Bosch
Appliances....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Harvey Norman Commercial
Sanitary............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Harvey Norman Commercial
Hot Water System....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Stiebel Eltron
Fireplace......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Barbeques & More, Riva Studio 2 Inbuilt
Fans.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Big Ass Fans
Door hardware..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Handle This
Landscaping...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Core Landscape Construction
Landscaping...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... in2 Landscapes & Concrete
Landscaping......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Morland Nursery
Landscaping.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Plant Connections
Landscaping....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Rosemount Turf
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project team

Design:
Architect:
Matt Cooper
Marguerite Pollard
Samantha Klomp
Structural Engineer:
Morgan Consulting Engineers
Surveyor:
Focus on Surveying
Building Certifier:
Building Certification Consultants
Styling:
Margie Sullivan
Photography:
Alanna Jayne McTiernan
Publicity:
Amy Cooper
Scott Mason
Sub-Contractors:
Builder:
Mosaic Construction
Concreter:
Thundercrete Pty Ltd
Plumber:
Sunstar Plumbing and Drainage
Electrician:
Paul Griffin Electrical
Integrated A/V:
Xact Automation
Cabinetmaker:
Kitchenco
Concrete Benchtops:
Mixed Elements PTY LTD
Aluminium Windows:
Trend Windows and Doors
Timber Windows and Doors:
Duce Timber Windows and Doors
Tiler:
Tilers Inc.
Alpha Tiling Service
Waterproofing:
SEQ Waterproofing
Roofer:
Mycladders
Pool Builder:
Beau Corp Aquatics
Door Hardware:
HandleThis
Lighting:
Lumen8 Architectural Lighting
Cult
Underfloor Heating:
QLD Floor Heating
Artwork:
Larissa Lea Art
Curtains and Blinds:
Aesthetic Blinds and Designs
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awards

Master Builders Best Renovation / Remodelling Project
Master Builders Best Kitchen
HIA Best Residential Interior
HIA Residential Interior Design over $200,000
HIA Best Renovated Kitchen
HIA Best Renovated Bathroom
HIA Best Outdoor Kitchen
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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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